5 night Great Value Package
Day 1
Airport pickup
Transfer to The RiverGarden hotel for check in.
Orientation of Siem Reap Town.
Your day one activities are dependent on your arrival time and of course your interests. We will happily discuss all options when you arrive.
4.30pm
Depart The RiverGarden for an evening trip to one of our specially selected locations. Enjoy our sunset pack - a yummy combination of local nibbles and snacks fresh fruits and some wine.
6.30 pm return to the hotel
Day 2
Temples of Angkor
This is the first day of your three day temple pass.
Your personal Temple guide and driver transport you to Angkor Wat.
Explore this incredible monument at your leisure, and gain an insight into the Khmer Empire.
We move on to the ancient city of Angkor Thom to see the famous Bayon, Phimeanakas, Royal Palace, Kleangs, Preah Pithu Group, and unlock the secrets of the Terrace of the Leper King and Elephant Terrace.
Your guide will ensure you see all the best well known sights as well as those that many miss.
The timing for this day is flexible. We will discuss with you the best times to miss the crowds, and your guide and driver will work with you to establish a plan that suits your individual interests and needs. These temples are suggestions and we can work with you to choose where to go, and what to see.
Return around 5pm for a 1 hour Khmer Style massage per person
Day 3
Jungle Temples & National Silk Centre
6.00am We suggest an early start today heading off to Ta Prohm before the masses of crowds arrive. This is a very special temple and the early start makes for a spectacular experience.
Enjoy a peaceful Sunrise Breakfast before heading off for a day of temple explorations. Visit Preah Khan – Temple of the sacred sword.
Late morning we head out to The National Silk Centre. The trip our takes you past rice paddies, buffaloes and local villages. Enjoy a really interesting tour of the farm including breeding of Cambodian Silk Worms, silk extraction process and through the creation of some amazing pieces
The centre also exhibits some fantastic old looms as well as traditional Khmer dance costumes. The restaurant is a place to relax with a coffee and lunch overlooking the rice paddies.
Day 4
Outlying Temples & Jungle Stone Carvings
Head out of Angkor Park to some of the outlying temples. Visit Banteay Srei the most intricately carved temple in all of Angkor. Following Banteay Srei we journey on to Kbal Spean. Enjoy a walk through the jungle, to the river that is a temple. Carved into the river bed are a number of incredible sights. Your trip out takes you through local villages providing some fantastic photo stops. Visit the Butterfly Conservation Project on the way back.
6.30pm An evening of local culture - Apsara Show and supper.
Day 5
The Stilted Village Kompong Phhluk
After a relaxing breakfast you head off for the stilted Village of Kompong Phhluk. This guided day trip gives you an incredible insight into the ‘real’ Cambodian village life on the great lake Tonle Sap. Journey through local villages, explore the flooded forest and take a relaxing trip out to the lake. This is an amazing adventure.
Tours to Kompong Phhluk are seasonal and depend on access, we may sometime change this tour to The Great Lake and the floating villages.
Spend the late afternoon exploring around town or enjoy a swim in our jungle pool. This is a really nice way to unwind after the tour.
Day 6
Transfer to your flight
Your options for this day really depend on your departure time from Siem Reap.
Siem Reap town offers some great shopping, interesting galleries and plenty of cafes and restaurants. If you have time enjoy a cooking class or maybe just a relax by the pool before departing. Late checkout 1pm. |
