Description:
Extension tours for travelers wanting to visit the majestic temples of Angkor and the surrounding tourist sites of Siem Reap. For those who require an extension tour in Siem Reap after their visit to South East Asia.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Airport transfer; pick up by private car or van based on the program.
- English-speaking guide; subject to change based on the program.
- 03 Days Angkor Pass.
- Hotel mentioned or similar with SGL/TWN/DBL sharing based on the program (included breakfast).
TOUR EXCLUDED:
- Cambodia Tourist Visa ($36)
- All kinds of flight tickets and airport taxes
- All kind of insurances
- Drinks, tip, telephone and personal expense or optional tour (that is not mentioned)
- Meals per whole trip (that is not mentioned)
- Travel Insurance
- Bank transaction fee
- Other services that are not listed above.
Notice:
- During the visit of Angkor Wat, Baphuon, and Banteay Srey temple – visitors should wear shirts or blouses covering shoulders and arms and long skirts or trousers covering legs. (No miniskirt or short trousers).
- Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower.
- Some temples will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath days, the Buddhist religious days, four days a month in accordance with the Lunar Calendar.
- Please be informed that hotels in provinces, outside of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, are of a lower standard.
- Bookings or offers are subject to availability, if the location offered in your package is not available, we reserve the right to arrange a stay in a similar hotel.
- The program can always be discussed with our guide in case of unforeseen events such as flight postponement, natural disaster, etc.
- We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies.
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Description |
| DAY 1 | ARRIVAL – SIEM REAP [L/D] |
| Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. From there, the tour will start with a visit to the Roluos Group. These monuments are some of the earliest temples built by the Khmer Empire and mark the beginning of the classical period. It served as the capital of Indravarman (who reigned from 877 to 889). Lolei Temple was built on an islet by Yasovarman I (who ruled from 889 to 910), the founder of the first city of Angkor. The sandstone carvings in the niches of the temples are notable as are the Sanskrit inscription on the doorposts. Preah Ko Temple was erected by Indravrman I in the late 9th century in dedication to his defied ancestors in 880. There are inscriptions in Sanskrit on the doorsteps of each temple. Bakong Temple was built by Indravarman in dedication to Shiva and is the largest and most interesting of the Roluos Group of temples and still has an active Buddhist monastery. In the afternoon, the tour will visit Banteay Srei Temple, a temple that seems small in comparison to the other Angkor temples. However, Banteay Srei is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer art. Built with pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Due to its small size, otherworldly atmosphere, and extraordinary examples of Khmer sculpture, this temple is often a favorite among visitors. To conclude the day, you will visit Banteay Samre Temple before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap. NOTICE: Check-in time at 14:00 Dinner at Hotel Accommodation at Hotel | |
| DAY 2 | SIEM REAP – TEMPLE TOUR [B/L] |
| Breakfast will be eaten at your hotel, then you will begin your tour of the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat Temple which is the national symbol of Cambodia. The largest, best-preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor Temples, Angkor impresses visitors with both its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. Approaching the temple, you will first cross the vast moat, and continue along a broad causeway lined with Naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, you will ascend through a series of galleries and courtyards before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. Following this, you will travel to Ta Prohm Temple, another popular attraction in Angkor. Much of the jungle has not been clear which the leaves this, of all the Angkor monuments; closest to how it would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across it. In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Thom, which covers an area of 10 square kilometers. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. You will enter by the monumental south gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Then, you will continue to the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, both former spaces for public ceremonies, and both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Next, you will visit the ruined Baphun, royal enclosure, and Phimeanakas before continuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. In this temple, you will explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend the narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find hundreds of giant stone face smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. Overnight in Siem Reap. | |
| DAY 3 | SIEM REAP – TEMPLE TOUR [B/L] |
| After breakfast at the hotel, the day commences with a visit to Preah Khan Temple, which was a temporary city to King Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). You will continue to Neak Pean Temple, which was one of the 102 ancient hospitals during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. This hospital temple provided basic healthcare to its people. The tour continue to the Mebon temple and Pre Rub Temple built by the same king Rajendra Varman II (944-967) in dedication to his ancestors. In the afternoon, we will visit the Angkor National museum; which gives a good overview of the golden era of the ancient civilizations ruling the region over a thousand years ago. These civilizations gave birth to Khmer art, culture, and architecture. These great inventions have become one of the few wonders of the world that still amaze people today continue to influence present-day Cambodian society. The Angkor National Museum takes pride in revealing the royal historical path and uses state-of-the-art multimedia technology to provide visitors with a full pictorial story of this golden era of the Khmer Kingdom. Overnight in Siem Reap. | |
| DAY 4 | SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE [B/L] |
| 12:30 PM | After having breakfast at your hotel, the tour will begin at Kampong Phluk, a natural tourist site, and an extensive mangrove network that is home to hundreds of species of freshwater fish and birds. You will see traditional stilted houses standing over the water’s surface. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3,000 inhabitants, most of whom live all year round in these communities. The people depend largely on fishing and tourism for their incomes. You will travel by traditional wooden boat through the flooded forests of the great Tonle Sap Lake, a habitat for many bird species. The houses in this amazing floating village are primarily built on 8 to 10 meter high stilts. We will visit an island pagoda, a school, and traditional stilt houses to interact with local families. After this, you will return to Siem Reap for lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue on to visit the Angkor silk farm. Free guided tours of the process from the cultivation to the production of silk fabrics and accessories are on offer here. As the silk farm covers an area of 8 hectares, 5 of which are used for mulberry bush plantation, you will enjoy a beautiful setting, while learning about the fascinating process of silk-making. Artisans d’Angkor is a social business that has developed from the ambitious belief that it is possible to revive ancient Khmer arts & crafts, whilst improving the lives of thousands of people living in rural areas. Finally, you will visit the old market and the night market. Overnight at Siem Reap. |
| DAY 5 | SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE [B] |
| Breakfast at the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your transfer to Siem Reap International Airport. |
