7:30 AM - 8:00 AM - Early departure gets us to Banteay Srei practically alone. But first, we meet contemporary Cambodia. 8:30 AM - Local artisans demonstrate traditional palm cake making using techniques passed down through generations. You'll smell caramelizing sap before seeing the process—sweet, smoky aromas as they stir massive woks over wood fires. Timing determines everything: too early lacks sweetness, too late crystallizes wrong. This supports local livelihoods directly. You'll taste the results: chewy, coconut-infused cakes in banana leaves, perfect with morning coffee.

Enjoy a guided tour to explore the famous Banteay Srei, a unique temple distinguished by its stunning carvings, which are among the finest in Cambodia.

Ascend to the top of Kulen Mountain and take in spectacular views at the cliff of Poeng Ta Kho.

Visit the largest reclining Buddha sculpture on the top of Kulen Mountain

Witness the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD.

enjoy a picnic at a nearby waterfall, where you can savor grilled chicken with seasonal fruits and swim in the refreshing waters.

Next, head deep into the rainforest to explore Beng Mealea, a mysterious 12th-century temple from the Angkor Wat period, overgrown with 300 years of vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. Finally, we will visit Beng Mealea Temple, which remains largely untouched and cloaked in vegetation, featuring hidden Hindu motifs, Buddhist elements, and magnificent sandstone structures. Covering over 100 square miles (260 square kilometers), Beng Mealea is one of the most mysterious and captivating ruins in the Angkor region.