Siem Reap Tours outside and around the city of Siem Reap!
After several days of visiting the temples at Angkor Wat, you might be interested in seeing these other treasures in an around Siem Reap. Below is a brief overview of tours available, if you have any additional itineraries in mind, feel free to contact Mara at: long_mara2001@yahoo.com
Siem Reap Tours available:
Cruise on the Tonle Sap Lake and see the fascinating life of people who live in floating homes along the lake and make a living fishing, raising crocodiles, and creating souvenirs for sale.
Kompong Phluk: This half day trip will take you into the heart of mangrove forests on the margins of the Tonle Sap Lake to the incredible stilt village of Kompong Phluk and Kompong Khleang. You will experience the traditiona and peacefull life of the fishing communities here. If water levels are low, we can take a canoe ride deep into the mangrove forests to explore further into the mangroves of Tonle Sap!
Prek Toal:Home to thousands of birds, Prek Toal is one of the largest bird reserves in South East Asia. It is a sanctuary as hunting is prohibited and the mighty lake of Tonle Sap provides a perfect habitat and breeding ground for the more than 150 species (including 7 endangered ones) that migrate through and live in Prek Toal.
A birdwatchers dream, Prek Toal is home to Darters, Cormorants, Whiskered Terns, Billed Pelicans, rare Painted Storks, and the incredibly beautiful Sarus Crane.
There are also many aquatic plants, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and unique insects at Prek Toal!
Apsara Dance: See the majestic dance shows once reserved only for kings and Cambodian Royalty! Sit in tranquil, temple-like environments as the Apsara Dancers gracefully perform to orchestras consisting of drums, gongs, and bamboo xylophones. The elaborate settings and beautiful performances are to be remembered for a lifetime !
Enjoy shopping at Phar Chas ( Old Market) the Central Market, and Cambodia's enchanting Night market! Find handicrafts, art, clothing, jewelry, authentic Cambodian souvenirs, and much more! Explore the areas of your choice as your guide will translate and help negotiate the best rates with shopkeepers for the items that catch your eye most... And enjoy the old French colonial atmosphere or stop by the many restaurants and bars that dot the area!
Artisans D' Angkor: Visit this cultural relic in Siem Reap that trains young Cambodians to become gifted sculpters, painters, and expert handicraft makers. Artisans is a rare and unique gem in Siem Reap as all sales are directly contributed back into the Artisans D' Angkor Schools to ensure robust funding for future generations of Cambodians!
Angkor Air Baloon: Enjoy panoramic views of the temples at Angkor Wat, and the bustling city of Siem Reap in this tethered, helium air baloon. View, thousands of rice paddies that criss cross between the temples of Angkor Thom, the Bayon, and further beyond lies the Kulen Mountains. This activity is best experienced during sunrise or sundown!