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SIEM REAP PRIVATE BLESSING CEREMONY – SIEM REAP
Located in the heart of Siem Reap town, Wat Damnak is one of the most beautiful pagodas
in town with French colonial architecture reflecting its history and a large garden filled
with statues. Participate in a private good luck blessing ceremony performed by local
monks as you sit on the mat while the monks chant blessings and sprinkle holy water
on you before a sacred thread is tied around your wrist to protect you from any evil
spirits or accidents on your onward journey.
TEMPLES & HAUTE COUTURE – FULL DAY TOUR
Enjoy the majesty and awe of the temples of Angkor this morning, then spend the
afternoon visiting the hot spots of Khmer arts, fashion and culture in town. The
best of Siem Reap – past & present!
SIEM REAP’S HAUTE COUTURE – HALF DAY TOUR
Spend a half day visiting the hot spots of Khmer arts, fashion and culture in town.
The best of modern Siem Reap, just minutes from the centuries-old temples of
Angkor.
TEMPLE HUNTER – FULL DAY TOUR
No visit to Angkor is complete without a visit to the big three – that is Angkor
Thom, Ta Phrom and Angkor Wat temples. Our program visits all three by taking
lesser known routes, avoiding the crowds and enjoying a lunch on the shore of Sras
Srang, a former Royal bathing pool.
AN AFTERNOON DISCOVERY– SIEM REAP
Spend the afternoon exploring some of the more fascinating corners of the Old
Town of Siem Reap. See the old market area and its many stalls selling everything
under the sun. Stop at Artisans d’Angkor shop, which is a showcase for Cambodian
handicrafts and finally Wat Damnak, a working temple where you can receive a special
blessing from one of the monks which includes the tying of a blessed string around
your wrist.
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CANDLE LIGHT DINNER AT THE KRAWAN TEMPLES – SIEM REAP
The temples of Angkor offer many romantic getaways. Surprise your loved one
with a private, candlelight dinner at one of the Angkor temples. Enjoy the romantic
setting with candle light, atmospheric lighting which emphasizes the temples and
traditional music played during dinner.
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ANGKOR WAT WITH KHMER SCHOLAR + TA PHROM & ANGKOR
THOM – SIEM REAP
Visit Angkor Wat, one of the modern wonders and most important religious monuments
in the world, with a renowned Khmer scholar who will share his vast knowledge of
Khmer history, culture, archaeology and civilization. Take a stroll through the elaborate
carved hallways of Angkor Wat as the Khmer empire is brought to life through the
scholar’s explanations of the various stories contained in each of the bas reliefs
and murals.
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WALK & TALK TOUR IN KOMPHEIM VILLAGE – SIEM REAP
Kompheim village which is located 25 minutes away from Siem Reap. Surrounded by rice
fields, it is a typical Khmer village where guests will experience the daily life of local
people. Learn more about the NGO that works with communities to help improve
the lives of Cambodian families focusing on the basics: clean water, livelihood opportunities,
health, education and environment.
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PRIVATE COOKING CLASS AT SOUJOURN VILLAS – SIEM REAP
Enjoy a private hands-on Cambodian cooking experience set in a purpose built
bamboo village pavilion. You will learn how to make 3 Khmer dishes after a short
walk through the village to learn about local cooking customs and ingredients and
food superstitions. After the class, enjoy your creations over lunch or dinner!
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