4D3N Classical Angkor Temples Tour

Assemble at the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Siem Reap is a small colonial town, charming and pleasant enough to roam around with some fine examples of French colonial architecture. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at own leisure.

After breakfast, visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom. The fortified city of Angkor Thom (Great Angkor or Great City), was built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII (1181 – 1219). The ancient walled city of Angkor Thom contains the famous Bayon Temple with its 200 over enormous, mysterious smiling faces. Visit the Elephant Terrace with its large sculptured royal elephants and garudas, Terrace of the Leper King, the Phimeanakas and Baphoun. Continue to visit Ta Prohm – a temple in its ‘natural state’. Surround by jungle, its labyrinth of stone hallways is overgrown with the roots and limbs of the massive Banyan trees which envelope the stones like tentacles. In the afternoon, you will start your tour to the World Heritage – Angkor Wat. The largest temple in the world with a volumn of stones equalizing that of the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt. The temple was built by King Suryarvarman II from 1113 – 1150AD when the Khmer civilization was at the height of its development, represent one of humankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. Angkor Wat, surrounded by a moat with an exterior wall with distinctively rendered Apsara carvings adorn the wall throughout the temple. The exterior walls of the lower level that display the most extraordinary bas-reliefs, depicting stories and characters from Hindu mythology and the historical wars of Suryarvarman II. In the evening, proceed to watch sunset at Phnom Bakheng.

After breakfast, cruise the Tonle Sap Lake or Great Lake, is one of the unique geographical wonders of the world. During rainy season, the Tonle Sap River reversed direction, flooding the lake, increasing its size almost tenfold, making it the largest freshwater body in Southeast Asia. On the way back to town, turn to Artisans D’Angkor to discover the traditional Khmer techniques used for stone and wood carving, lacquering and gilding. A complete tour of the workshops will take you from raw materials to splendid craft-wares. In addition, it also highlights wood and stone carving, lacquering and gilding crafts of sculptures and statues. The numerous items made in the workshops are inspired by the rich Cambodia heritage. Afternoon, visit the Angkor Silk Farm which consists of 8 hectare in rural Cambodia (16km west of Siem Reap Town). Visitors will discover and understand the whole silk production process, from Mulberry tree growing to silk weaving. Then visit Old Market / Pub Street. Tonight, enjoy your dinner with Khmer traditional dance show.

After breakfast, free at own leisure until transfer to airport for your flight home.