Preah Ko

Day 1: Pre Rub, Banteay Srei, Neak Pan, Preah Khan, Sunset at Bakheng mountain This morning head to Re Rub temple Hindu temple built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. Visit the well-preserved Banteay Srei. The detailed reliefs on this smaller sandstone structure are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. Move to Neak Pean, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray. continue your afternoon to Preah Khan temple, a ruined but highly atmospheric mélange of tree roots and crumbling stone structures. We end our discoveries of the temples of Angkor with clamp up for sunset at Bakheng temple. Day 2: Temples of Angkor with Sunrise Depart before dawn to see the sunrise outside Angkor Wat. Soak up the atmosphere from the edge of one of the ancient library pools. Then explore the interior of the great temple. Spend a thorough two hours discovering the corridors, central chambers, and upper terraces of this truly great temple. Mid the morning get breakfast at a local restaurant near the temple area and then after drive to Ta Prohm temple, which is one of the most atmospheric of all the temples in Angkor. Move to Ta Nei temple, this long but fulfilling day will leave you with lifetime memories of some of the most impressive monuments built by mankind. This is a late 12th-century stone temple in Angkor that was dedicated to the Buddha.  Day 3: Fishing Village of Tonle Sap Lake Begin your day with a pickup at your accommodation around 8:00 AM and journey through the countryside to the world’s second largest freshwater lake, Tonle Sap Lake, which swells to 12,000 kilometers squared. During the dry half of the year, the lake shrinks to 2,500 kilometers squared, draining into the Tonle Sap River. Take a boat trip to "Kampong Phluk", a collection of three small fishing villages in an atmospheric flooded forest setting. Enjoy your lunch at your own expense and have a short rest. Please note that in the dry season (March - July) due the water level the alernative of Tonle Sap lake will be Cambodia Phare Circus (Seat C).

We are waiting for you with your name on signboard at the Arrival Hall. After meeting and greeting you, we are going to discuss the options you decide to choose for meeting your expectation for your first day of arrival and relying on the time. The places we suggest: - Visit Beng Mealea, Baneay Srey, Banteay Samre and Pre Rup Temples. - Visit Beng Mealea, Banteay Srey, Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong Temples. - Visit Banteay Srey, Pre Rup, Banteay Samre, Banteay Kdei and Kravan Temples. - Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom or Ta Prohm Temple. These are all main temples every traveler never skip during their stay in Siem Reap. All of temples mentioned above have their unique features and they are all inside the Archeological Park in Siem Reap.

Upon your arrival, we will have a sign with your name at the Arrival Hall. After meeting you, we can tailor the options for your first day according to your preferences and the time you have available. Here are some suggested places to visit: ⭐Option 1 - Beng Mealea, Baneay Srey, Banteay Samre, and Pre Rup Temples ⭐Option 2 - Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, or Ta Prohm Temple All of these temples in Siem Reap are definitely worth visiting, as each one has its own distinct characteristics, and they are all situated within the Archeological Park.

Exploring the early history of Khmer Empire combined the 1000 years old Ancient Ruin temples mix the highlights temples of small circuit and the Beauty of Tonle Sap Lake. It's a unique opportunity to explore the highlight ancient ruins of Angkor Archeological complex while immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Tonle Sap Lake. Its unique ecosystem supports a diverse array of wildlife and provides a home to thousands of people who live in. This combination provides a truly memorable and enriching experience. The Key Aspects: Angkor Wat: The crown jewel of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest religious monument in the world. Its intricate architecture and bas-reliefs offer a glimpse into the empire's glory. Bayon Temple: Known for its enigmatic faces carved into its central tower, Bayon Temple is a fascinating site to explore. Ta Prohm Temple: This temple, enveloped by sprawling roots and ancient trees, is a stunning example of nature reclaiming its territory. Special highlishg of Roruos Group: Delve into the rich history of Cambodia by learning more about pre-Angkorian temples located in Siem Reap. These ancient structures offer a fascinating glimpse into the early history of the Khmer Empire. Unique Ecosystem: The Tonle Sap Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique ecosystem supports a diverse array of wildlife and provides a home to thousands of people who live in floating villages. Boat Tour: Explore the lake on a boat tour and witness the floating houses, schools, and markets.

