Seeing the sunset in Angkor Wat proper is a little difficult but in Phnom Bakheng, minutes away, it is welcomed. There is a hike involved but the breathtaking view will make it all worth it. Bring your video camera for this one!
Tour Highlights:
- Phnom Bakheng at Sunset
Tour Walkthrough:
Walk to the summit of this hill temple by foot and marvel in the sunset views of Angkor Wat. You will be battling the crowds, and given numbers are restricted to 300 visitors at any one time, we will ensure you get to Phnom Bakheng early enough to take in the breathtaking view. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes for this one!
*Estimated Tour Time:
Three – Four Hours
Tour Includes:
Hotel Pickup And Drop Off, Transport To Phnom Bakheng, A Fresh Coconut Waiting For You Upon Your Descent.
Tour Excludes:
Angkor Archaeological Park Entry Fee ($37 USD 1 Day / $62 USD 3 Day)
Suggestions:
Wear Comfortable Sandals Or Shoes Such As Keen Or Teva
$20-$50 For Meals, Extra Water, Souvenirs Etc.
Tour Cost:
Tuk Tuk $10 USD
Car $17 USD
*Tour times can vary depending on road traffic and how long you would like to spend looking through the Temples.
Koh Ker Temple
Koh Ker Temple is approximately two hours into the Cambodian country. We will shuttle you there and back by car.
Tour Highlights:
- Journey through the Cambodian countryside
- Koh Ker Temple
Tour Walkthrough:
Your journey to this glorious temple will take you through the Cambodian countryside. Located 120km from Siem Reap, Koh Ker was briefly the capital of the Khmer empire in the 10th century. Despite many hand-chiselled statues being looted and remaining in museums and private collections today, a trip to Koh Ker is certainly worth the distance. Depending on the time of day, you can be hard pressed to come across another soul whilst exploring the collection of structures in the Cambodian jungle. Without a doubt, your favourite structure will be the well-preserved pyramid that you can walk up to witness a spectacular jungle view.
Estimated Tour Time:
Full-day
Tour Includes:
Hotel Pickup; Transport to and from Koh Ker, a cold bottle of water and a traditional Khmer snack
Tour Excludes:
Entry fee to Koh Ker ($10 USD)
Meals
Tour Cost:
Car $90 USD
with Preah Vihear *link* $130 USD
Phnom Kulen Mountain
Phnom Kulen Mountain is another “Must See”. You’ll have to take a motorbike or a car up the mountain though, a Tuk Tuk can not make the journey up the bumpy mountainside roads. Once up the mountain you can drink from one of the most pure water springs on earth and play in a massive waterfall!
Tour Highlights:
- Journey through the Cambodian countryside
- Phnom Kulen Mountain
Tour Walkthrough:
When you arrive at Phnom Kulen, take your time to walk slowly through the local market strip and bargain with the local sellers. Once you have browsed to your heart’s content, walk up a long set of stairs towards a local pagoda. Once you have caught your breath at the top, visit a reclining Buddha made from sandstone; the biggest of its kind in Cambodia. You can take in the views of Cambodia’s lush forests and jungles whilst on top, then casually walk around the pagoda, taking in all the detail.
Next, eat lunch at a local restaurant and taste the tantalizing flavours that Cambodian food has to offer. You will want to rest before continuing your journey, so be sure to sit by the river and watch as locals picnic on the banks and have fun in the water. Once you are energised, take a walk to the waterfalls of Phnom Kulen and plunge into the refreshing water. Be sure to bring a change of clothes, as it is customary to frolic in the water fully clothed in Cambodia. Once you are ready to leave (though we doubt you will want to), head back to your tuk-tuk and sleep on the journey home.
Estimated Tour Time:
Full-day
Tour Includes:
Hotel Pickup; Transport to and from Phnom Kulen, a cold bottle of water and fresh fruit.
Tour Excludes:
Phnom Kulen entry fee ($20 USD)
Tour Cost:
Car $65
Optional to add Meng Mealea *link*
Kbal Spean
Majestic and quiet, Kbal Spean is one of our favorite tours. The waterfalls, carvings and holes in rocks over 6 feet deep. Don’t miss Kbal Spean on your itinerary.
Tour Highlights:
- Journey through the Cambodian countryside
- Kbal Spean
Tour Walkthrough:
If you love nature and shy away from the crowds, this is the tour for you. Wake up early, buy a packed lunch and savour the ride through the Cambodian countryside to get to Kbal Spean. Once there, take your time hiking up a bumpy (and sometimes a tad overwhelming) forest path until you are met with a string of waterfalls. Walk along the river in search of ancient and sacred linga that are carved into the riverbeds. Said to have 1,000 lingas, we dare you to count them all! Revel in the serenity of the natural landscape, explore the caves and swim in the water. Don’t use all your energy though, as you will need to walk back down the forest path to get back to your tuk-tuk driver by the closing time of 3 pm.
Estimated Tour Time:
Full-day
Tour Includes:
Hotel Pickup And Drop Off, Transport To Kbal Spean, A Cold Bottle Of Water And A Traditional Khmer Snack
Tour Excludes:
Entry Fee To Kbal Spean ($20 USD)
Meals
Tour Cost:
$35 USD
*Add Banteay Srei / Banteay Samré $40 USD
Tonlé Sap
Tonlé Sap Lake is the place to view the famed “Houses On Stilts”. A visit to Tonlé Sap works well with the Angkor Wat Small Tour.
Tour Highlights:
- Tonlé Sap Lake
Tour Walkthrough:
Take a journey through the Cambodian countryside to reach Tonle Sap, home to houses on stilts and a different way of living. Once you hire a boat, head out on the water and gain and understanding of what life is like for people who live on the water. Don’t fall victim to the ‘rice scam’, though. If you wanted to support the development of Cambodia, ask us for suggestions of reputable NGO’s to support when you disembark!
Estimated Tour Time:
Three Hours* (Depending on Time Through Nature Walk / Floating Village)
Tour Includes:
Hotel Pickup And Drop Off, Transport To Tonlé Sap, A Cold Bottle Of Water And A Traditional Khmer Snack
Tour Excludes:
Boat Hire Fee (Varies Contact Us For Approximate Pricing)
Tour Cost:
Tuk Tuk
Chong Kneas $15 USD
Kom Pongplouk $20 USD
Mea Chrey $20 USD
Kom Kleang $35 USD
Car
Chong Kneas $20 USD
Kom Pongplouk $27 USD
Mea Chrey $30 USD
Kom Kleang $40 USD