ANGKOR TEMPLES - COUNTRYSIDE AND TONLE SAP IN 4 DAYS
Grading
Easy
Traveller rating
Activities
- Cultural
- History
- People
- Landscapes
Accommodation
- 3 nights at Deluxe hotels
Meals
- Daily buffet breakfast at hotel
- 3 dinners at local restaurants
Duration
4 Days
Double
from
US$400
Single
from
US$599
Tour highlights:
- Mystery Angkor Temples
- Tonle Sap Floating Village
- Countryside and ex-cart ride
- Wash all sins and bad luck ceremony of Srouch Teok
- School visit and Meet with students and teachers
Explore the mysterious Angkor Temples, representing 600 years of Khmer civilization such as Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat. We then drive the skirts of Siemreap to experience a countryside life with locals. You will have an opportunity to join a special ceremony called Srouch Teok and wash away all sins and bad luck! See the Tonle Sap, Cambodia’s largest lake lying just south of Siem Reap.
Itinerary:
Day 1: SIEMREAP ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, immigration procedure (visa on arrival is available or obtain in advance via www.evisa.gov.kh), An Aiitours representative will meet and take you to hotel for check-in. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: ANGKOR HIGHLIGHTS
Breakfast at hotel.
We drive to Angkor Thom – the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. Visit Bayon Temple, right at the exact center of Angkor Thom, this is an eccentric expression of the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king.
We continue to visit Terrace of the Leper King. Along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating from the reign of Uditayavarman 1 in the 11th century. Continue to Ta Prohm temples before visiting the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building. This temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: THE COUNTRYSIDE AND TONLE SAP
This tour will take you on a journey into the countryside to experience the delights of village life in the rural area. Away from the tourist crowds, you’ll experience the real Cambodia. Enjoy an ox-cart ride and see traditional farmers tending their crops. Meet students and teachers at a village school. And take a short walking tour to see rice paddies, and meet local people. On an auspicious day you may even see a local wedding. Experience the ceremony Srouch Teok, literally water blessing, in a local pagoda to wash away all sins and bad luck. We then have a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forest on the lake, then spend rest of the morning at the largest village on the lake to discover the fascinating daily lives of the local people who leave on the water.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4: DEPART SIEMREAP
Bid farewell to Siemreap. Your journey ends with a transfer to Siemreap Aiport for your onward flight.
Map:
Inclusions:
Daily breakfast at hotels and 3 diners at local restaurants
3 nights at Deluxe hotel on a twinshare basis
All transfers and transportation in private vehicle
Sightseeing and admission fees
Boat fee
English speaking guide
Two drinking water bottles per day
- International airfares
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Visa fees
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcohol etc
- Tips and gratuities
Accommodation:
- SIEMREAP @ Tara Angkor Hotel
Essential Information:
Yes, this tour can run 365 days a year, spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Cambodia is quite warm all year round, with two distinct seasons, dry (hot) and monsoon (cool).
Cool season: December-February
Temperature from 21 to 32 °C (70 to 90 °F).
Hot season: March-June
April is usually the hottest month of the year, when temperatures start to climb to 40 °C (104 °F).
Rainy season (hot and cool): June-September, October-November.
Temperature from 23 °C to 30 °C.
When is the best time to take this tour in Cambodia?
November to February is the best time to visit Cambodia, specifically December and January.
It’s approximately 7-8 hours in total per day.
Temperatures vary depending on the season, so we recommend that you wear light clothing and pack a jacket in case of falling temperatures in the winter. We do not recommend wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts on days visiting pagodas. We trust you can make your own judgement in season. For footwear, we recommend comfortable walking shoes.
Yes and no. If you are a Southeast Asian citizen, you are visa exempted. Others must need a visa to Cambodia, Prepare in advance a passport photo and 30$US cash with you. Your visa will be granted right upon your arrival at Siemreap Airport.
Before traveling to Cambodia, be sure to purchase insurance for your trip. Two months before you leave, you should also consult your doctor or local travel clinic for the latest information on health risks in Cambodia and to receive any vaccinations you may need.
Pregnant women should consult their doctors for specialized advice. Anti-malarial drugs and many diarrhea treatments are not completely safe during pregnancy.
If you have a medical condition or allergy of which requires particular attention, carry a doctor’s letter with you that describes the nature of the condition and treatment needed. We also recommend you pack a medical kit with:
• DEET-based insect repellent
• Paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain relief
• Anti-itch ointment, such as hydrocortisone
• Sunscreen
• Antihistamine for allergy treatment, such as zyrtec, Benadryl
• Bacitracin for wound care, such as Neosporin
• Diarrhea treatment, such as Imodium
Some medications may be difficult to find in Cambodia: be sure you travel with a full supply of any prescribed medicine you need.
