Outlying Temples - Beng Mealea, Banteay Srei and Suga Palm Village

Wat Khsach - Make a few stops to visit the Bamboo Sticky Rice village, where you can taste local sticky rice cooked in bamboo, sample seasonal fruit, and take advantage of photo opportunities. “The ingredients of bamboo sticky rice include sweet rice, black beans, coconut cream, and other spices, all placed inside a piece of bamboo and then cooked. It’s a traditional food for Khmer people.”

Damdek Market - On the way, we stop at Dom Dek town to explore a typical Cambodian village market and experience the daily life of local villagers. Damdek market is located in Sonikhum Town, where locals go early in the morning and late in the afternoon to shop for a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, fruits, freshwater fish, and household items.

Beng Mealea - Visit the fascinating Beng Mealea temple, built in the 11th century by King Suryavarman II, which served as a prototype for the more famous Angkor Wat. Beng Mealea stands almost forgotten in the jungle, and reaching it is an adventure in itself. Isolated during Cambodia’s civil war, it is the largest temple outside the main Angkor complex. Some parts are remarkably intact, while others are utterly destroyed, with tree roots enveloping many walls and doorways. The eerie atmosphere here offers a welcome contrast to the more visited temples near Angkor Wat. Beng Mealea shares many features with Angkor Wat but on a smaller scale, including three encircling galleries, four gates and entrances, and a pair of interior libraries. Unlike Angkor Wat, it has only one central tower instead of five.

Banteay Srei - Built largely of red sandstone, Banteay Srei is known for its elaborate decorative wall carvings, which are still visible today. Constructed in the 10th century by a king’s counselor, it is the only major temple at Angkor not built by a monarch. The detailed reliefs on this sandstone structure are among the finest and most skillfully crafted in Cambodia.

Cambodia Landmine Museum - The Cambodia Landmine Museum and Relief Center educates the public on the dangers of landmines and supports education for Cambodian youth. This center serves as a place of healing for bodies, hearts, and minds, believing that love, support, and education are essential for securing a better future for the children living here and for visitors.

Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre - The Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre (BBC) is a butterfly zoo near Angkor Wat. Founded in 2009, it is the largest enclosed butterfly center in Southeast Asia. Designed and financed by British butterfly enthusiasts Ben Hayes and Mike Baltzer, BBC connects responsible tourism with environmental conservation. The center showcases a variety of local lepidopterans, including butterflies and moths, in a large netted garden environment. Due to their short lifespan and seasonal nature, the species present at the center change throughout the year.

Nam Ben Chok Noodle - Preah Dak Village is a famous and popular local market for objects and arts. Visitors can discover beautiful places and natural life. The village is well-known as the Khmer Noodle Village and Palm Sugar Producing village, making it a popular tourist spot in Siem Reap.

Full-Day with Sun Rise in Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom and Ancient Royal Palace

Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, built in the 12th century. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it has remained a significant religious center since its foundation. We will enter the great temple in darkness from the less-visited eastern side, continue on foot through a jungle path to the North ancient library pool, and wait for the sunrise. Listen to your expert guide’s explanations, then explore the central chambers of the temple, where your guide will reveal the history, myths, and stories depicted on the stone bas-reliefs, the longest stretch of bas-reliefs carvings in the world. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure that your visit to Angkor Wat leaves you with a rich understanding of its history and the mighty Angkorian civilization.

Tonle Om Gate (Southern Gate) - The South Gate is one of the five gates of Angkor Thom, the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire. Flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side, it was the entrance to the fortified city of Angkor Thom. At its peak, Angkor Thom had a population of over one million people and was larger than London. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Angkor Wat area.

Bayon Temple - The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor, built in the 13th century as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII. Located at the center of Jayavarman’s capital, the Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and smiling stone faces on its many towers. The temple has two sets of bas-reliefs, depicting a combination of mythological, historical, and everyday scenes. The outer gallery features bas-reliefs of historical events and daily life, while the inner gallery depicts mythological events.

Baphuon Temple - Located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon, Baphuon is a three-tiered temple mountain built in the mid-11th century as the state temple. Adjoining the southern enclosure of the Royal Palace, it measures 120 meters east-west by 100 meters north-south at its base and stands 34 meters tall without its tower, which would have made it roughly 50 meters tall. Its impressive appearance was noted by Temür Khan’s envoy Chou Ta-kuan during his visit from 1296 to 1297, who described it as ‘the Tower of Bronze…a truly astonishing spectacle, with more than ten chambers at its base.’

