5 Days 4 Nights Siem Reap Basic
Tour Code: SR05ET010P
Day 1
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Arrival & Transfer
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Check in to the Hotel
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Free time, rest after arrival
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Transfer to Grand show (optional)
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Optional Pubstreet
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Overnight at Hotel
Day 4
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Grand Circuit
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Preah Khan
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Ta Keo
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Pre Rup
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East Mebone
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Silk Farm
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Artisans DÁngkor
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Shopping:
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Samatoa SilkTailor shop
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ECO Lite Latex
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DFS-duty free shop
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Optional Pubstreet
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Overnight at Hotel
Day 2
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Breakfast at the Hotel
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Get Temple Pass
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Roluos Group
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Banteay Samre
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Lunch (optional)
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Rest after lunch
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Phnom Bakheng (optional)
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Baksei Chamkrong Temple
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Angkor Thom south Gate
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Angkor Thom
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Optional visit to Pub Street
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Overnight at hotel
Day 5
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Free Leisure time
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Check out from the hotel
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Transfer to airport
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Departure
Day 3
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Breakfast at the Hotel
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Angkor Wat
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Get back to hotel
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Afternoon options:
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Spa & Massage (90min)
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Cooking Class
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QUAD "Easy Ride" program
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Tonle Sap Tara boat "Sunset" Trip
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By paying extra USD25 can opt for:
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QUAD "Discovery" program
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Angkor Zipline package "B"
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Get back to hotel
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Optional Pubstreet
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Overnight at hotel
Transportation
Big Bus
Van
Mini Bus
Sedan
24
3
8
12
Inclusions
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Hotel w/breakfast
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Round Trip Airport to Hotel Transfers
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Activities mentioned in the Itinerary w/ Guide and Car
Exclussion (cost not included)
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International and Domestic Airline Tickets
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Meals on the First day and last day of the tour; Alcohol
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ALL accounts not mentioned in Inclusion
Currency
Meals are optionally purchased by customers either with the package or on their own, this will affect the tour price; Changes on the activities for the first day may change according to the time of arrival.
Note
Day 1
Arrival at Siem Reap International Airport
Our guide and driver's role will be a simple pick n drop sending you directly to the hotel, and the day is set as free arangement where arriving early gives extra time to wander around or relax after your arrival compared to arriving at night.
Day 2
Rolous Group and Angkor Thom
This is the most famous and significant experience of the sun set view
on the top of Bakheng mountain. This temple is being conserve by
World Monument Fund Org (WMF).
6:30am Breakfast at hotel
7:30am Pick up by the Guide and get Temple Pass (3day ticket)
The Rolous group exhibits some of the earliest temples built by Khmer dating back as early as the 9th century marking the early Khmer civilization. Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko are the major temples composing the group. Lolei and Bakong are set as
contemporary Theravada Buddhist monasteries.
10:00 am Visiting Banteay Samre it is very noticable that the design very similar to Angkor Wat due to its single ogival tower along with other temples in the region such as Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. Because this temple also has a strong resemblance from Norht East Thailand temples some may see it as the compacted Phimai. While there are no inscription to serve as evidence about its foundation, it is assumed that the temples were build during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century.
12:00noon Lunch
2:00pm In the afternoon we take you to Angkor Thom also known as the South Gate, many know this in relation with the Bayon Temple, translated in Khmer (Cambodian Language) as the Great City, Angkor Thom is a complex composed of multiple temples inside such as the Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Lepper King, Baphoun temple and more, this also provides an opportunity to get a quick view of nearby temples such as Baksei Chamkrong
7:00pm At this time our guide will pick you up and head to the Restaurant for Dinner
Day 3
Angkor Wat & Optional Activities
Angkor Wat, the world largest religious monument.
