Ankor Wat, Cambodia Extension
Best time to visit: November-April
Best for: Friends, Families, Solo Travelers, and Couples
A full itinerary in Cambodia can also be customized as a private experience for families, solo travelers, couples, or groups of friends, over dates of your choosing. To enquire, please contact Valise Travel Concierge.
Ankor Wat Extension: a pre or post-trip option for travelers to Thailand and Vietnam
Sample Itinerary
Krabi-Siem Reap
Transfer from the Airport in Siem Reap to the Hotel in Siem Reap
Upon arrival to Siem Reap International Airport you are met by a local representative who assists you in collecting your luggage and passing custom procedures before continuing on to your hotel.
A flourishing provincial town, Siem Reap is best known as the gateway to the treasures of Angkor. A collection of jungle-covered temples dating as far back as the ninth century, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat, one of the most impressive examples of the lost Khmer civilization’s architectural and artistic grandeur. The town is also an excellent base for exploring Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, and its floating fishing villages and bird sanctuaries.
Siem Reap
Wonders of Angkor (10 hours)
Witness the wonder of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 12th century. Explore the crowning achievement of Khmer art and architecture, walking through the temple’s concentric courtyards to view its iconic lotus towers and intricate bas reliefs depicting important historical events and complex scenes of Hindu mythology. Then continue to Ta Prohm, a lost-in-the-jungle temple that was once a monastery for kings. Wander courtyards lined with stone-carved lintels that are cradled in the roots of tall trees and strangler figs. Return to Siem Reap town for lunch.
In the afternoon, uncover more lost-world wonders at Angkor Thom, the great walled city that was the last and most enduring vestige of the Khmer empire. Enter through the South Gate which is flanked on both sides by an army of gods and demons. Visit the Bayon, a temple in the center of the city with large stone faces that look out in each direction. Explore the grand Baphuon temple and wander through shaded parkland that leads to Preah Palilay and Phimeanakas, the private temple of King Jayavarman VII. Stroll across the Terrace of the Elephants, which was used as a ceremonial stage, and admire intricate bas reliefs at the Terrace of the Leper King.
Note: Please dress appropriately when visiting temples and religious sites. Short skirts or short trousers are not permitted as shoulders and knees should be covered.
Dinner at Embassy Restaurant
An exclusive experience only available to Valise clients: Meet and greet with the owners (and twin sisters) of this unique restaurant for a conversation about the restaurant’s mission. These 2 talented Cambodian women have risen to the top of a successful Siem Reap Restaurant Group while pursuing the mission of women’s education, training and empowerment. Enjoy your dinner after conversation.
Siem Reap
Transfer from the Hotel in Siem Reap to the Airport in Siem Reap
Today you bid farewell to Southeast Asia and depart for the airport where to await your international departure flight. Your pick-up time from the hotel will be reconfirmed to you the day prior to your departure. Your representative collects you from the hotel and accompanies you to the airport, where he/she assists you with check-in formalities.