CAMBODIA PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR (SIEM REAP)

 

Our 3 or 4-day private photography tour aims to provide you with the best photographic experience in Siem Reap. The area we will cover has much to offer with the well and less known temples of Angkor, the big Tonle Sap lake, the lush cambodian countryside, colorful monasteries, and of course the friendly Cambodian people. With this program, you will have the opportunity to practice photography in a variety of conditions and therefore learn new things. You will get at the of this trip memorable pictures of your stay in Cambodia. As this tour is limited to 2 or 3 people, we will provide you with photography guidance at all times, if needed to improve both composition and exposure. Being only 3 or 4 makes things easier during photography in local markets and monasteries. This photography tour is most suitable for solo travelers but also perfect for couples, or a small group of photography friends. You can extend your photo tour by two or three days for a slightly discounted price.

The program will be adjusted to suit your shooting preferences (street photography, temples) and your arrival and departure times from Siem Reap. The aim is to shoot from day 1 to day 4, . Program can of course include half-days but overall it is quite intense program, similar to a regular 7-day workshop as we do not have classroom sessions. This photography program is perfect for a long week end if you are based in South-East Asia. Siem Reap airport has direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore,Bangkok, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi.

Day 1 (starts at 5 am): Countryside sunrise and visit of a pagoda. Local market. More info and pictures can be found here. Back to your hotel for lunch Start again at 2 pm: Preah Khan, Bayon temple and sunset. Day 2 (starts at 7 am) Morning: Local market and exploration of a floating village on the shore of the Tonle Sap lake. Afternoon: the temple jungle of Beng Mealea. Day 3 (starts at 5 am): Morning: Angkor Wat sunrise and Ta Prohm temple. Afternoon (starts at 2.30 pm) colorful pagodas and countryside. Day 4: (starts at 9 am) Explore the hidden temples of Angkor by e-bike on trails away from the crowd. 

DJI drone siem reap cambodiaLyle and Thu, USA

Angkor Photography Tours. We spent 3 days with Laurent in Cambodia touring the countryside and temples, and it was an amazing experience. The ebikes were a fun way to get around, and allowed us access to places you wouldn’t see without them. We also spent a day in a car visiting Tonle Sap, and the driver was professional the car was very comfortable. Laurent has exceptional knowledge on locations around Siem Reap, and clearly knows the best time to photograph each location. He also has a confidence that allowed us to go places and approach people that we normally wouldn’t when traveling, and that resulted in some unique and memorable experiences/photographs. In addition, Laurent’s camera experience makes him a valuable resource when out in the field. He definitely helped me capture an impressive sunrise over the temple of Angkor Wat, and also brought us to excellent locations for flying our drone. I would strongly recommend booking a tour with Laurent, he is smart, personable, and enjoyable to spend time with. He is also professional, punctual, and was very good at working with us to tailor his tours to our specific interests and schedule.

 
Craig, USA

Fantastic 4 day Photo Tour ! I just returned to the U.S. after spending a great 5 nights / 4 days in Siem Reap and the surrounding countryside with Laurent as my guide. I found Laurent and Angkor Photography Tours online and decided to try to design a custom solo tour with him based upon the very positive reviews I saw online – and am very glad that I did and that he was available! The experience was excellent throughout: he responded to my inquiries promptly and in great detail before I actually booked, was flexible in designing the itinerary based upon what I wanted to do, was helpful in his suggestions regarding what gear to bring both prior to the trip and for each segment of the trip based upon what kind of photography we would be doing at a given location, was always on time for our very early morning departures, had friendly drivers and comfortable cars arranged, had all the details of each segment of the trip set up in advance so everything ran seamlessly, and…oh yeah…the photography was spectacular! I had been to Cambodia previously, including Siem Reap and Angkor, in 1996, but l saw and learned so much more this trip with Laurent as my guide and was able to get many more “keepers” with his guidance. He knew the right times to visit all of the temples, how to avoid the crowds, how to proceed through the temples while pointing out all of the great shots to consider, and how to think creatively about composition. I am a fairly advanced amateur and still was able to come away after 4 days with some new skills and techniques but I have no doubt Laurent would also be great for people early in their learning curve as well. Lastly, Laurent is very personable, speaks excellent English and was a delight to spend 4 very full days with. I recommend him very highly and I have no doubt I will be back out with him exploring some different area(s) in SE Asia down the road.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Capture the iconic temple of Angkor Wat at sunrise.
Gaze at the amazing Bayon temple and its 216 carved stone faces.
Explore the hidden corridors and chambers of Preah Khan temple.
Meet locals in the countryside and local markets.
Visit the enigmatic temple of Beng Mealea.
Witness the daily life of monks in their pagodas.
Explore the countryside few kilometers away from Siem Reap.
Ride an electric moutain bike on dirt trails and discover hidden temples away from the crowd.
Witness the daily life of people living on the floating villages of the Tonle Sap lake.

Inclusions

Photography guidance and feedback by Laurent Dambies.

All transfers and transports (private car, private boats).

All meals as mentioned in the program.

All entrance fees (including a 3-day or 7-day Angkor pass).

Exclusions

Accommodation.

International airfare to Siem Reap.

Personal insurance.

Personal expenses.

Alcoholic drinks.

Visa fees and/or visa authorization.

Pricing

USD 1,400 for 4 days (up to 2 persons). USD 400 for any additional person

USD 1,100 for 3 days (up to 2 persons). USD 300 for any additional person

Note: Extensions are available at the discounted price of USD 300 a day (for up to 2 persons)

Booking

    A deposit is required to confirm your booking.

       

       

       

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