4-Day Experience Siem Reap by Tuk Tuk and Bicycle

4-day Experience Siem Reap by Tuk Tuk and Bicycle

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Tour code: REPDSBSB Tour type

( Private )

Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy Tour Comfort: Standard Tour Period: 4 Days

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Explore the 1200 year-old Roluos Group of temples Begin your tour with a visit to the Roluos Group monuments, before Discover the temples of Angkor Wat by tuk tuk continuing your temple visits by Tuk Tuk. You'll visit Prasat Kravan, Witness spectacular Cambodian sunsets the Srah Srang reservoir, Banteay Kdei, Eastern Mebon & the Pre Rup Take a boat trip down Tonle Sap Lake mountain temple at sunset. Visit a local floating village You'll also visit the South Gate, the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, Enjoy a traditional Apsara show Bayon temple (unique for its 200 'smiling faces'), Baphuon & the Elephants Terrace. Finish your day with a sunset visit to Angkor Wat! The following day you'll set out on a bicycle adventure to the temples of Preah Khan, Ta Nei temple & Ta Prohm. You'll then drive to Banteay Srei temple before stopping at a local village to observe traditional palm sugar production. Finish with a visit to Banteay Samre, an Apsara Dance Show, an excursion to a floating village & a boat trip down Tonle Sap Lake.

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tour description

Day 1 : SIEM REAP - ARRIVAL (-/-/D)

Arrive at Siem Reap International Airport and transfer to the hotel (rooms may not be ready until the afternoon). Drive by A/C vehicle to Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89), are among the earliest large, permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Lunch not included. In the afternoon, continue your temple tour by Tuk Tuk. See the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srang reservoir (known as "The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation not included.

Day 2 : SIEM REAP (-/-/D)

Breakfast not included. In the morning, continue your temples tour by Tuk Tuk. Visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), Baphuon (recently re-opened after years of restoration), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch not included. In the afternoon continue by Tuk Tuk to visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Sunset at Angkor Wat. Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation not included.

Day 3 : SIEM REAP BY BICYCLE (-/-/D)

Breakfast not included. Full morning biking to the temples. Transfer by car to Preah Khan West gate. Visit the temple approximately 30 minutes. Bikes will wait at the East Gate. Ride the bikes from East Gate of Preah Khan up to Ta Nei temple. Visit Ta Nei temple. Bike from Ta Nei temple to Takeo. Tour around Takeo temple (no visit) by bike. Then bike from Takeo to the West Gate of Ta Prohm and leave the bikes at the West gate. Visit Ta Prohm. From East Entrance ride on to Angkor Wat East entrance. Arrive Angkor Wat - Transfer to hotel. Lunch not included. Drive by A/C vehicle to the Banteay Srei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Stop at a local

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village to visit families who are producing palm sugar. Then visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of "anastylosis". The name Samre refers to an ethnic group of mountain people, who inhabited the region at the base of Phnom Kulen and were probably related to the Khmers. No inscriptions have been found for this temple, but the style of most of the architecture is of the classic art of the middle period similar to Angkor Wat. The proportions of Banteay Samre are splendid. A unique feature is an interior moat with laterite paving, which when filled with water must have given an ethereal atmosphere to the temple. Drive back to Siem Reap. Dinner with Apsara Dance Show at local restaurant. Accommodation not included.

Day 4 : SIEM REAP- DEPARTURE (-/-/-)

Breakfast not included. After breakfast visit a floating village and take an excursion in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. The village moves with the water level and during wet season houses are anchored around an island pagoda. Visit Senteurs D'Angkor and experience the authentic scents and tastes of Cambodia through a range of traditional handmade products that help create jobs and incomes for impoverished rural communities. Delicatessen delights include spices, traditional teas, highland coffees and local rice liquors. There are also medical balms and natural massage oils as well as perfumed candles and incense. Lunch not included. After lunch, visit "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles", this centre is working with young artisans; the team creates, produce and market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer ware, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair, sustainable development in order to provide benefits to the rural communities. Spend time at leisure at the local market (if time permits). Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for departure flight to the next destination. includes excludes

Tuk tuk Accommodation and meals at the hotel Bicycles Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested) Meals as stated in the programme, D= dinner at local restaurant International airfare to / from Cambodia (quoted separately, if Transfers and tours with local English guides (guides in other requested) languages are on request and may be subject to supplements) Optional tours in private air-conditioned vehicles Surcharges for other language guides All entrance fees, boat fees and / or cyclo fees as mentioned in Personal travel insurance the programme Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, Bottled water and cold towels available on the vehicles camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc. Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme Drinks with meals Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking Visa fees Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme

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