Siem Reap Heritage Tour with UNESCO Sites

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Tour Code: ODY-KH-003

Destination: Cambodia

Duration7 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Heritage

About This Trip

During this one-week trip, you will visit all of Cambodia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the well-known Angkor Wat Complex, and the lesser-known but no less impressive Preah Vihear and Sambor Prei Kuk. Take in the stunning landscapes and admire the temples' historic constructions. You will be escorted by a private guide who will explain the history of the ancient Khmer Kingdom and answer any questions you may have along the way. At the end of the trip, visit a local village and the floating markets for a glimpse into the lives of the locals.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
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Siem Reap

Arrival
2

Siem Reap

Angkor Wat Complex, Bakeng Temple, Apsara Dinner Show
3

Siem Reap

Angkor Wat at Sunrise, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm Temple
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Siem Reap - Preah Vihear

Anlong Veng, Preah Vihear Temple
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Preah Vihear - Siem Reap

Sambor Prei Kuk
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Beng Mealea

Beng Mealea Temple
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Siem Reap

Khmer Village Visiting, Tonle Sap Lake Boat Trip, Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Siem Reap
On arrival, your tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is for you at leisure on your own.
- Siem Reap
Day 2: Angkor Wat & Apsara Dinner Show
After breakfast at the hotel, set off to South Gate of Angkor Thom, where you will visit Bayon Temple and Elephant Terrace. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue to Bakheng Temple, at this time enjoy the sunset view over the distant Angkor Wat in the jungle. In the evening, enjoy the Apsara Dinner Show at Angkor Village Resort.
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- Siem Reap
Day 3: Angkor Wat Sunrise & Temple-Hopping
If you want, you can take an early morning trip to enjoy stunning sunrise of Angkor Wat, you also have a chance for a friendly talk with the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda. Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel or take it away.
Today, visit some local villages on the way to Banteay Srei. Have lunch at a local restaurant for exotic cuisine. Ta Prohm temple and Takeo Temple are your next stops before some leisure time in the late afternoon.
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- Siem Reap
Day 4: Siem Reap - Preah Vihear, Temple Ruins
This morning, you will drive to Anlong Veng which is known as Khmer Rouge Cultural Site, the last stronghold of Khmer Rouge leaders. Continue to Preah Vihear Temple which is one of the UNESCO sites in Cambodia. Observe the sunset over the ancient land of Khmer empire en route when driving to the Preah Vihear to stay overnight.
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- Preah Vihear
Day 5: Preah Vihear - Siem Reap
Wake up early this morning for sunrise and then head to Kompong Thom. You will go to the archeological site of Sambor Prei Kuk, which is dotted with hundred Pre-Angkor styled temples. The site, part of the Chenla Kingdom, includes an area of nearly 1000 acres enclosed by double walls, and hundreds of temples and towers. The spectacular scenery and stunning view are definitely worth the steep drive.
In the afternoon, drive through the humble villages to Siem Reap.
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- Siem Reap
Day 6: Siem Reap - Beng Mealea - Siem Reap
Drive to Beng Mealea in the morning. Step carefully upon the wooden walkways; try your best to imagine what has happened in this Lotus Pond that is the literal meaning of Beng Mealea.
Have a picnic lunch in the ruin complex. Head back to Siem Reap in the afternoon.
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- Siem Reap
Day 7: Tonle Sap Lake & Siem Reap Departure
In the morning, you will visit a Khmer village and enjoy the view of the rice field and palm trees with fresh air. Later, continue to board on the boat in Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia. After lunch, transfer to the airport for afternoon flight to your next destination.
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