Discovery of Siem Reap 5D4N Tour - Siem Reap - Asean Angkor Guide

Travel back in time and explore the ancient city of Angkor and learn about the traditional lifestyles of those who lived there. This 5-day tour will show you everything from the magnificent Angkor temples to Phnom Kulen National Park and lesser-known temples. You will be able to meet locals who are proud to show off their heritage, untouched by mass tourism. This tour also takes you on an unforgettable journey to see the dazzling sunrise over the five towers of Angkor Wat. The serene ambiance of these special places will surely make you feel spiritually uplifted as you explore them with your personal tour guide. Tour highlight

+ Explore the world’s largest Hindu temple, Angkor Wat

+ Marvel at Bayon temple with its Buddha smiling faces

+ Trek through a jungle-enveloped temple, Ta Prohm temple

+ See the Silk Farm, the old market, and Artisans Angkor for souvenirs

+ Experience the real lifestyle at a fishing village on Tonle Sap Lake

Day 1: Siem Reap City Tour

Welcome to Siem Reap which is a bustling city that is growing fast. The main streets of the center are full of people who make life in its cafes and markets, among which the night market stands out. In the surroundings, the rural environment is the protagonist, with its rice fields and fruit and spice plantations. Today, we will meet you at 9:30 am at your hotel for the first day of exploration. We will take you to the Angkor National Museum, where you can see the artifacts that were found during the excavation of Angkor. We will then head to the Artisans Angkor Center so that we can see and learn how the ancient Khmer people made beautiful wood and stone carvings on the walls of the Angkor temples. We can stop by for lunch at any time you like. Following lunch, we'll explore the west side of Siem Reap town, where you'll find the Cambodia Silk Farm, one of the prime spots for Cambodian handicraft shopping. All items are made with high-quality materials that never fail to impress. Before we return to the city, we will stop at the largest artificial lake in Angkor, known as West Baray. This is a large reservoir that is believed to have been originally constructed as a water management and irrigation system for an area of rice fields to the north. In the late afternoon, we will take a quad bike adventure (ATV) through the local villages, watching water buffalo grazing and rice paddies at sunset. To end the tour, we recommend having a buffet dinner at Kulen 2 Restaurant while enjoying the Cambodian Traditional Show. Please let us know if you are interested and we can help you reserve the best seat for you.

Day 2: Small temple tour with sunset

After having breakfast at your hotel, we drive to the World Heritage-listed Angkor temple complex to visit one of Cambodia's jewels, the impressive Angkor Thom, which was the fortified "Great Royal City" built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. At the south gate, we can see the imposing statue of Avalokiteshvara, which appears in the Tomb Raider movie. Next, we visit the temple of Bayon, in Buddhist style and adorned with hundreds of faces made of stone, and also explore the Terrace of Elephants, the former Royal Palace, Phimeanakas, Terrace of Leper King, and Baphoun temple, Which is considered the largest Hindu temple in Angkor Thom. In the afternoon, we will have lunch near the Angkor Wat temple. Then we visit the fascinating Angkor Wat, the most significant sacred building on the planet and an icon of the Khmer civilization. It was built by King Suyavarman and is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It contains hundreds of decorations that cover the walls and the longest bas-relief in the world. A giant moat surrounds it, and its five towers are part of the Cambodian flag, and from the top, you can see the impressive and dense jungle. It is the most revered in the country and the most emblematic of the complex. If the weather permits and you are not too tired we will head to Phnom Bakheng to watch the sunset over the hilltop.

Day 3: Kulen Mountain and Banteay Srei

This morning, we departed from your hotel via private vehicle to Phnom Kulen National Park, an approximately 1-hour drive. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. We will have lunch at the local restaurant and continue to Banteay Srei temple which is one of the most intricately carved temples in the region. Banteay Srei is considered one of the most ornate Hindu temples. The temple should therefore not be missed when exploring the temple complexes of Angkor. We will then visit the Cambodia Landmine Museum before we return to your hotel.

Day 4: Grand temples tour with sunrise

Today, we wake up early in the morning and visit one of the world's cultural heritage sites, Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world as you soak in the breathtaking sunrise. The magnificent architecture and charming light and shadow are even more memorable with the light morning mist that is most often present in this region of Cambodia. As your expert guide tells you stories about the bas-reliefs, they'll also provide insight into life during the height of the Khmer Empire. After visiting Angkor Wat, we will have breakfast near the temple. Please ask your hotel to pack a breakfast box for you. The rest of the day, we will pay a visit to Ta Prohm temple, which has been left in its original state and is partly overgrown with trees and huge roots. If you still want to explore more temples, our guide can take you to visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som temple, and Pre Rup also known as the temple royal crematorium. We will enjoy lunch at the local restaurant in front of Sras Srang. The tour will end around 3 PM as we start early.

Day 5: Beng Mealea & Kampong Phluk

After having breakfast at your hotel, we will head to the famous floating village of Kampong Phluk. There, you can see firsthand what everyday life is like for the many families who make their living primarily from fishing. We enjoy a boat ride and observe the local life in the villages with their floating farms, schools, markets, and Buddhist temples. Our experienced tour guide will ensure there is no tourist scam, so you can relax and take pleasure in this private trip with confidence. In the afternoon, we will have lunch at the local restaurant before heading to Beng Melea, the mysterious 12th-century temple in the middle of the jungle. This temple is heavily overgrown with vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. This temple is the most ruined stone temple in Angkor Park, as well as one of the largest temples on a grand scale in this historic site.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.