6N – Siem Reap – Pheah Vihear

About this tour

Package Overview: 

Atop the cliffs of the Dangers Mountains sits the Temple of Preah Vihara, a place of ruin and beauty preserved by nature and survived by culture. Explore the magnificent temple that dates back to the 9th century, older than the famous Angkor Wat, another Hindu temple in Cambodia. Considered as a masterpiece of the ancient Khmer Empire, uncover religious Hindu culture by traversing well-preserved ruins, authentic in its architecture and style. If you are someone intrigued by history, then this place is for you. This 6N Sime Reap – Preah Vihara package just rightly serves the purpose for you.

Package Inclusions:-

• 06 Nights accommodation in Sime Reap at Menorah Angkor Hotel or similar
• Meals on Breakfast basis at the hotel
• Private transfers and sightseeing with air-conditioned cars included
• English speaking guide
• Sightseeing as per the below itinerary
• Entrance fee of 3 days temple, Floating Village, Koh Ker, Bing Melia, Pear Vihara included

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1:- Arrival in Siem Reap – Temple Tour 

Welcome to Siem Reap! Your tour begins with a warm welcome from our English-speaking tour guide at Siem Reap International Airport. After collecting your luggage, he will take you to your hotel for check-in. The tour of the temples begins shortly afterwards. This morning you will start with a visit to the temples of the Roluos group: Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. The temples date back to the early Angkor period (802-1431). The Preah Ko temple was built by King Indravarman I in 879. Bakong was built in 881. And Lolei was built by King Yasovarman I in 893. In the afternoon, you will visit the magnificent Angkor Wat temple, the largest temple in Angkor. Angkor Wat was built by King Suryavarman II (1113 – 1150) to worship God ‘Vishnu’. The temple is known as a wonder of the world and is located on a 401 square kilometer UNESCO site. The best time to photograph a beautiful view is at sunrise and sunset. Return for an overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Day 2:- Siem Reap – Temple Tour 

Breakfast at your hotel and enjoy a full-day excursion. Depart to the north of Siem Reap to visit the Citadel of women – Banteay Srei, a jewel indisputable of the Khmer art. This has entirely been constructed by hard pink sandstone, wonderfully sculpted, perfectly preserved and restored. You will drive to Kbal Spean, to visit Thousand Linga River and waterfall. The small Linga was carved along the river bed to symbolize the Ganga River. It takes 45 minutes to climb 2 kilometers to the top of the Mountain.

In the afternoon on the way back, visit Ta Prohm, the temple which was built in 1186 by King Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). Later, visit the Phnom Bakheng temple, 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 of tourists group on the hilltop to catch a memorable time of life when viewing the marvelous sunset, the distant Angkor Wat in the jungle. Enjoy your leisure time in the evening by walking at a busy pub street. Pop up at a bar for a cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market. Return for an overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3:- Siem Reap – Temple Tour

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning, you will visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, which is located in the center of Angkor Thom, ‘ The Great City’ of Cambodia. You will go on to Baphuon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, and Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace. In the afternoon, you will start with a visit to Preah Khan temple, which was known as an old temporary city of king Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). You will continue to Neak Pean Temple, which was one of the 102 ancient hospitals of King Jayavarman VII, who built this hospital temple for taking care of people’s health. Eastern Mebon and Pre Rup temple will be visited later on. These two temples were built by the same king ‘Rajendra Varman II (944-967) to dedicate to his ancestors. After a great day, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Siem Reap.

Day 4:- Koh Ker – Beng Mella 

Have breakfast at your hotel, today you will drive to the North-East of Siem Reap (130KM) to visit the group of Koh Ker temples. You will discover the ancient capital of Cambodia during the 10th century. Jayavarman IV (922-944) built Prasat Thom on 7 storey Pyramidal base.  In the afternoon, visit the Beng Mealea Temple which was built in the 12th century. It is the one that was invaded by the Jungle. The temple was a model of building of Angkor Wat in Angkor site. Then you are going on to discover about O Thmor Dab ‘Quarry’, the quarry of all temples in Cambodia. You will see the traces of Khmer ancestors cut the sand stone to build all the temples in the areas. Enjoy an overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 5:- Preah Vihear – Temple Tour 

Have Breakfast at your hotel. Early in the morning, you will visit the wonderful temple of Preah Vihear, which was built atop the mountain near the border of Thailand – Cambodia. The tour will depart early in the morning and be completed later in the evening by returning to Siem Reap for accommodation. Temple of Preah Vihear, which took over 300 years to complete construction by some Khmer famous king, it was first constructed from 893 by King Yasovarman who led the country from 889 to probably 910. The majority of the building of the temple was created by King Suryavarman I (1002 – 1049) and finally the temple was completed during the reign of Great King Suryavarman II (1113 – 1150), the famous king who was the founder of the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap province. In the afternoon drive back to Siem Reap town and rest at your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap will be arranged.

Day 6:- Floating Village – City Tour 

Arrive at Siem Reap International airport and get welcomed by our tour guide and transfer to check-in the hotel. Take an afternoon visit to Choung Kneas, one of the natural tourism and mangroves for hundreds of species of freshwater fishes and birds and decorated with ethnic stilted houses line over the water surface up to the air. The villages are primarily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them, most of who live in stilted houses. The people depend largely on fishing and tourism for their incomes. We embark on the traditional wooden boat through the flooded forests of the Great Tonle Sap Lake, the habitat of many bird species it will bring you to Chong Kneas. This amazing floating village is built on 8 to 10 m high stilts. We visit an island pagoda, a school and traditional stilt houses to interact with the local families. Return to Siem Reap for refreshment.

In the afternoon, proceed for a city tour to visit Angkor Silk Farm. It offers free guided tours of the process from the mulberry bushes cultivation to the production of silk fabrics and accessories. As the Silk Farm covers an area of 8 hectares, of which 5 are used for the mulberry trees plantation, you will enjoy the beautiful setting while learning about the fascinating process of silk-making. West Baray is the largest man-made body of water at Angkor. Visitors can hire a boat to take them to the island in the middle where West Mebon temple once stood. Today, only traces of it remain. But the island is a pleasant spot for a picnic or just walking around when the water level is low. Alternatively, visitors can also go for a refreshing swim. Return for an overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 7:- Siem Reap – Fly Out

Breakfast at the hotel, free your own leisure for shopping and check out. We transfer to Siem Reap airport departure to the next destination. The amazing tour ends!