Paradise of Photographers, Angkor 5 Days

DAY 3 - SIEM REAP (B)

Early breakfast at hotel,   take boat trip on the Tonlé Sap Lake, where you will have the opportunity to learn about life on the lake. Visit Kampong Phluck, floating houses and impressive flooded forests, portraying life on the water.

Return  Siem Reap, on the road we  visit the Roluos area and explore the surrounding countryside with its paddy fields and sugar palm trees is very typical for Cambodia: Roluos Pagoda. 

Late afternoon return to Angkor Thom to catch the ‘Golden Hour’at Bayon Temple, in the exact center of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur and is well-known for its 54 towers with enigmatic faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. 

Leisure at the evening.Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 4 - SIEM REAP (B,L)

After breakfast at hotel, visit the village of Preah Dak to explore the quiet, local market.Continue on to see the “gem” of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Srei. The so-called “Citadel of the Women” remains the best preserved temple in Cambodia. It displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art as this small temple is noted for its truly remarkable fine bas-reliefs. Banteay Srei is unique in that it is constructed of pink sandstone, which is seen nowhere else in Angkor. 

A picnic lunch will be served in a quiet spot where you can relax for a while.

Afternoon  visit Chau Srei Vibol. The hilltop temple has collapsed upon itself and sees few visitors. Great location for photography! 

Back to Siem Reap. Evening enjoy an Apsara show. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 5 - SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit huge local market of Psar Leu. The food hall and surrounding is full of interesting photogenic sellers and product.  Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

DAY 1 - ARIVAL SIEM REAP

Arrive Siem Reap, Pick up and transfer to check in hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 2 - SIEM REAP (B,D)

Early morning, Catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat – it surely is a memorable experience to see the first sunrays slowly appear over the five iconic towers. Breakfast box are requested from hotel. Continue visit Ta Prohm,  Angkor Thom, next stop is Preah Pithu. When back to the hotel stop at the North Gate of Angkor Thom, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giant faces. 

Late afternoon, enjoy a relaxing cruise in a gondola paddle boat at the moat of Angkor Thom compound while watching a spectacular sunset at Prasat Chroung temple. Drinks and canapés will be available on the boat, as your boat paddles slowly along the ancient moat. 

Evening enjoy a visit to the John McDermott’s Gallery to see his latest photo exhibition. Overnight in Siem Reap.