Angkor Wat 4 Days: Temples and Countryside

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Discover Siem Reap, visit mesmerizing temples and soak up the stilted villages of the Tonle Sap Lake with your 4 day tour featuring our unique 'spice notes' - the special added extra touches that other tours don't include.

Day 1	Arrive in Siem Reap; begin touring at Banteay Kdei before a relaxing sunset drink
Day 2	Explore the iconic temples of Bayon and Ta Prohm, & the city of Angkor Thom
Day 3	Enjoy the sun rise at majestic Angkor Wat, later visiting the stilted fishing villages of the Tonle Sap lake
Day 4	Discover the markets and galleries of Siem Reap before departure

Daily Details

Day 1 - Arrive into Siem Reap

Morning:
Be met from your flight with a private transfer to your chosen hotel. You may wish to consider our VIP arrival option and be whisked past the queues of tourists who wait in line for their Visas with our fast-track visa and baggage collection process.

Afternoon:
In the afternoon you will have your first taste of the Angkor temples. Explore the sprawling labyrinth of Banteay Kdei with the Hall of the Dancing Girls. Then enjoy sunset drinks with a leisurely boat ride on the moat of Angkor Thom and view hidden elements of the ancient Khmer water systems, relaxing with G&T in hand and accompanied by the sound of bird song.

Day 2 - Secret Temples of the Forest

Morning:
Rise early to beat the crowds at the photogenic Ta Prohm temple of "Tomb Raider" fame. Coordination with the driver allows you to wind your way through temple sites without having to retrace your steps. Undisturbed by crowds of tourists you can better appreciate the interplay of man and nature. Following mid morning coffee at the temples walk through the forest to the seldom-visited Ta Nei temple before ending the morning on top of Ta Keo, an imposing temple mountain with challenging steps.

Afternoon:
After lunch and perhaps a swim or massage, enter the ancient city of Angkor Thom at the Victory gate before uniquely walking along the 8m high wall through the forest to the seldom visited Death Gate. Passing behind the terraces of Elephants and Leper King walk though the shaded parkland to Phimeanakas and Baphuon temples, learning about the trees and fruits used locally. Bayon temple temple rounds off our afternoon with its iconic carved faces.

Day 3 - Angkor Wat & Stilted Fishing Village

Morning:
You can opt for an early start for breath-taking sunrise exploration of Angkor Wat, one of mankind's architectural gems. Take advantage of the relative cool and tranquility of the morning to explore the central complex and surrounding bas-reliefs, taking either a local breakfast or returning to the hotel. Optionally you may feed the elephants with bananas for their breakfast.

Afternoon:
After late breakfast, travel by car through the Cambodian countryside to the photogenic village of Kompong Khleang (depending on the season). A world away from the touristic Chong Kneas floating villages, this largest stilted village in Cambodia sees few visitors. Climb up into a house to see how a subsistence fishing family lives. Then enjoy a private picnic lunch in your own stilted house. Return to Siem Reap optionally visiting serene Bakong Temple, to listen to the chanting monks and receive a blessing.

Day 4 - Markets and Departure

Depending on your time of departure, take a tuk tuk to explore local markets; Old and Central Markets for typical souvenir shopping or Psa Leu for a completely untouristic experience, selling all kinds of wonderful, exotic foodstuffs such as snakes, spiders, waterfowl and fried bugs.

Private transfer to your onward flight.

Pricing

As part of your private, luxury itinerary, we personally visit and hand-pick the best hotels so that you can tour and relax in style. Uniquely, our hotel research is conducted on a room by room level, ensuring that within any given price category you'll get an excellent room.

We work with a wide-range of hotels so whilst you will find suggestions below, we are always happy to recommend alternatives as part of your own tailor-made quote. Simply click on the name of the hotel below for detailed hotel information.

Prices valid until March 2012

SR hotel	May-Sep (US$)	Oct-Apr (US$)
Amansara (Suite) Deluxe discreet boutique	2675	2924
Raffles Grand Hotel Refined classic colonial style	941	1093
Hotel de la Paix Contemporary elegant design	773	925
Victoria Angkor Colonial grandeur	546	719
Tara Angkor Excellent value	476	506

Prices are per person, based on having an English speaking guide and twin shared accommodation with breakfast, touring & entry fees and transfers included. No surcharges guaranteed. Low season offers are subject to availability.
Peak Season supplements may be applied at some hotels (typically over the Christmas and New Year period).
Our Terms and Conditions.

What's Included?

VIP visa fee on arrival (if applicable)
Transportation and transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated driver or remorques as noted
Accommodation including all taxes and breakfast
Private boat tours (if applicable)
Expert local guide in language specified
Government tax and service charge
Luggage handling
Drinking water and refreshing towels for touring
24/7 support from the ABOUTAsia team

What's Excluded?

International air tickets to/from Cambodia
Insurance of all kinds
Meals aside from those specifically included
Additional tour required beside specified sights
Tips, drinks, personal expenses

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Booking Information

To book your tour, we require email confirmation of a final itinerary a minimum of 10 days prior to arrival. We accept credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or cash payment (USD) on arrival for the total amount. If we book domestic flights for you as part of your itinerary, we will require a 1/3 deposit 1 month prior to your arrival. If you would like to pay by credit card, there is an additional 2.1% transaction charge we are required to add.

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