Angkor Explorations with Insiders Experience
Cambodia - 5 Days
Private Journeys
Journey Details and Highlights
Angkor Explorations with Insiders Experience
Day 1: Siem Reap - Arrival
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, transfer to your hotel. Remaining day at leisure
Overnight in Siem ReapDay 2: Siem Reap (B)
Begin your Angkor exploration by remork with visits to Srah Srang and the jungle temple Ta Prohm, followed by a peaceful forest walk to the lesser-visited Ta Nei. Continue to Ta Keo to admire its impressive five-tiered pyramid before entering Angkor Thom via the Victory Gate, with the option to walk along the 8-meter-high laterite wall to the Death Gate. Explore highlights including the Terrace of the Leper King, Preah Palilay, Phimeanakas, Baphuon, and finally the Bayon, known for its giant stone faces and intricate bas-reliefs. End the day with a stunning sunset ride on the Angkor Balloon, offering panoramic views over Angkor Wat. Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Siem ReapDay 3: Siem Reap (B/L)
Begin before dawn to witness the stunning sunrise over Angkor Wat, followed by an early-morning exploration of its central complex and detailed bas-reliefs. Enjoy a picnic breakfast at a traditional wooden house beside Srah Srang, a serene spot once used by Khmer royalty. Continue to a local pagoda for a traditional monk blessing, a sacred ritual offering cleansing and good fortune. Travel by remork through rural villages, stopping at a fish market and local stalls to sample Khmer pastries and fruits before visiting Kampong Phluk, where you explore the stilted village and flooded mangrove forest by boat. Lunch is served as a boxed meal or at a local restaurant, before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Overnight in Siem ReapDay 4: Siem Reap (B/L)
Explore the Ancient Sites of Kulen Mountain by Motorbike (as passenger) After a one-hour drive to sacred Kulen Mountain, where Jayavarman II founded the Khmer Empire in AD 802, begin your motorbike exploration as a passenger. Visit Poeng Tbal’s riverbed carvings of Shiva, Vishnu, and Ganesh before continuing to Prasat Rong Chen, the three-tiered pyramid marking the birthplace of the Khmer Empire and the ancient city of Mahendraparvata. Follow small forest paths to a modern temple with scenic views, explore a Bat Cave with a shrine, and visit Srah Damrei, known for its impressive life-size stone elephant and companion statues. Enjoy a packed lunch, then continue past more carvings at Damrei Krap before concluding the ride at Preah Ang Thom. On the return journey, stop at the River of a Thousand Lingas and the refreshing Kulen Waterfall, with an optional visit to Banteay Srei if time permits; long trousers and insect repellent are recommended.
Overnight in Siem ReapDay 5: Departure (B/L)
IHalf day Cooking Class The cooking class is available to start in the morning, or in the afternoon. Learn how to prepare and cook traditional Cambodian dishes, in the picturesque setting of the rural countryside of Siem Reap. The Cooking Class is a hands-on experience, fully involving you into the preparation of the dishes you will cook. You will also learn about the typical Cambodian herbs and spices. Take a short walk around the garden to see the ingredients growing. Each participant has an individual cooking station. The meals are eaten in a lovely garden setting, surrounded by flowers and fresh herbs. Afterward you will transfer to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for departure.
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Included Services
All described sightseeing as in program above
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast
English-speaking local guides
Admission fees to indicated sights
Meals mentioned in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Domestic gov’t tax and service charge
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Excluded Services
International air tickets
Flights & visa fees
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Meals not mentioned in itinerary
Compulsory Meals
Drinks during Meals
Tip, drinks, any personal expenses
Early check-in and late check-out
