Summary
During this amazing Cambodia Itinerary (6 days): Angkor Complex and Roluos Temples, you will discover many impressive Angkor-era temples in the country. You will start your journey by discovering various temples of Angkor Archaeological Park that covers an area of about 400 square kilometres and represents the full range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 15th century. The park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992 and includes a number of undisputable artistic masterpieces such as Ta Prohm, Bayon, Baphuon, Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng, Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea, and Banteay Samre temples. Then, you will visit the Roluos Temples, a collection of four Angkor-era monuments located 12 km east of Siem Reap near a small town named Roluos, that don’t belong to the main Angkor Park. After visiting the Roluos Temples (Bakong, Preah Ko and Lolei) you will discover the floating village of Kampong Phluk, where you will see the daily life of fishermen who live in houses on stilts, elevated 10 or 12 metres above the Tonle Sap Lake. You will also enjoy a visit to the Royal Palace of Cambodia (with the Silver Pagoda), which represents a group of buildings where the residence of the kings of Cambodia is located. This is a private guided tour and can be customized upon request.
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Alfonso
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More than 10 years living and working in tourism in Southeast Asia. Based in Hanoi, but living for work periods in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. In love with Asian culture and the wonders that I do not stop discovering in these amazing countries. They certainly do not stop surprising me with something daily.
Itinerary
On your arrival at the Siem Reap Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the town.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
On this day, you will discover several temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park covering an area of about 400 square kilometres, which represents the full range of Khmer art from the 9th to the 15th century, includes a number of undisputable artistic masterpieces, and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.
In the morning, you will travel to the outskirts of Siem Reap, 35 km from the city to begin your tour. You will discover the Ta Prohm Temple of the Angkor complex, built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university and originally called Rajavihara (“royal monastery”). Unlike most temples in Angkor, Ta Prohm is in more or less the same conditions in which it was founded: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing in the ruins and the surrounding jungle have made it one of the most more popular temples in Angkor among visitors. The temple is known to be part of the scenes from the movie Tomb Raider.
Next, you will visit the Bayon and Baphuon Temples of the Angkor complex, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
After lunch, you will visit the majestic Angkor Wat Temple, considered the largest religious monument in the world by land area, and one of the most important archaeological treasures in the world. It is also the largest and best preserved Hindu temple of those that make up the Angkor settlement. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and was dedicated to the god Vishnu. Angkor Wat has become a symbol of Cambodia and is featured on the country's flag.
In the evening, you will enjoy the beautiful sunset over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng Hill. Located at a height of 70 metres on top the hill, Phnom Bakheng is the first mountain temple built in the Angkor Complex in honour of the Hindu god Shiva and the most popular spot for sunsets.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
In the morning, you will visit the great temple of Beng Mealea, which is located 70 km from Siem Reap and is a temple from the Angkor period. Tucked away in the middle of the jungle, the temple is a must-see for anyone coming to Cambodia. Surrounded by mysteries since its construction, abandoned and devoured by the jungle for hundreds of years, and devastated by the recent wars in Cambodia, the temple represents an icon of the power of the Khmer Empire.
Next, you will visit Banteay Srei, a stunningly beautiful little 10th century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Banteay Srei is mostly built of red sandstone, and although it is a much smaller temple than the others, it is definitely a must-see within Angkor. The buildings themselves are miniature in scale, especially when measured by Angkorian building standards, which has made the temple extremely popular among tourists and has led to more it being praised as a “precious gem” or “jewel of Khmer art”. The modern name of the temple, Banteay Srei (citadel of women or citadel of beauty), is probably related to the complexity of the bas-reliefs found on the walls and the small dimensions of the buildings themselves.
Then, you will discover the Banteay Samre temple, with its exceptional elaborate architecture and carvings. Built during the reign of Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style that uses the same materials as the Banteay Srei temple.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
After breakfast, you will visit the Roluos Temples, a collection of four Angkor-era monuments, which are located 12 km east of Siem Reap near a small town named Roluos (not within the main Angkor Park): Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei, and Prei Monti (you will visit the first 3 temples). They are the last remains of Hariharalaya, which was the second capital of the Angkor-era Khmer Empire and were built by King Jayavarman II, who moved the capital from Mahendraparvata to Roluos.
After lunch, you will visit the floating village of Kampong Phluk, perched on the floodplain of Tonle Sap Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. This is one of the most remote and less touristy areas in Cambodia. You will see the daily life of fishermen who live in houses on stilts, elevated 10 or 12 metres above the lake.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to take the flight to Phnom Penh.
Upon arrival, you will check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Phnom Penh.
In the morning, you will visit the Royal Palace with the Silver Pagoda and the Genocide Museum.
The Royal Palace of Cambodia, represents a group of buildings where the residence of the kings of Cambodia is located. Its construction began in 1866 after the decision of King Norodom to change the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh. The palace was built on the former site of a citadel called Banteay Keo and is divided into three main precincts: Silver Pagoda to the north, Khemarin Palace (official residence of the King of Cambodia) to the southwest, and the Throne Hall in the centre.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will be transferred to the Phnom Penh Airport to take your departure flight.
Prices
Upon request for individual travellers
2 Pers.
4 Pers.
6 Pers.
799€
681€
647€
825€
709€
675€
847€
732€
697€
904€
787€
753€
977€
860€
825€
1073€
956€
922€
| Travel dates | Accommodation | Price per person in € | ||
| 2 Pers. | 4 Pers. | 6 Pers. | ||
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Upon request for individual travellers |
Standard category hotels (Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 799€ | 681€ | 647€ |
| Standard category hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024) | 825€ | 709€ | 675€ | |
| Superior category hotels (Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 847€ | 732€ | 697€ | |
| Superior category hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024) | 904€ | 787€ | 753€ | |
| Luxury category hotels (Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 2024) | 977€ | 860€ | 825€ | |
| Luxury category hotels (Oct. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024) | 1073€ | 956€ | 922€ | |
What's Included
- 5 nights accommodation in a double (DBL) or twin (TWN) room at Standard, Superior or Luxury category hotels;
- Breakfast at the hotels;
- Lunch on day 2, 3, 4, 6 of the itinerary;
- Excursions with English speaking guide according to the itinerary;
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary;
- Road transportation according to the itinerary;
- Domestic flight from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh;
- Local SIM card with data package included.