Angkor Without The Crowds Tour

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tour that takes you to all the main highlights of the Angkor temples the ABOUTAsia way - without the crowds - including Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Ta Prohm. With ever more people visiting the temples of Angkor each year it is not easy to avoid the masses, but using scientific footfall surveys at the main sights we know when they are at their quietest. This tour also offers a glimpse of authentic villages where mass tourism cannot follow. Travel by foot, ox-cart and boat through a landscape that is often little changed since the days of Jayavarman VII. Visits to one of the stilted villages on the Tonle Sap, to the jungle temple, Beng Mealea and the local markets of Siem Reap complete the tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Angkor Wat sunrise
Angkor Thom & the faces of the Bayon
Tonle Sap lake cruise
Beng Mealea
Countryside village tour
Markets and artisans' workshop tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Siem Reap

  Arrive in Siem Reap where you will be met by your expert ABOUTAsia guide and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy your first taste of Angkor with a visit to Banteay Kdei temple followed by sunset drinks on the moat of Angkor Thom, a world away from the tourist crowds.
• Day 2 : Ta Prohm

  A single, magical day at the temples following our well researched crowd avoidance itinerary, including Ta Prohm of ‘Tomb Raider’ fame, Angkor Thom: Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Preah Palilay, Phimeanakas, Baphuon, and the Bayon with its captivating stone faces. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast in a quite and secluded spot amongst the temples.(B)

  • Meals & Drinks (B)
• Day 3 : Tonle Sap lake cruise

  Take a private boat onto the Tonle Sap lake, the richest freshwater fishing ground in the world, to visit one of the authentic stilted villages (either Kompong Kleang or Kompong Phluk depending on water levels). A picnic lunch is included. In the afternoon head into the countryside to jungle-clad Beng Mealea temple which, in a much collapsed state, retains a very atmospheric feel. (B, L)

  • Meals & Drinks (B, L)
• Day 4 : Angkor Wat

  Motor through the darkness of pre-dawn to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat as we guide you to the best photo vantage points. Explore the temple in the hours immediately after sunrise when the temple is at its quietest. This afternoon take a journey of discovery by boat, ox-cart and on foot to visit villages little changed since the days of Jayavarman VII. End the day with a cocktail at ABOUTAsia´s country villa, Chandara overlooking the paddy fields with the option of adding on dinner. (B)

  • Meals & Drinks B
• Day 5 : Psa Leu

  Explore the Old Market for souvenirs or Psa Leu for a more local shopping experience. Visit the Artisans D´Angkor workshop and Theam´s House (depending on time) to see how local handicrafts are made. A private transfer will take you to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

  • Meals & Drinks B

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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• Letters Lodge South Strathlachlan Argyll PA27 8BZ, Scotland, United Kingdom
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