Siem Reap is becoming more and more a popular tourist destination and has a large number of hotels and restaurants. The Lotus Lodge is situated in the quiet centre of Siem Reap. Although it’s a quiet place it is close to the National Road 6, the main street of Siem Reap.
Besides the tours to the temples of Angkor Wat there is a lot more to explore in Siem Reap! Below there are some examples of tours that can be arranged for you by the Lodge.
- Countryside tour
1 day tour by TukTuk (or car) with an English speaking tourleader. He will show you the real Cambodia, oxcart riding, visiting a Pagoda and a school (not on sunday), motorbike, boat tour to Kampong Kleang, bird watching. You will have lunch with a local family. Price: $ 44 (Price per person, min 2 pers.) Includes: transport, lunch, fruit, water & guide.
- Koulen 2 Restaurant
Apsara show + dinner Buffet. 19.00 till 20.30 every evening. Free transfer from Lotus Lodge. Price: $ 10 (Price per person) Includes: Apsara show, dinner Buffet & transport.
- Victoria Angkor Hotel
Apsara show + dinner Buffet. 19.00 till 21.00 every evening. Free transfer from Lotus Lodge. Price: $ 20 (Price per person) Includes: Apsara show, dinner Buffet & transport.
- Angkor Village Theatre
Apsara show + dinner. 19.00 till 21.00 every evening. Free transfer from Lotus Lodge. Price: $ 23 (Price per person) Includes: Apsara show, dinner Buffet & transport.
Every evening ( low season only Tuesday/thursday/saturday)...
- Angkor Balloon Ride
You can make this beautiful balloon ride above the temples of Angkor Wat. It will give you a beautiful view from above this height and a great opportunity for some pictures. Price: $ 15,00 (Price per person) Includes: balloon ride
- Cambodian Cultural Village
11 villages ( Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Pailin, etc) Daily shows and performances (Apsara show, Khmer wedding, performance of ethnic minorities) Wax museum and more about Cambodia. Price: $ 10,00 (Price per person)
- Angkor National Museum
Angkor National Museum wish you an enjoyable and facinating experience through a picturesque legendary exhibition using our state of the art multimedia technology that would take you back into the ancient Khmer civilization in an easy understanding way. Lotus Lodge recommend to visit this museum.
Price: $ 12,00 (Price per person)
For Lotus Lodge guests 10% discount
- Horseback Riding
The happy ranch, horse farm. International standard horse ranch and riding school offering trail rides and riding lessons for adults and children. Price: $ 15,00 (Price per person, min 2 pers.)
- Quad Adventures
Explore the real Cambodia with All Terrain Vehicles. From the lush countryside to isolated villages. Price: $ 19,00 – 45 minutes / $ 79 – half day / $ 149 – full day (Price per person)
- Landmine museum
The museum is located 6 km south of Bantey Srey temple. The museum was founded in Siem Reap in 1998 by former Khmer Rouge child soldier Aki Ra. Price: $ 1,00 (Price per person)
- Helicopters
To fully appreciate the Wonder and scale of this unique temple region, you need to see it from the air. Price: $110,- (Price per person, min 2 pers.)
- Osmose Tour
Visit the bird sanctuary & the floating villages with Osmose. 1 day trip Price: $ 80,00 (Price per person)
There are also a few tours/sightseeing’s which are free to visit. These are the following tours without any admission
- Butterfly Garden
This restaurant features 1500 tropical butterflies and a Koi Pond in a romantic, private garden.
- Night Market
This market just opens their doors and is not so many tourist and a very cozy please to spend the evening here.
- Silk Farm
15 km outside Siem Reap, Artisan D’angkor creates the National Silk Center in Puok. You can see the entire process from silkworm to silk
- Artisan D’Angkor
This organization helps young people to train in crafts. They can express their talents and develop their skills. Free tour with guides and at the end you can visit the shop with all the beautiful handicraft.
- Angkot Wat
Night lighting Tour: Look into the wondrous night light view through blending modern technological illumination lighting and the mystery of the ancient temple. Every day from 19.00 hrs to 22.30 hrs. Price $ 15,- (Lotus Lodge guests 10% discount)
Ceramics Workshop
Khmer Traditional Ceramics workshop :
You make your artifact; using Khmer Traditional technique, with the potter wheel or by hand. You are guided by a potter usual to Khmer Traditional technique; you can even make Khmer traditional pots or let play your creativity. During the drying of your artifacts, we propose you a visit of our Khmer Ceramics Studio, guided by your teacher.
After the workshop, you take your artifact, fired and glazed back with you. Duration: 3 hours. $ 15,- p.p.
The Legend of Angkor Wat, When history comes to life
5 December 2008 - 31 January 2009 at Angkor Wat: A spectacular shows that takes you on a sensory odyssey through magnificent multimedia performances of light and sound, water screen, other special effects and Khmer traditional dances. You will be flashed back in history during a time when this ancient wonder of the world was once center of a powerful empire.
Price:
$80,- p.p. Premium Seat &
$60,- p.p. Standard Seat.
Option: 25$ international buffet