Temples of Angkor with Sunrise

Angkor Wat - We begin with a pre-dawn departure (5.00 am depending on the time of year) from your hotel for sunrise outside Angkor Wat. Enter the great temple in darkness from the little-visited eastern side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world.

Soak up the atmosphere of dawn at Angkor Wat, from the edge of one of the ancient library pools. We then explore the interior of the great temple, spending a thorough two hours discovering the corridors, central chambers and upper terraces of this truly great temple. Your expert local guide will decipher the myriad of stories behind the bas-relief carvings, and give you an insight into life during the height of the Khmer empire. We end our tour at Angkor with breakfast outside the temple (take away, from your hotel), and a short rest.

Angkor Thom South Gate - This majestic site once served as the Khmer Empire’s glistening capital city. Take a moment to consider its grandiosity before venturing inside the city.

Bayon Temple - Pass by the famous Terrace of the Leper King, and the Terrace of Elephant.

See the large smiling faces at the Bayon Temple and some of the lesser-known but still outstanding temple, like the Buddhist temple of Banteay Kdei, a pyramid temple that is used by monks.

Ta Prohm Temple - One of the most atmospheric of all temples in Angkor. Once home to 2,740 monks, Ta Prohm today looks much as it did in the early 1850s, when French explorer Henri Mouhot ‘rediscovered’ this crumbling site. After exploring the maze-like interior of Ta Prohm, return to your hotel after a long but fulfilling day, which will leave you with a lifetime of memories of one of the wonders of the world.

Chau Say Tevoda - Pass by

Srah Srang - Pass by

Prasat Kravan - Pass by

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Tonle Sap lake & Monk blessing

Tonle Sap Lake - This morning at 8.00am depart your hotel for the journey through the countryside to the world’s second largest freshwater Tonle Sap Lake.

The Tonle Sap Lake swells to 12,000 km². During the dry half of the year, the lake shrinks to as small as 2,500 km², draining into the Tonle Sap River. Each year, millions of fish come to spawn in the seasonally flooded forest surrounding the lake, attracting a myriad of water birds as well as people, who have settled in villages along the shores and who live with the rhythm of the water. This ecosystem was classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997.

Wat Athvear Temple - Experience the beauty and tradition of a Buddhist monk blessing ceremony during this popular tour in Siem Reap. Your friendly guide will share how these blessings cleans karma, create happiness and breed good luck as you watch monks chant, sing and pour water in celebration.

• Sarong & Towel
• Monk blessing ceremony
• English-speaking guide
• Transport by private car or tuk tuk

• Meals
• Gratuities
• Temple pass (pay to ticket office)
• Travel Insurance

1-Discover the wonders of Siem Reap, Cambodia, with a visit to the ancient city temples of Angkor and a tour of a local village.

Begin your journey early at around 5:00 am to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Angkor Wat complex on the first day. Explore Angkor Wat and the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom, founded by the flourishing Khmer Empire in the 12th century. On the second day, enjoy a boat trip to ‘Tonle Sap Lake,’ which features three small fishing villages set in a picturesque flooded forest. Cruise through the village to see unique stilt houses and observe Cambodians working in the floating forest.

2-Immerse yourself in the beauty and tradition of a Buddhist monk blessing ceremony during this popular tour in Siem Reap. A knowledgeable guide will explain how these blessings cleanse karma, foster happiness, and bring good luck as you watch monks chant, sing, and pour water in celebration.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.