3 DAY/2 NIGHT TOUR OF ANGKOR WAT AND TONLE SAP

Route: LAKE TONLE SAP-SIEM REAP ANGKOR WAT-DEPARTURE

Day One

SIEM REAP – Lake Tonle Sap

Arrival in Siem Reap where in an area of ​​200 square kilometres surrounded by forest, Angkor springs up, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Our local guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel and where you can settle into your room.

In the afternoon you will depart for the Lake Tonle Sap, the largest in Southeast Asia, it is a natural phenomenon that provides fishing resources and irrigation to nearly half of the Cambodian population. In the rainy season (mid-May to early October) the shoreline passes from 2500 square km to 13,000 square km while the depth increases from 2.2 meters to about 10 meters. This extraordinary process makes Tonle Sap one of the richest reserves of freshwater fish in the world, creating the ideal conditions for breeding many different species. By virtue of this extraordinary ecosystem, the lake has been declared a protected biosphere. Visit the floating village of the Chong Kneas fishermen, with traditional wooden buildings.  On the way stop off and visit the local market and in the artisans village there is a shop inside the Les Chantiers Écoles, which is a school specialized in teaching wood and stone carving techniques to disadvantaged young people. The profits are used to fund the school and to subscribe other young people in education courses.

Day Two

SIEM REAP ANGKOR THOM

Breakfast at the hotel and then we begin the visit of Angkor Thom, the capital of Angkor from the 10th to the 15th century. If Angkor Wat is the classic masterpiece of Hinduism, Angkor Thom testifies switching to a different inspirational symbol, that of Mahayana Buddhism, an event that took place after the catastrophe of 1177, when Angkor was invaded by Cham, today’s Vietnam. The leader of that change was King Jayavarman VII who completely reorganised Angkor and, with a feverish construction campaign from 1181 to 1220, built the fortified Citadel of Angkor Thom, which means “the city that creates the world by making its own laws”. You will visit the sites made by Jayavarman VII (1181-1220): the South Gate, Bayon, the Terrace of Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King; and the eleventh century sites: Baphuon, Phimeanakas, North and South Khleang, and the 12 Prasat Suor Prat.

In the afternoon there is a visit to the archaeological sites of Preah Khan, one of the largest architectural structures of Angkor, Neak Pean, and Ta Prohm the most provocative temple with its fascinating ruins left to the mercy of the jungle. Finally returning to the hotel to stay overnight.

Day Three

SIEM REAP, BANTEAY SREI AND ANGKOR WAT

Breakfast in the hotel and departure to the temple of Banteay Srei, about 28 kilometres from the city, considered a real jewel of Khmer art, and nicknamed The Temple of Women. What is strange about this temple is the pink sandstone bass carvings, and that it is the only temple to have been built by a dignitary of the court and not by a king. On the way back we will stop at the temple of Banteay Samre (Suryavarman II, 1113-1150), the Eastern Mebon, the Pre Rup temple and the Prasat Kravan (10th century temples), dedicated to Shiva.

In the afternoon you will visit the impressive architectural complex of Angkor Wat, considered the most beautiful in Angkor due to its style, size and conception, and has become a national symbol representing the unity of the Cambodian people. The same complex is depicted on the flag of the country. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II (1113-1150), the “King protected by the sun” who wanted it to be his mausoleum. Its construction began in 1122 and ended in 1150, the year of his death. Angkor Wat covers an area of ​​2 million square metres, surrounded by a 200 metre wide moat, whose banks were covered by terraces. It is the only temple pointing to the west, the direction of the sunset, and the path of the dead. The decorations that go on for miles as bass carvings in the walls, in the arcades and corridors are impressive, and they illustrate with incredible wealth and vibrancy the main scenes of the Indian epics. Finally returning to the hotel to stay overnight.

TOUR DURATION: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

WHAT IS INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

-2 nights in a 4 star hotel with breakfast

-3 lunches

-Pick up and drop off from your hotel (the tour begins and ends in the lobby of your hotel where you will be picked up and taken back to once the tour has finished).

-Tourist guide who speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Russian or Japanese, and with a license and who is selected out of the best in the country.

-A minibus and driver dedicated to you for the entire duration of your tour

-Entrance tickets and/or fees.

-On the out of town trips lunch is also included (however it is not included in the city excursions if not expressly mentioned).

EXCLUDED FROM THE TOUR:

-Dinner

-Tips (optional and at the discretion of the customer).

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Tour Transport.

We only employ safe and careful drivers and use the most modern and comfortable air conditioned minivan and coach. We will provide transport dependent on your group size as follows.

Group size 1-9 persons: modern minibus with air-conditioner 9 passenger seat format or modern and confortable pick up with air-conditioner (only for groups of 1-4 people).

Group size 10-13 persons: modern minibus with air-conditioner- 13 passenger seat format.

Group size 13+ persons: we can either use multiple minibuses or a full sized passenger coach in a 24, 32 or 40 seat format.

Guides.

A Tourist Authority of Thailand licensed and English, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese, Thai or Italian speaking guide will be provided. We provide separate drivers and your guide will not be driving the vehicle.

Customize.

If you feel this itinerary does not quite suit then we can customize it to suit your own interests and length of time so please contact us with you suggestions.

Pick up and drop off.

Included with all our tours are both pick up and drop off to and from any hotel in the city center.