Only 2 days in Siem Reap but will explore the main places to see the good/memorable experiences. Discover from the old temple group of Roluos Group: Lo Lei, Preah Ko and Bakong temples and also see one of the unique ruin known as Banteay Srei. Visit Angkor Thom compound and Angkor Wat then catch up the sunset with the panorama view. Never forget to see the jungle temple "Ta Promh". 

• Brief Itinerary

Day 1:
Morning: Roluos Group.
Afternoon: Banteay Srei
Sunset: Phnom Bakheng
 

Day 2:
Morning: Angkor Wat (If there´s time left) Baksei Chamkrong / Prasat Kravan / Thommanon.
Afternoon: Angkor Thom.

• Trip Grade:

Easy - Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and independent mobility.

• Best Travel Time:

There are two seasons in Cambodia, wet and dry. From early May to the end of October is the rainy season. It often rains heavily but for short periods of time, mostly later in the day or during the night, after which the sun returns. The rain cools the air and freshens up the lush green of the rice plantations. It is cooler in the dry season, which runs from early November to early February, when it starts heating up again, building to the hottest month of April. So the best time for rain lovers is between May and October and from November to early March for those who like it dry and cool.

• Trip Tips:

When visiting the temples, be sure to wear sturdy, comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking as well as sometimes climbing steep stairs.

• Recommended:

Marum Restaurant is located in Cambodia's premier tourist destination, Siem Reap. Featuring a winning mix of creative local cuisine, Marum is named after the Moringa, or 'Tree of life' - very appropriate, as customers will be enjoying a fantastic dining experience that helps build a new life for the students in training there!

Day 1: Arriving Siem Reap - Angkor
Upon your morning arriving, your local English speaking guide will be greeting and transfer you to the town and following by check in (Early check in depend on the room availability). 

Preah Ko is first on the itinerary today, and is located around 12 Km southeast of Angkor. Also originally dedicated to Shiva, the temple area was surrounded by a residential area, which in turn was surrounded by a moat 400 x 500 m. There are 6 prasats (pyramid temples) here, 3 for kings and 3 smaller ones for queens.

Bakong: Some 500 m past Preah Ko, this is the official temple mountain of the city of Hariharalaya, built around 881. An 800 m square moat surrounds Bakong, and it is generally viewed as the prototype for the temple mountain. Here you can see the guardian lions and elephant statues, strategically placed around the pyramids.

Lolei is the last one this morning, and is not too far from Bakong. Built in 889 it was the first to be built on an artificial island, set in the middle of the now-dry Indratataka Baray, or man-made reservoir. Rebuilt in 1931, Banteay Srei is now one of the best-preserved temples in the area. A small but extremely elegant temple, this one is unusual in that it was built in 967 by 2 Brahmans (wealthy Hindu priests) and not by kings. The exquisite carvings in the beautiful pink sandstone of voluptuous, divine women also makes it stand out amongst all the others, hence it is known locally as the ‘Citadel of the Women’. Overall, Banteay Srei is one of the masterpieces of Khmer art.

Pre Rup is one of the most important temple mountains, as it not only marks the transition from the pre-classic to classic period, it was also likely to have been the site of a new capital. A very impressive temple, built in 962, it is known as ‘Turning the Corpse’ due to an ancient burial ritual, due to a large sarcophagus being found on the site, however this is unlikely as Pre Rup is another temple dedicated to the mount of Shiva, and the sarcophagus was probably a pedestal for the bull, Nandi. Enjoy to see the sunset here at the end of the day.

Overnight in Siem Reap
Meal: Lunch included

Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor - Departure
Enjoy taking an eatly breakfast at the hotel then you start the day at the largest religious site in the world, Angkor Wat. There are not really enough words to describe this jewel in the crown of Angkor. You have to witness it for yourself. The scale of the complex is certain to be above expectations, covering an area of 2 km2, but you can easily see the majority of the places of interest in a morning, especially if you decide to start early enough to see the sunrise. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it faces west instead of the usual requirement to face east. Built between 1113 and 1150, it eventually changed to a Buddhist Wat (temple) in the 13th century after a religious revolution in Cambodia. You will have plenty of time to explore most of the complex; you will be amazed at the intricate carvings and bas-reliefs, the long terraces, the many different pavilions and galleries.

Depending on time we can visit several more temples such as Baksei Chamkrong, Prasat Kravan or Thommanon.

Baksei Chamkrong is a relatively small but very impressive pyramid temple built around 947 A.D. and only 250 metres from the south gate of Angkor Thom, which we will visit in the afternoon. Known by the local as ‘bird with sheltering wings’, which comes from a story of a large bird that saved the life of a Khmer king by shielding him against his enemies with its wings.

Prasat Kravan is known as the ‘Cardamom Sanctuary’ and was originally surrounded by a reservoir (Prasat meaning ‘tower’). The line of 5 prasats has been restored in recent times, although one of the four side towers has its original second floor.Thommanon can be found about 1/3 of a mile from the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. It is small but very elegant in many ways, having had some restoration in the 1960’s.

Ta Prohm: Consecrated in 1186, and built originally in a residential area, Ta Prohm has become a favourite of many tourists due to it being deliberately left in the grip of the jungle. It’s popularity increased when it was used as a location in the Tomb Raider movie. This is another impressive temple, built inside a 1000 x 600 m enclosure. At its height around 12,500 people occupied it, and if you include the surrounding villages that tended to the needs of the temple, there was almost 80,000 in total.

Will take lunch at the local restaurant in the Angkor Park. 

 

Angkor Thom
In its heyday, Angkor Thom was the ‘Great Capital’, home to a million inhabitants. Inside the walls were found the courts, priests, high officials and bureaucrats, with the commoners living around the outside. It’s an impressive 3 Km along each of the 4 sides, encircled by a 100 m wide moat, behind 8 m high walls.

Touring around this invincible city will take several hours, but there are many interesting smaller temples scattered around the outside, some only 2-300 m into the forest. Your afternoon trip end approximately at 05:00 pm then will drop you off at the airport, town or hotel. 

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch included

* Please note that the checkout time is 12:00 noon.

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COST INCLUDED:

• Experienced English speaking guide throughout
• Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in double/twin sharing rooms with daily breakfast
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Boat excursion at the floating village
• Bottled drinking water for sightseeing
• All sightseeing entrance fee where required in the itinerary.
   

COST EXCLUDED:

• International/domestic airfares & tax
• Visa fees (US$30). You are able to apply by online for tourist cambodia via just click here
• Travel Insurance. (We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance from home)
• Personal expenditure (telephone, laundry, shopping and so on…)
• Tips for guide, driver, porters and project cost
• Beverage and alcoholic drinks
• Any other services not clearly mentioned on itinerary and trip inclusive portion.

REMARKS: If you travel between 23 December 2015 to 03 January 2016 and 06 February to 10 February 2016; above tour price has not including the additional surcharge of peak season, compulsory dinner on 24 and 31 December may need to apply.