The Fishing Village and Flooded Mangrove Trees

Ro Lus Market - A visit to the local market on the banks of the Rolous River is a must. This market is a vital hub where villagers gather in the morning and late afternoon to buy fresh produce, meats, fruits, freshwater fish, and household goods. It is the oldest Khmer market in the area and offers a genuine glimpse into local life.

Kampong Phluk Floating Village - Kampong Phluk is an excellent spot for tourists to explore the flooded mangrove trees and forests. Travel through the countryside to the Tonle Sap fishing village, enjoying scenic views, visiting the local market, school, Buddhist temple, and fishing villages. Tonle Sap, the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, is crucial for the country’s fish and protein supply. A local guide will share insights into the daily lives of those living on land and water. Stops along the way allow for exploration of local villages and interaction with residents.

Kompong Phluk - The community relies heavily on fishing, especially shrimp, during Cambodia’s wet season. Many homes and buildings are built on stilts, ranging from 6 to 9 meters, to adapt to water level changes between seasons. In the dry season (November-April), as the river recedes, farming becomes a supplementary income source. Tourism, which began about a decade ago, is also growing in importance for the local economy.

Artisans Angkor - Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social enterprise that creates job opportunities for young people in rural areas while reviving traditional Khmer crafts such as stone and wood carving, statue painting, lacquering, and silver plating. Established in 1992, it is located in the city center, just a two-minute walk from the Old Market in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Visitors can explore their showroom and craft room.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom

Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument globally, was constructed in the 12th century. As the best-preserved temple, it has remained a significant religious center since its inception. Enter the temple from the less-visited eastern side in darkness, then walk through a jungle path to the North ancient library pool to await the sunrise. An expert guide will provide explanations, and visitors can explore the central chambers, where the guide will reveal the history, myths, and stories depicted on the stone bas-reliefs, the longest in the world. The guide ensures a rich understanding of Angkor Wat’s history and the mighty Angkorian civilization.

Ta Prohm - The jungle-covered Ta Prohm, also known as the Tomb Raider temple, is one of Angkor’s most atmospheric temples. Built in the 13th century, it remains largely in its original condition, with trees growing out of the ruins, creating a photogenic and atmospheric setting. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992, and it is now one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region. It was a religious temple at the center of the Ancient Khmer University during the 12th and 13th centuries.

Tonle Om South Gate Bridge - The South Gate is one of the five gates of Angkor Thom, the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire. Flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side, it served as the entrance to the fortified city. At its peak, Angkor Thom had a population exceeding one million and was larger than London. It is a popular tourist attraction in the Angkor Wat area.

Bayon Temple - The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor, built in the 13th century as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII. It stands at the center of Jayavarman’s capital and is known for its serene and smiling stone faces on the many towers. The temple features two sets of bas-reliefs, depicting mythological, historical, and everyday scenes. The outer gallery’s bas-reliefs show historical events and daily life, while the inner gallery depicts mythological events.

Baphuon Temple - Located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon, Baphuon was built in the mid-11th century as a three-tiered temple mountain. It adjoins the southern enclosure of the Royal Palace and measures 120 meters east-west by 100 meters north-south at its base, standing 34 meters tall without its tower. Its impressive appearance was noted by Temür Khan’s envoy Chou Ta-kuan during his visit from 1296 to 1297.

Angkor Thom - Hidden Gem:
A guide will lead visitors to a lesser-known spot that most tourists miss. Travel enriches the soul.

Phimeanakas - Phimeanakas, or Vimeanakas, was built at the end of the 10th century during Rajendravarman’s reign and completed by Suryavarman I. It is a three-tier pyramid Hindu temple with a tower on top and galleries on the top platform’s edge. Phimeanakas is located within the Royal Palace’s walled enclosure in Angkor Thom.

Terrace of the Elephants - The 350-meter-long Terrace of Elephants served as a grandstand for public ceremonies and the king’s grand audience. Some locals refer to it as “the Ancient Khmer Stadium.” It was constructed in the 13th century under King Jayavarman VII.

Terrace of the Leper King - The Terrace of the Leper King, like the Terrace of Elephants, was used for public ceremonies and the king’s audience. It was also built in the 13th century under King Jayavarman VII.

Angkor Thom - Secret Stop:
A majestic location that sets the tone for the day’s adventure. Travel to see, not just to hear. Every journey holds hidden destinations.

Beng Mealea and Koh Ker Temple

Wat Khsach - Stop at the Bamboo Sticky Rice village to taste local sticky rice cooked in bamboo, sample seasonal fruit, and capture photo opportunities. Bamboo sticky rice is made with sweet rice, black beans, coconut cream, and spices, cooked in bamboo, and is a traditional Khmer dish.

