Cambodia: In the Footsteps of Lara Croft (3 Days)
Tour Details
The 'Following Lara Croft' tour is a three-day program from Pattaya to Cambodia, visiting the temples of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom, as well as Phnom Kulen National Park with its waterfall and the River of a Thousand Lingams. The tour includes Siem Reap, a coffee factory, and the traditional 'Apsara' folklore show. Comfortable 4-star hotel, experienced guide, and a perfect balance of adventure and comfort are included.
Included- 4-star hotel
- Accommodation
- Entrance tickets
- Environmental fees
- Fast-track service
- Group transport
- Guide services
- Hotel transfer round trip
- Local guides at selected locations
- Medical insurance
- Program highlights
- Shows and performances
- Show tickets
- Wi-Fi at the location
- Additional activities
- Breakfast on the first day
- Personal expenses
- Re-entry visa
- Single occupancy
- Breakfast box
- Cash for personal expenses
- Clothing suitable for temples
- Long-sleeved clothing (sun protection)
- Original passport (not a copy)
- Passport valid for more than 6 months
- Personal medication (with prescription and instructions)
- Photo 3×4 cm
- Photo and video equipment
- Power bank
- Return flight ticket
- Smartphone
- Sun hat
- Swimwear (swimsuit, swim trunks, flip-flops)
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1 DAY 1
Guest Pickup from Pattaya Hotels
Hotel pickup, passport check, and departure from Pattaya. A Russian-speaking guide assists at the border and provides instructions.
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2 DAY 1
Border Crossing
Crossing the border via the green corridor (Thailand – Cambodia). Transfer to a tourist bus and first introduction to Cambodia.
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3 DAY 1
Lunch
Lunch at a national restaurant in Siem Reap, featuring Khmer and European cuisine.
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4 DAY 1
Hotel Check-in
Check-in at a 4* hotel with Wi-Fi and swimming pool. Relax or optionally take a trip to Tonle Sap Lake (additional $20).
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5 DAY 1
Tonle Sap
Tour on Tonle Sap: floating villages, mangrove forests, sunset over the lake (optional extra $20).
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6 DAY 1
Coffee Factory
Visit the coffee factory — learn about the roasting process and enjoy a tasting.
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7 DAY 1
Dinner and Apsara Show
Buffet dinner and Apsara folklore show: dances and legends of the Khmer Empire.
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8 DAY 1
Return to Hotel
Return to the hotel, free time, relax by the pool or enjoy an evening stroll in Siem Reap.
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9 DAY 2
Early Breakfast at the Hotel
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10 DAY 2
Angkor Wat
Excursion to the Angkor Archaeological Park: – Angkor Wat — the world’s greatest Hindu temple; – Angkor Thom — the ancient capital with the Terrace of the Elephants and the Leper King Terrace; – Ta Prohm — jungle temple featured in «Lara Croft: Tomb Raider»; – Ta Keo and Krovang — Hindu sanctuaries.
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11 DAY 2
Return to Hotel
Short rest.
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12 DAY 2
Genocide Victims Memorial
Visit to the Genocide Victims Memorial.
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13 DAY 2
Royal Park
Stroll through the Royal Park with flying foxes in the trees.
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14 DAY 2
Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant.
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15 DAY 2
Free Time
Free time or additional options: hot air balloon over Angkor ($40) and evening sunset with panoramic temple views.
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16 DAY 3
Breakfast at the Hotel
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17 DAY 3
Transfer to Phnom Kulen National Park
Departure to Phnom Kulen National Park — a sacred Khmer site and a nature reserve covering over 370 km². The park is home to rare animals: deer, monkeys, leopards, and various birds, and is surrounded by dense jungles and rocky landscapes.
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18 DAY 3
Park Tour
A tour along the mountain top. Visit Preah Ang Thom Temple with the famous eight-meter reclining Buddha statue carved directly into sandstone. Walk along the Thousand Lingams River, whose waters are considered sacred. Then enjoy a swim at the three-tiered Phnom Kulen waterfall, where scenes from the movie 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' with Angelina Jolie were filmed.
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19 DAY 3
Return to Hotel
Return to the hotel, gather belongings, and check out.
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20 DAY 3
Lunch
Lunch at a restaurant serving traditional Khmer cuisine.
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21 DAY 3
Departure to the Border
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22 DAY 3
Border Crossing
Crossing the Cambodian and Thai borders (20–30 minute stop en route for rest).
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23 DAY 3
Return to Pattaya
Return to Pattaya and drop-off at hotels.
Warning
- Departure from Thailand is not allowed without children listed in the passport who entered the country together with the passport holder. The tour must be completed no later than 10 days before the Thai visa stamp expires.
- If there are border-run stamps in the passport, departure is only possible after prior approval from the border authorities. A passport photo must be provided in advance.
- The organizer reserves the right to change the order of visiting sites in the program.
- Minor changes in program timing are allowed.
- The organizer is not responsible for partial program changes due to adverse weather, border delays, or travel delays during holidays in Thailand or Cambodia.
- Categories: Cambodia History, Culture & Traditions International
- Tags: Temples
- Reviews: 1
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A three-day journey from Pattaya into the heart of Cambodia following the Lara Croft route. Explore Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, …
pvgolovanov
It felt like we had stepped straight into a movie, especially when we found ourselves in temples hidden deep in the jungle. Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm are breathtaking in scale — seeing them in real life is on a completely different level, photos simply don’t capture it. The program is packed but well thought out, combining history, nature, and moments to simply slow down and breathe. We especially loved the day at Phnom Kulen with its waterfall — it’s the kind of place you want to stay longer. The trip is long and intense, but the fatigue from the road fades away, while everything else stays with you.