7:00 am Breakfast at hotel
7:30 am We take you to Angkor Wat one of the Seven wonders of the world and the biggest religious temple in the world, scaling approximately 162+ hectares it was dedicated to the Hindi God Vishnu by the Khmer Empire. A dress code must be observed visiting any temple within the Angkor Archeological park as these temples are considered as holy ground this means closed toed shoes (no sandals), shirts with sleeves (no tank tops), pants covering the knees, shoals for temporary cover is not accepted.
12:00 noon Lunch
1:30 pm Exploring the temples all morning could be a tiring task therefore this afternoon is dedicated for you to have time and relax, chill by the pool at your hotel or go visit the local down town old market for some souvenirs.
Suggested Alternative Activities
Old Market - Psar Chaa, Test your trading skills with the local merchants offering anything from basic souvenirs, some wood carvings, silverware, cheap clothes, hats, shirts, to taxidermied baby crocodiles for display, practically everything for your souvenir needs.
Spa / Massage at Bodia - the highest rated spa in the Kingdom of Cambodia where you can get a tonic massage (the Cambodian Version of Thai massage which may be argued to be the origin of Thai massage)
Cooking Class - Learn how to cook Cambodian cuisines, from a quick orientation heading out to the local market where you are given a list of things to buy.
Quad bike - an activitiy for those young and young at heart, 1 person per ATV (All terrain vehicle) / Quadbike you ride down the country side with multiple selections of packages you can choose which one fits your time best.
Angkor Zipline - made for the adventourous type, similar to the Quadbike multiple sets of packages have been created to better suite your needs, Package A which takes approximately 5-6 1/2 hours or Package B which takes 3 1/2 to 4hours a perfect way to spend the afternoon for people with enough energy to spare.
7:30 pm Later in the evening our guide will try to catch you as we take you to Dinner optionally with the Aapsara show (traditional Khmer dance)
Day 4
Grand Circuit, Preah Khan, Pre Rup, East Mebon, Silk Farm & Shopping
Preah Khan Temple
7:00 am Breakfast at hotel
7:30 am Today will be more explorations with the temples, specifically a group often called grand Circuit basically an extension on the little circuit (which was broken down in two days Day 4 and Day 5) but taking in Preah Khan, Preah Neak Pean to the Eastern Mebon and the various monuments like Ta Som, Preah Rup, The Big Circuit encompasses a good representation of the rich variety of architecture during the ancient Khmer times.
12:00 noon Lunch
1:30 pm The afternoon starts by Driving over to the Silkfarm and Artisans D Angkor, A Cambodian social business created in responsed to the need of job opportunities for young people in rural areas, while reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship (stone and wood carving, painting on statues and on silk, lacquering, and silver plating). Artisans Angkor is a semi-public company whose story started in 1992 with an educational project called "Les Chantiers-Ecoles de Formation Professionnelle" (CEFP) implemented by the Cambodian Ministry of Education specifically aimed to rebuild the country after the war.
3:30 pm Later on you visit the Samatoa Silk Tailor shop, if you like the feel of silk touching your skin then this shop tailors everything to your taste with silk sourced from local weavers. Visiting here gives you an opportunity for finding the perfect silk dress.
Optional
Eco Lite Latex Siem Reap - not all pillows are made for everyone, some would have specific needs, pillows & mattresses made by Eco Lite Latex offers specific types of products for a variety of theraputic reasons.
Duty Free Shop - there is nothing like tax free shopping, Siem Reap DFS answers your needs for Duty Free Shopping.
Day 5
Free Leisure & Departure
Siem Reap International Airport Departure
7:00 am Breakfast at hotel
The entire day will be given as a free arrangement this means the guide and driver will only be available to pick you up send you to the airport a few hours before your flight and where your free time will only be limited by the time you wake up and the time of your flight, optionally pass by down town and visit shops, restaurants, spas and more. It's a chance to re-visit whatever was missed the past few days. 3hours before Departure it is highly advisable to be at the hotel ready waiting for our driver as they will pick you up and ensure you have more than enough time for your flight schedule.