2-Day Best of Angkor Wat and Tonle Sap Lake -Floating Village

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Siem Reap - Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm Temples⌄

   08:00 am, pick up in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Siem Reap. We’ll then set off for the Angkor Wat Ticket Office where you’ll pay and get your Angkor Pass (required). First stop will be the Angkor Wat, one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Southeast Asia and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Stand in awe as you witness Angkor Wat’s colossal structures and meticulous architecture. Angkor Wat was built in early of 12th century, explore the beautiful complexity of Angkor Wat’s vastness from its intricately carved hallways, columns and mysterious chambers to its grand courtyards.

   We also explore the Angkor Thom complex. Its vast walls, some 6m wide, 8m high and 13km in length contain many monuments. Inside the walls the king, his relatives and officials, military officers and priests took residence, the rest of the people lived outside of the great enclosure, between the two artificial lakes. Our visit will begin with the South Gate, a beautiful introduction to Angkor Thom with well-restored statues of Asuras (demons) and gods lining the bridge.

   The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom. A peculiarity of the Bayon is the absence of an enclosing wall. It is, though, protected by the wall surrounding the city of Angkor Thom. The basic plan of the Bayon is a simple one comprising three levels with 200 smiling faces on the temple tower.

   Your guide will take you to the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a platform from where the King could welcome back his victorious army and the Terrace of the Leper King, which holds detailed carvings winding along a narrow passage way that leads to the Baphuon complex. If time permits, continue to visit other temples in the area.

   Ta Phrom was built in the 12th century and it has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archaeologists to demonstrate the awesome power of nature. It has been largely consumed by the jungle and as you will climb through the dilapidated stone structures you will see many giant trees growing out of the top of the temple itself. At every turn you will expect to see Indiana Jones (Lara Croft) steps out from behind a fallen pillar around you.

2. 2Siem Reap - Kampong Phluk Village and Tonle Sap Lake⌄

   Embark on a journey of a lifetime and witness the indomitable spirits of floating village residents. Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Kompong Phluk, one of Siem Reap’s most attractive floating villages. Browse the local market or pagoda before diving into jaw-dropping floating homes. Marvel at how these people have adapted to extreme conditions with beaming smiles. Indulge in serene boat rides and create unforgettable memories. Step outside your comfort zone and jump on an unforgettable journey with the fearless female rowers. Discover the beauty of the flooded forest and catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife, including cheeky monkeys and colorful birds if luck. Dare to join this adventure of a lifetime! Book this tour now and let the magic of nature take your breath away.