Siem Reap in Focus: 2 Days of Iconic Sights and Culture

5.0 (1 reviews) Siem Reap, Cambodia
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This two day tour combines a visit to the floating village and Artisans d’Angkor on the first day with a trip to Angkor Wat on the second day. If you want, you can change the temple tour to the first day. You’ll see the sunrise, watch a live traditional workshop in operation and see one of the popular floating villages.

What's included

  • Cool water and towels
  • Experienced English speaking guide
  • Boat trip and entrance fee to the floating village
  • Pick up & drop off from / at your hotel
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation
  • All expenses are not mentioned as above
  • Angkor temples complex
  • Meals
  • Tipping and personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Chong Kneas
  1. Chong Kneas Floating Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    This tour will start at 8:00am or 2:00pm depending on your preference. We will drive to see the floating village at Chong Kneas, just to the south of Siem Reap town. Our guide will take you on a boat trip to pass through the floating village where many Cambodian and ethnic Vietnamese families are living their lives on the water. You can see how they go about their daily lives with markets, schools, clinics and restaurants all floating on top of the water.
  2. Artisans Angkor
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We’ll then head back to Siem Reap to visit Artisans d’Angkor. Here, you can see how local Cambodians have revived many ancient methods for creating arts and crafts including statues, silk and other things. This is one of the most popular attractions in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Angkor Temples
  1. Angkor Wat
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The Angkor Wat Small Circuit tour starts very early in the morning. You’ll be picked up before sunrise around 4:30. We will watch a beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat.
  2. Angkor Thom South Gate
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    After the sunrise and exploring Angkor Wat, we’ll stop for breakfast and then continue to the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

    We’ll enter via the “South Gate of Angkor Thom” on a long causeway which is flanked by a row of 54 mythical beings which are said to guard the city from bad spirits.
  3. Bayon Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    First on the list is a visit to Bayon temple which is located exactly in the centre of Angkor Thom. The hundreds of giant stone faces will look down on you throughout the temple and are some of the most recognized and photogenic spots in Siem Reap.
  4. Baphuon Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    A mid-11th century temple, Baphuon is a beautiful temple at Angkor Thom. Its name means a hidden temple. It has three tiers, built in a shape of pyramid.
  5. Terrace of the Elephants
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We’ll then head over to the Terrace of the Elephant and the Terrace of the Leper King before taking lunch. You have the option to each lunch in a local restaurant nearby the temples or we can head back to your hotel to eat lunch.
  6. Ta Prohm
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After lunch, we’ll to see the “Tomb Raider” temple which is called Ta Prohm. It’s one of the most popular temples because of its unique appearance. The jungle is literally growing right through the temple.
  7. Banteay Kdei
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Next up is Banteay Kdei temple which is a large unrestored complex in a similar style to Ta Prohm.

    We’ll then head over to Srah Srang which is a large manmade lake known as the “Royal Bath”. Here, we’ll watch the sunset before heading back into town.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

All travelers will be receiving a welcome letter when they check-in into their hotel to advise their up coming tours/pick up arrangements.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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