Day 1 : Start at 08:00 am Pick up from the hotel to purchasing the three days temple pass follow South Gate Angkor Tom discover Angkor Thom city including Bayon (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) follow visit Takeo (Late 10 to Early 11 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) head to Ta Prohm (Mid 12 to Early 13 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) lunch break at the local restaurant late afternoon our guide and driver will bring your group to Angkor Wat (Early 11 century C.E, Religion Hindu Vishnu) Day 2 : Start at 08:00 am go to Beng Mealea (Early 11 century C.E, Religion Hindu) exploring this titanic of temples is Angkor ultimate Indiana Jones experience then head to Koh Ker (Linga Pura) the Impressive royal city of Brahmanic monuments of Koh Ker represents the remnants of the capital of the Khmer Empire from 928 AD–944 AD Lunch break at local restaurant go to Roluos Group (Lolei, Preah Ko, Bakong) the first major capital of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire the last visit for today is Kompong Phhluk floating village Boeung Tonle Sap lake. It is the largest lake in South East Asia enjoy boat ride through the mangroves and visit the stilt houses with lifestyle. Day 3 : Start at 08:00 am go to => Preah Khan (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) follow Neak Pean (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) then Ta Som (Late 12 century C.E, Religion Buddhist) head to East Mebon (Late 10 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) Lunch break at the local restaurant. head to Banteay Srey (Late 10 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) follow to see Banteay Samre (Mid 12 century C.E, Religion Hindu Vishnu) the last temple for the day is Pre Rup (Late 10 century C.E, Religion Hindu Shiva) Day 4 : Start at 08:00 am go to National Park Phnom Kulen (9 century C.E, Religion Hindu) Yes waterfall, riverbed carvings of 1000 Shiva Linga and large Buddha carved is a an attractive spot. Lunch Break at local restaurant on the way we may back stop for beautiful photo shoot, enjoy traditional Khmer village and palm sugar produce, Palm Cake produce. Day 5 : Start 07:00am go to a located 176Km from Siem Reap it is Kompong Thom Province it take about 3h25mn meet the local English speaking tour guide visit Sambor Prei Kuk complex it is an archaeological site in Cambodia The ruined complex dates back to the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom (6-9 century) established by king Isanavarman I as central royal sanctuary and capital known then as Isanapura, The whole compound is made of three clusters classified as group C for Central, N for North and S for South. Vist Group N: Prasat Sambor it is considered the main temple and it dates from the 7th century lunch break at the local restaurant then visit Group S: Prasat Yeah Puon includes 22 sanctuaries dated from the 7th century (600-635 AD) dedicate to Shiva the last is Group C: It is occupied by the Central Sanctuary or Prasat Boram with lion sculptures that had inspired the popular name of Prasat Tao (The Lions' Temple) return to Siem Reap.

Unearth the secrets of Cambodia on a full-day tour from Siem Reap. Behold awe-inspiring temples, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culture that make this a must-visit destination. Explore the Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea, and the Rolous Group of temples with a guide. In the morning, travel to the small temple of Banteay Srei, well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th-century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. Once in a complete state of disrepair resembling a giant jigsaw puzzle, your next stop, Beng Mealea, has recently been made more accessible with the addition of a wooden walkway throughout the structure, assuring a safe access and slight elevation, thus a better view. This mid-12th-century temple features a mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism attributes and is particularly mesmerizing in the wet season. Enjoy a lunch break locally and rest during the hottest part of the day. In the afternoon, head through picturesque countryside back towards Siem Reap, stopping at the late 9th-century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko, which are collectively known as the Rolous Temple Group. Explore the early capital of Angkor and let your guide show you the most attractive sites in this location, the most impressive being the pyramid-like Bakong surrounded by a moat still containing water today. Finish off your day with a brief visit to Lolei temple with its four brick towers on a double laterite platform.

This tour highlights temples located a little further beyond the main Angkor Archaeological Park. In the morning you will travel to a small temple of Banteay Srei well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. Once in a complete state of disrepair resembling a giant jigsaw puzzle, our next stop - Beng Mealea, has recently been made more accessible with the addition of a wooden walkway throughout the structure assuring a safe access and slight elevation, thus a better view. This mid 12th century temple features mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism attributes and is particularly mesmerising in the wet season. You will have a lunch break locally and rest during the hottest part of the day. In the afternoon you will head through picturesque countryside back towards Siem Reap stopping at the late 9th century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko which are collectively known as the Rolous Temple Group. Explore the early capital of Angkor and let your guide show you the most attractive sites in this location, the most impressive being the pyramid-like Bakong surrounded by moat still containing water today. To finish off your day you may wish to briefly visit Lolei temple with its four brick towers on a double laterite platform.

