Mystery Siem Reap

Tour at a glance:

Siem Reap is a popular tourist destination, has a large number of hotels and restaurants. Most smaller establishments are concentrated around the Old Market area, while more expensive hotels are located between Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and the town along National Road 6. There are a variety of mid-range hotels and restaurants along Sivatha, and budget to mid-range hotels in the Phsar Leu area. During this tour, you will learn more about history, cultural and social activities of Siem Reap.

Duration: 2 days/ 1 night
Transport: car
Destination: Siem Reap – Angkor

Itinerary in details:

Day 1: Siem Reap – Arrival – Angkor Temples (-/L/D)

Tour guide and driver will pick up at your hotel (or Siem Riep Airport) and transfer to the archaeological site.

Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple.

Lunch at local restaurant and continue to visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, the temple of Ta Som, as well as the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan. Enjoy the sunset at Pre Rup before transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Siem Riep

Day 2: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples – Departure (B/L/-)

After breakfast, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond.

Lunch at local restaurant and then visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Visit also Chau Say Tevoda and Thomanon.

Transfer to your hotel or Siem Reap Airport for departure.