SIEM REAP TOURS & HOLIDAYS
Siem Reap tours and things to do: Check out tourist guide and reviews and photos of Siem Reap trips. Siem Reap is the world-famous gateway to the fascinating Temples of Angkor Wat, and its pulsating heart makes it a fun place to stay for a few days.
It has developed over the years to cater for the visitors to Angkor’s, although it has become an international hotspot in its own right with old colonial shop fronts, misty lamp-lit streets and a bustling market area. Away from the centre, you’ll be able to discover more of the local life with a boat ride to the floating villages and stilt houses of Tonle Sap Lake. As the sun starts to lower in the sky you can return to the vibrancy of Siem Reap with its wealth of lively bars and restaurants.
All visitors to Siem Reap will visit The Temples of Angkor, one of the most impressive sights on earth, and is the eighth wonder of the world. The site comprise one of the most extensive temple complexes in the world with each of the buildings having its own unique style which means that every temple is a new discovery. The jungle setting just adds to the feeling that you are truly stepping back in time.
siem reap at a glance
Time:GMT +7 Hours
Visa Required: Yes
Currency: Riel
Tel Code:+855
Official Language: Khmer
Main Religion: Theravada Buddhism
Airlines: Thai Airways,Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines
Popular Tours Visiting Siem Reap
Cambodia Honeymoon Tours
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Angkor Wat Adventure Tour
Through this well planned 4 day Angkor Wat Adventure tour you will learn, explore and discover the largest religious structure in the world, Our package is all inclusive
Cambodia Family Tours
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gUIDE TO VISIT Siem Reap
A visit to Siem Reap will give you an impression as its a riding high as the gateway to Angkor. The town is chic and charming with by far the best tourist infrastructure in the country – here you will find decadent resorts, spas and dining. The temples may be Siem Reap’s main focus but you’ll find the town has a number of attractions worth visiting in its own right.
siem reap tours and activities
Tonle Sap Lake: Located about 15 kilometres south of Siem Reap, Tonle Sap offers a glimpse of a different side of Cambodia. Lakeside villages, stilted in the dry season or seemingly floating in the wet season, are home to fishermen who make a living from the lake – you can visit Chong Khneas, Kompong Kleang or Kompong Phluk to get a feeling for the way of life here. Let us know if you have an interest in birdwatching – we can organise a visit to the Prek Toal reserve, part of the lake’s UNESCO- listed biosphere.
Angkor National Museum: For an overview of the art and culture of the Khmer civilisation, this archaeological museum is a must visit. Spread across eight galleries you’ll find artefacts from the site itself alongside a thorough exploration of its history, pre-Angkorian relics and interactive displays.
Cambodian Circus: A theatrical spectacular, the Cambodian Circus is run by the NGO Phare Ponlea Selpak who give underprivileged youths an education in the arts and a place to earn a living wage. Performances mix theatre, music, dance and acrobatics whilst addressing the big issues in Cambodian society. There are plenty of other culture shows, including traditional Apsara dancing, also available here.
8 best things to do in Siem Reap
Wander among the temples of Angkor Wat
There is no unique order to explore the rich set of temples of Angkor Wat (very close to Siem Reap), but they can be visited in a certain order to avoid crowds of tourists. It begins at dawn, because the view is truly majestic. Put yourself in some corner outside the temple, or inside its famous lake if you want to capture its fascinating skies (from this point you take the photo of the reflection that everyone wants to take home).
Visit temples outside Angkor complex
Those who want an extra exploration of temples without losing time should go direct to Banteay Srei temples and the jungle of Beng Mealea, located an hour from the city (your ticket has an additional cost of $ 5). Those who are more adventurous can do a six-hour bike tour through the villages, the countryside and the jungle villages along the way. Do not worry, you can also do this route in a tuk-tuk and not come home exhausted. You will discover that there are more temples in the Siem Reap area beyond Angkor.
Visit floating villages outside Siem Reap
Tonle Sap Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Many come here to marvel at the way of life of their fishermen, with their houses built on sturdy wooden pillars, and with some villages that live off the trade that attract the navigable waterways to which they are connected.
Explore hidden pub street in center of Siem Reap
During the day, the main streets of downtown Siem Reap are full of people who live in their cafés and markets. The Central Café is highly recommended to spend a day of gossip between cups. At night, the neon lights point the way to a frantic mix of Khmer and Western restaurants. The Red Piano serves one of the best Khmer curries in town, and the sound of the bars will take you to gambling dens like the Temple, the Angkor What? and the X Bar.
Cycling around Siem Reap
Almost all hotels and guest houses have bike rental services for days, and there is no better way to explore Siem Reap than by bike without having a route traced. The best you can do is follow the riverbed that cuts through the center of the city and explore its many side streets. Soon you will stumble upon local temples and the royal residence of the King of Cambodia.
See sunset around Siem Reap’s countryside
Siem Reap is surrounded by an infinity of rural landscapes that allow you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of this small city. The latest fashion adventure here is to go quad by dirty dirt roads, spend the infinite canvas of green fields, and enjoy a sunset over the rice fields.
See sunset around Siem Reap’s countryside
Siem Reap is surrounded by an infinity of rural landscapes that allow you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of this small city. The latest fashion adventure here is to go quad by dirty dirt roads, spend the infinite canvas of green fields, and enjoy a sunset over the rice fields.
Shopping cheap items at Siem Reap’s night market
During the day you will find bargains, and during the night you will be surprised by the size and the large quantity of items from the Siem Reap Night Market. It is two minutes walk from Pub Street, and marked with the same style of neon lights.
Relax with a two dollar massage
Yes, you read it right. after visiting Siem Reap and surrounded areas, its time for relaxing and the masseurs launch themselves into the crowded streets of Siem Reap to offer 15 minutes of sitting massage for the modest price of 2 dollars. Out of the center spas, these fast massages feel great after a day of exploration, a dinner or a couple of cocktails.
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