In the morning you will travel to a small temple of Banteay Srei well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. The late 9th century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko form what is collectively known as the Rolous group located 15km west of Siem Reap, away from the main Angkor Archaeological Park. Explore the early capital of Angkor and let your guide show you the most attractive sites in this location, the most impressive being the pyramid-like Bakong surrounded by moat still containing water today. You will have a lunch break locally and rest during the hottest part of the day. Later in the afternoon you will travel to Kompong Phluk, an authentic stilted village on the edge of the great Tonle Sap Lake. The Khmer, Vietnamese and Cham people live in harmony with the rising and falling water levels of the lake. Fun fact: most households here own boats as well as motorbikes as their road becomes a water channel during the monsoon. The biggest attraction in this neighbourhood is the eerie Flooded Forest accessible by boat during the wet season.

DAY ONE starts at 8:30am and lasts about eight hours. We pick you up and visit Angkor Thom where guests see Bayon, Baphoun, and Ta Phrom temples plus the Elephant & Leper King Terraces. After lunch we continue to Angkor Wat, finishing with the sunset at Phnom Bakeng. Drop-off at your hotel is at about 6:30pm. DAY TWO starts at 5:00am and lasts about 12 hours. We pick you up promptly and have a quick drive to Angkor Wat to watch the sunrise. Then we return to the hotel so that guests can take breakfast. Afterwards, we visit Preah Khan, Neak Poan, Ta Som and East Mebon temples. After lunch, we then go far out of town to visit the beautiful ladies temple called Banteay Srei. On the way we stop at a village to see palm sugar being made (or alternatively, we can visit the landmine museum). We also stop to see Banteay Samre and Banteay Kdei temples. We return to town about 5:00pm. DAY THREE starts at 8:30am and lasts about 12 hours. After pickup we go directly to Kompong Phluk some 30km from town, where guests ride a motorised boat around the floating villages and see a completely different way of life. After lunch we continue to the Roluos group, being Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong. On the way back, we drop by Phsar Leur, the old market and Artisans d Angkor. Drop-off at your hotel is at about 6:30pm.

Day 1: Majestic Temples & Sunset Serenity • Preah Khan: A sprawling monastic complex, Preah Khan was both a Buddhist monastery and a center for learning, adorned with detailed carvings and immense trees growing through the ruins. • Neak Pean: A unique artificial island temple, Neak Pean is designed to be a symbol of balance and healing, surrounded by a tranquil pool. • Banteay Srei: Known as the “Citadel of Women,” Banteay Srei is renowned for its intricate pink sandstone carvings, which are some of the finest in the Angkor region. • Banteay Samre: Explore this beautifully restored temple, which features classical Angkorian architecture and a quiet, serene atmosphere. • Sunset at Phnom Bakheng: End the day with a panoramic sunset view over Angkor Wat and the surrounding countryside from Phnom Bakheng, one of the oldest temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Day 2: Sunrise Magic & Temple Adventure • Sunrise at Angkor Wat: Witness the breathtaking sunrise at the world-famous Angkor Wat. The sight of the temple’s silhouette reflected in the lotus ponds is a memory you will cherish forever. • Ta Prohm: Often called the “Tomb Raider Temple,” Ta Prohm is enveloped by massive trees, with roots intertwining the temple stones in a stunning display of nature’s reclaiming power. • Ta Keo: This towering, unfinished temple was intended to be a monument to the god Shiva. Its simplicity contrasts with other more ornate temples, but its size and structure are awe-inspiring. • Ta Nei: A hidden gem in the Angkor complex, Ta Nei is a small, tranquil temple, offering a quiet escape from the larger, more crowded temples. • Victory Gate: Walk through the impressive Victory Gate of Angkor Thom, with its grand entrance flanked by statues of gods and demons pulling on a giant serpent. • Elephant Terrace: Once the grandstand for public ceremonies, the Elephant Terrace is decorated with carvings of elephants and was part of the king’s palace complex. • Bayon Temple: Begin your journey at Bayon, famous for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 serene, smiling faces. This is one of Angkor’s most iconic temples. Day 3: Ancient Temples & Floating Village • Preah Ko: One of the earliest temples built in the region, Preah Ko features six towers and is dedicated to the god Shiva. The carvings here are intricate and tell many stories of the gods. • Bakong: A pyramid-shaped temple, Bakong is the largest and most important of the Roluos Group of temples, with its towering structure symbolizing Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Hindu cosmology. • Lolei: Another temple in the Roluos Group, Lolei was built on an artificial island and is known for its detailed carvings of Hindu deities. • Kampong Phluk: In the afternoon, take a boat trip to Kampong Phluk, a traditional floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. Explore the unique way of life of the villagers, whose homes rise on stilts to adapt to the water levels.