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The extraordinary Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat Extension, Cambodia
The extraordinary Angkor Wat  | Lachlan Gardiner
Stilted village on the Tonle Sap, Cambodia - Angkor Wat Extension, Cambodia
Stilted village on the Tonle Sap, Cambodia
Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat Extension, Cambodia
Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom  | Donna Lawrence
The UNESCO listed Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat Extension, Cambodia
The UNESCO listed Angkor Wat  | Lachlan Gardiner

Angkor Wat Extension

A short guided tour that reveals the wonders of Angkor, from ancient temples to the living waters of Tonle Sap.

Cambodia

3 Days from

$ 

Trip Code: ANG
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 3 Days
Activities
  • 3 days adventure touring
Accommodation
  • 2 nights hotel
Meals
  • 2 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
1 / 10

Discovery and Cruising

Carbon Footprint  

108kg of CO2-e PP per day

(216kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Cruise the Tonle Sap Lake, visiting stilted and floating villages where families live in harmony with the lake’s rising and falling water
  • Explore the world-famous temples of Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm with expert local guides who bring the Khmer Empire’s history to life
  • Visit the lesser known Roluos Group of temples, the site of Angkor’s earliest capital and the birthplace of Khmer architecture

Overview

Discover the majesty and mystery of Angkor on this short, fully guided tour, the perfect extension to your travels in Cambodia or neighbouring Vietnam.

Over three fascinating days, explore the ancient heart of the Khmer Empire with an expert local guide. From the early temples of Roluos to the intricately carved towers of Bayon and the vine-draped ruins of Ta Prohm, each site reveals a new layer of Cambodia’s rich past.

Stand in awe before the great temple of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument on Earth. Then venture beyond the ruins to Tonle Sap Lake, where stilted villages rise above the water and daily life adapts to the rhythm of the changing seasons.

With comfortable accommodation, private transport, and insightful local guides, this short journey captures the essence of Angkor.

Itinerary

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Sua s’dei! Welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia. You will be greeted by your driver at Siem Reap International Airport and transferred to the hotel. Please look for the World Expeditions welcome sign as you exit the arrivals hall. In the afternoon, we venture out for our first encounter with the great ancient Angkorian temples. Roluos Group is the perfect place to start, a collection of monuments which represent the remains of Hariharalaya, the first major capital of the Angkor era Khmer Empire. The temples date back to the late ninth century and are believed to denote the beginning of the classic period in Khmer architecture. Bakong was the first of many mountain temples surrounded by a moat, representing the mythological Mount Meru. Overnight: Baitong Heritage Hotel or similar Note: Appropriate attire when visiting the Temples of Angkor bottoms to cover knees and tops to cover shoulders. these are sacred sites and revealing clothing is not allowed within the temple grounds. Visitors can and are frequently turned away from temples if not wearing appropriate attire.

Meals: Nil

Today is a full day to explore the most famous temple complex, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Archaeological Park. To beat the crowds we start early at Ta Prohm which unlike many other Angkorian temples has been left largely as it it was when first rediscovered - a photogenic and atmospheric maze of trees growing out of temple ruins amidst jungle surroundings. Continue on to the lofty heights of Ta Keo then through one of four mighty gatehouses into the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII and at the time was the most populous city in the world with 2m inhabitants. The crowning jewel of the city is Bayon at its epicentre. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur, its exterior gallery walls featuring world class bas-reliefs and its 54 towers, decorated with 216 gargantuan faces. We'll break for lunch before spending the afternoon at the most incredible temple of them all, Angkor Wat - the ultimate expression of Khmer genius. Our wonderful temple day is capped off with a stunning sunset view across the Angkor Archaeological Park and its surrounds from the top of Pre Rup temple. This evening, enjoy a special treat with a performance from PHARE. The Cambodian Circus has long been famous for their performances, and this NGO teaching disadvantaged youths in performance arts is a regular at international circus conventions worldwide. Enjoy their interpretations of traditional folklore tales and modern life. Overnight: Baitong Heritage Hotel or similar

Meals: B

After breakfast, we head south toward the vast wetlands on the edge of Asia's largest freshwater lake, Tonle Sap. The lake's size and depth increases with the annual monsoon rains by as much as six times and local people have found ingenious ways to live with the ever changing water world. Kampong Kleang is a stilted village settlement of over 20,000 people where structures tower up to ten meters above the water. Here you can learn about the lives of the subsistence fishing families who call this water world home. Following the morning tour, we'll return to Siem Reap. A transfer to the airport for your outbound flight is provided. Trip concludes Note: Flight should not depart earlier than 17:00. Note: From February to August, water levels on the Tonle Sap Lake can be decrease dramatically which may affect arrangements.

Meals: B

Ready to start your adventure?

440 scheduled departures between 15 Oct 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

  • Departs 15 Oct 2026 – ends 17 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 16 Oct 2026 – ends 18 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 17 Oct 2026 – ends 19 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 18 Oct 2026 – ends 20 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 19 Oct 2026 – ends 21 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 20 Oct 2026 – ends 22 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • … and 434 more departures.
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What's included?

Included

  • Comfortable accommodation on a twinshare basis
  • Expert bilingual guide
  • Private air conditioned vehicles
  • Sightseeing as listed in itinerary
  • Entrance fees
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Airport transfers on day 1 & day 3

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • Visa
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature such as beverages, laundry post etc
  • Tips

Extra trip info

Will My Trip Run?

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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