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Siem Reap
Create your own adventure with the Deluxe Siem Reap Full-Day Tour. Customize your itinerary and explore temples, mountains, eco-tourism, museums, street foods, and more. Start your exciting tour with an expert guide and a comfortable vehicle or tuk-tuk.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world. It was built early in the 12th century. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it’s the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. We will enter the great temple in darkness from the little-visited eastern side. We continue our journey on foot and creep through jungle path to the north ancient library pool where we will wait for the Sun Rise. Listening to the explanations of your expert guide then spend time venturing into the central chambers of the temple, where your local guide will reveal the history, myths, and stories depicted on the stone bas reliefs (the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world) then you will venture deep into the central Chambers of this truly great temple. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure that your visit to Angkor Wat leaves you with a rich understanding of the history and purpose of the great temple, and also of the mighty Angkorian civilization.
- Koulen National Park - Phnom Kulen has major symbolic importance for Cambodia as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, for it was at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 AD. Half an hour drive to the summit of the Koulen Mountain. Visit the 16th-century Buddist Temple (Phra Ang Tho), and it was here that King Jayavaraman II declared independence from Java in 802AD. A short climb up a stone staircase leads you to a 17-metre reclining Buddha with views across the countryside. Visit the River of 1000 Lingas, you will see hundreds of lingas carved into the sandstone riverbed. It is said that King JayavaramanII bathed in these waters and believed that the waters were holy. Then we move down to where it spills into the two-tier waterfalls.
- Kampong Phluk Floating Village - Kampong Phluk in Khmer means “Harbor of the Tusks”. The community largely depends on fishing for survival, primarily shrimp, spending Cambodia’s wet season (May-October) fishing. Many houses and buildings are constructed on stilts ranging from 6 m to 9 m to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons
- Angkor Silk Farm - Angkor Silk Farm belongs to Artisans Angkor, a social-business enterprise aiming at reviving Khmer cultural heritage while giving job opportunities to young Cambodians living in rural areas. Free guided tours through the eight-hectare farm give a unique insight into the different stages involved in silk production, from the mulberry tree orchards, silkworm breeding, the spinning mills, and the dying and weaving processes in the very traditional way.
- Artisans Angkor - Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social business creating job opportunities for young people in rural areas, while reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship (stone and wood carving, painting on statues, lacquering, and silver plating). The organisation, founded in 1992, is located in the City Center, 2 minutes walk from the Old Market in Siem Reap, Cambodia. You can visit their showroom and their craft room.
- Koh Ker Temple - Koh Ker, the former 10th-century capital of the Angkorian Empire. Koh Ker was abandoned in the forest for too many years due to the Civil wars. There are some outlying temples. Archaeologists believe there may be more than 100 temple ruins in the area waiting to be discovered.
- Kbal Spean - This holy place must have been favored during the great Angkorean epoch when its waters, after having washed gods and lingas, continued on to the wondrous royal city with its growing monumental temples.
- Siem Reap - Siem Reap is the gateway to the world-famous Angkor temple complex. The province also contains a vibrant capital city boasting many luxury hotels, beautifully-aged colonial buildings, a buzzing Pub Street, silk farms, markets, floating villages, craft shops, cafes, a Botanical garden, a War Museum, a national museum, and much more.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Tour guide
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Temple entrance ticket (USD37.00 per person which covers all temples in this day tour. Child is FOC)
Additional Information
Design your own adventure. Simply inform your tour guide of your preferences, and they will ensure you experience it all. Begin your thrilling journey with an expert guide and a skilled driver in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle or a tuk-tuk. Collaborate with your knowledgeable guide to customize your tour based on your unique interests.
Here are some options included:
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Temple tours (Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, etc.)
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Mountain tours (Koulen Mountain, Kbal Spean)
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Eco-tourism, Countryside, Floating village, Flooded Forest
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City Tours (Royal Garden, Market, Buddhist Pagoda, etc.)
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Museums (Landmine, Killing fields, Art & War)
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Street Foods, Monk blessing
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Silk Farm, Ceramic, Wooden/Stone artisan
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Local productions (Palm Sugar & Basket weaving)
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Family handicraft and cloth weaving
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Other Fun Things to do
- You will be met and welcomed by our guide and driver in your hotel Lobby to begin the Tour.
- Please wear flat shoes that are comfortable for walking.
Location
Angkor Wat
Sangkat Nokor Thum,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Holton31
Jul 21, 2024
Transportation around siem reap - Enjoy a wonderful experience with friendly and careful drivers who will make you discover the beauties of siem reap!
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Woodsmen_11
May 19, 2020
Fascinating Insight to life in Cambodia - wow this was truly an unforgettable experience. We really did not know what to expect and whilst at times this tour was a little confronting as you get up close and personal with the communities living on the lake. Our guide was at all times very responsible and made it a privilege to experience a way of life for many of the beautiful Cambodian people.
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