Our Angkor from the back from a local scooter

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Jour 1 Our Angkor by Vespa

Meal: lunch | Accommodation: not included

8:00 AM – Pick up from your hotel by Vespa scooters with local driver, we head out of Siem Reap for the short ride to the spectacular main complex of Angkor Wat, where we learn about this fascinating ancient culture and admire the incredible architecture. We start with a quick visit to the sacred Linga monument, and then take to smaller countryside paths to see a unique pyramid shaped Hindu temple, built from red brick, before riding out to the stunning Angkor Thom area. We take a short break here at one of the imposing outer gates for some local snacks and fruit and then visit the quieter less visited temples.

Our adventure continues as we visit the famous four faced Bayon temple and ride upon the huge complex walls, through the forest tracks & rarely visited rural areas. Our lunch venue is at a local restaurant on the banks of a peaceful lake, where we can enjoy some classic Khmer dishes and a few cold drinks! It’s then back on the Vespas and a drive on the dirt roads beside the lake and along the seemingly never ending walls toward the magical Ta Prohm, a stunning 12th century former Buddhist University. Made famous by the movie ’Tomb Raider’, this ancient structure is intertwined with trees actually growing through the stone over the years! It is a must see for any budding explorer and a great way to end your adventure in the Kingdom Of Wonder. Trip ends at around 3:00 PM

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