A Leisure Siem Reap & Phnom Penh Tour

សួស្ដី Sua s'dei! Welcome to Siem Reap, your private guide will meet with you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check-in. In your free time, you can stroll around the streets of Siem Reap and explore the city.

This morning you will be picked up at your accommodation in Siem Reap to begin your unforgettable Angkor Wat Tour. You will be transferred by private car to the West Gate of Angkor Thom – undiscovered by mass tourists. Your tour will include visiting the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Angkor Period (AD 802-1432). Visit the breathtaking Bayon Temple, one of the most popular sites in the Angkor complex with over 200 giant faces carved into its 54 towers. The temple was designed to represent the 54 provinces of the Khmer Empire and it still carries a completely majestic atmosphere. You will also visit Baphuon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple, the Terrace of the Elephant, the Terrace of the Leper King, and the Royal Palace Temple. 

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat Temple, one of the seven wonders of the world. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. View the sunset at Phnom Bakheng before heading back to your accommodation.

If you want, you can take the early morning trip witness sunrise over Angkor Wat temple and listening singing birds over the ancient land of Angkor area, you also have the chance for a friendly talk with the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda. After the sunrise tour, breakfast either at the hotel or takeaway is available. 

Start the day by visiting Banteay Srei Temples, 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 carving. Continue to visit Banteay Samre, Its rose-colored sandstone walls are decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs, which are among the most accomplished Angkor has to offer. Have lunch at a local restaurant for exotic cuisine. Ta Prohm temple and Banteay Kdei are your next stops before some leisure time in the late afternoon. 

Spend a wonderful evening with Angkor Gondola Boat to discover hidden treasures of the historical site. Travel the waterways where history, nature, and culture come alive. Take a small private boat from Angkor Thom gate out to Prasat Chrung Temple to watch the amazing sunset. The lesser-known temple is set on top of a hill in the Angkor complex, so it offers excellent views and it is an ideal spot to watch the sun go down.  Cocktails, champagne, canapés and a soft drink will be available on the boat.

Today you will visit Tonle Sap, the largest fresh-water lake in South East Asia. After picking up from Hotel, you will visit Kompong Phluk Floating Village, The name Kompong Phluk translates to “Harbour of Tusks”, reflecting the past trade in elephants. Kompong Phluk is a cluster of three villages of stilted houses built within the floodplain. It is an attractive small community surrounded by mangroves, virtually untouched by time or tourism. During the boat trip, you will explore Floating Village, a High steak house in Tonle Sap Lake, the local community, and the children's school.

This afternoon, you will learn to cook Khmer food at Paper Tiger Cooking Class, as all proceeds go to support the SalaBai Hotel and Restaurant School, which trains disadvantaged Cambodians. 

You will learn how to prepare some delicious Khmer dishes such as chicken curry and beef loclac in this three-hour cooking class.  During this unique culinary experience, you will visit a historic market where you'll discover fresh produce and meat that is needed for the class. Once you arrive at the eatery, a friendly and professional chef will assist you in preparing and cooking your Khmer dish. Enjoy the satisfying lunch or dinner that you've made with other students while discussing which recipe you will do next once you're back home. This cooking class can turn into a fun activity with the whole family. Children above seven can have their own ingredients, but younger children can still help their parents with their shopping and cooking.

The drive from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh can be long and bumpy, but you don't have to travel by road! Opt for the scenic route with this one-way Tara Prince Cruise and experience life along the Mekong River, It's a luxurious vessel, once owned by the prince of Cambodia. Glide around Tonle Sap Lake, and tuck into a delicious lunch on board. Family-friendly Free hotel pickup and drop-off included, Snacks and Beverages included.

You will enjoy a 60 Minutes Body Massage – Aromatherapy massage, this traditional Asian massage is a combination of acupressure and light stretching movements. The massage is performed without oil and pays special attention to the back and legs. The treatment helps recover a smooth energy flow and increases the flexibility of your body movement. 

This morning you will visit the Royal Palace. Nearside the Royal Palace is Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), displaying plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made of diamond, emerald, gold, and silver. Travelers will proceed to visit Independence Monument which was constructed in 1954 after Cambodians took their country back from the French colony, continuing visit to National Museum, We pass through the River Front park whose scenery is much worth shooting and continue to the only one hill in town with sacred sites called Wat Phnom.

You will embark on a journey to discover the local food culture of Cambodia this afternoon. Enjoy views of some of Phnom Penh’s best-known landmarks, such as the Independence Monument, as you zoom across the city in a tuk-tuk. First stop, enjoy fresh rice noodles topped with traditional sauce and fresh herbs.  Following this, take a seat on the floor and learn about Cambodia's turbulent history over curry and a banana leaf salad. Third stop, pull up a plastic chair at this popular local spot for some crushed eggplant and Cambodia's famous prahok. Learn also about the importance of rice in Cambodian cuisine.

Lastly, feast on a selection of meats roasted in a ceramic jar over an open fire. Finally, sink a local craft beer or cocktail at a rooftop bar. At the end of the tour, bid farewell to the guide and the tuk-tuk will drop you back at your hotel, or wherever you like within the city.

Enjoy your free time until your guide comes and escort you to the airport for your onward flight.