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Angkor Wat and Floating Village 3-Day Trip from Siem Reap
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Angkor Wat and Floating Village 3-Day Trip from Siem Reap

by Asean Angkor Guide

3 days
Siem Reap
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Overview

Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s largest religious monument and a symbol of the ancient Khmer Empire. This three-day bus and boat tour covers sunrise at Angkor Wat, visits to key temples, and a trip to a floating village. The first day begins with a visit to Beng Mealea, a temple overgrown by jungle, followed by exploring the Angkor Thom complex including Bayon and Baphoun temples. On the second day, the tour includes Ta Prohm, known for its trees growing among the ruins, and more time at Angkor Wat itself, arriving early to see the sunrise. The itinerary also includes travel through the countryside around Siem Reap. On the final day, the tour features a boat ride to Kampong Phluk, a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, where guests have breakfast with traditional Cambodian desserts served by locals. Transportation throughout is by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, free cool water and towels during the trip, and breakfast on day three. Passes for Angkor and Tonle Sap, private boat fees, lunch, dinner, and drinks are not included.

Highlights

Sunrise at Angkor Wat temple
Visit Beng Mealea jungle temple
Explore Angkor Thom with Bayon and Baphoun
Boat trip to Kampong Phluk floating village
Breakfast with traditional desserts in the village
Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Free cool water and towels during the tour
Hotel pick-up and drop off
English speaking tour guide
Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast included on Day 3 only

What's not included

3-day Angkor pass
Tonle Sap pass and private boat ride fee
Lunch, dinner and soft drinks

Itinerary

1

Angkor Thom South Gate and Temples

The local guide meets the group at 8:00 am in the hotel lobby. The first activity is to buy the Angkor 3-day pass. Then the tour proceeds to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the ancient Khmer Empire city gate. Inside Angkor Thom, the visit includes Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephant, the King’s Palace area, Phimean Akas, and the Terrace of the Leper King.

120 min

2

Lunch Break in Angkor Park

There is a lunch break at a local restaurant within Angkor Park lasting about 45 to 60 minutes. Food and beverages must be paid for individually. It is noted that food and driver expenses are somewhat higher than in downtown areas.

60 min

3

Angkor Wat Temple Complex

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia covering 162.6 hectares, making it the largest religious monument worldwide. It was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu for the Khmer Empire and was gradually converted into a Buddhist temple by the late 12th century.

90 min

4

Sunset at Bakheng Mountain or Pre Rup

If weather conditions permit and the group is not too tired, the tour includes a visit to watch the sunset from the top of Bakheng Mountain or at Pre Rup temple.

120 min

5

Banteay Srei Temple

Banteay Srei, also spelled Banteay Srey, is a 10th-century temple in Cambodia dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

45 min

6

Beng Mealea Temple

Located 40 kilometers east of Angkor's main temple complex in Cambodia, Beng Mealea dates back to the Angkor Wat period.

60 min

7

Bakong Sandstone Temple

Bakong is the first sandstone temple mountain built by Khmer Empire rulers at Angkor near present-day Siem Reap in Cambodia.

45 min

8

Lunch Break in Angkor Park

The group takes a lunch break at a local restaurant in Angkor Park for about 45 to 60 minutes. Food and beverage costs are the responsibility of each person. It is advised that food and driver costs are slightly higher than downtown.

60 min

9

Kampong Phluk Floating Village

After lunch, the visit continues to Kampong Phluk Village on Tonle Sap Lake to see traditional stilt houses of over 1,000 fishing families. The village also includes a Buddhist monastery, schools, and mangrove forest.

60 min

10

Sunrise and Local Market Visit

The group may wait about one hour for the sunrise. After sunrise, there is a short break in the village for a local breakfast featuring Khmer rice noodle with green curry and traditional desserts such as palm cake and steamed rice dumplings with palm sugar. Before continuing the temple tour, a visit to a local market is included.

120 min

11

Ta Prohm Jungle Temple

Ta Prohm temple, known as the Jungle Temple and used as a location in the film Tomb Raider, was built mainly in the late 12th and early 13th centuries in the Bayon style. Its original name was Rajavihara.

60 min

12

Pre Rup Temple

Pre Rup, a temple mountain made of brick, laterite, and sandstone, was built as the state temple for Khmer king Rajendravarman and was dedicated in 961 or early 962 at Angkor, Cambodia.

35 min

13

Ta Som Temple

Located in Angkor, Cambodia, Ta Som is a small temple constructed for King Jayavarman VII near the close of the 12th century.

25 min

14

Neak Pean Island Temple

Neak Pean is an artificial island featuring a Buddhist temple on a circular island within Jayatataka Baray. It was connected to the Preah Khan temple and built during King Jayavarman VII's reign. It serves as the "Mebon" of the Preah Khan baray.

25 min

15

Preah Khan Temple

Preah Khan, situated in Angkor, Cambodia, was built during the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII as a dedication to his father.

60 min

Languages

Chinese (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 13 travelers
Mobile ticket
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Visitors should carry water and sun protection such as sunscreen and mosquito spray due to heat; these items are available for purchase in town
Visitors must wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees at temple sites; loose, lightweight long clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended; the Apsara Authority can deny entry for immodest dress
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