Angkor Wat Temple & The Angkorian hidden Living Legacy 


Overview

This itinerary offers a rich blend of temple exploration and village life, enhanced by engaging storytelling. Designed to reveal the connection between ancient Khmer culture and modern life in Siem Reap, our tour guides you through stunning temples, sharing insights into Khmer history and enduring traditions. In the evening, you’ll immerse yourself in a local village, meeting a welcoming family and learning about their customs. You’ll also visit a Buddhist monastery to gain insights into monastic life and Cambodian culture. Join us for a journey that celebrates the beauty and depth of Cambodia’s rich heritage!

Start Time: 7:30 \ Sunrise option: 5am
Transportation: Tuk tuk
Duration of Tour: 12h
Active level: moderate
Price : 75$
Group Size: 2-9 people max
Stops: 10

Morning: Temple Exploration

Stop one : Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Start your day by watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat, one of the most amazing sights you'll ever see. As the sun comes up behind the temple, the sky lights up with beautiful colors, reflecting on the water. It’s a peaceful and magical moment, perfect for capturing great photos and enjoying the quiet beauty of Angkor Wat. After sunrise, we will start our angkor wat tour.

Angkor Wat Tour : Our tour begins with the largest and most famous temple, Angkor Wat. Learn from our knowledgeable and passionate guides about the history as we walk along the walls full of carvings that tell the stories of the Angkor period. We will spend approximately 1.5 hours here.

Stop two :Ta Prohm

Known as the “jungle temple,” Ta Prohm is famous for its giant trees and roots that have grown over the ancient stone walls, creating an incredible mix of nature and history. As you explore, you’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden world, with huge tree roots wrapping around the temple like something out of a fantasy. It will take around 1.5 hours to explore the temple.

Stop three: Lunch at Local host

After Ta Prohm, it is our lunch time, we will spend around 1 hour for lunch at a local family house who live in the Angkor archaeological park. Having lunch with a local Khmer family after visiting temples is a wonderful experience because it allows you to connect with the culture on a personal level. 

Stop four : Tha Nei Temple

Tha Nei Temple is a small, peaceful temple known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful ancient ruins. Here we will let you have your own time to fully immerse yourself in nature and the ancient ruins before hearing the story of it from our guide. You will have 15 minutes of your own time here.

Stop five : Victory Gate

While traveling to Angkor thom, we will enter by the four faced gate, called Victory gate. We will have a short walk to The Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. This sacred stone entrance is adorned with intricate carvings and imposing structures. It symbolizes power. The best place to witness while hearing about the ancient royal of Angkor. This will be just a short stop and will take around 20 minutes.

Stop Six : Bayon Temple

Bayon is famous for its mesmerizing stone-carved faces, which are believed to represent either the king himself or the bodhisattva of compassion in Mahayana Buddhism. As you wander around the temple you will feel that there are faces that keep looking at you and smile at you, creating a powerful sense of connection to the past. But there's more! Bayon isn’t just about the faces but the bas-reliefs that stretch across the temple’s walls, depicting scenes from Khmer daily life, historic battles, and spiritual stories. We will spend around 1 hour visiting the Bayon temple.

Evening Experience

Stop Seven : Local family

We will travel by tuk tuk through villages, enjoying the serene rural landscape. We will visit a farmer family who allows us to visit home and learn about their family. The family will welcome us with coconuts and snacks that they make. What we are going to do here is that we will have a tour around their gardens to learn about the different plants that are grown by the family. Afterward, we will have time to sit down with the family and listen to their story. We will spend around 1 hour here.

Stop Eight : water lily handicraft

After visiting the pagoda, we will head to Phnom Krom village to meet a family who makes a living by weaving bags that are made of water lilies. We will visit their small shop, where a mother and daughter create colorful, decorated bags by hand. We will spend about 30 minutes there, watching them work, learning about the weaving process and materials, and hearing from your guide how this family sustains their business and livelihood.

Stop Nine: Sunset at Lotus Farm

We’ll wrap up the day at our favorite spot, a lotus farm, to watch the sunset. This stop will take around 20 minutes. You will enjoy the peaceful, stunning views as the sun sets over the Cambodian landscape.

Stop Ten: Picnic Dinner

We will end our day with dinner at a local restaurant near a lotus farm, a popular spot for its sunset views and picnic. We will try local dishes and experience family style dinner. This dinner will take approximately 1 hour.

Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. Please make sure to mention your hotel name and location for the pick up 

Our guide and driver will drop you off at  your hotel. Please make sure to mention your hotel name and location for the drop off

  • Snacks : Seasonal fruits
  • Drinks: cold waters and soft drinks
  • Lunch / Dinner: local food (Vegetarian available)
  • Village fee: host’s compensation feeTransportation
  • Tuk tuk
  •  English speaking guide

Other note: 

  • During this tour, guests will enjoy lunch and dinner with a local family in the village, with vegetarian options available. If you have other dietary preferences, just let us know—we're happy to accommodate.
  • Please remember to carry your temple pass, as tickets will be checked at each temple we visit. We’ll explore temples in the morning and a pagoda in the evening, so dress appropriately by covering your knees and shoulders.  
  • Be mindful of signs regarding touching or climbing on the temples. 
  • Don’t forget to bring a scarf, hat, sunblock, mosquito repellent, and your camera! 
  • After the morning temple visits and lunch, you’ll have three hours to rest and refresh before our evening tuk-tuk tour of the village.
  • Temple ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Other expense that is not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Changes and cancellation are permitted up to 24 hour prior to the tour date.
  • No changes or cancellations permitted on the day of the show.
  • No-show or late arrival (after the show has started) are non-refundable.
 
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