Phimeanakas - Phimeanakas, or Vimeanakas, was built at the end of the 10th century during the reign of Rajendravarman and completed by Suryavarman I. Shaped like a three-tier pyramid, it served as a Hindu temple. On top of the pyramid was a tower, and galleries lined the edge of the top platform. Phimeanakas is located inside the walled enclosure of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom.

Terrace of the Elephants - The 350-meter-long Terrace of Elephants was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience. Some local Khmer residents call it “the Ancient Khmer Stadium.” It was built in the 13th century under King Jayavarman VII.

Terrace of the Leper King - The famous Terrace of the Leper King is a U-shaped structure thought by some to have been used as a royal cremation site. Built in the 13th century under King Jayavarman VII, its modern name comes from a 15th-century sculpture discovered at the site, depicting the Hindu god Yama, the god of death.

Ta Prohm Temple - The jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm, also known as the Tomb Raider temple, is one of the most atmospheric temples in Angkor. Built in the 13th century, Ta Prohm remains in much the same condition as it was found, with trees growing out of the ruins and jungle surroundings creating a photogenic and atmospheric combination. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region. Ta Prohm was a religious temple located in the center of the Ancient Khmer University during the 12th and 13th centuries.

Angkor Thom - Secret stop: A majestic place that sets the tone for the day’s adventure. Don’t listen to what they say, go to see. All journeys have secret destinations of which travelers are unaware.

Angkor Thom - Hidden Gem: Your guide will take you to a place that most tourists have never seen. Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.

Full-day Kampong Phluk Eco-tourism and Floating villages

Ro Lus Market - Visit a local market situated on the bank of the Rolous river. Rolous market is one of the important markets where local villagers go in the morning and late afternoon to purchase fresh vegetables, meats, fruits, freshwater fish, and household items. It’s the oldest Khmer market in the area and a must-visit for those looking to experience the local lifestyle.

Kampong Phluk Floating Village - Kampong Phluk is a great destination for tourists to visit the flooded mangrove trees and forests. Drive through the countryside to Tonle Sap fishing village, enjoy countryside views, visit the local market, school, Buddhist temple, and fishing villages. Visit the beautiful Tonle Sap, the second-largest freshwater lake in the world, which is the lifeblood of the country and the primary source of fish and protein for most of the Cambodian population. Your local guide will explain the daily lifestyles and work of locals who live on land and water. Along the way, you will stop at some places to explore local villages on foot, meet, and talk to local people.

Artisans Angkor - Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social business creating job opportunities for young people in rural areas while reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship, including stone and wood carving, painting on statues, lacquering, and silver plating. Founded in 1992, the organization is located in the city center, a 2-minute walk from the Old Market in Siem Reap, Cambodia. You can visit their showroom and craft room.

Kompong Phluk - The community largely depends on fishing for survival, primarily shrimp, during Cambodia’s wet season. Many houses and buildings are constructed on stilts ranging from 6 to 9 meters to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons. During the dry season (November-April), as the river thins due to receding water, many turn to farming to supplement their income. Tourism, which started in the village approximately 10 years ago, is also a growing part of the local economy.

• Private comfortable vehicle
• Bottled water
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• English Speaking Tour Guide

• Temples entrance ticket (3 days pass USD62 per person - cover all the temples mentioned)
• Accommodation and Meals

This is a mixed activity trip “All in One Journey” and will keep everyone enjoying new experiences and great insight into the culture and history of Cambodia.

Day1 - visit the most interesting outlying temple. Drive through scenic rural villages to Beng Mealea temple. Visit the Bamboo Sticky Rice and sugar-producing village, the Ancient Quarry (the place where ancient Khmer people cut the Stones to build Angkor Wat) and visit the Banteay Srei temple.

Day2 – Start before dawn to watch the Sun Rise at Angkor Wat. Next, visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Vimeanakas, the Terrace of Elephants & the Leper King. Then explore the Jungle enveloped Ta Prohm temple.

Day3 – We’ll visit the fishing village, Flooded Mangrove trees, village market, cloth weaving & handicraft and meet and talk to locals and see their daily lifestyles.

Enjoy your lunch near the ancient temple complex.

• Enjoy photo opportunities
• Avoid the crowds & escape the heat

• For children under the age of 12, the temple entrance ticket is free.
• Your Tour Guide will send you a Link to purchase the temple entrance e-ticket days in advance.
• To enter some sacred places of the temples, you have to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.
• Please wear flat shoes that are comfortable for walking.

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