7 Days in Siem Reap A One - Week Itinerary - Siem reap 7 day tour

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ONE WEEK AROUND SIEM REAP AND ANGKOR

Most tourists are in Siem Reap for only a few days. They’ll visit Angkor Wat and a few other sights, then head off to Phnom Penh. As a result, Kimren only had one- to four-day itineraries on his website.

We were the first of Kimren’s clients who wanted to spend a whole week in Siem Reap. Since none of the usual itineraries would work, he offered to create one that would. The extra time took us further afield and we were able to travel down rural roads, passing through countryside few westerners see.

I’ll admit that a Lexus hybrid is a whole lot more comfortable than a tour bus or tuk-tuk would have been.

In any case, we fit a lot of Cambodia into one week. Take a look at this itinerary, then go ahead and feel sorry for people who have only stayed for three or four days.

DAY 1: CITY HIGHLIGHTS + TRADITIONAL SHOWS

*In the morning: Learn how silk is made at a locasilk farm, see relics from the country’s wars at the Cambodia War Museum, then watch artisans create unique stone, wood and textile crafts at Artisans d’Angkor Khmer handicraft center.

Silk Farm, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Russian Tank at the War Museum

Artisan crafting in wood.

*Afternoon:  See exhibits on Khmer history, civilization, and cultural heritage at Angkor National Museum, then enjoy some free time at the Old Market (Psar Chas). Return to hotel for shower and relaxation.

Colorful stall at the Old Market

*Evening: Enjoy an expansive buffet dinner with traditional dance shows at Koulen II restaurant. After dinner, see Angkor Night Market(Tip: Book as early as possible and ask for front-row, center seats.)

DAY 2: ANGKOR THOM (SMILING FACES TEMPLE) + CAMBODIAN CIRCUS

*In the morning: See the many-faced towers at Angkor Thom. Pass through the South Gate and tour the interior: Bayon, BaphuonKing Palace areaPhimean Akas, Terrace of Leper King, and Elephant Terrace.

Entrance to Angkor Thom

Bayon Temple

*Afternoon: Visit Angkor Wat and see the sunset at Bakheng mountain or Pre Rup temple.

Angkor Wat

*Evening: Phare, Cambodian Circus (Tip: This was incredibly fun, but open seating view is partially obstructed. Worth paying more for center seats.)

DAY 3: SUNRISE AT ANGKOR WAT + TA PROM TEMPLE

*In the morning: Leave hotel at 4:30 am to see sunrise at the Angkor Wat. After sunrise, visit Ta Prom temple before the crowds arrive. Then continue to Preah Khan, Neak PanTa Som, East MebonPre Rup. Lunch at the Angkor Park.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Ruins at Ta Prom Temple

Ta Som Temple

*Afternoon: Continue to Pre RupPrasat Kravan and Srah Srang.

Pre Rup Temple

Setting up for a VIP event at Kravan

*In the evening: Have dinner at Malis Restaurant, a 5-star dining establishment.

DAY 4: BANTEAY SREI + RIVER OF 1000 LINGAS + ROLUOS GROUP

*In the morning: Leave at 7:30 am to visit “citadel of the women,” Banteay Srei, then continue on to see the River of 1000 Lingas and waterfall at Phnom Kulen mountain. Lunch at the Angkor Park.

The Lady Temple, Banteay Srei

River of 1000 lingas

*Afternoon: Visit Roluos Group of temples, the first major capital of the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire.

Roluos Group – Bakong Temple

Roluos Group – Preah Ko Temple

DAY 5: CAMBODIAN LIFE TOUR AT TONLE SAP LAKE + BENG MEALEA TEMPLE

*In the morning: Depart at 8:00 am to see the lifestyle of Cambodians who live along the banks of Tonle Sap Lake, the largest lake in Southeast Asia. Explore Kampong Phluk floating village and/or Kampong Khleang stilt village

Stilt Village on Tonle Sap Lake

Floating village on Tonle Sap Lake

 *In the afternoon: Explore Beng Mealea, an especially beautiful temple that is being reclaimed by the jungle.

Boeng Mealea Temple

DAY 6: PRASAT PREAH VIHEA & KOH KER TEMPLE

*In the morning: Depart before breakfast to visit Prasat Preah Vihea, a spectacular Hindu temple that is situated on a 525-metre-high clifftop on the Thai border.

