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Siem Reap, a resort town in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th–15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple, which is pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Day 01 Siem Reap – Arrival
Day 02 Siem Reap – Visit
Day 03 Siem Reap – Departure
GENERAL REMARK:
-There will be surcharge for period of National Holidays and New Year as well as TET (Lunar New Year).
o 20 December – 10 January
o Compulsory gala dinner on 24 Dec & 31 Dec at some hotels.
o Tet (Lunar New Year): last week or January – first week of February
Upon arrival on flight xxx at xxx, you will be met by our guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Please note that hotel check in time is from 1400. Early check in is subject to hotel availability and with extra fee.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax, enjoy your hotel’s facilities, and explore the city. Your guide will make arrangements for the following day.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Included meals: Dinner
Overnight in Siem Reap
After breakfast, visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom. A short stop at South Gate. Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall, drawing a perfect square. Enter the city through the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giant faces. On each side of the entrance path a row of 54 gods or demons is holding the sacred Naga snake.
From here, continue to Bayon Temple in the exact center of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur and is well-known for its 54 towers with enigmatic faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. Baphuon Temple, Phimean Akas Temple, Elephants Terrace & Leper King Terrace, Royal Palace, Woman and Man Pond) are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs. Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, proceed to visit Ta-Prom Temple ~ built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. It has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination massive fig and silk cotton trees grow from the towers and corridors, offering some of the best ‘tree-in temple’.
After that, you will visit the famous Angkor Wat. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, it is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing the Mount Meru, home of the gods. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II fought during his reign. Moreover, Angkor Wat is well known for the more than 2,000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. Construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. Today, Angkor Wat is figured on Cambodia’s national flag as the temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people.
During sunset time, Angkor Wat is less visited, and the Apsaras will shine in the most beautiful light. Return to your hotel, where you can enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner at local restaurant.
Included meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure.
Your guide and private car will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. (check out time is 12:00 – late check out is subject to hotel availability).
