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Angkor — Kingdom of Temples
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Angkor — Kingdom of Temples

Few sights in Asia match the moment Angkor Wat appears at sunrise — and this journey is built around that moment, with the temple jungles of the Khmer empire unfolding around it.

4 Nights · 5 DaysSiem Reap · Angkor · Tonlé SapCulture seekers, photographers, history lovers, slow travellers
Overview

A journey in its own language.

Four unhurried nights based in Siem Reap, with a guided arc through the great temples of Angkor — sunrise at Angkor Wat, the smiling faces of Bayon, the jungle embrace of Ta Prohm, the pink-stone carvings of Banteay Srei and the floating villages of Tonlé Sap.

Highlights

What you will remember.

Angkor Wat at sunrise

Angkor Thom and the Bayon faces

Ta Prohm jungle temple

Banteay Srei carvings

Tonlé Sap floating villages

Optional Phnom Penh extension

Complete Itinerary

Day by day.

Pacing is calm and considered — the flow adjusts to your travel dates and interests.

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5
  1. Siem Reap — Arrival
    Day 1
    Siem Reap
    Day 1

    Arrival

    Siem Reap

    Arrive in Siem Reap and transfer to your hotel. The evening is free for the lively Pub Street and night markets.

  2. Angkor — Sunrise & Small Circuit
    Day 2
    Angkor
    Day 2

    Sunrise & Small Circuit

    Angkor

    A pre-dawn start for sunrise at Angkor Wat, followed by Angkor Thom, the Bayon faces and Ta Prohm's strangler-fig roots.

  3. Angkor — Grand Circuit & Banteay Srei
    Day 3
    Angkor
    Day 3

    Grand Circuit & Banteay Srei

    Angkor

    The outer temples — Banteay Srei's exquisite pink-stone carvings — and a Tonlé Sap floating-village visit.

  4. Siem Reap — Leisure or Phnom Penh
    Day 4
    Siem Reap
    Day 4

    Leisure or Phnom Penh

    Siem Reap

    A relaxed day for markets, spa and café culture — or an optional extension to Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace and the capital's history.

  5. Departure — Onward Journey
    Day 5
    Departure
    Day 5

    Onward Journey

    Departure

    Breakfast and airport transfer for your onward journey.

Visual Story

A glimpse of the route ahead.

Included
  • Hotel accommodation throughout the journey
  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport and inter-city transfers
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Local transport
  • English-speaking guide where applicable
  • Visa documentation assistance
  • Travel-insurance assistance
  • End-to-end tour coordination by the Xplore Holiday team
Not Included
  • International airfare to/from India
  • Inter-country flights unless mentioned
  • Visa fees unless mentioned
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance premium
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Travel Notes
  • Hotel categories flex by season; we share confirmed names before booking.
  • Final itinerary tunes to your travel dates, pace and dietary needs.
  • Best months for the mainland: October to March; islands work year-round.
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Yes. Dates, pace, hotels, room categories and add-ons (cruises, classes, extensions) all flex around how you like to travel.

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We assist with visa documentation for every country in the route and coordinate travel-insurance options before departure.

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