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Amazing Angkor Siem Reap Travel Module This Siem Reap travel module will enable you to get to know the most famous temple complex in the world: Angkor Wat. You'll be staying 3 nights in Siem Reap, which gives you enough time to explore the temples and sanctuaries; learn more about the turbulent history of this country and allow yourself to become enchanted by the mystical Angkor temple complex. During this Siem Reap travel module, you'll have plenty of time to visit the city itself and to let the culture and atmosphere sink in. We recommend visiting the night market to buy souvenirs and trying a nice typical Khmer dish. |
Duration | 4 days/ 3 nights | Accommodation | Cosy, small-scale authentic accommodation. |
Price | From $205 per person - based on 2 people | Included | Transportation, accommodation with breakfast, guide during excursion |
Private car | Excluded | Other meals and drinks, excursions and entrance fees |
Day 1 Siem Reap, arrivalWhether you arrive by plane, boat or bus for this Siem Reap travel module, there will be plenty of tuk-tuk drivers waiting to pick you up. Let them take you to your hotel the Cambodian way for only a few US Dollars. Your hotel is in the centre of town where spacious air conditioned rooms and friendly staff will be waiting for you. Do you prefer a pick up instead? Please let us know, as we can arrange it for you in advance.On the first day of this Siem Reap travel module, you will probably take it a bit easy after your travels. Have a nice Khmer dish at the hotel or walk into the city and visit a traditional restaurant. The centre is not that big, but quite charming with little streets and small cafes. Afterwards you can visit the night market. It is a touristic spot, but if you have a good look around, you can find some nice souvenirs. We bought a book about the history of Cambodia at a small stand. Even though it's a horrific story of course - the Cambodians have been through a lot - we found it very interesting to find out more about the country we were visiting. |
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Day 2: Angkor - excursion with guideOn the second day of this Siem Reap travel module, you'll visit a part of the Angkor temple complex with your guide. In order to see the entire complex, you would need to spend several days here since the dozens of temples are spread out over an area of about 25 kilometres. Wander endlessly through the statues, temples and historic reliefs, but be sure to stay on the defined and marked paths, as there are still mines in some of the unchartered areas. The temples were built in various time periods with each ruler builing his own temple. Because of this, each temple has its own character; the most famous temple, Angkor Wat, features Hindu influences while the Angkor Thom temple features Buddhist influences. After a day of cultural exploration, you'll spend another night in your hotel in Siem Reap. |
Day 3: Siem Reap and Angkor - independent visit
On day 3 of this Siem Reap travel module, you'll visit the Angkor Temple Complex independently. Angkor is the name of the ancient capital of the Khmer-empire that was established during the 8th century after Christ. The empire was enormous and included territory all the way down to Southern Vietnam and China. Later on the Thai ruled this territory during the Siamese empire and introduced many Buddhist influences. "Siem Reap" literally means "victory by Siam". It was very generous of the Khmer to allow the city to keep its name. The temples were once surrounded by a lively city full of wooden houses. Unfortunately the houses did not last the test of time, however the temples alone more than warrant a visit to this area. For centuries this city was covered by jungle until a French expedition discovered the ruins early in the 1900's. Several of the temples have since been restored. Several others still show how the jungle swallowed the temples from sight. The Ta Prohm temple has not yet been completely restored. It's quite interesting to see how towering trees have taken the temple prisoner. The tops of the trees shoot up into the sky, far beyond the temple roof and the roots of the trees have wrapped themselves around the walls of the temple..... truly an impressive sight. You'll spend another night in Siem Reap.
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Day 4: Siem Reap - end of moduleAfter your breakfast in the morning, this Siem Reap travel module ends. If you want to explore Angkor a little bit further, we're happy to extend this module with an extra night. If you have more time to spend in Cambodia, you can travel by boat along the Tonle Sap Lake to the capital Phnom Penh. Here you will find out more about the country's culture and history and it's also the getaway point to Vietnam and Laos as well.Do you feel more like sunbathing on a white beach instead? Travel then via Battambang, Cambodia's third largest city, to Ko Chang. After a nice, relaxed stay you can easily go to Bangkok and fly from there back to Australia. |
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