Bangkok & Siem Reap Essential

Upon arrival in Bangkok you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure to relax or explore on your own.  

Overnight in Bangkok

Morning, meet our guide and drive to visit two of the most special Buddhist temples in the city. The Buddha in Wat Trimitr weighs several tons, and is made of solid gold. Visit the famous Reclining Buddha at Wat Po , where the blind may be trained to become masseuses. Then visit a site the Thai people consider the most sacred in the Kingdom: The Royal Grand Palace. This is one of the most beautiful examples of an ancient Thai court, with several Halls in same compound. You will also visit the Temple of the sacred Emerald Buddha.
 

Morning, meet our guide and drive to visit two of the most special Buddhist temples in the city. The Buddha in Wat Trimitr weighs several tons, and is made of solid gold. Visit the famous Reclining Buddha at Wat Po , where the blind may be trained to become masseuses. Then visit a site the Thai people consider the most sacred in the Kingdom: The Royal Grand Palace. This is one of the most beautiful examples of an ancient Thai court, with several Halls in same compound. You will also visit the Temple of the sacred Emerald Buddha.
Lunch will be served at the local restaurant, then continue your afternoon to explore the Chao Phraya River’s edge, to board a local style “Long Tail Boat” , and spend a few hours to enjoy the old canals of the Thonburi side of Bangkok, where an older and more gracious lifestyle still prevails. You will have opportunities to snack, purchase knick-knacks, or use a toilet, at stops en route. Visit the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), which you will probably recognize, from its famous silhouette. The local story goes that the shards of pottery decorating its 79 m tall spire came from a nearby shipwreck 100 years ago. Then transfer to Hoteltery decorating its 79 m tall spire came from a nearby shipwreck 100 years ago. Then transfer to Hotel

A nice day of visits in the nearby provinces of Song Khram and Ratchaburi, about 100 km from Bangkok. Let's start with the Railway Track Market (Hoop Rom Market) commonly also called Siang Tai Market (life threatening). It is considered one of the fantastic attractions of Thailand. Distributed over a length of 100 meters, the market is located on the railway near Mae Klong railway station.
We then proceed to the Damnen Saduak Floating Market-one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand, we arrive at the pier and with a long tail boat in about 30 minutes through the canals, we reach the Floating Market. Directly transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Siemreap

Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, travel to the “gem” of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Srey, which is best viewed in the warm afternoon light. 

On the way back, you will have the possibility to stop at local communities along the way and your guide will help you to interact with the local community to learn about the way of life here.

This afternoon, visit the famous Angkor Wat by local tuk tuk. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, it is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing the Mount Meru, home of the gods. 

Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

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The  Riverboat cruise tours will begin at 10am, when we pick you up from your Hotel or Guesthouse in an air-conditioned vehicle or tuk tuk. Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides speak English (and Khmer of course) and they will ensure that you enjoy your cruise and tour, pointing out areas of local interest along the way and answering any questions you may have. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the first village and upon arrival we will exit the vehicle and jump onto one of our traditional riverboats – smaller boats with life jackets and toilets,for your safety and comfort and driven by experienced and safe local drivers.

On route we will have an opportunity to stop and take some photo of the lotus flowers (seasonal) which is a deeply important flower in Buddhism.

The boat cruise through the floating village,passing the flooded forests will allow you to see ordinary Cambodians going about their daily life in the floating village. Fishermen, boat-makers, markets, schools, spirit houses and waving children are always in plentiful supply on this mesmerizing scenic route, and it is not uncommon for the scenery to provoke silence on the Mini Tara, as guests take in the sights and sounds that surround them. a quick stop also at the floating fish farm is quite interesting, Once the cruise through the floating village is complete, your boat will briefly enter the edge of the Great Lake before docking  the boat on the Tonle Sap Lake. Please take the time to explore our beautiful restored riverboat as she has a great history to tell.

There you will enjoy a well-deserved lunch (Vegetarian options available) and 2-cold drinks for free! Afterwards you can lie back in a hammock, take a seat on the viewing deck or get your photo taken at the steering wheel. Watch as other tour groups drive past on their rickety little boats whilst you chill out, relax, and enjoy the comfort & luxury of the biggest boat on the lake. At about 1:15pm you’ll leave the Boat  and head back to the port where your air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting to transport you directly home to your Hotel