Day 1
Siem Reap – It is the gateway to the world famous Angkor temples, Siem Reap was once a small backwater town, but during the past two decades it has changed beyond all recognition and is now one of Asia’s major tourist hubs, home to international hotels, an exciting variety of restaurants and three PGA-rated golf courses.
Touch down at the Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport; you will be greeted by Signature Breaks representative. Transfer to hotel and complete check-in. Get some rest.
You will be driven to Rina’s Khmer or Great Punjab celebration at Old Market. Lunch will be at your own expense.
After lunch go on for a two hour visit to the National Museum and learn about the history of Khmers. Evening watch the famous Apsara Dance show at a local restaurant and enjoy dinner (Vegetarian Meal). Transfer back to the hotel and have a good night sleep as you’ll go on early for a day long trip to Angkor Wat and other temples on the following day.
Overnight at the Hotel, Siem Reap
Day 2
Today, you'll have an early start. Leave the hotel, You'll witness the early morning sunrise over the Angkor Wat Temple along with the singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor Wat. Time to take photographs of the Majestic Angkor Wat at sunrise. You can walk to the nearby Pagoda. Spend your own time talk to the monk and nuns to exchange the culture or relieve. You can carry packed breakfast and dine in at the temple before or after Angkor Wat tour. Finish the Angkor Wat morning excursion
Visit Banteay Kdei, In stark contrast to the often overwhelmingly popular Angkorian ruins, Banteay Kdei is peaceful and quiet. Its name means "Citadel of Chambers", which is apt; the ruins are a fascinating maze of chambers that are a delight to explore. Also serving as a Buddhist temple, these ruins have been home to an active monastery at multiple time periods since their construction in the 12th century, up until the 1960s
You'll visit Takeo, then visit Thommanon, small attractive temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat. It's Angkor Wat style is most easily seen in the style of the carved Apsaras and the shape of the tower, Chaosay Tevoda, it seems to stand in partnership with Thommanon but actually was built much later in Suryavarman II's rule. Visit Preah Khan temple. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts
Afternoon, full day excursion to discover Angkor Thom and Temples. Firstly, you will visit the wonderful Angkor Thom (the Great City) including the Southern Gate, famous Bayon temple (12th century in the center of city remains one the most enigmatic temples of the Angkor group composed of 54 gothic towers decorated with 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Baphuon temple is lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru. Terrace of Elephants used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience hall; Terrace of the Leper King a platform 7m high, with statue.
Visit to the Phnom Bakheng temple, is the first temple in Angkor region build by the Yacovarman I King in the first of 9th century, located on a slope gently hill where thousands tourist are grouping on the hilltop to catch a memorable time of life when viewing the marvellous sunset, the distant Angkor Wat in the jungle.
Overnight at the Hotel, Siem Reap
Day 3
Morning after breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive to visit Kulen National Park. The Kulen Mountain or Phnom Kulen is declared as a National Park. It is an isolated mountain massif located in Svay Leu District and some 48km from Siem Reap. Its highest point is 487 meters. This is widely regarded as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. During the constructional period of the ancient temples in the ninety century, sand stones were brought from this sacred mountain to Angkor. It was here at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 A.D. The site is known for its carvings representing fertility and its waters hold special significance to the people of Cambodia. Just a few inches under the surface of the water, over 1000 carvings of Yoni and Linga are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The waters are regarded as holy, given the sacred carvings which also include a stone representation of the Hindu god Vishnu lying on his serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet. A lotus flower protrudes from Vishnu’s navel bearing the god Brahma. The river then ends with a beautiful waterfall. Phnom Kulen is regarded highly by Cambodian people as a sacred location and has developed into a great tour destination. (Please carry swimwear or appropriate dress, towels if you want to get into the waterfalls)
Later proceed to Tonle Sap, and visit the Kompong Phluk Floating Village. A remarkable village built entirely on stilts, where there is time to explore the various houses, school and shops before boarding your private boat.
Cruise along a short tributary, passing fishermen and children playing in the shallow waters before arriving at a typical floating village where you may either disembark or cruise among the waterways. Later, return to the mainland, and back to you hotel in Siam Reap.
Return back to Siem Reap, visit the Wat Thmei (Killing Fields) and War Memorial Monument, learn about the recent history of Cambodia.
Later go on a shopping spree at Artisan D' Angkor, for high quality souvenirs and later to the Old Market, here as well you can get cheap souvenirs at good a bargain rates. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer back to hotel. Optional, if time permits you can on your own go for walking at busy pub street. Pop up at a bar for cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market.
Overnight at the Hotel, Siem Reap
Day 4
Morning after breakfast, continue you remarkable visit, starting with Preah Ang Chek & Preah Ang Chom. This shrine is dedicated to two Buddha Preah Ang Chek and Preah Eng Chorm. Two standing statues located inside depict these two Buddhas, Preah Ang Chek it the taller Buddha and Preah Eng Chorm is the shorter Buddha. Local Cambodian believe that Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm Shrines protection for entire town of Siem Reap, Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm shrine is also believed to bring good fortune to newly married couples and is therefore frequently visited by newlyweds on their wedding day.
Later in the afternoon, you'll travel through the traditional village of Preah Dak to the 12th century temple of Banteay Samre. Built by King Suryavarman II, the genius behind Angkor Wat, this temple has been extensively restored. The temple is unique in that over-quarrying of sandstone led to the use of laterite for the roofed corridors. The pediments above the inner doors here include some of the most accomplished carving from the Angkor period.
We continue further north to Banteay Srei, Angkor's ultimate art gallery. This petite pink temple is the jewel in the crown of Angkor-era sculpture. The elaborate carvings here are the finest found in Cambodia and the name translates as 'Fortress of the Women', thanks to the intricate detail here, considered too fine for the hands of a man. Originally believed to date from the latter
part of the Angkor period, inscriptions at the site suggest it was built by a Brahman in 967. However, some architectural historians have suggested that the inscriptions may date from an earlier structure on this site and the temple is in fact later, marking a high-water mark in Khmer sculpture.
visit to Ta Prohm, the "Tomb Raider" fameOne of the area's most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang ("The Royal Baths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Visit the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan. Visit the Pre Rup, the mountain-temple and enjoy the view of sunset.
Overnight at the Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 5
After you morning breakfast, you'll drive to the North-East of Siem Reap (120KM) to visit the group of Kaoh Ker temples. You will discovery ancient capital of Cambodia during the 10th century. Jayavarman IV (922-944) built Prasat Thom on 7 story Pyramidal base. And there are so many other secondary temples in the site, that you will discovery more before lunch. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (Vegetarian).
After lunch visit Beng Mealea, Beng Mealea Temple which is built in the 12th century. It is the one was invaded by jungle. The temple was a model of building of Angkor Wat in Angkor site.
You’ll return to Siem Reap. Free time to explore on you own. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the Hotel, Siem Reap
Last day in Cambodia, after breakfast, you’ll check out from the hotel and transferred to Siem Reap – Angkor International Airport for you flight to Hyderabad, with wonderful memories of your trip to Cambodia with Signature Breaks!
Day 6
Breakfast at the Hotel
Check out from the Hotel and Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Hyderabad, India
The accommodation that we have handpick for you will includes some of the top places in the region – comfortable properties that will make your trip more memorable. We will send the hotel vouchers. Please present them when you check-in.
Siem Reap: Tara Angkor: Address: Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Siem Reap, Cambodia Hotel Reservation Number: