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Visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat before the crowds. With this small-group tour, you’ll be able to enjoy the serenity of the temple complex just as the sun is rising. Appreciate the changing colors and shadows and snap some incredible photographs. Then, your guide will be able to relay some of the fascinating history of the site as you wander amongst the preserved temples.

Many tourists struggle to visit this iconic fishing township - built on stilts above a seasonal body of water, it’s not the easiest place to get to.  This tour heads inside the floating village; feel the connection between village culture, maritime wildlife and the surrounding mangrove forests. Take this trip to see a unique way of living.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. This small-group tour provides an intimate view into the locals’ lives, where you’ll get opportunities to meet and converse with villagers and learn about the sustainable village. Learn how the village changes during dry and wet seasons, with locals traveling to work and school by boat when water levels rise.

Embark on a unique cultural journey where you can interact with monks, receive a traditional water blessing, learn about Buddhism, and discover local customs and lifestyle. Visit a Local Shrine: Start at a shrine cherished by locals for daily prayers, located near the King’s residence in Siem Reap City. Explore Wat Preah Prom Roth: Discover the beautiful Buddhist monastery adorned with paintings depicting the life of Buddha, from his birth to his attainment of Nirvana. Discover a Local Market: Step off the beaten path to explore a market untouched by tourists, where you’ll experience authentic local life and see how people sell fresh meat, vegetables, fish, drinks, food, and clothing. Receive a Buddhist Water Blessing: Visit another temple to receive a holy water blessing from a Buddhist monk. Return to Your Hotel: Conclude this enriching experience with a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

After seeing the mighty Angkor Wat, take a day trip from Siem Reap to explore some of the region’s other magnificent temples. Visit the Hindu temple Pre Rup temple; admire the grand Banteay Srei temple, the ‘Citadel of Women’; and learn more about the ancient Khmer empire as you tour the Ta Som and East Mebon temples.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

Avoid the midday heat and peak crowds at Angkor Wat with a private sunrise tour that starts your visit at the most peaceful time of day. Instead of navigating the complex alone, you follow a guided route through key temples while gaining cultural insight along the way. It’s a calm, well-paced way to experience Angkor’s highlights and deeper traditions without the usual daytime intensity.

You could spend days exploring the vast temple complex of Angkor, but this private tour lets you take in the highlights in one day. Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, marvel at the grand gates of Angkor Thom, and visit the jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Also included is Bayon temple and Bantey Srei.

Learn to cook some Khmer classic dishes like chicken curry and beef loc lac in this small group cooking class in Siem Reap. Your professional teacher will guide your group through the instructions on how to make each dish, explaining the ingredients and technique for each one. You’ll all sit down to eat your dinner or lunch, and then decide which dishes you’ll make at home with your provided digital recipe book.

The best time to see Angkor Wat for the first time is undoubtedly at sunrise. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site at its most magical during a private sunrise tour that ensures you make it to the temple in time. Your guide provides insider knowledge about the culture and history of the area, and transports you between attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

This fully customizable tour of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park includes stops at Angkor Wat, Banteay Srey, Ta Prohm, and the city of Angkor Thom. A personal guide and driver accompany you from Siem Reap and make sure you see the best temples to suit your interests. Your guide provides a full-day itinerary with a focus on quality over quantity.

Tour the incredible temples of ancient Angkor on a special private tour just for you and your party. See the magnificent ancient architecture and dense surrounding jungle, and learn about the culture and history from your guide. See Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Ta Phnom temples, and the Elephant and Leper King Terraces. End by witnessing the sunset over the landscape.

Enjoy a relaxing trip between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Kampot, or Kep with a pre-booked private transfer. Perfect for groups, your experienced English-speaking driver will meet you in the lobby of your accommodation in Siem Reap and take you to your destination where you can be dropped at your accommodation. All transfers are in comfortable and clean modern vehicles, with stops en route available on request.

To begin the tour we are going to see Angkor Wat Temple and sunset there. This huge temple was built in early 12th century by King Suryavarman 2. Angkor Wat has three levels with 5 main towers. Angkor Wat has become the national symbol of Cambodia and is even found on the nation's flag as it symbolises the soul of the country. Next we are going to visit Ta Prohm Temple know as Tomb Raider Temple with the tree cover the temple. Then we visit Angkor Thom City, Elephant Terrace and Bayon Temple stop at the South Gate of Angkor Thom City. Lastly, we are going to see the sunset at Phnom Bakheng Mountain.

Make the most of your visit to the intricate and culturally rich Angkor Wat with this private, 2-day tour. Your guide picks you up each day and drops you off at your hotel each evening, and you have private transport between the different temples each day too. Hear about the history of each spot, learning about art and architecture. Highlights are watching sunset and sunrise over the temples, so make sure your cameras are ready.

Taste traditional delicacies of Siem Reap on this guided sunset tour. Discover hidden gems of the city and flavors to delight the senses. From delicacies served in restaurants, dining in Siem Reap’s oldest guesthouse, to authentic street food - this exciting, jam-packed tour is made for foodies. Sip on local beer and historically themed cocktails and see the city come to life at sunset.

Gain a new perspective with this helium balloon experience at the iconic Angkor Wat temple. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site while admiring ancient Hindu carvings. Join a tour led by a guide and Cambodian Scholar to learn about local Khmer history. After the balloon ride, indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Leave your Siem Reap hotel and travel in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle to the jungle temple of Being Mealea and Koh Ker. Learn about traditional ways of life in Cambodia's rural villages, tour a local market, check out a traditional Khmer house, travel past scenic rice fields and see life outside of the city. This memorable tour is limited to just three people per group and guarantees personalized attention.

With no public transport, a private tour is the best way to see the Angkor sights. Hit the Big Three with a private guide in just a day on this door-to-door adventure, with comfortable air-conditioned hotel transfers. See the Angkor Wat temple complex and Ta Prohm, the “Tomb Raider” temple, then take in Angkor Thom highlights, including the Bayon, Baphuon, and terraces. Your Angkor Pass is at your own expense.

Siem Reap is famous for its high-octane nightlife. Make sure you visit the best of the town’s bars and clubs on a nightlife tour with a local guide—a social and high-energy experience suitable for solo travelers and groups. Rather than heading to the bars featured in guide books, you’ll drink, eat, and dance in places favored by locals. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are also included.

Visiting Angkor Wat at sunrise means you’ll have cooler temperatures and less crowds. Plus, the temple is more majestic at dawn. A dedicated guide accompanies you to the main structures of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park on this private tour. After Ta Prohm and Prasat Banteay Kdei, relax with free time at your hotel before an afternoon tour of the Angkor Thom complex and linger for the sunset.

Instead of purchasing souvenirs, this hands-on workshop connects you with a local artist and lets you create a unique hand-crafted souvenir under their guidance. Join this pottery workshop in Siem Reap and learn how to make your own ceramics using traditional Khmer tools and techniques. Get hands-on and shape your clay on the pottery wheel, add your choice of “kbach” (ornamentation).

Explore the natural wonders and ancient treasures of the Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Discover ancient Khmer ruins, receive a blessing at the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas, visit the famous Reclining Buddha, and take a swim beneath the Kulen Waterfall.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. This small-group tour provides an intimate view into the locals’ lives, where you’ll get opportunities to meet and converse with villagers and learn about the sustainable village. Learn how the village changes during dry and wet seasons, with locals traveling to work and school by boat when water levels rise. Great for avoiding overrun tourist destinations Marvel at iconic Cambodian landscapes of mangroves and stilt houses Complimentary water is provided to keep you sustained throughout the trip Travel in a modern vehicle with air-conditioning and an open aired boat. Itinerary -Floating village -Floating forest -School -Pagoda -Sunset Finish sunset we return back to the hotel.