Siem Reap: Full Day Angkor Wat Temple Experience with Sunset Full Day Private Experience of Angkor with Sunset
ID: GYG430746-O-776026
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day tour and take the chance to explore the lesser-known temples of the Angkor Wat complex. See Bayon and Ta Prohm temples with a guide and enjoy watching the sunset at top of the hill.
You will be picked up from your hotel at between 8:00 a.m to 8:20 am and head directly to purchase the Angkor pass. Afterward, we head to one of Cambodia's jewels, the impressive Angkor Thom, which was the fortified "Great Royal City" built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. At the South Gate, we can see the imposing statue of Avalokiteshvara, which appears in the Tomb Raider movie. Next visit is Bayon temple, in Buddhist style and adorned with hundreds of faces made of stone, and also explore the Terrace of Elephants, former Royal Palace, Phimeanakas, Terrace of Leper King, and Baphoun temple, It is considered the largest Hindu temple in Angkor Thom city.
Then, we drive to Ta Prohm temple, which has been left in its original state and is partly overgrown with trees and huge roots. It was also used as a backdrop for the film Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie before lunch.
In the afternoon, start to visit to the fascinating Angkor Wat, the largest sacred building on the planet and an icon of the Khmer civilization. It was built by King Suyavarman and is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It contains hundreds of decorations that cover the walls and the longest bas-relief in the world. It is surrounded by a giant moat, and its five towers are part of the Cambodian flag, and from the top you can see the impressive and dense jungle. Climb up mountain of the Phnom Bakheng for sunset and then drive you back to Siem Reap.
Highlights
- Explore Cambodia’s most remarkable temple of Angkor Wat
- Marvel at the wise, and smiling faces at Bayon Temple
- Visit the famous jungle temple of Ta Prohm
- See the ancient of Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom
- Watch the sunset on top of Bakheng mountain
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our tour guide will be holding a sign with your last name on it. Our team will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
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.