From Siem Reap: 2-Day Small Group Temples Sunrise Tour 2-Day Small Group Temples Sunrise Tour
ID: GYG110842-O-158602
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore the finest temples in Siem Reap, embark on the Grand Circuit adventure, and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Angkor Wat at dawn before delving into its majestic architecture.
Day 1 – Full Day Banteay Srei Temples and Grand Circuit Temple
Start your 2 days with pick-up from your hotel around 8:00 AM, you’ll head off to visit the most interesting temples outside Angkor Thom city. Your first stop is Pre Rup Hindu Temple, built in 961 or 962, which combines laterite and sandstone construction. Then, drive to the intricately carved and well-preserved Banteay Srei – the detailed reliefs on this smaller sandstone structure are regarded as the finest and most skilfully crafted in Cambodia.
On the return journey, visit Neak Pean, a Buddhist temple on a circular artificial island within Jayatataka Baray, then continue to Preah Khan temple, a ruined but highly atmospheric mélange of tree roots and crumbling stone structures. Construction was commissioned by the prolific temple builder Jayavarman VII in honor of his father and a visit to this smaller site makes for an interesting contrast with the more imposing Angkor Wat. Preah Khan is currently being restored by the World Monument Fund and in places is in remarkably good condition. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to Siem Reap after a memorable day of exploration.
Day 2 – Temples of Angkor with Sunrise
Spend your day temple-hopping with your local guide to make the most of your visit to the world-famous Angkor complex, a site full of temples built between the 19th and 13th centuries. Begin with pre-dawn departure (between 4:15 and 4:40 AM) from your hotel to catch the sunrise outside of Angkor Wat. Then, explore the interior of the great temple, spending a thorough 2 hours discovering its corridors, central chambers, and upper terraces. Your expert guide will decipher the myriad of stories behind the bas-relief carvings and give you insight into life during the height of the Khmer Empire. End your visit to Angkor with breakfast just outside the temple.
Continue the morning with a visit to the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side – gods to the left and demons to the right – and the fortified city of Angkor Thom. See its beautifully crafted central towers, covered in more than 200 enormous faces, before exploring the famous central terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of Elephants. Finish your day with a visit to the temple Ta Prohm, once home to almost 3,000 monks. Return to your hotel at approximately 1:30 PM.
Highlights
- See a sunrise view at the world’s largest sacred building at Angkor Wat
- Explore the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom city and Bayon Temple
- Visit beautiful temples outside Angkor Thom city including Banteay Srei Temple
- Learn about the centuries-old monuments from a professional guide
- Choose between a shared group or private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Breakfast can be purchased at the local restaurants near the temples
• It is required that you cover your knees and shoulders when visiting temples
• Day 1: Pickup time: between 7:40 am and 8:00 am. Ending time: arrival at the hotel between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm
• Day 2: Pickup time: between 4:20 am and 4:30 am. Ending time: arrival at the hotel between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm
• Swapping between day 1 and day 2 is also possible
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local tour operator prior to travel, or immediately on arrival at your destination
• This tour does not require a passport
• The deadline for making general last-minute amendments to the tour date is up to 7 hours before the start of the tour, and there will be no additional cost for this change
2 Days Small Group tour pickup and drop off detail:
Hotel pickup & drop-off are included and below is the pickup and drop off time:
- Day 1: Pickup time 7.40am-8.00am, Drop Off Time: 4-5pm
- Day 2 (Sunrise): Pickup 4.20-4.35am, Drop Off Time: 12.30-1.30pm
The exact pickup time will be provided one day prior to the start of the tour.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
