Siem Reap: Angkor Wat & Tonle Sap Lake
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Siem Reap is a quaint and peaceful town in the north of the Kingdom of Cambodia; rich in charm and retaining the feel of a ‘big country town’, it’s the perfect base from which to explore the region’s wonders. Tourism thrives in the shadow of the largest religious building in the world, Angkor Wat; and on the edge of the largest fresh-water lake in South-East Asia, the Tonle Sap. If you plan on only being in Cambodia for a short time, this is a destination not to be missed.
Lose yourself in remote ‘jungle temples’ and experience an innovative but challenging way of life on a boat trip through a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake. The highlight of this tour, and perhaps any tour to all of Cambodia, is the spectacular Angkor Wat, the largest religious building in the world that boasts a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt. Beyond the archaeological attractions, lush green countryside rich with culture and tradition and shy but friendly locals welcome you with their warm smiles.
This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Your travel consultant will prepare a customized itinerary for you. We offer a choice of 3, 4 and 5 star and Deluxe hotels.
Additional information on this trip:
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Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Visited Cities:
Siem Reap
Day 1
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, airport reception and transfer to your hotel followed by an afternoon tour of the Angkor Thom with your private guide. You will visit the sprawling Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the enchanting Bayon. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very center of Angkor Thom City and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur. The exterior gallery walls have extensive bas-reliefs, but the main features are the towers each with 3 or 4 gently smiling faces, over 200 in total.
Continue to Sre Rup Temple. Built in 961, the boldness of the architectural design is superb and gives the temple fine balance, scale and proportion. The temple is close in style to the East Mabon, although it was built several years later.
Day 2
Morning visit to Angkor Wat with your private guide. It is unlike all the other Khmer temples in that it faces west and is inspired by 12th Century Hinduism. Its symmetrical towers are stylized on the modern Cambodian flag. Intricate bas-reliefs surround Angkor Wat on four sides, each telling a story, but the most celebrated of these is the Churning of the Sea Milk, which is located on the east wing – your guide will explain the mystical tale behind it.
Afternoon transfer by rickshaw, to visit Preah Khan. This extensive monastic complex, which covers over 130 acres, was built by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a monastery and teaching complex. Continue to visit Ta Prohm, the temple that has been left largely in its natural state since its re-discovery by the French. Surrounded by jungle, it remains a labyrinth of stone hallways that have become overgrown with roots and limbs of massive banyan trees, which envelope the stone like tentacles.
Day 3
Morning transfer to Tonle Sap Lake with a private boat and guide. This lake is the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia and is the heart of the Cambodian fishing industry and the lifeblood for millions of Khmers living on and around it. You will board a comfortable boat to see the true way of life in one of the floating villages of the Tonle Sap. Here you can see how Khmers and Vietnamese live and work side by side.
Afternoon visit to Banteay Srei, “the Women’s Citadel”, a tiny, enchanting temple, which is one of the jewels in this remarkable city. Built of red sandstone in the 10th century and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, this is the most Indian of all the temples in Angkor and in the words of H.W. Ponder, is “a fairy palace in the heart of an immense and mysterious forest.” Continue to Banteay Samre, another Hindu temple, before returning to the city for an evening at leisure.
Day 4
Private transfer to the airport for you onward travel arrangements or continue with the Yampu Tours add-on of your choice.
Suggested Hotels by City and Category *
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Siem Reap
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| 3-star |
Royal Bay Inn, Prince D'Angkor, or similar |
| 4-star |
Borei Angkor, Victoria Angkor Resort, or similar |
| 5-star |
Raffles Le Royal & Grand Angkor, Sofitel Phokeethra PNH, Heritage Suites or similar |
| Deluxe |
Amansara Resort |
* Subject to confirmation at time of booking
4 days , from $493
| Occupancy Type |
3-Star |
4-Star |
5-Star |
Deluxe |
| Double | $493 | $765 | $1207 | $3349 |
| Single | $808 | $1386 | $2185 | $5729 |
Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).
- Additional supplements may apply between 19 December – 8 January.
- Additional supplements may apply for mandatory Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners
- A valid passport with at least six months validity remaining is required to enter Cambodia. Visitors also require a Cambodia visa, which may be processed online, in person at your country’s Cambodian Embassy, or at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings.
- Although yellow fever is not a disease risk in Cambodia, the government requires travelers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever virus transmission to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Besides this, there are no other vaccine requirements, although it is wise to be up to date on your routine inoculations. All travelers should consult their physician or a travel health clinic with plenty of time before their departure date.
- Malaria is present throughout the country, except at the temple complex at Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, and around Lake Tonle Sap. If you will be visiting an area of Cambodia with malaria, you will need to discuss the best ways for you to avoid getting sick with your physician.
Ta Prohm
Floating houses on Tonle Sap
Angkor Wat
