4 Days Tour to Khmer Empire

4 Days Tour to Khmer Empire

Explore Angkor at the hand of a professional tour guide who is grateful to welcome you to the Kingdom of Wonder. See Siem Reap, the home of the world heritage site and the center of the former Khmer Empire. With our expertise, learn about our ancient heritage, the temples and so many more magical experiences and sights that Cambodia has to offer.

Itinerary

Day 1: World Wonder - Angkor Wat Temple

Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel we tart a discovery tour to see ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE, which is the largest and 7th finest wonder of the world heritage by UNESCO. Angkor Wat is one of the Seventh Wonder of the World. Angkor Wat, the largest temples in the world, with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt. The temples of Angkor built from AD 1113 – 1150. Then we continue the tour to see TA PROHM TEMPLE (Known as Tomb Raider, where the Tomb Raider movie of Hollywood made). Ta Prohm is the beautiful ruin which is overgrown by the giant trees of the jungle, and because of its wonderful atmosphere it was left un-renovated.

Noon: We take a break for lunch in a local restaurant near the temple area.

Afternoon: After lunch we continue the tour to see BAPOUN TEMPLE (A major religious temple during Khmer Empire). Later, we continue the visits to see BAYON TEMPLE (decorated with four Buddha faces on each of 49 towers), a Buddhist monastery in heart of Angkor Thom complex. Next stop, we drive to see SOUTH GATE OF ANGKOR THOM CITY which is the last capital of the Khmer Empire surrounded by thick walls, containing five monumental gates built by King Jajavarnam VII, between 1181 and 1218.
Evening: We drive back to the hotel and rest. Overnight on your own.

Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Wold Heritage Site

Stop At: Bakong, Roluos, Siem Reap Cambodia
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel we continue the tours to see to PREAH KHAN TEMPLE, the biggest temple in big circuit built in 13th century by king Jayavarman 7th is now more famous for being the location of where many scenes were shot of the temples here and there truly is something for everyone. A walk around this maze like temple can hold many surprises. Next stop, we drive to see EASTERN MEBON TMEPLE, which is known as a Temple Mountain dedicated to God Siva (Hindu God), was built in 10th century on an artificial island in the middle of a reservoir. Later we proceed to see PRE RUP TEMPLE. The architectural design of Pre Rup is superb and gives the temple fine balance, scale and proportion. The Cambodians have always regarded this temple as having funerary associations but reasons is unknown. The name Pre Rup recalls one of the rituals of cremation in which the silhouette of the body of the deceased, outline with its ashes.

Noon: Take a lunch break at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch we continue the tour to experience the most ancient capital city of Hariharalaya at Rolous. To admire the most oldest temples of Preah Koh & Bakong that built on an artificial island symbolized as the temple mountain the homage of Hindu god Siva.

Evening: We drive back to the hotel in the city and rest. Overnight on your own.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: World Heritage Hidden City

Stop At: Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel we drive to experience the most famous temple of BANTEAY SREI (the Citadel of Women). This small pink sandstone temple (late 10th century) is considered as the precious stone or the crown jewel of classical Khmer arts with the delicate beauty of its carvings. After breakfast at the hotel we drive to the mountain to experience the HOLLY WATERFALL KULEN MOUNTAIN. Kulen Mountain was the birthplace of Angkor. The mountain is revered by Khmers and regarded as a sacred place. It is here that King Jayavarman II in 9th century proclaimed himself as a divine universal ruler and chose Kulen Mountain as his administration center to rule the Kingdom of Khmer Empire. You will take time to pray to the huge reclining Buddha statue, which as built on the top of a natural huge rock. Walking around to see the one thousands of Siva's Linga carved in the long riverbed. Then you may enjoy swimming in waterfall.

Noon: We drive down and take a break for lunch in a local restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch we drive down and straight to BENG MEALEA TEMPLE (Lotus Pond). Its primary material is sandstone and it is largely un-restored with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards and many of its stones lying in great heaps. Beng Mealea is a remote overgrown temple with a floor plan similar to Angkor Wat, but in a lush jungle setting. Exploring the temple involves climbing collapse passage, through vine-covered doorway and around massive trees growing inside the temple.

Evening: We drive back to the hotel for freshen up and rest.
(Optional Tour): After rest, at 6:30PM we will take you to a restaurant in the city for enjoying your BUFFET DINNER with experiencing the CULTURAL DANCE SHOW. “Apsara dance performance - a taste of classical Khmer culture. The traditional Khmer dance is better described as 'dance-drama' it is not merely dance but also meant to convey a story or message. As evidenced in part by the innumerable Apsara (celestial dancers) adorning the walls of Angkor Wat temple, traditional dance has been part of Khmer culture for well more than a millennium. Yet there have been ruptures in the tradition over the centuries, making it almost impossible to precisely trace the source of the tradition”. No visit to Cambodia is complete without attending at least one performance. Then we will take you back to the hotel and overnight on your own.

Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: World Heritage Great Lake Tonle Sap

Stop At: Tonle Sap Lake, Lower Mekong Basin Cambodia
Morning: After breakfast at your hotel we will pick up you from the lobby and start the sightseeing to Tonle Sap Great Lake to observe the livelihood of Cambodian people on the FLOATING VILLAGE of CHONG KNEAS. Tonle Sap is the largest fresh water lake in South-east Asia. The area of the lake changes six times a year because of the monsoon season. We take a boat to a fishing village to observe local lifestyles. Chong Kneas is a cluster of three villages of floating houses built within the flooded plants. Flooded mangrove forest surrounds the area and is home to a variety of wildlife including crab-eating macaques. Then we drive back to the city to experience the WORKSHOP ARTISAN to discover the traditional Khmer techniques used for stone and wood carving, lacquering and gilding, the numerous items made in the workshops are inspired by the rich Cambodia heritage.

Noon: Take a break for lunch in the city.

Afternoon: After lunch we continue the visits to SILK FARM to learn about how the Cambodian people make the handmade product from cocoon silk. Then we drive to the WAR MUSEUM, the recall of civil wars weapons for terrorism. Later, we drive to visit the KILLING FIELD MUSEUM, in Wat Thmey pagoda known as a small killing field in Siem Reap. The Wat Thmey Pagoda is notable for being an area that served as one of the killing fields during the Khmer Rouge regime in the country. The Khmer Rouge was Cambodia’s ruling communist party from 1975 to 1979 and was responsible for one of the worst mass killings more than two million people during the 20th Century. If time permitted, we continue a visit to the ANGKOR NATIONAL MUSEUM. Angkor National Museum is the world-class museum that reveals the legend of Golden Era of Khmer Kingdom. It takes bride in revealing the royal historical path of this Golden Era of Khmer Kingdom through the state of the art multimedia technology to provide visitors a full picturesque story of the legend in an easy understanding way.

Evening: We will transfer you back to your hotel and rest. End of tour.

Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.