Mysterious Angkor (Code: CA 00-3)

Highlight

- Stare in awe at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat
- Succumb to the enigmatic smiles of the 216 giant faces of the Bayon, Angkor’s strangest temple
- Experience nature running riot at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the original Tomb Rider temple
- Marvel at the exquisite carvings adorning the tiny temple of Banteay Srei, the finest seen at Angkor
- Cycling along the roads less travelled which undiscovered by mass tourist• Get an experience daily life on Tonle Sap Lake of local people and mean of traditional transportation, Ox cart
- See the forgotten temples of Angkor hiding in town behind the modern pagodas of Wat Athea
- Discover the secrets of Bar street, Siem Reap’s quaffing capital where the action goes on all night and Angkor Night Market
- Apsara Dance – Catch a performance of Cambodia’s ancient dance form, once performed exclusively for the king
- Relax with a massage or spa, the perfect medicine for weary bodies

What’s included:

- 02 nights hotel accommodation as below listed or similar.
- 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches and 01 dinner with the Apsara Show
- Airport transfers & Transport by air con. vehicles as per program
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake & Ox cart riding
- Local English speaking guide as per program
- Bike & 1 hour foot massage
- Cold water and towel during tours.

What’s excluded:

- Meals and drinks other than specified
- Tip, individual expenses.

Trip grading: Easy. Suitable for travelers with an average level of fitness and mobility.

Day 1 Arrive Siem Reap

Dinner

Arrive Siem Reap – Treasures of the Kingdom of Cambodia, special welcome all warmly to everybody, a moment of courtesy meeting then self-introduce with our Cambodian tour guide in the meeting point’s Siem Reap airport.
We continue to visit the fabulous Ta Prohm embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers.
- Prasat Kravan – With its unique brick sculptures
- Srah Srang – The Royal Baths” was once used for ritual bathingBanteay Kdei – Surrounded by four concentric walls
- Thommanon and Chaosay Tevorda temple
- Banteay Srei: nearly everyone’s favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carving
- Banteay Samre: Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer.
Welcome dinner with Apsara Dance show at local restaurant.
For those travelers thirsting for cultural highlights of Cambodia,  no visit to Cambodia is complete without attending at least one traditional Khmer dance performance, often referred to as ‘Apsara Dance’ after one of the most popular Classical dance pieces. Traditional Khmer dance better described as ‘dance-drama’ in that the dances are not merely dance but also meant to convey a story or message.

Day 2 Siem Reap

Breakfast – Lunch 

We start on our bike and cycle (45 minutes for cycling) to world heritage areas on the roads less traveled. Ride among the jungle passing local village and local shop. It’s a very special and acting day as you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples. You will visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourist.
- The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century)
- See the South Gate, Bayon Temple- unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara.
- Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru.
- The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas.
- The Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
The tour start with the visiting to the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng hill. Enjoy foot massage 1 hour and Enjoy walking at busy pub street where you can find many bars for cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market.

Day 3 Depart Siem Reap

Breakfast – Lunch 

We embark on Ox cart to visiting the Khmer Village and enjoy view of the rice field and a lots of palm trees with great fresh air. We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake. Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals. Then we visit Puok – which is home to the Artisans d’Angkor Silk Farm. Here you will witness the entire silk production process, from the silk worm munching on the Mulberry leaves, to spinning their cocoons, the cocoons being harvested and turned into silk thread, women weaving, and of course the beautiful finished silk products, which you can purchase at the on-site boutique, a wonderful souvenir of Cambodia. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to next destination.