Best of Siem Reap 5-Days

 

Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival 
Welcome to Siem Reap, the provincial capital and gateway to the ancient Angkor temples. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srei and the legendary Angkor Wat. Upon arrival, our tour guide and driverwill welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel to check in. 
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

 

Day 2: Discover Angkor Temples
Enjoy an entire day dedicated to discovering the mysterious Angkor temples. Wake before dawn and take a tuk-tuk ride to visit the jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm, at sunrise. Dawn is one of the most beautiful and haunting times to visit the temples, whose ancient sandstone blocks are gilded gold by the early morning rays.  Return to the hotel for breakfast then set back out on a full day temple tour.  Starting with the magnificent Angkor Wat - the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture, we proceed to Angkor Thom’s imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Next, visit Bayon temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.  
Meals: Breakfast 
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

 

Day 3: Cooking Class  in the Village - Rolous Group
Discover the secrets of authentic Khmer cuisine in a half-day cooking class. Begin with a the walk and talk along the country lanes in the village where you will learn about Cambodian vegetables, herbs, and other ingredients before returning to the classroom for a hands-on culinary experience. After dining on your creations, Cambodia Tours arrange you  the visit to some of the oldest temples in the Angkor complex. An hour drive out of town to the ancient capital of King Indravarman I (877-889), now referred to as the Rolous Group and known as the birthplace of classical Khmer art and architecture. On the way back to Siem Reap, visit a shadow puppet workshop and enjoy a traditional performance put on by the “Little Angels” orphanage and school. Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap  

 

Day 4: Banteay Srei – Preah Khan Temple - Tonle Sap Lake
After breakfast, we drive to Banteay Srei, home to Angkor’s finest stone carvings, followed by Preah Khan (Sacred Sword): one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. 
In the afternoon, head out of town and embark on a short cruise along Tonle Sap Lake and visit the local floating villages. In the late afternoon to watch the sunset from the foot of Phnom Krohm Mountain on the way back to your hotel in town.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap 

 

Day 5: Old market – Departure 
After breakfast, explore the Psar Chass, also known as the “Old Market” for some last minute souvenir shopping, before driving to the airport to catch your departure flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

Note: Please be aware that flight times, hotels and all other logistics, services and days of travel are subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered.
All hotels are rated according to local standards.
All itineraries are flexible and can easily be altered to suit your needs and interests.
Please contact one of our travel consultants for more information.

 

Includes:
Accommodation with daily breakfast 
Transportation by A/C car as itinerary
English speaking guide.
Meals as mentioned in the Itinerary
Entrance fees, boat trips, performance & excursions

 

Excludes:
Cambodia visas
International Flights, insurance, tipping 
Beverages & other personal expenses.