Day 1: Arrival Siem Reap
You arrive in Siem Reap, the gateway the World Heritage Site of Cambodia – Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is located 7 km south of Siem Reap. Meet our guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
The afternoon you are free to explore the markets and Pagoda’s around town and get a better look what Cambodian life is all about. Dinner in local restaurant with Khmer cuisine. We will have a tour briefing before dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Summary
Transfer airport – hotel: 20 mins
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep
Day 2: Siem Reap – Phnom Bok Camp
After our breakfast we depart for a long and interesting trek to Rolous group. Rolous is a temple group that date back in the 8th century. The three main temples are Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong.
After our exploration we head to Wat Lohok which we will explore and where we will enjoy a break and a snack. The continuing trek leads us through small rural villages and over sand paths to our final destination of the day; Phnom Bok Camp. Our camp is set up for you already and you have some time to catch a breath before we take of for a climb up 640 steps to the ruin of Phnom Bok. On top of Phnom Bok we will enjoy sunset and a magnificent view over the plains below. Dinner and overnight at campsite.
Summary
Trekking: 30 km, easy terrain
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 3: Phnom Bok – Banteay Srey Camp
After breakfast at campsite we head to Banteay Srey, the best preserved temple in Cambodia, which offers stunning base relief and other stone carvings. The temple is only small in size but of huge significance in understanding the Angkorian Era.
Lunch on the way. After lunch we continue to Wat Lor. The road to these temples passes pretty countryside and it’s a true relaxing experience.
Our catering team awaits you at camp and supplies you with some excellent food. The friendly and curious locals will not stay away too long. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Summary
Trekking: 30 km, easy terrain
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 4: Banteay Srey Camp – Angkor Wat – Siem Reap
After breakfast at camp we transfer a bit to the starting point of our trek towards Angkor Wat, one of the most impressive religious monuments in the world and represents the Khmer heritage. It’s stunning base relief, massive towers and huge entrance way will simply awe you in every sense.
It’s a very special and relaxing day as you will explore some of Angkor’s most beautiful temples by foot while others are sitting in comfortable air conditioned busses, you will explore Angkor and find yourself “discovering” new temples in the jungle around every corner.
You will visit the former capital Angkor Thom (Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants) and Ta Prohm. Ta Prohm is famous for its massive overgrown trees. It was used as set for the movie Tomb Raider. Late afternoon we cycle to Banteay Kdey and explore this massive complex before we head back to Siem Reap for refreshing ourselves and dinner. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Summary
Trekking: 30 km, easy terrain
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Day 5: Siem Reap – Home
After breakfast you are free to explore the town of Siem Reap and shopping for souvenirs at the local market known as Psa Chas (Old Market). Transfer to the airport for flight back home. Trip ends.
Summary
Transfer Siem Riep – Airport: 20 mins
Meal: Breakfast
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
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Group size
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Price guide (USD/person)
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Services and Activities included:
• Hotel base on twin shared
• Twin shared tent at the campsite
• All transfer by AC vehicle
• English speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the program
• All entrance fees as specified in program
• One bottle of drinking water per day
• First-aid kit
Tour Exclusions:
• Visa
• Air-ticket
• Airport taxe
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Group size: 08 persons
Depart from: Siem Riep
End at: Siem Riep
When: Year round
Activities: Trekking, Culture Exploration
Trekking grade: Introductory
Transport: AC vehicle, on foot
Accommodation: 2 night hotel, 2 night camping
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals
– Day 1: Dinner
– Day 2-3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Day 4: Breakfast
Food
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. In big towns we will enjoy Khmer cuisine in fine restaurants. Once we travel away from big towns, the emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce.
Please inform us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirement.
Hotel & Camping
In Siem Riep we use the finest 3-star hotels with centre location. Please contact us if you prefer higher hotel category.
Our campsite would be at either scenic site or near local villages. You will be provided with double tent, air mattress, mosquito net, sleeping bag or blanket. Shower is available at the campsite.
Our tour guide
The tour will be guided by one our local tour guides who is experienced in guiding tour in Siem Riep. He is from this area and has been carefully trained to be a guide. He is also fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.
The trekking day
A typical trekking day start at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the terrain. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the trek we will have short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.
What to bring
Trekking boot, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, sleeping bag (optional), rain coat, flash-light, toiletries, original passport.
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.