Overview
Big group trip in Siem Reap for 4 days 3 nights with different experience of historical rich and fun.
About this tour: Angkor and Culture
4 day(s) 3 night(s)
Aprox duration
Itinerary
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Arrival – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Sua s'dei! Welcome to Cambodia. (IATA Siem Reap–Angkor Int’l Airport Code: SAI)
Siem Reap is the gateway to the world’s most spectacular ancient temples dating from 8th-13th centuries with their countless sculptured decorations. The small province lies between great lake and Kulen-holy mountain, it also homed the magnificence of several former Khmer capitals. Beyond, there is plenty to do in and around for much more fun activity when you are out of the temples.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport by flight, you will be welcomed by local English-speaking guide who will escort you directly to hotel for relaxing.
After checking out, the group will be greeted by ladies with a cordial, friendly smile and a jasmine flower that is known for its natural fragrance and delightful aroma, while you can feel refreshed after a long flight.
Note: Official check-in time at 2:00pm, early check-in subjects to room available.
Tonight, a welcome well-deserved dinner at Por Cuisine restaurant with a traditional Apsara and the traditional dance show which you will enjoy during your dining. (Note: From Apr-Sep, the show will be set as schedule, not daily).
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Arrival Transfer
• Included with guide for transfer from airport to hotel per group together by flight --@--Included Activities
• Siem Reap – Dinner with traditional performance at Por Cuisine restaurant (Menu Khmer Set 1) -
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
A short transfer from the busy town and now you enjoy cycling through beautiful countryside. Now, you are ready to set out on your cycling for soft adventure 8.5km easy ride to explore the rural charms of the countryside. A rich tapestry woven with lush seasonal scenery, colorful bustling villages, hidden ruin temples, ancient reservoirs and dusty back roads hedged with sugar palms and rice fields await you.
Upon arrival at the local market, take a stroll around on-the-ground of a beautiful little market selling lots of farmer produce mostly freshness fruits, veggies and much more charming than the displays of industrial products. Walking through, you will see people are busy with bargaining taking place around stalls with authentic aesthetic, even involuntary. You can taste some new-made cookies with delicacy also seasonal fruits. This is an enthusiasm flavor while you are able to be in touch with the locals.
Get inside a pagoda where you can learn more about the life of a Monk and Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism in Cambodia is a way of life that most people incorporate into their daily life. You will get to meet the Monks, experience a sacred water blessing for good luck and prosperity - a very special experience, have a red band tied around your wrist to keep you safe in your travels and see the temple’s fascinating pagoda art.
While enjoy with refreshment snack and drink reception, you enjoy watching a traditional training class of Bokator (flight like a lion) is a Khmer martial art that includes close hand-to-hand combat. Its history indicates an early form thereof by the ancient armies of Angkor. Unlike kickboxing, which is a sport fighting art, Bokator was a soldier’s art, designed to be used on the battlefield. It uses a diverse array of elbow and knee strikes, shin kicks, submissions and ground fighting. You can also join one-hour fighting training—a fun moment for your experience!
Head back to hotel for relaxing and have your own lunch.
Afternoon begins your exploration of the ancient temples by a Remork Motor-is one of the easiest ways to look around you on board.
You take a shady walk through a walkway flanked by lofty trees to explore the beautiful temple of Ta Prohm. It is overgrown by the massive roots of huge trees and vines making the temple unique and famous. It was a Buddhist temple, built in 1186, dedicated to the king’s mother. The temple was also where Angelina Jolie's movie Lara Croft the Tomb Raider was filmed because of its peaceful place and nature is taking it back. You will fall in love with its amazing natural surroundings—a photographer's paradise!
You will visit the last capital of the Khmer empire Angkor Thom is literally "Great City", It covers an area of about 10 km2 and is surrounded by an 8-meter-high wall, it was established in the early 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. First, you will stop at Bayon Temple sits at the heart of the capital. The temple is incredibly intricate in terms of both its construction and meaning. Its masterpiece of 54 standing towers with four huge smiling faces represented the Khmer provinces during the great Khmer empire period. Along the outer gallery of the temple figures about 11000 bas-reliefs depicting heroic historical tales as well as scenes of Khmer daily life in that civilization.
This evening, you will enjoy cocktail reception following by dinner at the open-air garden of campus before entertaining with a special performance of the Cambodian circus at Phare Ponleu Selpak. PPS meaning "The Brightness of the Arts," was originally started in 1994 in Battambang by a young group returned from the refugee camps during the Cambodian civil war. It is an NGO that has improved the lives of children, young adults, and their families with art schools, educational programs, and social support so far. Inside the campus, you will enjoy the rotation of a spectacular show put on by a talented and energetic troupe of young performers. The performance is filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical accompaniment. It will reveal your heart goes into creating such a wonderful experience with fun and also enabling you to know about Khmer culture! (Note: The one-hour show opens for the public daily at 8:00 p.m.)
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Included Activities
• Siem Reap – Cycling easy ride tour with monk blessing ceremony, performance and snack
• Siem Reap – Tuk Tuk riding tour
• Siem Reap – Cocktail reception, dinner and Phare circus show -
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Get up early for an eye-catching sunrise at Angkor Wat, you might be lucky to see the sunlight rays clear for a dawn display of color over the towers, making the view towards the temple stunning.
Enjoy breakfast at the site before jumping into the temple to escape the crowd.
Continue to visit Angkor Wat built in 1113-1150 during the reign of King Suryavarman II. The structure occupies and enormous site of nearly 2 km2, said to be the one of the world’s largest religious monuments. It appears to have been both as the state temple and mausoleum, dedicating to the God Vishnu then has become an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. The temple is famous for bas-reliefs encircling the temple wall depicting scene from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of the King. The central tower reaches a height of 65 meters, is crowned with five towers in a quincunx also known as Bakan where you may also climb up and enjoy breathtaking view. Angkor Wat is symbolizing as the soul of Khmer people and graces on every Cambodia's flag.
Return to the hotel for relaxing and enjoying hotel amenities the rest of the morning.
Lunch is on your own account.
Afternoon, drive out of Siem Reap about 35km to the countryside to visit Banteay Srei temple, so-called "Citadel of the Women". It was built in 967, and the temple’s most intricate and deep carvings and architectural details in the unique pink-hued sandstone temple well preserve the best of Khmer art.
On the way back, stop to see the village vendor stalls along the roadsides with patchy areas of palm trees growing around them. You can taste palm wine and palm sugar chunks wrapped in palm leaves, and you may also try the fresh palm sugar syrup collected in bamboo. (Note: It is seasonal local produce.)
Wander around Theam's House, a hub for artists where you will see colorful contemporary Khmer artworks and witness apprentices in action as you explore the showroom and gorgeous tropical garden are a must visit. The studio itself serves as a work of art where you can observe the artists, while creating lacquerware paintings, wood and stones sculptures and other unique products with high quality. Enjoy with a glass of Champagne which is specially setting up for you amid the garden.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Included Activities
• Siem Reap – Sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Siem Reap – Theam’s House art gallery, including enjoy Champagne and snack
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Siem Reap – Departure
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Return hotel for breakfast, the day is free at leisure until appointed time with tour guide transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight.
Departure Transfer
• Included with guide for airport departure transfer per group together by flight --@--