A comprehensive 3-day tour of the terrific temples of Cambodia’s magical kingdom-Angkor Wat; along with a quick glimpse of local life on a floating fishing village.
- Learn the fascinating history of the Khmer Empire as you wander through some of the temples (Prasat Kravan, East Mebon, Pre Rup & Takeo) of the mightiest monument in the world
- Visit a floating fishing village complete with schools, restaurants, shops and even a hospital
- Explore a multitude of magnificent temples including the famous Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of Leper King where Angkor rulers watched their armies
- Visit Angkor Thom and the last great temple built at the Angkor complex-the main temple of Bayon, famous for its 2000 faces
- See the temple famous for featuring in the Tomb Raider movie-Ta Prohm
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Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap – Floating Village (-/-/-)
At Siem Reap Airport, you will meet with your tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure.
Free at leisure in the morning.
In the afternoon, visit one of Siem Reap’s authentic floating villages. Located on the north-western tip of the Tonle Sap, Me Chhrey village allows for an authentic floating village experience. The small village is home to families who unlike other floating communities still live in wooden house boats. The village moves throughout the year, depending on the water levels of the lake. At the end of the dry season when the lake’s water levels are at its lowest, the villagers move closer to shore and live primarily from agricultural activities on land.
By visiting a local home you get a better understanding of life on the lake and your guide would be more than happy to translate your questions to your hosts. Return to the port and visit the Silk Farm of Artisans d’Angkor, located a 15 minute drive away. Here people with underprivileged backgrounds are given an opportunity to improve their livelihoods by reviving the ancient crafts of making art and producing silk. A local representative accompanies you and walks you through the farm and explains all the steps necessary to produce quality silk. Return to town for a free evening.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 2 Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom) (B/L/-)
We spend a full day to visit the well-known Temples of Angkor Archeological Park .
Wake up early at 05:00 am to witness the beautiful Sunrise at Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm by a Tuk Tuk. Then back to hotel for breakfast and continue the tour to visit:
- Southern Gate of Angkor Thom
- Bayon, late 12th century
- Baphuon, middle of 11th century
- Phimeanakas, early 11th century
- Northern & Southern Khleang, beginning 11th century
- Terrace of the Elephants, end of 12th century
- Terrace of Leper King, end of 12th century
- Angkor Wat, first half of 12th century
- Ta Prohm, early 13th century;
Overnight in Siem Reap.
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Day 3 Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City (B/-/-)
Check out, then transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Depart: 10:00
