Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Angkor Wat+Bayon+Ta Prohm+Banteay Kdei

Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Angkor Wat is The largest religious monument of the world was built in the 12 century by the Khmer king Suryavarman II, dedicate to Hindu god Vishnu but changed to Theravada Buddhist temple in 16 century. Angkor Wat is the most imposing mountain-temple ever built by the Khmer king. It's symbolize of Mount Meru with 5 top sancturies and the moat representing the cosmic ocean, but also its wonderful bas-reliefs, have no equivalent on the Angkor site. In 1585, the Portuguese traveler Diego Do Couto described Angkor Wat: " At half of a league from the city( Angkor Thom ) is a temple called Anga...this temple is such a particular construction that one can hardly describe it with the pen, nor can one compare it to any other building in the world " many centuries later his description still holds true!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Bayon was built by Khmer king Jayavarman VII in late 12 century and early 13 century, dedicated to Mahayana Buddhism, his state temple, at the centre of Angkor Thom, The capital city he turned into a safer heaven by erecting fortified wall around it. He place his kingdom under the protection of Buddha, whose statue was in the central shrine of the temple, and of the Bodhisattva Lokeshvara, whose features are represented on towers of temple, covering the cardinal directions thus extending the compassion of the king and a god he identified with over the entire kingdom.

Others else from the giant smiling faces on the temple towers, you will see bas-relief of people daily life like cooking, kick boxing, cook fighting, a trade deal between Cambodian and Chinese, a women giving child birth...!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ta Prohm, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Ta Prohm was built by khmer King Jayavarman VII in late 12 century, dedicated to Mahayana Budhism, especially to a goddess Prajnaparamita whos his mother identified. It's temple forest claimed by nature, there are many giant trees growing on the roof of the temple, it got another name after the hollywood made a movie in 2001, called Tomb Raider.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Banteay Kdei, Angkor Archaelogical Park, Siem Reap 17000 Cambodia
Banteay Kdei temple built by king Jayavarman VII again! dedicated to Mahayana Buddhism in late 12 century. It's also temple forest, a bit smaller than Ta Prohm but it got trees grow on top as well. most people go to Ta Prohm so making Banteay Kdei less tourist visit temple.
Duration: 40 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Pre Rup+East Mebon+Ta Som+Neak Pean+ Preah Khan+Banteay Srei

Stop At: Pre Rup, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Pre Rup was built in 10 century by Khmer king Rajendravarman II, dedicated to Hindu god Shiva. This temple was state temple, Pyramidal base has been fully developed to represent mount Meru, the resident of the gods. Two sanctuaries were devoted to Shiva: To Rajendrabhadreshvara, the name given to the Linga worshipped in the central sanctuary and, in the North-East sanctuary to another form of Shiva Represented in the likeness of the king. The south-east sanctuary housed a statue of Vishnu. The western sanctuaries were devoted to the goddess, respective consorts, Uma and Lakshmi.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Eastern Mebon, Angkor, Siem Reap Cambodia
The temple erected by Rajendravarman II in 10 century, brick temple, to the memory of his ancestors at the centre of East Baray(water reservoir but it has been dried out). The five sanctuaries were devoted to the main idol Cri Rajendreshvara in the form of a Linga ( The male organ, the symbol of fertility, the energy and strength), to Shiva and Parvati in the likeness of the king's father and mother and to Vishnu and Brahma.

The carving on lintels is amazing well preserved and the 8 elephant statues, each one carved out of a single piece of sandstone about a real Asian elephant size!
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ta Som, Angkor Archaeological Park, 17252 Cambodia
The satellite temple of Preah Khan, built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12 century, Mahayana Buddhist temple, it is featuring serveral representations of Lokeshvara. The temple has two main gates towers by giant heads with 4 smiling faces look to cardinal directions, the east gate is over grown by giant banyon tree.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Neak Pean, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
The Mahayana Buddhist temple built by Jayavarman VII ( AKA Jay7). This peaceful site, set in an enchanting environment, will provide a pleasant break during your visit of the Angkor temples.

