4-Day Angkor and Tonle Sap: Siem Reap Temple and Floating Village Tour









Tour highlights
This 4-day journey through Siem Reap is defined by its dramatic contrast between ancient stone monuments and vibrant modern water cultures. The primary focus is the Angkor Archaeological Park, where you will experience the world’s largest religious monument, Angkor Wat, and the haunting "face towers" of Bayon Temple. The itinerary also features the iconic "Tomb Raider" ruins of Ta Prohm, where massive jungle trees have reclaimed the stone. Beyond the temples, a private boat excursion to the Tonle Sap floating villages offers a rare look at a community living entirely on the water, while evenings are enriched with traditional Apsara dance performances and local Khmer cuisine.
Itinerary Overview
The program begins with your arrival and transfer to a hotel in Siem Reap on Day 1, followed by an intensive Day 2 exploring the "Small Circuit" of the Angkor complex, including the royal terraces and a panoramic sunset view from Bakheng Hill. Day 3 shifts toward the local landscape with a morning boat tour of the Tonle Sap Lake and an afternoon at the Cambodian Cultural Village, which showcases replicas of the nation's most famous landmarks and wax museums. The tour concludes on Day 4 by blending heritage and reflection, featuring a visit to the Artisan D’Angkor handicraft center, a traditional Cambodian massage, and a somber visit to the Wat Thmey Killing Fields before your departure transfer.
Travel Period Up To: March 31, 2027
Booking Period: Until Slots Last
Travel Itinerary
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check-in.
After breakfast:
AM: Visit to the South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant and Leper King Terrace. Continue visit to Ta Prohm (the Jungle temple). Lunch at a local restaurant with Chinese set at Triple K restaurant.
PM: Visit to Thommanan, Chau Say Tevoda, Ta Keo: small, attractive temple in very good condition, build at the same time as Angkor Wat. Continue to Angkor Wat: The “7th Wonders’ of the World”. World Heritage Site since 1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu Mythology. Continue visit to Bakheng Hill: Sunset viewing on the top of the hill. Bakheng is the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor Area; The temple mountain offers extraordinary views of the Tonle Sap and Angkor Wat. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with Apsara Dance Show (Crystal restaurant with Western Set).
Breakfast at the hotel:
AM: Drive 18km toward Tonle Sap where we will enjoy a boat ride (private boat and guide) on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fisherman & floating village & quot; with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the quot; village & quot; move from place to place following water levels and currents. Buffet Lunch at Tonle Mekong Restaurant.
PM: Visit Cambodian Cultural, including Wax Museum, Miniatures, former capital Ou Dong, Royal palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Phsar Thmey, 12th century Kampong Kdei Bridge, 16th century reclining Buddha and Independent Monument. Also includes Carving, Traditional Dances Show and Villages Dinner at Pka Chhouk Thmey (Chinese Set).
Terms of Service
Tour Schedule: Guided sightseeing tours operate according to the 4-day itinerary. Please note that while the itinerary mentions sites like the Royal Palace and Independence Monument (typically found in Phnom Penh), this program focuses on their representations within the Cambodian Cultural Village in Siem Reap.
Pick-up: Airport arrival and departure transfers are provided at Siem Reap International Airport. Daily tours include pick-ups from centrally located hotels in Siem Reap.
Duration: This is a 4-day cultural program. Private customizations or itinerary extensions may incur additional charges.
Note: Temple visiting hours and local road conditions may affect the order of the itinerary. A dress code (covering shoulders and knees) is strictly enforced at all temple sites.
Important: The Angkor Pass (entrance fee) and Tonle Sap boat fees are required. Outdoor activities and sunset viewing at Bakheng Hill are subject to weather conditions and a 300-person limit at the summit.
Price Includes
- Private tours with Local English speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation in Somadevi Angkor (Siem Reap) 4*
- A/C transport throughout the tours and all transfers
- Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
- Meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- 1 Hour massage (Foot or Body)
- Other tours related service stated in the itinerary
- Boat cruise as mentioned
- Cold water and towel during the trip
- Government tax & Service charge
Price Excludes
About the Operator
Ark Travel Express is one of the largest travel and tourism companies the Philippines. We have been in business for over 41 years and have multiple awards from international and domestic organizations under our belt. The company is headed by Maria Paz R. Alberto, a veteran in the travel and tourism industry with decades of valuable experience in management discipline. We are complete travel assistance center accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Department of Tourism, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Bureau of Immigration. We are also a member of the Philippines IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) and Philippine Tour operators Association (PHILTOA). We intend to help our clients live out their passion for exploration by becoming their partner of choice in creating the most unforgettable trips suited for them. We make it our business to understand our clients and the world so that we could make good on our commitment to continued innovation of our travel and tourism services offered at the best possible prices and delivered to our clients with a personal touch. Our client’s experience is our greatest priority, and this drives us to strive for excellence and integrity in the way we work. We make sure that every aspect of our business – and this extends to our partners – come together to make travel planning easier, more secure, and more economical for you. We are Ark Travel Express, Inc. Let’s discover the world together.
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