Siem Reap: 2-day Angkor Wat tour Siem Reap: 2-Day Angkor Wat tour
ID: GYG385487-697913
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Enjoy a private tour of 2-day include Angkor Wat sunrise, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, the pink temple of Banteay Srei, and also breathtaking landscape of Tonle Sap and go on an in-depth exploration of the local life that surrounds the floating village.
Day 1:
You will picked you up from your accommodation at 8:00 am and take you to buy the Angkor pass of 2-day. Then, we drive to the World Heritage-listed Angkor temple complex to visit 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, we visit the temple of Bayon, 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.
In the afternoon, we will have lunch near the Angkor Wat temple. Then we enjoy a 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. It is the most revered in the country and the most emblematic of the complex.
The evening concludes at Phnom Bakheng temple with the sunset view, which is the perfect way to end your day at this amazing site.
Day 2:
Your second day tour departs at 4:40 am and head to one of the world's cultural heritage sites, Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world as you soak in the breathtaking sunrise. The magnificent architecture and charming light and shadow are even more memorable with the light morning mist that is most often present in this region of Cambodia. As your expert guide tells you stories about the bas-reliefs, they'll also provide insight into life during the height of the Khmer Empire. After visiting Angkor Wat, we will have breakfast nearby the temple, please ask your hotel to pack a breakfast box for you.
Afterward, we continue to visit Ta Prohm temple, which has been left in its original state and is partly overgrown with trees and huge roots.
Next, we visit Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som temple, and Pre Rup also known as the temple royal crematorium.
We will have lunch at the local restaurant and continue to Banteay Srei temple which is one of the most intricately carved temples in the region.
In the late afternoon, we will head to Tonle Sap lake, known for its picturesque floating villages. We enjoy a boat ride and observe the local life in the villages with their floating farms, schools, markets, and Buddhist temples.
Highlights
- Watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, the world’s largest Hindu temple
- Marvel at Bayon temple with more than 200 smiling faces
- Trek through Ta Prohm temple, a jungle-enveloped temple
- Admire the intricately carved Banteay Srei Temple
- Enjoy a boat ride to the floating village on Tonle Sap lake
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It can get very hot walking around the Angkor complex so be sure to always carry water and appropriate skin protection including sun scream and mosquito spray. You can buy sun scream and mosquito spray in town.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pickups are limited to the Siem Reap town area only.
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.