Neak Pean is the island temple built in the middle of the water reservoir Jayatataka or north Baray of Angkor, the design of this temple is: the artificial island inside the water reservoir, there are 5 ponds are on the island and there is a temple inside the central pond!

Neak Pean symbolizes the mythical lake Anavatapta of Buddhist mythology. The lake is located at the centre of the world, somewhere in the Himalaya, and feeds four sacred rivers: the Indus, the Oxus, the Tarim and the Ganges. The four rivers fertilize the territories populated by, respectively, lions, bulls, horses and elephants. Each of the four chapels connecting the central pond to the satellite basins houses a large size head ( of a king, a lion, a horse and of an elephant). Water from central pond flowed throught their mouths to fill the basins. The central sanctuary stand on top of a circular base symbolizing a giant lotus flower. Two Nagas(serpents) whose bodies run along the base guard its access. In Khmer tradition the nagas are creatures associated with water.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Preah Khan, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaelogical Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Preah Khan is one the large temple of king Jayavarman VII and Angkor, the Buddhist temple built in late 12 century. The temple built on purpose of king's father tomb and for Buddhist learning centre.

Preah Khan offers some of the most beautiful Devatas and pediment carvings, as well as several structures, notably its Hall of dancers and Unique building set on high columns, which are in a relatively good state of preservation. The king's father, identified with Lokeshvara ( the god of compassion and represented to the father of all Buddhas) was venerated in Preah Khan a large city temple surrounded by the moat. On each of the cardinal points a causeway provide access to the temple domain. The causeways featured the row of Devatas (gods) and Asuras (demons) pulling Nagas, which it symbolized of the Hindu's mythology the Churning the ocean of milk.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
Banteay Srei was the Hindu temple, dedication in 967 AD. The temple was found by the Brahmin named Yajyanavaraha who were attached to King Rajendravarman II and Jayavarman V.

Banteay Srei mean has often been described as a gem of Khmer temples, it was built in pinkish sandstone with details carvings still in great condition!

Perspective: A visual effect increasing perspective was use at Banteay Srei. The size of the gates progressively diminishes as one walk towards the temple, giving the impression that the temple is farther away than it actually is. The doorways of the central sanctuary are so small ( a little more than one meter ) that even in Angkor times, one surely had to bend one's head to get access to the small cella housing the idol.
Duration: 50 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Rolous Group+Beng Mealea+floating villages

Stop At: ម៉ាក់អាស៊ីង លក់ពងទា និង ភ្ញាស់ពងទាកូន, Roluos 13.322796814202798, 103.99356123399568 Siem Riep, 17658, Cambodia
There are 3 main temples in this area Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei but Lolei has been under constrution, not worth it! Rolous group is pre Angkor Wat temple, they ware built in 9 century. The temples are much smaller than Angkor Wat but they are the starting point before the ancient Khmer people built great temples Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom! You'll have a pleasant and peaceful time if you go there at 7:30am, very few people.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Beng Mealea, 40 km east of Angkor Wat Cambodia
The 12 century temples, had abandoned in the remote area and over grown by trees. It's large low base temple but smaller than Angkor Wat, most people called Beng Mealea a mini Angkor Wat. Since the temple discovered in 1880s it had never been restored so it untouched temple since the temple was built. it's great place to experience what happen when the people leave the building and the nature claim it back!
Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Chong Kneas Floating Village, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap Cambodia
The fishing villages that people leave on their boat houses, floating on surface of water. The villager moving their house when the water levels changing according to two major seasons in Cambodia, raining season and dry season. When you are temples out! You will see local people daily life-people are fishing, crocodiles farm, kids are swimming and waving at you, kids on their boat to school...!
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Adventure tour to Koh Ker

Stop At: Koh Ker Temple, RN64 - 2km south KOH KER site entrance and Srayang 100 Km North of Siem Reap Cambodia
Koh Ker is 10 century, Was built by King Jayavarman IV. It's large city like Angkor with plenty of temples. Prasat Bram, Neang Khmao Prasat Thom, Prasat Lingas...these are also abandoned temple in the jungle so if you like peaceful and private time in the ruin, here is great place for you!
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

See Availability

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.