About this Tour
If you are looking for the best introduction to Siem Reap, affectionately known as Temple Town, and only have a short time to explore the area and the famous temples, then this 4-day tour is just perfect. Not too much and not too little, as you get the perfect balance of sightseeing and down time.
On this short Siem Reap tour you will visit Kampong Phluk, which is an excellent example of a floating village, where whole communities live all year round, regardless of water level. On this day tour you will also get a brief introduction to the huge Tonle Sap Lake, which is the largest fresh water lake in South-East Asia. From lakes to temples – no visit to Siem Reap would be complete without exploring the Angkor temples. On this day you will visit the main three temples as well as outer temples and, of course, the masterpiece of them all, Angkor Wat itself.
Your Siem Reap holiday then comes to an end after a sublime circus performance that should not be missed. Acrobatics, music and culture are perfectly combined in a wonderfully natural performance. A perfect crescendo to any Cambodian getaway!
Highlights
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Floating Villages of Kampong Pluk
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Tonle Sap Lake
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Angkor Temple Complex
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Angkor Wat
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Bayon
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Ta Phrom
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Phnom Kulen Mountain
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Phare Cambodian Circus
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day
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Siem Reap
Arrival & Floating Villages Tour
Upon arrival at the airport in Siem Reap you will be met by a ‘See Asia Differently’ representative and transferred to your hotel before travelling to the floating village of Kampong Phluk. Along the way, you will stop to have a look around the Rolous Market. You will also see one of the bridges on the Rolous River built during the period of French dominance in Cambodia. You then board a boat and begin sailing down the river, eventually arriving at the floating community of Kampong Phluk, where you will experience a truly unique way of life. On this half-day tour, you will visit stilted-house villages, the flooded forest and the vast Tonle Sap Lake before returning back to your hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: _/_/_)
Day
2
Siem Reap
Angkor Temples
On this magnificent day tour you will take a static balloon ride, which gives you an aerial view of the temples. From here you journey to the enchanting temple of Bayon located in the centre of Angkor Thom. Your next stop is the Terrace of the Leper King. This intricately carved platform was the royal crematorium. Then continuing along to the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. You will then move on to the Mother of all temples, the Angkor Wat, which is believed to be the world’s largest religious building. Your final destination is the famous ‘Lara Croft; Ta Prohm temple, a structure, which has been abandoned to the elements. You will have a truly breath-taking day!
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/_)
Day
3
Siem Reap
Phnom Kulen & Phare Circus
This morning you will be picked up to set forth on an adventure to Kulen Mountain; which is home to a giant reclining Buddha, a refreshing waterfall and stunning panoramic views of never-ending green rice fields. In the evening you will then marvel at the fantastic Cambodian circus, which is a mixture of acrobatics, music, dance and culture. The show is organized by the performing arts school within the NGO – Phare Ponleu. They have provided the platform for young Cambodians to develop their skills and now their show has blown guests away all over the world.
Overnight in Siem Reap (Meals: B/_/_)
Day
4
Siem Reap
Departure
Today you are free to enjoy your last day in Siem Reap as you wish before we pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departing flight home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
Contact Us
Start planning your holiday today
Call us on 0208 150 5150, for International callers 004420 8150 5150, send us an e-mail [email protected] or just use the form opposite.
Your next steps:
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1Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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2We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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3We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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4Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
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