Experience the perfect blend of ancient wonders and vibrant water communities on a private 2-day excursion from Siem Reap. Accompanied by passionate local guides specializing in Khmer history and art, this tour takes you beyond standard sightseeing into deep cultural storytelling—from the towers of Angkor Wat to the floating life on Tonle Sap Lake.
Why choose this tour:
• Iconic Temples & Local Heritage: Explore Angkor Wat, tree-entwined Ta Prohm, and the monumental gates of Angkor Thom alongside local artisan stops at Artisans Angkor and the Old Market (Psar Chaa).
• Tonle Sap Floating Village Cruise: Take a private boat tour through the floating communities of Tonle Sap Lake to learn how local life adapts to Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.
• Seamless Private Travel: Enjoy 100% private, door-to-door transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, chilled drinking water, and fresh cooling towels throughout your journey.
We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel where you are staying. Therefore, please give us the address and name of hotel.
Day 01: Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm & Angkor Wat Pick up you at your hotel and transfer to Angkor Thom. You will enter the ancient city through its South Gate. In the very centre lies the temple of Bayon – silent witnesses of time, the 216 enigmatic faces gaze over the horizon and one can only wonder what they have seen throughout the ages. Your guide will point out the best angles for photography here and give explanation of the many intricate carvings on the walls of the galleries. You will then continue to Baphuon with its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37 year-long disruption caused by the war. Phimeanakas is hiding in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-tree-tops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top. Continuing further, you can admire the Esplanade of the Royal Palace more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.
Then, we visit Ta Prohm Temple. Having gained its 21st century fame from the Tomb Raider movie, the charming and iconic Ta Prohm features on most visitors' itineraries and rightfully so. Here nature takes over ancient man made structures and golden Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) roots wrap themselves around mossy stones in a tight embrace. Break for lunch.
After lunch, our adventure will commence at the largest religious monument ever built – Angkor Wat. One can simply spend hours wandering in awe at the grandeur of this temple, its many levels and intricate carvings adorning the many galleries. The stories told by your guide will bring ancient Angkor times back to life. Return to hotel and drop off.
Day 02: Floating Village & City Tour Pick up you at your hotel and transfer to Tonle Sap, floating village that we call Chong Kneas. We take boat to see real lifestyle of three communities, Cambodian, Cham and Vietnamese.
Return to the town and visit Les Artisan D’Angkor, fine art School, place for workshop wood and stone carving, Lacquering, silver plated and silk painting.
After that, we are just looking and wandering around the Old Market. Browse and use your bartering skills to bring home your memories of Siem Reap. Back to hotel and drop off.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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