Tracking in Phnom Kulen   

This morning we travel to Phnom Kulen, the sacred mountain that was the birthplace of the Khmer empire. It was here that Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from Java in 802, setting the stage for the glories of the Angkor-era that was to follow. This mountain plateau was the capital of the Khmer empire before it relocated south to Hariharalaya, known today as Roluos.

We enjoy a picnic lunch before further exploration of some of the numerous early Angkorian temples (‘prasats’ in Khmer) such as Prasat Damrei Krap that dot the landscape and where researchers are only just beginning to scratch at the surface to understand more about these structures and the people that built them. 

And after lunch, we continue our trek to pay a visit to the giant reclining Buddha of Preah Ang Thom, more ancient temples, river-bed rock carvings and lingas and a 35-metre waterfall that will provide you with a cool and refreshing swimming and bathing opportunity, before we make our way back to our Siem Reap base.   

What’s Included:

• Professional Tracking English speaking guide

• Drinking water 

• Vehicle 

• Lunch box 

What’s Not Included:

• Accommodation in Siem Reap town

• Angkor Pass

• Visa for Cambodia

• All domestic and international flight

• Any other services are not mentioned in the above itinerary.

Dawn at Angkor Wat                                                                     

Rising at the crack of dawn, we journey out to the Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world's largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers. Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is most famous temple at Angkor.
We stay at Angkor Wat to enjoy a picnic breakfast. As the crowds return to their hotels, we venture into Angkor Wat to enjoy its magnificence in peace and quiet. We begin by unravelling the mysteries of the bas-reliefs that tell of tales from Hindu mythology and of the glories of the Khmer empire. Stretching for almost one kilometre, these intricate carvings are a candidate for the world’s longest unbroken piece of art.

Following in the footsteps of the devout and the destructive before us, we then continue to the upper levels of the inner sanctuary. The final steps to the upper terrace of Angkor are the steepest of all, as pilgrims of old were to stoop on their pilgrimage to encounter the Gods.
Finally the pinnacle, the sacred heart of Angkor Wat, a blend of spirituality and symmetry so perfect that few moments will measure up.

We end this incredible experience with a trip to the Angkor Café, where
you can indulge in a fruit shake or iced coffee or browse the Artisans d'Angkor
gift shop here,.

What’s Included:

1. Car  

2. English speaking tour guide 

3. Drinking water during sightseeing 

What’s Not Included:

• Hotel accommodation

• Visa for Cambodia

• Angkor Pass

• All domestic and international flight

• Any other services are not mentioned in the above itinerary.