Begin this 6-day Siem Reap tour at the fabled temples of Angkor, when you explore the 12 century temple on both foot and from the elevated perspective of a balloon ride. Begin the second day of this adventure wut an early morning tour of the Rolous Group temples, exploring the surrounding countryside by cow cart while stopping to interact with the local Khmer people. Continue the day with the unique encounter of a private blessing from a Buddhist monk before discovering the ancient city of Angkor Thom in an eco-friendly electric vehicle.

Continue this Cambodia Tour with a visit the Sam Veasna Center in Siem Reap, a center that promotes wildlife conservation in Cambodia and develops bird watching sites. Discover the temple of Banteay Srey, thought to be the best preserved of its kind in Cambodia before you travel north to the Hindu pilgrimage site Kbal Spean. Once there take a moderate trek through the dense jungle trek to be rewarded by sprawling views and the chance to take a refreshing dip in a waterfall.

On the last day of this Cambodia bird watching and nature tour embark on a boat trip to Prek Toal, beginning on the Tonle Sap before continuing on the Stung Sangke River. Observe the floating river communities as you cruise along where many villages live on stilted or entirely floating houses, a pretty unique spectacle for anyone accustomed to western living. Once you arrive you will visit the Visit the Prek Toal Environmental Research Station with a specialist bird guide and take a boat trip through the sanctuary. We recommend this tour to travelers who are keen to see Siem Reap main attractions a swell as the rich wildlife and nature that encompasses the area, in effect Siem reap and much more. 

Welcome to Siem Reap, the charming gateway to the famed Temples of Angkor. You will be greeted by your local English speaking guide, who will accompany you to your hotel for check in. Settle in and enjoy some time at leisure to refresh.

This afternoon get the first glimpse of Angkor. First of all, get an idea of the sheer size of the temple area and enjoy the spectacular view of Angkor from above as you fly in a microlight aircraft! 

From here, depart on a sightseeing tour of the legendary Angkor Wat. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. A welcome dinner at Cuisine Wat Damnak will introduce you to the unique flavors of Khmer cuisine.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Start your day at the early temples of the Roluos Group. Roluos is the site of an ancient center of Khmer civilization known as Hariharalaya. It was the first town built by the Angkorian kings in the 8th and 9th century and consists of three main temples: Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko. The surrounding countryside with its paddy fields and sugar palm trees is very typical for Cambodia - enjoy the natural beauty on a cow cart ride, a fun way to get in touch with rural Cambodia and its friendly people.

Receive a blessing from Buddhist monks in a private blessing ceremony.This afternoon, visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom in an eco-friendly electric vehicle. Angkor Thom is the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall, drawing a perfect square. From here, continue to Bayon Temple in the exact center of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur and is well-known for its 54 towers with enigmatic faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire.

Angkor is full of magical highlights, visit another one! Explore Ta Prohm temple, unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes the 'Tomb Raider Temple' one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples. Your visit will also include Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist monastery from the late 12th century, and Srah Srang, also known as the "pool of ablutions". Return to Siem Reap.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

This morning, visit the Sam Veasna Center in Siem Reap. The center promotes wildlife conservation in Cambodia and develops bird watching sites in co-operation with the Wildlife Conservation Society and local communities. They provide a unique opportunity for visitors to observe local wildlife without disrupting their natural habitat. From there, head to the Ang Trapaeng Thmor protected wetland area (2 ½ hours from Siem Reap), accompanied by a specialist bird guide.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

After breakfast, travel to the countryside to see the "gem" of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Srey. The so-called "Citadel of the Women" remains the best preserved temple in Cambodia. You will also visit Banteay Samre, built during the most elaborate period of Khmer architecture and is in almost perfect condition.

Continue north to Kbal Spean, one of the earliest Hindu pilgrimage sites in Cambodia. A moderate 3 km trek up the hill through dense jungle will reward you with excellent views over the plains and the Kulen hills. During the raining season, enjoy a refreshing bath in the waterfall.

From here you will visit the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity, the first nature conservation center in Cambodia. The aims of the center are the rescue, rehabilitation, breeding and reintroduction of threatened wildlife, providing environmental education, promoting wildlife conservation and training local villagers in the sustainable use of natural resources.

On the way back, stop at the Landmine Museum which promotes mine awareness. Mr. Aki Ra, the museum founder, was trained as a child soldier during the Khmer Rouge regime and is working today as a de-miner. The museum serves also as a rescue center for a number of landmine amputee children that Aki Ra has brought off Phnom Penh's streets or from impoverished rural communities.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Today, you will embark on one of the most stunning boat trips in Cambodia, as you will be taken from Siem Reap to Prek Toal (duration 3h one way). First, you will float across the mighty Tonlé Sap Lake until it meets with the Stung Sangke River.

The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia is an exceptional water system as it is swelling to almost five times its size during the raining season. The water of its main drainage, Tonlé Sap River, is being pushed back from the Mekong, carrying an incredible amount of water from the rains, causing the river to reverse its direction and thus causing the lake to overflow, flooding nearby fields and forests and supporting an extraordinarily rich and diverse eco-system. The lake is also an important breeding ground for fish, providing more than half of the amount of fish consumed in Cambodia. The particular water system requires the people living of the lake to adapt to the living conditions. You will see many villages on the way where people live on stilted or entirely floating houses.

The Prek Toal biosphere covers 31,282 hectares and is the living area of water birds such as Greater and Lesser Adjuncts, Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Milky Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Grey-Headed Fish Eagle and many more. Visit the Prek Toal Environmental Research Station with a specialist bird guide and take a boat trip through the sanctuary. Packed lunch will be served on board. Return to Siem Reap in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Enjoy the day at leisure until the transfer to the airport for your individual departure flight.