Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Koh Ker World Heritage Site – 5 Days

Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Koh Ker World Heritage Site – 5 Days

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Explore Cambodia’s ancient wonders on this 5-day tour from Siem Reap, visiting the iconic Angkor Wat and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Koh Ker, while discovering the rich history and culture of the region.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Siem Reap Angkor International Airport

  • Arrival at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
  • Meet and greeted by our English-speaking tour guide and transfer to the hotel in Siem Reap
  • Free time for leisure, enjoy the nightlife at Pub Street is the hub of activity when night falls in Siem Reap
Hotel in Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2

Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Small Circuit

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Start to visit the magnificent Angkor Wat temple is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, which built in the early 12th century by king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire and it gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple.
  • Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple, famously embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees.
  • Enjoy lunch at a clean and comfortable restaurant
  • Go to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire. This fortified city was built by king Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century.
  • Next, visit Bayon Temple, a richly decorated Khmer temple associated with Buddhism. It was built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII.
  • Visit Baphuon Temple, a Hindu temple built in the mid-11th century, predating Angkor Wat.
  • Visit Phimeanakas, a pyramid-shaped Hindu temple built in the late 10th century, located within the ancient Royal Palace enclosure of Angkor Thom.
  • Visit the Terrace of the Elephants, part of the walled city of Angkor Thom. It was used by Angkor’s king Jayavarman VII as a platform to view his victorious returning army.
  • Then visit the terrace of the Leper King, located just north of the Terrace of the Elephants.
  • Afterward, continue to Phnom Bakheng, and climb the hill to wait for a stunning sunset view. Phnom Bakheng is the most popular tourist spot for sunset views of the Angkor Wat temple, which lies amidst the jungle about 1.5km to the southeast.
  • Enjoy dinner and then transfer back to the hotel

    Note: Due to the limited number of tourists allowed at Phnom Bakheng during peak times, we require you to start climbing a bit earlier. Please be prepared for a longer wait to watch the sunset, which can take around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours

    Optional (Excluded): Shadow Puppet Performance: Experience the magic of Khmer storytelling through shadow puppetry, using light and leather. It is an ancient art in Cambodia. After the show, you can try your hand at traditional string puppets. Showtime is at 7:00pm
Hotel in Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Siem Reap – Beng Mealea – Koh Ker

  • Start the tour early at 4:30 AM to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, an unforgettable experience as the temple is gradually illuminated by the morning light. After sunrise, return to the hotel for breakfast before continuing the day’s tour.
  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Go to visit Beng Mealea, an impressive temple located about 68 km northeast of Siem Reap. Locally known as the jungle temple, it was built in the 12th century under King Suryavarman II and follows the same floorplan as Angkor Wat.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • Continue to see temples in Koh Ker group, a 10th-century temple complex in the north Cambodia jungle about 120km from Siem Reap. It is a former capital of Khmer empire.
  • The main temple of Koh Ker named Prang is an unusual 7-tiered pyramid structure and 36 meters high with a 360-degree scenic view of dense forest that stretches towards distant blue-green mountains.
  • The site of Koh Ker was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 17 September 2023.
  • After Koh Ker, then go back to Siem Reap
  • Have dinner and then transfer to the hotel

    Optional (Excluded): Phare Circus: more than just a circus, the Cambodian circus performers blend theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories. Showtime is at 8:00pm
Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Siem Reap – Kampong Phluk – Roluos Group

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Start to visit Kampong Phluk is a floating village and flooded mangrove forest on the Tonle Sap Lake. Many houses and buildings are constructed on the long stilts ranging from 6m to 9m to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • In the afternoon, visit the Roluos Group, which includes Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong temples.
  • Visit Artisans Angkor in Siem Reap, a renowned center for traditional Cambodian crafts.
  • Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then transfer to the hotel
Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Siem Reap – Airport

  • Have breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Siem Reap Internation Airport and wait for your flight back home
Breakfast

Package options

Choose Group Size

2-3 person

USD 570.00 /person

At least 2 adults in this tour
4-6 person

USD 390.00 /person

At least 4 adults in this tour
7-9 person

USD 339.00 /person

At least 7 adults in this tour
10-14 person

USD 300.00 /person

At least 10 adults in this tour
15-19 person

USD 270.00 /person

At least 15 adults in this tour

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Children (12+)

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Children (5–11) with bed

75% of adult price

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Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Koh Ker World Heritage Site – 5Days

Included

  • Accommodation (3-star and standard hotel), of Double/Twin sharing for 2 adults
  • A/C car/van/bus with driver
  • All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Angkor Pass
  • Angkor Sunrise
  • Koh Ker ticket
  • Floating Village at Tonle Sap
  • Water and cold towel
  • English Speaking Tour Guide

Excludes

  • Any airfares, International and Domestic flights
  • Visa arrangement
  • Meals (B/LD)
  • Travel insurance
  • Any services other than mentioned and not stated in the itinerary
  • Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages, airport tax, and etc.,
  • Compulsory charge for room single supplement (USD 70)

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