Private 3-Day Tour to Discover the Ancient Temples in Cambodia, Krong Siem Reap

Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire of the 9th to the 15th centuries, including the largest pre-industrial city in the world. The most famous ones are the Temple of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon temple.

Highlights:

• Enjoy private transportation and visits in Siem Reap for 3 days
• Delve yourself in the history
• Walk the world known temples of Siem Reap

Day 01: Banteay Srey & Preh Khan

Pick up at the lobby of hotel and transfer to visit Banteay Srei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. The tenth century temple of Banteay Srei is renowned for its intricate decoration carved in pinkish sandstone that covers the walls. Then, visit Prasat Tasom, built in the late 12th century (C.E) classic Bayon-style by Jayavarman VII in Buddhist. Next, explore Prasat Neak Pean, small island temple located in the middle of the last baray to be constructed by a khmer king in the Angkor Area. Finally, we visit Preah Khan temple, another temple with spectacular trees and roots taking over the ancient man made structures which would give Ta Prohm run for its money any day! Explore the delicate carvings and dont miss the only two-storey construction in Angkor; standing on high columns this is a unique phenomenon in Khmer architecture. Your knowledgeable guide will help you navigate through the temple grounds. Back to hotel and drop off.

Day 02: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Taprohm

Pick up at hotel and transfer to visit South Gate of Angkor Thom. On the left side of the moat, 54 devas (guardian gods) pull the head of the snake Shesha while on the right side 54 asuras (demon gods) pull the snakes tail in the opposite direction. Then, visit Bayon, over 2000 large faces carved on the 54 tower give this temple its majestic character and the bas-reliefs contain genre scenes of everyday life-markets, fishing, festivals with cockfights and jugglers and so on-and history scenes with battles and processions. Next, explore Baphuon, built in middle of the 11th century (1060) by king Udayadityavarman II, dedicated to Siva (Hindu) and Phimeanakas, built in late tenth century-beginning of the 11th century by King Jayavamen V and Udayadityavarman I and dedicated to Hindu. After that, visit Ta Prohm ( The Ancestor Brahma, Jungle Temple ), Shrouded in dense jungle the temple of Ta Prohm is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars. Break for lunch.

Afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, first a Hindu, then subsequently a Buddhist, temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura,( present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaivism tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag. Back to hotel and drop off.

Day 03: Tonle Sap Lake & City Tour

After breakfast at your hotel (not included), you will be transferred to visit Tonle Sap lake, floating village that we call Chong Kneas. We take a boat to see crocodile farm, real lifestyle of three community like Cambodia, Cham and Vietnam. Then, visit Les Artisan DAngkor, fine art School, place for workshop wood and stone carving, Lacquering, silver plated and silk painting. Back to hotel and drop off.