On your first day you will drive the short distance to the Roluos group of temples, the oldest of all Angkorian temples. Here you will visit the temples of Lolei, Preah Ko, and the pyramid of Bakong. From Roluos you will take a boat trip to the floating village of Kompong Phluk and witness this incredible floating community.

You will experience the vastness of the Tonle Sap lake, the largest in South East Asia, and back in Siem Reap you will visit the holy mountain of Phnom Krom. After climbing this you will be treated to a glorious sunset over the surrounding paddy fields and lake. You will then return to Siem Reap where the evening is free at your leisure.

Day 2 - The Small Circuit and Angkor Thom

This morning you will explore the Small Circuit. This tour includes the huge pyramid of Takeo, and the jungle-clad Ta Prohm, made famous by the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Tomb Raider’. You continue to visit Sras Srang, known as the King's bathing pond, and Banteay Kdei, before exploring Prasat Kravan, an elegant brick temple.

After lunch you explore the impressive Royal City of Angkor Thom, where you will find the Bayon, a temple famed for its many gigantic carved faces smiling beguilingly down at you. You will also visit other important sites in this immense walled city, including the pyramid of Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and the royal viewing stands known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. If you have the time your guide will take you to an excellent spot for watching a mesmerising Angkor Wat sunset. The evening is free at your leisure.

Day 3 - Banteay Srei and Kbal Spean

This morning you head 30km north to visit the captivating and beautiful temple of Banteay Srei or ‘Fortress of the Women’. The journey allows you to experience the beautiful Cambodian countryside as you pass through small typical villages, en-route you will visit Banteay Samre. Banteay Srei is an elaborately decorated temple, embellished with floral motifs and scenes from the Ramayana, all carved from pink sandstone. It is said the carvings must have been done by women as the detail is too fine for the hands of a man.

You then head further north into the jungle and foothills heading to Kbal Spean, or the ‘River of a Thousand Lingas’. This site was only ‘rediscovered’ in 1969 and is a tranquil, cool place with an attractive waterfall as a back drop. Here you will experience the magical sight of the river bed covered with glistening ancient sculptures of lingas. After relaxing and perhaps having a refreshing paddle it is a 50km drive back to Siem Reap, where you will enjoy dinner and a fascinating Apsara dance show at a local restaurant.

An early start today as you travel the 75+km to Beng Mealea, a sprawling mass of a temple hidden in the jungle, and which has only recently become accessible. Once again the journey to your destination is rewarding in its own right as you drive through the Cambodian countryside. After fully exploring the ruins you will head back to the main Angkor complex and discover the spectacular temples of the Grand Circuit, beginning with Preah Khan or ‘Sacred Sword’, one of the largest temples at Angkor.

You continue to Neak Pean surrounded by fountains and ponds. Next is Ta Som and its famous strangler fig tree. Finally, you arrive at Pre Rup, a pleasant spot to experience another Angkor sunset if you wish. The evening is free at your leisure.

Day 5 - Angkor Wat and local crafts.

You may choose to rise early today to catch the sun rising from behind Angkor Wat’s five carved towers - after being awed you return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast it is time to further discover the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building. You will return to town for lunch, after which you take a short 15km drive to the village of Puok to visit the Artisans d’Angkor Silk Farm.

Artisan’s d’Angkor creates the oppourtunity for young Cambodians to find gainful employment in their home villages by teaching traditional Khmer handicraft techniques, such as stone and wood carving, lacquering and gilding, and silk weaving. There is an on-site boutique which allows a great opportunity for finding those last minute quality souvenirs. On the return journey to Siem Reap you will stop-off at the West Baray, a vast Angkor Empire man-made reservoir that still contains water today.