Cheap Flights and Holidays to Siem Reap, north-western Cambodia from Ireland

Siem Reap was given a great compliment by a Frenchman called Henri Mahout when he re-alerted the West to it in 1860 as ‘’a rival to that of Solomon and created by some ancient Michelangelo, grander than anything left to us by Greece or Rome.’’

The town of Siem Reap is only a few kilometres from the ancient site of Angkor, which translates from the ancient Khmer language as ‘city’. Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province, located in north-western Cambodia, where we can offer amazing flights and holidays to Siem Reap. The town itself is now one the fastest growing in the country. The whole place is just buzzing with activity.

The town is a cluster of small villages along the Siem Reap River. Villages originally developed around Buddhist Pagodas (Wat), which are almost evenly spaced along the river from Wat Preah En Kau Sei in the north to Wat Phnom Krom in the South, where the Siem Reap River meets the Great Toule Sap Lake.

Siem Reap as Holiday destination is a gateway to the Angkor region and a very popular tourist destination amongst domestic and international tourists alike.

One of the top bars in town is the ‘Angkor What?’ bar, which serves cheap drinks till the early hours and it is a great place to go and meet people and share stories with other travellers. There is a range of accommodation in town from budget hostels to five star hotels. You should also try local delicacies and Cambodian dishes while you are here. The Sugar Palm restaurant is a firm favourite among tourists who visit this particular holiday destination. It is without a shadow of a doubt the best in showcasing Cambodian cooking served in a magnificently preserved traditional Khmer villa. It is definitely worth a visit!!!!! And we offer flights and holidays to Siem Reap from Ireland all-year round.

This is the exact restaurant, which British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey travelled to learn to cook Khmer food in Siem Reap.

There are a number of ways to get to Angkor. It is possible to visit the temples with a local guide in a tuk tuk or you can go with a tour group. You can also hire bikes or motorcycles and go and explore them on your own.

The ancient ruins are recognised as the eighth wonder of the world and are one of the most visited destinations in Asia with over 2 million visitors per year. It’s easy to see why this location is so popular with holidays and flights to Siem Reap from Ireland always available.
You can walk amongst orange clad Buddhist monks surrounded by thick jungle or ride an elephant from temple to temple. Popular locations for riding elephants are both out close to Angkor.

There are many temples to visit during your holiday in Siem Reap, the most popular of them being Angkor Wat itself. Other popular temples include Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Bayon. Most visitors try to catch either a sunrise or sunset, as the colours and ambience are spectacular and totally unforgettable. This is an incredibly popular destination, so be aware that it can be crowded. Check out our flights and our all-inclusive holidays to Siem Reap from Ireland at very reasonable fares.

Other interesting things to do while on holiday in Siem Reap are shopping and visiting The Landmine Museum. If shopping is your thing, you will certainly be in your element here in Siem Reap and we offer great deals on flights and holidays to Siem Reap from Ireland.

You can shop for exquisite souvenirs in the exotic night markets or meander your way through the Old Market or the Central Market where you can find food, clothing and jewellery.

When one thinks of landmines, horrible images spring to mind. Cambodia is noted for its extensive landmine usage down through the years, which killed many Cambodian citizens and crippled thousands of others. A trip to The Landmine Museum in Siem Reap will certainly open your eyes and give you a glimpse of the horror this country had to live through for such a long time. This is a very intriguing place to visit with flights and holidays to Siem Reap from Dublin at very affordable fares.

Cambodia had to endure a treacherous past at the use of landmines and many victims of landmines, now amputees; have to do their best and try and get on with their own lives. During your visit to the Landmine Museum, you will have the opportunity to meet some of these people.

You have to come to Siem Reap and see what all the fuss is about!

If you’d like to visit other parts of Cambodia, we also offer cheap Ho Chi Minh City flights and holidays, or you could plan a Goa holiday during your stay in Siem Reap.

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To Do

· Visit the world famous temples of Angkor and watch the sun go down to the sound of monkeys screaming and exotic birds singing. An unforgettable experience.


· Try your hand at preparing exotic Asian food by taking a cookery class.


· Unwind and be pampered after exploring the temples by relaxing in one of the health spas in town.


· Visit the bird sanctuary of Prek Toal.


· Party till dawn or shop till you drop in one of Cambodia’s most exciting towns!