Siem Reap: 4-Day Angkor Wat and Beng Mealea Tour
ID: GYG265137-459722
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the best of the Angkor complex temples as well as the Beng Melea jungle on this 4-day private tour from Siem Reap.
Day 1
Following an early morning pickup by your driver, head to the sprawling jungle temple of Beng Mealea. Here, you can marvel at the flora and fauna of the area. Then, enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant where your guide will give you important details for the rest of your tour.
In the afternoon, stop at Kampong Phluk, a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, the largest lake in South East Asia. At around 4:30 PM, purchase a 3-day temple pass at your own expense for the upcoming days. Then, drive to Phnom Bakheng to watch the beautiful sunset before heading back to your accommodation in Siem Reap.
Day 2
Start your day at 08:30 AM with a visit to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. First explore the major sights including South Gate Angkor Tom, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, North Khleang, and South Khleang.
Then visit some smaller temples off the beaten track such as Chau Say Tevoda, Thommanon, and Ta Keo. Savor a delicious lunch at a restaurant before heading to the jungle temple of Ta Prohm, the filming location of the Tomb Raider movie. Afterward, return to your hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 3
Journey out at 08:30 AM and head to Preah Khan to explore this vast monastic complex. Next, visit the temple of Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup, and Banteay Kdei. Stop for lunch before heading to Angkor Wat.
Enjoy some free time to explore this fascinating monument at your own pace, before returning to your hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 4
Head out in the early morning to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat for the experience of a lifetime. Then continue the tour to marvel at the Angkor's most intricately carved temples Banteay Samre and Banteay Srei. Arrive before the masses of crowds and enjoy a visit to a traditional Khmer village and palm sugar plantation. The nearby Landmine Museum can be visited for a cost of $5 per person.
In the afternoon, stop for lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Roluos Temple Group. Here, admire the selection of monuments and temples representing the remains of Hariharalaya, the first major capital of the Khmer Empire. Return to your accommodation at the end of the day.
Highlights
- Enjoy the most beautiful sunset at Angkor Wat
- Admire the landscape of the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake
- Visit the temple where Tomb Raider was filmed
- Marvel at the most intricately carved temple in Cambodia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• On day 4, please ask your accommodation to prepare a breakfast box if you would like to have your temple visit in the morning. Alternatively, you may choose to have breakfast at a local restaurant near the temple. If you are happy to return to your accommodation for your breakfast then go back to the temple for your visit, your driver will be happy to return to your accommodation free of charge
• You must cover your shoulders, chest, and knees when visiting the temples
• Please keep hydrated and bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Umbrellas are provided during the rainy season
• Bear in mind that for most of the year it will be hot when exploring the temples
• There is no minimum age restriction for this activity
• Please prepare cash to pay the national park and temple entrance fees upon arrival
You must fill out a travel information form
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You will be picked up at your hotel in Siem Reap
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
