SIEM REAP ALIVE TOUR

4 DAYS

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OVERVIEW

Siem Reap / Cambodia

Tether balloon over Angkor
Young children Apsara dance school- Siem Reap
Tuk Tuk transport- Siem Reap

ITINERARY

4 Days Siem Reap Alive

Day 1: Arrive Siemreap in the mornig. On arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, your temple tour. See the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srang reservoir (known as “The Royal Baths” was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation). In the late afternoon, Enjoy hot air balloon Ride from 200 meters in the sky you have a wonderful view of Angkor Heritage Site and the surrounding nature with a visibility of up to 20 kilometers! Enjoy views of especially Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakheng during an exciting 10-minutes flight on board the tethered balloon(based on weather and availability), which is attached to a safe platform and can lift up to 30 people at one time to an altitude of 200 meters and walk up to the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 2: (B): In the morning, visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century) and then and then take elephant around 15 – 20 minute to Bayon temple, you will enjoy beautiful natural view a long the road. Visit Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, theElephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Afternoon, half day Tuk Tuk to visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Sunset at Angkor Wat. This evening, enjoy Apsara dance with dinner at Angkor Village Resort. O/n at your hotel.

Day 3: (B): Transfer to the archaeological site for the sunrise from the Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.
Or sunrise at Srah Srang
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Morning, transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.   Opportunity to see young children practice traditional Khmer dance at a local dance school.
In the afternoon, you continue your temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som and Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southern example remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble. O/n at the same hotel.

Day 4: (B): Siemriep – Luang Prabang: Rise very early this morning for a special experience. You can join Buddhist monks for chanting and meditation followed by a simple breakfast in their company. This experience is often commented on by our travelers as a singular highlight of their experience in Cambodia.
Then departs to visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Continue to “Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecoles” of Siem Reap and time at leisure at a local market (if time permits).Transfer back to Siem Reap Airport for departure flight to next destination. End services.