Explore the intricate vastness of the largest temple site on the planet. Experience the richness of Cambodian art and culture. Meditate. Journey inward on sacred land with kindred souls. Rediscover wonder in a place steeped in kindness and beauty.
Deep in the jungles of Cambodia lie a vast ancient temple complex of 1000 temples, spanning over 400 acres. Originally a Hindu temple site built close to 2000 years ago, it was later transformed into a Buddhist temples in the 12th century. It is a temple site rich in iconographic meaning. As a traveler, it’s not only a place to experience the rich Khmer history, but also a place to investigate one’s own inner landscape in a temple grounds that has been sacred for a millennia We will make the most of this opportunity to be in this unique sacred site in this powerful location.
Will visit other amazing temples in the Angkor Wat complex, such as Ta Phrom which is famous, because Laura Croft Tomb Raider was shot there! It’s pretty fascinating because there’s all those lovely trees growing in the temple grounds. Bantay is the most elaborately carved and beautiful temples I have ever seen! They blew my mind! and then will of course go to the Bayon temple, which was originally a Brahman temple. The temple list goes on ….you will be amazed and awed by the majesty and spiritual heartfulness it took to create them.
As well as visiting these sacred sites, we will also get to enjoy Cambodian food and culture at a dinner theater featuring Apsara dancers. The Celestial Dancers grace so many walls at Angkor Wat and we will get to watch modern Khmer dance while we take in Cambodia delicacies. The next day, any who would like to can take an apsara dance lesson, featuring the unique live music of the apsara dance. Any who wish to may participate in Apsara dance lessons.
When traveling alone, or in a regular tour group, it’s hard to break the mold and sit in meditation. But as a group, we give each other permission to settle down and experience the place from an internal perspective. I found it a powerful place to sit and meditate
We’ll visit some of the lovely monasteries in town very close to where we will be staying. It’s a lovely place to reflect and meditate.
Wat Damnak Center for Khmer Culture.
There is a rich relationship between the Kulen Mountains and the Angkor Wat, because that is where the rock for the site.. and its water originate from. The river flows straight through the town to the enormous Tonle Sap Lake south of the modern city of Siem Reap, where we will be staying.
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The river from the Phnom Kulen mountain passes through the Angkor Wat site, through the town of Siem Reap and down to the Tonle Sap Lake. We will enjoy our time near the river in town, and the exciting food and market culture near pub street which is not far from the river.. Every night, we’ll try a new restaurant, so new culinary experiences await you! Cambodian food tends to be similar in flavor to Thai food, but milder in heat.
Prek Toal Water Bird Sanctuary
We will be taking a ride via van and then buy a boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, continuing our journey along the river.
Prek Toal Birds Sanctuary is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Southeast Asia. Encounter Cambodia’s startling wildlife on a thrilling full day private tours around Tonle Sap Lake from Siem Reap. Get a glimpse of local life on the water as you pass floating villages, markets and stilted houses, then enter the protected biosphere reserve of the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. Paddle around the flooded forests and swamps in a traditional boat, and look out for over 199 bird species, including Spot billed Pelican, Black headed Ibis, Grey-headed Fish Eagles and the rare Masked Finfoot. – Full-day private tour of Tonle Sap and Prek Toal birds sanctuary from Siem Reap – Informative commentary of Cambodia’s wildlife from an insightful personal guide – Pass stilted houses, flooded forests, and floating markets that you cruise across Tonle Sap Lake – Spot ibis, storks, and pelicans on a cruise around the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
Our comfortable accommodations are close to everything but in the center of a quiet block. There two pools to choose from so when you want to cool off, you can jump right in. Every morning we will be served a breakfast served your way..
Retreat includes:
- All travel within Cambodia
- All accomodations and food
- All entrance fees
- All site interpretation
- All entertainment costs
- All meditations, classes, ceremonies
All you have to do is fly to the right airport on the appointed day!
Everything else is taken care of, making it largely stress-free exotic travel!
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