Angkor Wat In-Depth Tour: Cambodia 3 Days Package Holiday

Welcome to Siem Reap, your gateway for the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Upon arrival at Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI), our tour guide/driver will welcome you at the exit and then escort you to your hotel in downtown Siem Reap for freshen up before we start our half day tour to Floating Villages in Tonle Sap Lake.

After a short break, we will have a short drive to Tonle Sap Lake to visit the local floating village of Kompong Khleang. Known as the biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, the lake is a home to numerous floating villages. These are unique for their stilted houses, which are built on platforms supported by wooden poles or tethered to boats, adjusting to the lake’s changing water levels. The villages also have floating schools, local shops, and even churches.

We will enjoy a boat ride (about 1.5 hours) to observe the unique lifestyle of local people and the region’s rich biodiversity. If it happens to be dusk, you will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful sunset on Tonle Sap Lake. We then go back to your hotel for relaxation. Stay overnight in Hotel in Siem Reap.

Renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Angkor Archaeological Park is a vast and impressive temples complex. Area spans roughly 400 square kilometers and contains the magnificent remains of the various capitals of the Khmer Empire, which flourished from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Today, our guide will take you for exploration of some of the most iconic temples and structures within the park, including the majestic Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom complexes, and the enchanting Ta Prohm.

Start your exploration early with a sunrise trip in Angkor Wat (The sun usually rises between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, depending on the time of year). You should be prepared with dress code that covers shoulders and knees, and our guide will walk you to the best viewing spots to watch the sunrise behind the iconic towers, taking some amazing photos. After sunrise, we head back to your hotel for breakfast and a short rest.

After breakfast, head to Temple of Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII in the late twelfth century. Proceed to the Bayon Temple, this is known for its numerous smiling faces carved into its towers. Each of its 54 Gothic towers is decorated with 216 gargantuan smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. The temple also features 1.2km of extraordinary bas-reliefs, incorporating more than 11,000 figures. Take your time to marvel at these detailed bas-reliefs, then have a short walk to the Baphuon Temple. This temple, which predates Angkor Thom, was originally a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.

Next, visit the Terrace of the Elephants, that was used by King Jayavarman VII as a viewing platform to observe his victorious returning army. You’ll find it adorned with carvings of elephants and many other animals, providing excellent photo opportunities. Continue to the nearby Terrace of the Leper King. This 7-meter-high laterite platform features multiple tiers of meticulously carved walls depicting nagas (serpents), demons, and various mythical beings.

Later, continuing to Ta Prohm (Jungle Temple), was also featured in the movies “Tomb Raider” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, which adds to its popularity. After exploring Ta Prohm, enjoy a relaxing lunch at one of the local restaurants nearby.

In the afternoon, we will return to Angkor Wat for a more detailed tour of this iconic temple. Uniquely designed with a westward orientation, Angkor Wat is best viewed in the afternoon light. Angkor Wat, the largest monument of the Angkor group and the best preserved, is an architectural masterpiece. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief, and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world. After the tour, we drive you back to your hotel. Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

It is time to end your 3 Days Angkor Wat In-Depth Tour Package Tour. Today, you can have some free time to enjoy the city before our guide/driver transfer you for about 1 hour to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport. You then catch your flight to your next destination.