3 Day Angkor Wat and Floating Village Cultural Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Siem Reap-Angkor Wat-Ta Prohm with Bayon Temple Tour
6 stops
1
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the crown jewel of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer Empire and the largest religious monument in the world. Built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu before becoming a Buddhist temple. Famous for its grand scale, perfect symmetry, and intricate bas-reliefs, Angkor Wat is a symbol of Cambodia and appears on the national flag. The central quincunx of towers represents Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods, while its vast galleries narrate epic tales from Hindu mythology. The temple is especially magical at sunrise, when the silhouette of its towers reflects across the lotus-strewn moat—a must-see for any visitor to Siem Reap.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Angkor Thom South Gate
The South Gate of Angkor Thom is one of the most iconic and frequently visited entrances to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Bayon Temple
The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of the King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Pen and watercolor reconstruction of what the temple may have looked in the 11th century by Lucien Fournereau in 1889. The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain", the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Ta Keo is a temple-mountain in Angkor, possibly the first to be built entirely of sandstone by the Khmer Empire.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm is one of the most atmospheric temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park, renowned for the striking sight of giant tree roots engulfing ancient stone structures. Built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, it was originally named Rajavihara, meaning “Royal Monastery.” The temple served as a Buddhist monastery and university, housing over 12,000 people. Unlike many other temples in Angkor, Ta Prohm has been left largely in the same condition as it was found, creating a captivating blend of nature and architecture. Towering silk-cotton and strangler fig trees grow through and around the ruins, giving it a mysterious and romantic aura. This unique appearance made Ta Prohm famous worldwide after it was featured in the movie “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.” Today, Ta Prohm offers visitors a vivid sense of discovery and the powerful force of nature slowly reclaiming what was once a grand spiritual center.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei Temple Tour with Preah Khan
7 stops
7
Pre Rup
Pre Rup is a Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia, 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. The temple's name is a comparatively modern one meaning "turn the body
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati. Located about 25 kilometers northeast of the main Angkor complex, it is often referred to as the “Jewel of Khmer Art” due to its exquisitely detailed carvings and pink sandstone construction. Unlike the grand state temples built by kings, Banteay Srei was commissioned by a Brahmin priest and is much smaller in scale. Despite its modest size, it is celebrated for having some of the finest and most intricate stone carvings in the entire Angkor region, depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, including the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Banteay Samre
Banteay Samré is a beautiful 12th-century Hindu temple located east of Angkor Wat, built during the reign of King Suryavarman II, the same king who constructed Angkor Wat. It is dedicated to the god Vishnu and showcases classic Angkor Wat-style architecture. Named after the Samré people, an ancient ethnic group of the region, the temple is surrounded by a laterite wall and features well-preserved carvings, elegant galleries, and a central sanctuary. Though not as famous as other major temples, Banteay Samré is often praised for its serene atmosphere, fine restoration, and low crowds.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
East Mebon
The East Mebon is a 10th Century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir. The East Mebon was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and honors the parents of the king.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Ta Som
Ta Som is a small temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built at the end of the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. It is located north east of Angkor Thom and just east of Neak Pean. The King dedicated the temple to his father Dharanindravarman II who was King of the Khmer Empire from 1150 to 1160.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
12
Neak Pean
Neak Pean at Angkor, Cambodia is an artificial island with a Mahayana Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray, which was associated with Preah Khan temple, built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is the "Mebon" of the Preah Khan baray
1 day • Admission ticket not included
13
Preah Khan
Preah Khan is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. It is located northeast of Angkor Thom and just west of the Jayatataka baray, with which it was associated. It was the centre of a substantial organisation, with almost 100,000 officials and servants.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Siem Reap - Kampong Phluk Floating Village
3 stops
14
Kampong Phluk Floating Village
Kampong Phluk is a captivating floating village located approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia. The village comprises three smaller communities primarily built on stilts along the floodplains of Tonlé Sap Lake, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake. The name "Kampong Phluk" translates to "Harbor of the Tusks.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Rolous Market is a traditional Cambodian market located near the Roluos Group of temples, just east of Siem Reap town. Unlike tourist-focused markets, Rolous Market offers a genuine slice of daily Khmer life, where local villagers come to buy and sell everything from fresh produce to household goods.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Kampong Phluk, located near Siem Reap, Cambodia, is renowned for its unique flooded mangrove forests. These forests are submerged during the monsoon season, typically from July to February, creating a surreal landscape where trees appear to grow directly out of the water. Visitors can explore this enchanting environment by boat, gliding through the partially submerged trees and observing the diverse ecosystem that thrives in this habitat. The experience offers a glimpse into the symbiotic relationship between the local communities and their natural surroundings.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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