Siem Reap Extension

Arrival in Siem Reap. Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, your guide will present you with a welcome packet including all necessary documentation and vouchers and all contact information of your guide and local offices. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (45 km). Visit the Chantiers Ecoles or Artisans d’Angkor. Les Chantiers Ecoles is a vocational center that trains 650 apprentices a year including 160 in fine arts and crafts trades united in the Artisan d’Angkor production network. Wander through the different workshops like stone sculpture, woodcarving and polychrome, then have the opportunity to watch the artisans at work. Continue the day sightseeing to city, wandering around the old market or Psar Chas and many other shopping stores, restaurants, souvenir… Remaining time is free at your exploration. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Note: Early check-in is not included, available upon request at additional charge.

This morning, meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 8:00 am. Visit Angkor Wat, the crown jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples, Angkor Wat impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. Upon entering the main structure, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface of the temple, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted from the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day, but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones. The fortified city of Angkor Thom covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats; the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental South Gate over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper Kings, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas-reliefs. Visit the ruined Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas before continuing to the mysterious Bayon Temple. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas-reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down from every angle. Watch the sunset over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of an ancient Angkorian temple. Ta Prohm is one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them. To end a perfect day, view the beautiful sunset on the hilltop of Bakheng Temple hill or similar place. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 8:30 am. Visit Kampong Pluk floating village, located on the beautiful Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia. Today, we invite you on a short excursion on the boat ride to explore this unique village. As we navigate through the calm waters of the lake, you will be mesmerized by the picturesque scenery surrounding the village. The houses here are built on stilts, rising above the water, creating a fascinating sight of a floating community. Our first stop will be at a local family’s house, where you will have the opportunity to witness their daily life. The villagers here rely heavily on fishing and farming as their main source of income. You can observe the skillful fishermen casting their nets and the farmers tending to their crops on floating gardens. Afternoon is free at leisure. This evening, meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 6:30 pm for private transfer from the hotel to the restaurant. Immerse yourself in Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage with a captivating performance of traditional arts. Watch three classical dances and two village dances, all set to the enchanting music of a traditional orchestra. Before the performance, savor a beverage service and an authentic Cambodian meal, complete with a local set menu. Enjoy dinner served with set menu without drink included. Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to your next destination!