Preah Vihear Temple

*In the afternoon: Explore Koh Ker archaeological site, with 40 temples and a reservoir that were built by Jayavarman IV, Khmer emperor from 928 – 941. Koh Ker is dominated by Prasat Thom, Prasat LingaBrastat Prum and Brasat Neag Kmau. Among those, the most beautiful is “Prasat Thom,”  which represents the sacred mountain of Hindu mythology. The giant pyramid temple has seven tiers a 36-meter base.

Koh Ker Temple

Prasat Thom pyramid temple

DAY 7: COOKING CLASS + QUAD BIKE RIDE – SIEM REAP COUNTRYSIDE TOUR

*In the morrning: Cooking class. Learn how to prepare traditional and delicious Khmer dishes under the guidance of a professional chef. Begin with a walk through the local market, see the action and learn about the produce. Then return to the kitchen and get to work learning to prepare spring rolls, traditional amok fish, and fried bananas before enjoying your creation in the garden.

Champey Cooking School – Spring Rolls

*In the afternoon: 4-hour off-road quad bike trip offers an insight into a different side of Cambodia: the countryside surrounding Siem Reap. A local guide will show you how locals live in rural areas and their daily life style. The trip begins with a full briefing on how to drive the quad bike as well as important safety instructions. Then set off through the streets of Siem Reap to see villages, rice fields, a hidden temple, and Cambodians going about their daily lives, The final stop is at a rice paddy, with a beautiful view of the setting sun as it dips below the rice fields.

Quad Tour and red clay in Siem Reap

INSPIRED?

Who we hired: Smile Cambodia Tour designed and escorted our trip. Sothea (a.k.a. Sunny), who owns the company, took a break from guiding and became our driver. His friend Phing Bunna guided us through the area. Both are from Siem Reap and have been tour guides since 1996. And yes, we would hire them again. (We paid for the entire trip ourselves. Nothing was complimentary.)

 

 The quotation of our private car service

 Car

Van

Van

For 1-3 persons

For 4-10 persons

 For 10-15 persons

430 USD

 470 USD

 510 USD

 

Inclusion

 Exclusion

-English speaking driver with license
-Car/Van with air-condition
-Parking fees/ tolls and petrol
-Cool pure drinking waters and towels

-Providing a mobile phone for local calls

- Free pick-up from the hotel and drop off at the down town.
-Free pick-up from airport to your hotel

-English speaking tour guide with license.

-Angkor pass

-Tonle Sap lake&Kampong Phluk pass

- Meals and soft drinks

-Tip

-Others not mentioned in the conclusion



The quotation of our private tour guide&car service

 Car

Van

Van

 For 1-3 persons

For 4-10 persons

For 10-15 persons

680 USD

720 USD

740 USD

 

Inclusion

 Exclusion

-English speaking tour guide with license
-Car/Van with air-condition
-Parking fees/ tolls and petrol
-Cool pure drinking waters and towels

-Providing a mobile phone for local calls

- Free pick-up from the hotel and drop off at the down town.

-Free pick-up from airport to your hotel

 

-Angkor pass

-Tonle Sap lake&Kampong Phluk pass

- Meals and soft drinks

-Tip

-Others not mentioned in the conclusion

 

*Remark:

  • To be informed all value guests have to wear the proper clothes to visit temples, covered up shoulder and knee. No need scarf. I would like to suggest you to wear the light cotton clothes because of hot and humid. Except 3 months such as November, December and January is nice weather.
  • In case,please take camera or phone's charger with you.You can charge your camera or phone at restaurant while you are having lunch.
  • In Cambodia you don't have to change from US dollar to local currency (Riel)because US dollar is acceptable everywhere and even you withdraw your money from ATM. It could be in US dollar.
  • SPECIAL NOTICE: No torn or old note of US dollar cash or coin can be used in Cambodia.
  • If you want to add sunrise into day tour itinerary, there will be 5 US dollar extra charge and the starting time is 4:45 am (Please tell your hotel to prepare breakfast box for you) and take torchlight with you. Why charge extra? Because of it is OT Fee.
  • For tour fee,you can pay us at the end of your trip or at the beginning of your tour.
  • The tour fee is for a group of 1 to 3, 4 to 5 and 6 to 10 persons. It is not per person or per individual.

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