Discover Cambodia

Day 1: Siem Reap | Arrival

1. Siem Reap
   3h
   Upon arrival into Siem Reap, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, we visit the shrine of two Angkorian princesses (Preah Ang Chek Preah Angkor Chom) and a local pagoda.

Day 2: The Temples of Angkor

1. Angkor Archaeological Park
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Today, we see an astonishing profusion of ancient monuments in both size and number. Not to mention the intricate artistry of an idealized representation of the Hindu cosmos carved in stone. The "Great City" of Angkor Thom visits include the famous Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon visit to Angkor Wat temple.

Day 3: Morning Alms, Cooking Class, Apsara Dance Performance

1. Siem Reap
   6h
   The monks in saffron robes venture out every morning to receive alms (food offerings). You can observe this procession before breakfast. Learn to cook Khmer style with a local chef. Get to know the traditional ingredients and steps to prepare Cambodia’s signature dishes. Finish off the class by enjoying your freshly prepared meal.
   Enjoy an Apsara dance performance. The elegant performers, dressed in glittering silk and sequins, evoke the legendary apsara (female spirit of the clouds and waters) of Hindu mythology.

Day 4: Ta Prohm & Royal Monasteries

1. Angkor Archaeological Park
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the jungle-smothered ruins of Ta Prohm, one of the most evocative of all Angkor’s ancient monuments. It is half-consumed by the encroaching forest. This was a movie filming location for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
   Explore the Royal City of Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, Preah Rup. Thommanon temple, Ta keo, Banteay Kdei (Citadel of the Cells), Srah Srang (Royal bathing place), Prasat Kravan(unique brick sculptures). Then visit Les Chantiers Ecole, a handicraft center, to learn about the art of silk weaving, and stone and wood carving.

Day 5: Banteay Srei Temple, Kbal Spean Archaeological Site

1. Angkor Archaeological Park
   6h · Admission ticket included
   A short drive to Banteay Srei, a 10th-century Cambodian rose-pink sandstone temple. It is the most elaborately decorated of all Angkor’s monuments. Continue to the magical area of the jungle, Kbal Spean (Bridge Head). It was a hillside retreat for the Khmer in 11th century where they carved sacred linga and Hindu gods in the river rocks. Continue to a local village Baray Oriental and a monastery.

Day 6: Floating Village Tonle Sap Lake Boat Ride, End of Tour

1. Tonle Sap Lake
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, we take a boat ride to visit the fascinating lakeside floating villages with floating houses and stilted houses on Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. The tour ends after the boat ride.
   Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport (REP) for your flight home.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness