Angkor Empire – 5 Days 4 Nights

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Siem Reap
Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Tours (B)
Day 3: Siem Reap – Shiva Valley – Banteay Srey Temples (B)
Day 4: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea – Koh Ker Temples – Siem Reap (B)
Day 5: Siem Reap – Boat Trip – Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Siem Reap

Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meets and transfers to hotel for check in
Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat Tours (B)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.

Lunch not included

Visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Enjoy wonderful sunset from the top of Pre Rup temple.

Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap – Shiva Valley – Banteay Srey Temples (B)

Breakfast at hotel

We will drive up Kulen Mountains for the visit to a Grand Buddha Statue, the River of Thousand Lingas, known as Shiva Valley, and the Great Waterfall.

Lunch not included

On the way back, we will visit to Banteay Srey, known as Citadel of Women or a Pink Temple, and Banteay Samre Temples. Dinner not included and night at hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Siem Reap – Beng Mealea – Koh Ker Temples – Siem Reap (B)

Breakfast at hotel

This morning, we will drive out from Siem Reap city toward Beng Mealea temple which was built in 12th century during Angkor Wat time, locates about 65km. The journey provides nice views of rice paddies, countryside dotting with palms tree, heading to have the guided walking orientation within the wilderness to unlock the hidden jungle temple whose the ruined rocks spread around, enhanced by the vegetation and the tranquility. Walk, crawl, climb and squeeze into/over galleries to see its amazing setting, reveal the history, take picturesque photos and feel the natural surroundings.

Lunch not included

Afternoon, continue to an archaeological site of Pre–Angkorian temple – the very less touristy temple that Koh Ker has attracted more and more tourists to discover its ruins among the wilderness. Koh Ker temple was probably served as state temple of Khmer King Jayavarman IV, vertically arises in Pyramid shape with 7 tiers enhanced by impressive shrines. Learn from your tour guide about the significant city of Khmer Empire and take some picturesque photos. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Dinner not included and night at hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 5: Siem Reap – Boat Trip – Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel

In the morning, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake at Kampong Phluk Village. This is the largest permanent fresh–water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current.

Lunch not included
Transfer to Siem Reap airport for your flight home. Tour ends.