ANGKOR's FINEST

Arrival in Siem Reap on your own flight. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Free time at leisure.

This morning adventure yourself in the infamous and treasured legacy of Angkor Wat. The masterpiece and holy grail of the temples of Angkor, Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious building and an insurmountable legacy left by Suryavarman II. 

Continue your visit at Ta Prohm where is an Angkorian treasure. Ta Prohm is a sight to behold, a veritable maze with gigantic golden trees strangling the stone foundations at every juncture, fine carvings, prominent galleries and a layout that will bring out the explorer in you.

After your own lunch, commence your exploration of Angkor Thom. Known as the ‘Great City’, was Jayavarman VII’s ultimate creation, his true expression of design excellence. Angkor Thom was an entire city built in the 12th century with 5 magnificent gates which stand 23 metres high and are spiritually guarded by faces reminiscent of the Bayon, and you will enter through the Victory Gate. From here you will begin to explore its elements, starting with the Elephant Terrace, a royal platform used as a viewing gallery for grandiose royal spectacles, decorated wonderfully with statues of elephants and perfect carvings. Adjacently sits the Terrace of the Leper King, decorated in much the same way but unique for possessing the statue of Yama (the Leper King), god of Death.Then proceed through the forest to Preah Palilay and Phimeanakas. Last stop at Bakheng Hill, an iconic temple setting where you will admire the sunset over this ancient land.

Today, travel to Banteay Srei, 30km from Siem Reap, it is a unique and exquisite temple, glowing red and in perfect symmetrical detail, which possesses a truly unrivalled beauty all of its own. The carvings here are undoubtedly the most detailed of any of those in Angkor, and the perfection and attention to detail are remarkable. Then on to Banteay Samre, a smaller temple located in the jungle in the style of Angkor Wat. Stop at Srah Srang – a vast and beautiful man-made lake where the Royals of Angkor would bathe, relax and unwind, before returning to Siem Reap. 

Overnight in Siem Reap (Breakfast).

Today, visit the Great Tonle Sap Lake, the largest lake in Southeast Asia. After travelling through the beautiful countryside to reach the water’s edge, you will transfer to our boat and proceed to sail through mangroves, visit floating and stilted villages, and experience a fascinating, traditional and unique way of life. 

Return to downtown, visit the Old market before transfer to the airport for your onward flight.