Exploring Ancient Angkor
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Siem Reap
Whether you’re arriving by land or by air, we’ll arrange for a transfer to meet you and take you to your hotel. It’s a comfy, friendly place with a lush garden and a swimming pool for the children to jump into and cool off. You’re near the centre of Siem Reap, with a whole host of good restaurants and plenty to keep the family entertained. The hotel can help you rent bikes if you fancy exploring on two wheels.
Days 2-3 – Angkor tour, and free time to relax or explore
Everyone is going to be a little bleary-eyed this morning as your guide comes to meet you at 5am! It’s well worth it – seeing the sunrise over the iconic Angkor Wat temple is an unforgettable experience. After the sun has come up you’ll have some breakfast, before the rest of your private tour. The site is astounding, with vast temples built by kings trying to out-do each other over the years, and endless pathways and hidden corners for the kids to explore.
Day 4 – Departure day
After pretending to be Lara Croft for the day, you’ll return to Siem Reap in the afternoon to relax. The rest of your time here is free to do whatever you like, but if you’d prefer to have it pre-planned then let us know… we can book a second day at Angkor, arrange a cycling tour in the countryside, or even a visit to a local circus founded by former refugees.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Siem Reap Ziplining
Add an exhilarating adventure to your trip with an early morning ziplining experience! Start your day bright and early at 07:30, when you’ll be picked up for a thrilling zipline tour through a lush tropical rainforest. Soar from one of the 21 zipline stations, offering a unique and exhilarating way to explore the forest canopy. With a bit of luck, you might even catch a glimpse of gibbons in their natural habitat. This activity is perfect for families, with a minimum height requirement of 1 meter and suitable for children aged 7 and up. The experience lasts about 1.5 hours, and participants must weigh no more than 125 kilograms.
Please note that the Angkor Wat entrance fee ($37) is not included in the price of this exciting add-on.
Phare Circus Social Enterprise
This evening enjoy a show at the Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus which means “Brightness of the Arts” in Khmer. Phare is a Cambodian non-profit art organisation founded in 1994 by eight young Cambodians returning from refugee camps. The purpose is to improve the development of local communities by providing education and professional artistic training. The shows change and rotate depending on the time you visit; all of their shows are fantastic and focus on traditional and contemporary themes.