Beng Mealea - Explore the fascinating Beng Mealea temple, built in the 11th century by King Suryavarman II as a prototype for Angkor Wat. Beng Mealea, almost forgotten in the jungle, offers an adventurous journey to its site. Isolated during Cambodia’s civil war, it is the largest temple outside the main Angkor complex. Some parts are intact, while others are enveloped by tree roots. Its eerie atmosphere contrasts with the more visited temples near Angkor Wat. Beng Mealea shares many features with Angkor Wat but on a smaller scale, with three encircling galleries, four gates, and entrances, and a pair of interior libraries. It differs by having only one central tower instead of Angkor Wat’s five.

Ancient Quarry - Visit the Ancient Quarry, where ancient Khmer people cut stones for Angkor Wat’s construction. A tour guide will explain the stone-cutting and transportation process. Numerous cut stones remain at the site.

Koh Ker Temple - Travel to Koh Ker, the former 10th-century capital of the Angkorian Empire. Abandoned in the forest due to civil wars, Koh Ker is reached after a two-hour drive through scenic rural Cambodia. Begin the visit at Prasat Thom, passing through the main gateway flanked by atmospheric sanctuaries. Walk along a serpent-lined causeway to Prasat Krahorm, the “red brick temple,” near libraries and reservoirs. Finally, reach Prasat Thom, a large seven-level pyramid made of sandstone, standing 45 meters tall. Climb to the upper terrace for panoramic jungle views. Explore other nearby temples, as archaeologists believe over 100 temple ruins await discovery. Visit beautiful temples near Prasat Thom, such as Prasat Ling, Prasat Damrei, and Prasat Prum.

Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Banteay Srei

Preah Khan - Preah Khan, meaning “Royal Sword,” is a temple in the Angkor area built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. The temple features a flat design with successive rectangular galleries around a Buddhist sanctuary, complemented by Hindu satellite temples and later additions. Like Ta Prohm, Preah Khan remains largely unrestored, with trees and vegetation growing among the ruins.

Neak Pean - Neak Pean, or Neak Poan, features entwined serpents and was built on an artificial island in the middle of a reservoir associated with Preah Khan. Constructed by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century, it is a unique site.

Eastern Mebon - The East Mebon temple, built in the 10th century by King Rajendravarman, stands on what was once an artificial island at the center of the now-dry East Baray reservoir. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, it honors the king’s parents. Its location reflects Khmer architects’ focus on orientation and cardinal directions. Visitors can imagine the vast water expanses that once surrounded the temple.

Pre Rup Temple - Pre Rup temple, constructed by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, is a temple mountain made of brick, laterite, and sandstone. Its name, meaning “turn the body,” reflects the belief that funerals were conducted here, with ashes rotated in different directions during the service.

Ta Som - Ta Som, a small temple at Angkor, was built in the late 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. Located northeast of Angkor Thom and east of Neak Pean, it was dedicated to the king’s father, Dharanindravarman II. The temple consists of a single shrine on one level, surrounded by laterite walls. Like Preah Khan and Ta Prohm, it remains largely unrestored, with trees and vegetation among the ruins. In 1998, the World Monuments Fund added Ta Som to their restoration program to stabilize the structure for visitors.

Banteay Srei - Banteay Srei, built largely of red sandstone, features elaborate decorative wall carvings still visible today. Unlike other major Angkor temples, it was not built by a monarch but by a king’s counselor in the 10th century. It is an intricately carved and well-preserved temple, with the finest, most skillfully crafted reliefs in Cambodia.

Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre - The Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre (BBC) is a butterfly zoo near Angkor Wat. Founded in 2009, it is the largest enclosed butterfly center in Southeast Asia. Designed and financed by British butterfly enthusiasts Ben Hayes and Mike Baltzer, BBC connects responsible tourism with environmental conservation. The center showcases a variety of lepidopterans, including butterflies and moths, in a large netted garden.

Cambodia Landmine Museum - The Cambodia Landmine Museum and Relief Center educates the public about landmine dangers and supports education for Cambodian youth. It serves as a place of healing for bodies, hearts, and minds, emphasizing love, support, and education as essential for a better future for the children and visitors.

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Bottled water
• Private air conditioned vehicle
• English Speaking Tour Guide

• Meals

This is a Private Guided Tour. Everything is flexible to your needs! Enjoy 4-day Tour to Angkor Wat, and other Temples, and visit the Floating villages Beng Mealea and Koh Ker

Day1: We’ll visit the fishing village, Flooded Mangrove trees, village market, cloth weaving & handicraft and meet and talk to locals and see their daily lifestyles.

Day2: Wat the Sun Rise at Angkor Wat. After breakfast explore the Jungle enveloped Ta Prohm temple. Next, marvel the Bayon and Angkor Thom

Day3: Visit the most interesting outlying temple. Koh Ker temples, Beng Mealea, and the Ancient Quarry. On the way back stop to visit Bamboo Sticky Rice village.

Day4: Visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, and Ta Som temple. After lunch explore Banteay Srei temple. (Drive past the Cambodian Landmine Museum and Banteay Srei Butterfly Center), Next up, visit the sugar-producing village on the way back to your hotel.

Enjoy your lunch near the ancient temple.

• Avoid the crowds & escape the heat
• Photo opportunity

• Please wear shoe that is easy to walk.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.