Day 1: Welcome to Siem Reap

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to hotel in the central of Siem Reap, then enjoy the evening at your leisure. We recommend a short walk to Siem Reap’s downtown night market.

Meals: N/A

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 2: Siem Reap Angkor – Cycling Tours

You will begin your biking adventure through the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park. Firstly, our guide will meet you the hotel for a quick briefing and warm up then we’ll take small road out of Siem Reap toward the Angkor complex. The tour starts with a visit to the legendary Angkor Wat – the largest Khmer temple and finest example of Angkorian art and architecture, then pedal to Angkor Thom’s imposing South Gate, topped with the four serenely smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara. Next, visit Bayon Temple, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Leaving Angkor Thom by the north gate, we bike to Preah Khan (Sacred Sword), one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII. Stop for a lunch of delicious Khmer cuisine before visiting the mysterious, jungle-entwined temple, Ta Prohm.  Return the hotel around 3pm and enjoy the rest of time to relax and refresh.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 3:  Siem Reap Angkor

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then drive to the tranquil countryside around Kulen Mountain - the Khmer Empire’s capital in the early 9th century. Here we visit countless ancient temples, the River of 1000 Lingas, a reclining Buddha and cascading waterfall. After a picnic lunch, we continue the bike to Banteay Srei, home to Angkor’s finest stone carvings. Return to the hotel later in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 4: Siem Reap Angkor – Cycling Tours

After breakfast we bike out of town to the ancient capital of King Indravarman I (877-889), referred to as the Rolous Group and known as the birthplace of classical Khmer art and architecture. Stop for lunch at the local village.

In the late afternoon we will drive to Kampong Pluk and board a boat to tour Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s largest natural water reservoir.  Visit the nearby floating village you will learn more about local life on the water. Return to Siem Reap in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Day 5: Siem Reap Departure

Have breakfast at the hotel then drive to the airport to catch your flight home.

Meal: Breakfast

This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services.

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Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suite your requirements, but may incur price changes

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels 
• Private Vehicles and Drivers
• Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• All domestic flights
• Airport Taxes and Fuel charges
• Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
• Drinking water available on the vehicles.
• Service Charge & Government Taxes
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
• Your International Flights
• Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
• Any bank fees or charges at your end
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Tips for tour guide and driver in each region
• Peak season or public holidays surcharge if any
• Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
• Vietnam visa stamp fee 
• Other services not mentioned above

HOTEL SELECTION:

The hotels listed below are our suggestions for the best value on this tour.  However, Asia Essence Tours offers many more options of hand-picked hotels, with different "star ratings", allowing you to customize the vacation to meet your taste and budget.

LOCATIONS	FIRST CLASS CATEGORY	SUPERIOR CATEGORY	DELUXE CATEGORY
Siem Reap	Angkor Home Hotel	Tara Angkor	Victoria Hotel

ABOUT HOTELS:

We, at Asia Essence Tours, are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. As the hotel cost will be the major expense of your vacation in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, it is essential that all of the hotels chosen by us are the highest quality for the price paid. All of our prices are based on twin, double or queen shared rooms.

BELOW IS AN EXPLANATION OF THE HOTEL "STAR" RATINGS:

First Class/ 3 Star (from US$ 40 - US$ 60 per room/night)

The First Class/ 3 Star Hotels are good value and normally centrally located. They all have comfortable en-suite rooms, good amenities and public areas to relax in. They are usually family run hotels, so offer great personalized service for your enjoyment and comfort. Most first class properties offer an in-house restaurant, and some may even have a swimming pool!

Superior/ 4 star (from US$ 80 - US$ 110/ per room/night)

The 4* superior Hotels offer a wide range of services. Many superior hotels feature a choice of several in-house restaurants. In addition virtually all of them have a swimming pool. Some may even feature a spa or health club. This grade of hotel offers more for your enjoyment and comfort, while still remaining affordable.

Deluxe/ 5 Star (from US$120 - US$ 180++/ per room/night)

These 5* Deluxe hotels are usually owned by Worldwide, well known Hotel chains. The deluxe hotels feature excellent locations, offer the highest standards of service and facilities, and are known as the best hotels in each region. Facilities such as swimming pools and spas are the norm, and guest rooms are luxurious. These hotels offer first class service and amenities throughout.

ASIA ESSENCE TOURS™ BESPOKE STYLE SUITS EVERYONE

Flexibility: The sample itinerary can be modified to suit your interests, budget as well as your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination.

Tailor-Made Journey: This trip can be tailor made to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more individual trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments, with the flexibility to plan a trip at your own pace. Quality and value are the hallmark of the trips, with most services being provided on a private basis.

Commitment to Excellence: We enjoys excellent relationships with all of the highly regarded hotels and finest properties in our destinations as well as with service suppliers so that we are able to negotiate the most attractive prices for our clients, which enables us to provide exclusive holidays and affordable special offers. We create one-of-a-kind vacations for groups and individuals. We love our destinations and do our best to make sure that our customers feel the same way. Our job is to make sure that everyone gets the right balance of comfort and excitement to enjoy the experience of a lifetime.