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ANCIENT ANGKOR: THE ESSENTIALS

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See the essential Angkor. Take a tuk tuk to Angkor Wat after the crowds have gone and witness its spectacular sunset. Feel like an explorer of old amongst Ta Phrom’s crumbling masonry, vines, trees and roots; and head to the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire, the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

Head to Siem Reap, the perfect base from which to explore the temples of Angkor. Hop into a tuk tuk and head to the magnificent Angkor Wat, said to symbolise the soul of the Khmer people. Sunset is a great time to be at Angkor Wat, as the crowds are gone and the Apsaras are illuminated by the setting sun. Afterwards, return to your hotel where the rest of your evening is free at leisure.

Next day, look around the ‘Small Circuit’ of temples, starting with Ta Phrom. This iconic temple is twined with incredible tree-roots as nature has slowly reclaimed it over the centuries; the crumbling masonry and overgrowth of vines, trees and roots conveying the romance of a lost civilization. Nearby are the 12^th century Buddhist monastery of Banteay Kdei, and the old bathing pond of Sra Srang; a tranquil, scenic area where Khmer Royalty used to bathe. Now head to the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire; the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

Bayon temple sits exactly in the centre of the city, a magnificent masterpiece of 12^th century Khmer craftsmanship, with 54 towers representing the 54 provinces of the Khmer empire.

THE BACKYARD DIFFERENCE

See Angkor Wat after the crowds have gone, as the Apsaras are illuminated by the setting sun.
Visit the ‘Tomb Raider Temple’ Ta Prohm, and feel like an explorer of old.
Explore the glorious city of Angkor Thom with the iconic Bayon stone faces.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Siem Reap

Day 1

Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Upon arrival you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Siem Reap is the perfect base from which to explore the temples of Angkor; a town with plenty of charm and facilities only a short drive away from the temple sites. Take some time to refresh and relax at the hotel before hopping into a tuk tuk and heading to your first temple; the magnificent Angkor Wat.

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Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals included on this day: None

Day 2

Siem Reap

In the afternoon, look around the ‘Small Circuit’ of temples. Start with Ta Phrom. This iconic temple is twined with incredible tree-roots as nature has slowly reclaimed it over the centuries. Originally constructed as a Mahayana buddhist temple in the late 12^th century by Jayavarman VII, it apparently took 80,000 people to look after it, and has been left as it was found in the 19^th century. Though well-known, it can still make the visitor feel like an explorer of old; the crumbling masonry and overgrowth of vines, trees and roots conveying the romance of a true lost civilization. Also near here are the 12^th century Buddhist monastery of Banteay Kdei, and the old bathing pond of Sra Srang; a tranquil, scenic area where Khmer Royalty used to bathe.

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Overnight in Siem Reap

Meals included on this day: Breakfast

Day 3

Siem Reap

Your day is free at leisure until you transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals included on this day: Breakfast

Amansara, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Set in a lush garden enclosure just minutes from the grand Angkor temples, Amansara Siem Reap is a peaceful, contemporary and luxury sanctuary that exudes the ambience of a private home. The proper ...

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The Samar Villas & Spa Resort Night View

The Samar Villas & Spa Resort, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Featuring an Angkorian style with hints of colonial fittings, The Samar Villas & Spa Resort boasts an enviable location just a kilometer away from Angkor’s gates. The boutique property is an ...

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Villa Kiara, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Remote, yet easily accessible on the outskirts of Siem Reap and surrounded by tropical gardens, Villa Kiara Siem Reap offers a boutique and cozy home away from home experience. The property exudes ...

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