Welcome to Siem Reap, one of the Kingdom of Cambodia's treasures. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, our local tour guide will meet you at the airport and transport you to your accommodation. This afternoon, we go to West Baray Big Pond, which is a "baray," or water reservoir, established by the ancient Khmer people. Continue to "Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecole," the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. To round off the day, pay a visit to Pre Rup temple for a lovely sunset vista. Overnight at Siem Reap at a hotel.

This morning, we tour the South Gate of Angkor Thom, also known as Big Angkor, the royal city, and the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. The famed Bayon Temple was an architectural mess, in part because it was built in a piecemeal way over a century. Last but not least, there is the Ta Prohm temple, which is a beautiful blend of human creativity and natural beauty. For generations, giant trees have flourished here. In the evening, we visit the Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia's ancient temple and one of the world's marvels. It is made up of Mount Meru and is surrounded by continents and oceans. Its magnificent bas-reliefs depict various Khmer epics and mythology. The five iconic towers of Angkor Wat soar into the sky, forming a mathematical arrangement of various galleries embellished with beliefs and stone representations of heavenly Apsara dancers, as well as entrances, rooms, and courtyards. Overnight at Siem Reap at a hotel. (B)

Today you will go to the Floating Villages, which are located south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat trip on the Tonle Sap, Cambodia's "Great Lake" and the largest in Asia. On the Tonle Sap, we will encounter many examples of the Khmer way of life. Return to Siem Reap to see Wat Bo, a highly revered pagoda erected in the 18th century that houses very remarkable wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) thought to be from the late 19th century. This afternoon, we go to Wat Thmei (Killing Field), which has a remarkable glass-walled pagoda containing the bones of Khmer Rouge victims. Some of the bones were discovered in a local well, while others were discovered on a nearby battlefield. Continue on to Psar Chars, commonly known as the "Old Market," one of the city's busiest open marketplaces, where anything and everything is for sale. The rest of the day is dedicated to shopping at local markets. Overnight at Siem Reap at a hotel. (B) Today you will go to the Floating Villages, which are located south of Siem Reap. Take a traditional wooden boat trip on the Tonle Sap, Cambodia's "Great Lake" and the largest in Asia. On the Tonle Sap, we will encounter many examples of the Khmer way of life. Return to Siem Reap to see Wat Bo, a highly revered pagoda erected in the 18th century that houses very remarkable wall paintings of the Reamker (Ramayana) thought to be from the late 19th century. This afternoon, we go to Wat Thmei (Killing Field), which has a remarkable glass-walled pagoda containing the bones of Khmer Rouge victims. Some of the bones were discovered in a local well, while others were discovered on a nearby battlefield. Continue on to Psar Chars, commonly known as the "Old Market," one of the city's busiest open marketplaces, where anything and everything is for sale. The rest of the day is dedicated to shopping at local markets. Overnight at Siem Reap at a hotel. (B)

You will be transferred to the airport this morning for your trip back home or to your next destination. (B)