Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Region Guided Big Tour with Guide Private Tour

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ID: GYG431039-O-776589
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Country: Cambodia

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Explore some of Siem Reap region's lesser-known temples on a day trip into the Angkor complex. These are some of the world's greatest religious structures. Learn more about the ancient Khmer empire.
Angkor Wat itself is extremely famous, and within the Angkor complex are other magnificent temples. On this guided tour, you will go a step further than most visitors. A local guide with over a decade of experience will give you wonderful insights into what life was like around these unique sites.

Understanding brings you closer to reality. Take in the most spectacular sites in Angkor, the greatest temple city ever. Create the best of times while exploring world history. Guides are passionate about the subject and will enrich your time in Cambodia.

With a relaxed start to the day, AC minibus pick-up, a wonderful guided route, and a spectacular sunset to top it off, this is a tour you'll always remember. You will have all of the opportunity to capture the moment in photographs and be in all the right spots to say you've seen what matters while having a truly educational experience.

Preah Khan is the biggest temple on this loop, built by King Bayon for his father. The water around Neak Pean Island temple was used for bathing and health in the Angkor period.

Ta Som has a distinctive big tree over the east gate and is formed with lots of sculptures of dancers with long hair; it was built for the king's sister. East Mebon, built for the ancestors, used to be in the middle of a reservoir and was constructed as early as the 10th century.

Pre-Rup was built by the king for himself; often mistaken for a crematorium, a stone structure that looks similar to a coffin was used by Hindus to meditate within at the full moon.

And Phnom Bakheang is at the top of a hill; its 33 towers represent the heavens. Life on earth is to be lived. Take the tour, which shows the interrelatedness of past, present, and future.

Highlights

  • Pre Rup is a mountain temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
  • Phrea khan temple; its name translates to “the Sacred Sword”
  • Neak Pean; Each of the four pools represent water, earth, fire and water
  • Ta som; a captivating and charming temple, expertly restored
  • Phnom bakheng; Hindu and Buddhist Temple, sunset spot

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Official website to purchase your temple pass: https://www.angkorenterprise.gov.kh/
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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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.