Ancient Angkor Wat Independent Adventure
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Siem Reap and check in to the hotel. Tonight, discover the night market on a guided tour.
- Arrival Day: Begin your adventure today. There are no planned activities so feel free to explore or rest up for the excitement ahead.
- Meet and Greet Hotel Welcome Meeting: On Day 1 of the tour, a G Adventures representative will meet you at the hotel to go over the details of the tour, providing a schedule, documentation/vouchers, and pick-up times for all included activities. The representative can also answer any questions about the tour or the general area.
- Guided Night Market Walk: A neighbourhood unto itself, Siem Reap’s night market is lively with shoppers exploring more than 240 hut shops selling souvenirs, artwork, and clothing. Explore the hustle and bustle on a guided visit.
Spend 2 days exploring the ruins of the Angkor Wat temple complex with a local expert guide. Over the course of 2 days, visit some of the highlights of this ancient capital, including the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, Preah Khan, and Ta Prohm, which is a temple in the jungle known as the "Tomb Raider" temple.
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour: Enjoy a tour of the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat temple--Visit the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and tour Ta Prohm (aka the "Tomb Raider" temple), which is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.
- Free Time: Take the afternoon to explore on your own or opt for a boat tour on the Tonle Sap.
- Phare Circus: Enjoy a stellar performance by Phare, a unique and socially conscious circus that injects Cambodian culture and history into its inspiring shows. See acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts melded with theatre, modern dance, and more. Take in stories of war, relationships, and discrimination, inspired by the real-life experiences of Phare’s creators and performers.
- Angkor Museum Visit: Learn about the story of Angkor and the Khmer empire at the interactive Angkor Museum. Explore the museum’s inspiring galleries and interactive technology, which bring Angkor’s past to life. Opt to rent an audioguide (5USD) for the full experience.
Spend another morning wandering the ruins of the ancient Angkor temple complex with a local guide. Afterwards, savour a local lunch at a G Adventures-supported community project. Head back to the hotel where the tour ends on arrival at approximately 3:00pm.
This morning you must check-out of the hotel before your tour of the Angkor Temple complex. Luggage can be stored at reception and you can pick it up when you return to the hotel at the end of the tour in the afternoon.
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour: Enjoy a tour of the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat temple--Visit the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and tour Ta Prohm (aka the "Tomb Raider" temple), which is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.
- New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant: Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures. Providing skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members, the project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Visit the restaurant run by locals and see how the New Hope project has supported positive change in the community.
Trip Inclusions
- Take in the archaeological splendour of the Angkor temples with a local guide.
- Dine on traditional Khmer food at a vocational training restaurant.
- Explore vibrant Siem Reap.
- Your G for Good Moment: New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, Siem Reap
- Guided tour of the Angkor Complex (2 days, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Banteay Srei, Ta Phrom)
- Guided night market visit
- Phare Cambodian Circus visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle
- Local guides
- Hotels (2 Nights)
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.
Dates & Pricing
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