SIEM REAP (SMALL CIRCUIT - BANTEAY SREI - BENG MEALEA)
Explore the wonders of Siem Reap on this immersive 4-day journey through ancient temples, rural villages, and unique floating communities. Begin with a scenic boat trip to the stilted village of Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake, offering insight into life on water. Marvel at the spiritual grandeur of Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and the iconic Angkor Wat, before venturing out to the exquisitely carved Banteay Srei Temple and the jungle-clad ruins of Beng Mealea. Along the way, encounter authentic Cambodian countryside, local artisans, and traditional rural life. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a balanced experience of cultural heritage, nature, and local connection.
DAY 1: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL & TONLE SAP TOUR (KAMPONG PHLUK) (-/-/-)
Upon arrival Siem Reap airport, our guide and driver will transfer you to hotel for check in.
Afternoon, we go out to visit the rural Cambodia tour out of town to Tonle Sap Lake. Upon reaching the lake’s shores, travel by boat to Kampong Phluk. This village is further away than most and thus receives fewer tourists. Board a local boat and visit Kampong Phluck, a village where you will see houses on stilts that are submerged when Tonlé Sap Lake extends. On the way, you will pass floating houses and impressive flooded forests, portraying life on the water and enjoy views of the lake from a different perspective.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Distance:
⦁ Siem Reap International Airport → Siem Reap City Center: 8 miles 20-minute driving transfer
⦁ Siem Reap City Center → Tonle Sap Lake (Kampong Phluk pier): 15.5 miles 50-minute driving transfer
DAY 2: FULL DAY ANGKOR TOUR – MAIN TEMPLES (ANGKOR THOM – TA PROHM – ANGKOR WAT) (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue visit Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.
Afternoon, 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. If time and energy permitted visit Old market for some souvenirs for friends and families.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Distance:
⦁ Siem Reap City Center → Angkor Thom (South Gate): 4.5 miles 15minute driving transfer
⦁ Angkor Thom → Ta Prohm: 2.8 miles 10-minute driving transfer
⦁ Ta Prohm → Angkor Wat: 3.5 miles 10–12-minute driving transfer
⦁ Angkor Wat → Old Market: 4 miles 15-minute driving transfer
DAY 3: FULL DAY BANTEAY SREI & BENG MEALEA (B/-/-)
Today, we drive out of city to the enchanting temple of the Banteay Srei, nearly everyone’s favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carvings. Along the way, we make a short stop at Pradak Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living at the country side with their struggling for daily life.
Afternoon, visit Beng Melea Temple, which is still lost in the jungle. Beng Melea is almost the size of Angkor Wat and is one of the largest ensembles build during the Khmer Kingdom. It is enclosed by a huge moat of 1200m x 900m and the tem ple presents in places a veritable chaos of fallen debris beside areas that remain absolutely intact – but everywhere vegetation reigns as master. During our visit we will have to walk over ruins and climb over trees to fully explore this site.
After tours, transfer back to Siem Reap city and drop of you at hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
Distance:
⦁ Siem Reap → Banteay Srei: 19 miles 40 minutes driving transfer
⦁ Banteay Srei → Beng Mealea: 30 miles 60 minutes driving transfer
⦁ Beng Mealea → Siem Reap: 30 miles 60 minutes driving transfer
DAY 4: SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE SAI AIRPORT (WITH GUIDE) (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, free until time to check out, then our guide will help transfer you to Siem Reap Airport for departure flight.
Distance:
⦁ Siem Reap Central → Siem Reap Airport: 5 miles 25 minutes driving transfer
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Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Hotel Accommodation with daily breakfast (shared in twin/ double room)
- Experience English speaking tour manager on tour
- Private transfer and transportation on tour
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees are mentioned on the itinerary
- Daily mineral water (2 bottles/ pax/ tour day)
- All flights with tax
- Visa Approval Letter and Visa Stamping fee at arrival counter
- Travel Insurance
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
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Surcharge 20% for Public Holidays:
o New Year: 31 December 2024 – 02 January 2025 (inclusive)
o Vietnamese New Year: 28 Januray – 02 February (inclusive)
o Unification Day and May Day: 28 April – 03 May 2025 (inclusive)
o National Day: 28 August – 04 Sep 2025 (inclusive)
o Christmas: 23 – 25 December 2025 (inclusive - TIPPING for local guide, cruise team, tour manager and driver (compulsory)
- All other services are not mentioned on Inclusions
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