Arrival in Trapeang Kreal Cambodian/Laos border  By vehicle from Trapeang Kreal to Stung Treng

Visit Stung Treng Women Development Centre with lunch Stung Treng Women Development Centre (SWDC) is located in Sre Po village near the Sekong River, established in 2001, by a local Cambodian couple, SWDC was conceived to meet the community’s needs. The project focuses on developing life skills that assist in breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy for vulnerable people, especially women. One of the outcomes is mekong blue silk products, now regarded as one of the finest silk products in Cambodia. The mekong blue silk products are 100% hand-woven, of high quality, unique and UNESCO award winners. Most importantly, their production allows not only preservation but cultivation of the hundred-year old tradition of silk-weaving. It is a product with spirit, truly a pleasure to own and any purchase makes a difference. After Lunch by vehicle from Stung Treng to Saem.

Overnight in Saem

Excursion to Preah Vihear, by vehicle from Saem to Siem Reap. Enroute visit Koh Ker. Prasat Preah Vihear has the most spectacular setting of all the temples built during the six-centuries-long Khmer empire. As a key edifice of the empire’s spiritual life, it was supported and modified by successive kings and so bears elements of several architectural styles. Preah Vihear is unusual among Khmer temples in being constructed along a long north-south axis, rather than having the conventional rectangular plan with orientation toward the east. It dates from the reign of Suryavarman I. The climb to the top of the mountain is approximately 2 hours on shaded but steep mountain paths; alternatively, it is possible to ascend the mountainside by local truck.

Overnight in Siem Reap 

Sightseeing in Angkor Visit Angkor Wat .The crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, ANGKOR WAT is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia. The largest, best preserved, and most religiously significant of the Angkor temples,Angkor impresses visitors both by its sheer scale and beautifully proportioned layout, as well as the delicate artistry of its carvings. To approach the temple, first cross the vast moat, continuing along a broad causeway lined with naga balustrades. As you enter the main building, ascend through a series of galleries and courtyard before reaching the central sanctuary, which offers beautiful views back over the causeway and across the surrounding countryside. On the way, stop to enjoy the intricate stone carvings that adorn nearly every surface, with some 1,700 Apsaras, or celestial dancers, sculpted into the walls. Along the outer gallery walls run the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which narrates stories from Hindu mythology, including the famous Churning of the Ocean of Milk. Angkor Wat is stunning at any time of the day,but sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful times to watch the play of light on the stones. Visit Angkor Thom The fortified city of ANGKOR THOM covers an area of 10 square km. Enclosed by a wall and wide moats, the city includes many of Angkor’s most popular sights. Enter by the monumental SOUTH GATE over a causeway lined on either side by statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga. Continue to the TERRACE OF THE ELEPHANTS and the TERRACE OF THE LEPER KINGS, former spaces for public ceremonies, both adorned with dramatic bas reliefs. Visit the ruined BAPHUON, ROYAL ENCLOSURE and PHIMEANAKAS before continuing to the mysterious BAYON TEMPLE. In this temple, one of the most popular and compelling in Angkor, explore the galleries of beautifully preserved bas reliefs and ascend narrow stairs to reach the central sanctuary, where you will find giant stone faces smiling enigmatically down at you from every angle. Visit Ta Prohm TA PROHM: one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them. Visit a temple for sunset Watch the sunset over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of an ancient Angkorian temple.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Excursion to Banteay Srei BANTEAY SREI: built in the late 10th century, it is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. The temple is square with entrances on the east and west. Of main interest are the three central towers which are decorated with male and female divinities and beautiful filigree relief work. Lunch with cooking show at Bong Thom

Overnight in Siem Reap

Excursion to Phnom Kulen and Boeung Mealea BENG MEALEA: a 12th century temple the size of Angkor about 40 kilometers from the Bayon. Beng Mealea is enclosed by a moat measuring 1200 by 900 meters. The temple is currently being reclaimed from the jungle as years of conflict left it neglected and almost forgotten. It is now one of the most popular remote temples owing to its wealth of classical bas reliefs. Travel northeast from Siem Reap to KOH KER, a remote group of early Angkorian ruins from the 10th century capital of Jayavarman IV. Several monuments and temples still remain, with some of the most interesting being the pyramidal PRASAT THOM, PRASAT BRAM and PRASAT LEUNG.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Excursion to the Kampong Kleang with boat trip Kampong Kleang is located about 50 km from Siem Reap town. The place is situated northeast shore on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. The road to the site is good but rather narrow. This boat trip will explore the floating fishing villages that live at the edges of the lake, passing submerged forests and fishing farms. Visit the Chantiers Ecoles (Artisans d Angkor) LES CHANTIERS ECOLES: vocational centre trains 650 apprentices a year including 160 in fine arts and crafts

trades united in the Artisan d Angkor production network. Guided tours through the different workshops like stone sculpture, woodcarving, polychromie, and watch the artisan at work. Visit old market (Psar Chas) PSAR CHAS: old market in the middle of the town destroyed by the Khmer Rouge in 1975 and reopened in 1996. It has many food stalls and souvenir shops. Enjoy dinner with show at The Smile of Angkor

Overnight in Siem Reap

Transfer to airport.