Best of Cambodia Tour Add-On

Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, you will meet your driver and local guide and travel by car to your hotel.

Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Note: Check-in at the hotel from 14:00

This morning, you will travel by tuktuk on a road flanked by huge century-old trees before all of a sudden, a majestic stone doorway will appear as you enter Angkor Thom, “the big city”. Magically emerging from within, admire the massive smiling faces of the Bayon temple carved in stone. Built around the 12th and 13th centuries, this amazing edifice is surrounded by 54 towers, each of them adorned with 4 faces. After visiting Bayon you will travel to the Baphuon, a temple mountain built in the 11th century, whose restoration, led by French architects ended not so long ago. Then, walk along the Terrace of the Elephants, which with its length of 350 meters was used for royal audiences and public ceremonies. Continue your visit at the Terrace of the Leper King, built in the 12th century and adorned with magnificent Apsara sculptures.

In the afternoon, visit the most famous temple: Angkor Wat. Starting at the central avenue, you will soon realize just how huge it is. This wonderous architectural achievement, will impress you not just by its structural elements but also by its artistic detail. Finish the day by visiting Ta Prohm, a temple which seems almost consumed by the tropical nature that surrounds it.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Distance: 36 kilometers – 45 minutes

You will head north into the countryside to experience preparing your own traditional breakfast by assisting in the different stages of making rice noodles. Then enjoy your finished product together with the family. Continue on to another village specializing in bamboo sticky rice production and coconut harvesting. Assist in the preparation of filling the bamboo with rice while sampling delicious Cambodian snacks and fresh coconut. Along the way, explore the different sugar palm stalls. The villagers will explain how they process the local fruits in many different ways. The next and last stop of the morning will be at a house where a family creates palm leaf handicrafts as a source of income. The villagers will teach you to make one. You can take this opportunity to create your own local handicraft as an exceptional and very personal souvenir to take home with you!

Find your way to the peaceful Cambodian countryside to enjoy a delicious lunch catered especially for you. Located on the edge of a large field which is an ancient Baray that stays green all year round, it’s the perfect spot to relax and escape the midday heat and the crowds after your morning discovery. Lunch is served in traditional ware and made up of three courses including freshly grilled bread and a typical Khmer stew as a main course. A delightful moment for all senses.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Distance: 70 kilometers - around 2 hours drive
Duration of the Monk Blessing: 45 minutes - 1 hour

Note:
Every day, except during local ceremonies. Preferably before 11am or before 4pm
Guests need to dress appropriately with shoulders and knees covered. Guests are also required to sit on the floor during the ceremony.

Free day at your leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
OPTION: Phare, the Cambodian circus show
Tonight you will discover Phare Ponleu Selpak, an NGO founded in 1994 in order to provide artistic training to poor, young Cambodians. The show gives a real insight into Cambodian history and culture and is ideal for all age groups. Both performances are executed with professionalism by talented young performers. It is energetic, thrilling and shows the vibrant side of Cambodia. The aim of each performance is to give travelers a real insight of the modern artistic stage, with each story deeply revealing a piece of Khmer history. Some shows will transport you into the Khmer Rouge period, some will focus on the modern issues of Khmer society. But all are worth a visit!

Notes: The show available everyday, show time at 20:00 from 1st Oct 2022 onward

At a good time, you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: no