About this experience
Day 1
Morning Time
After breakfast, we'll start the tour with a short journey to Banteay Srei which is a beautiful temple located about 35km outside of Siem Reap town. It's best viewed in the morning time, which is why we'll go there first. You'll also have the opportunity to stop at a local community along the way and I will help you to experience the daily life of the locals living there. We can also taste some palm wine and palm sugar (depending on the season) and try other local products. On the way back we'll stop at the landmine museum.
We'll then stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we'll continue the tour with a visit to Pre Rup temple which was builtin 962 by King Rajendravarman. It's a temple mountain made from brick, laterite, and sandstone. We'll then go to see East Mebon temple which is another early temple built in the 10th century and now sits on a dry reservoir. Next is Ta Som temple which is a small temple built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. It's located just northeast of Angkor Thom and to the east of Neak Pean which is next on the tour. Neak Pean is a small temple which was built on an artificial island in the middle of a baray. This baray was associated with Preah Khan temple which now lays in ruins and is a wonderful thing to see. The temple succumbed to the jungle and there are trees growing through the structure.
Day 2
Morning Time
After breakfast, we'll then go to visit Angkor Thom and the site of the ancient Royal Palace, the Terrace of the Leper King, The Elephant Terrace, Baphuon Temple, and the popular Bayon temple. Bayon is famous for the many faces which always seem to be looking right at you! Bayon was built in the 13th century and is also popular for its many galleries of bas-reliefs that tell the story of what life was like at that time. We 'll also stop to get photos of the Angkor Thom South Gate with it's stunning gate and causeway.
After Angkor Thom, we'll see Ta Prohm which is one of the most famous temples in the park. It was built in the mid 12th to early 13th century and was originally used as a Buddhist monastery and university. Nowadays, it's more famous for its appearance in Tomb Raider.
Afternoon Time
After lunch, we'll go to see the one you've been waiting for - Angkor Wat. This huge temple was built in 1113 - 1150 AD by King Suryavarman and it measures 330 metres by 260 metres. Angkor Wat has three levels with 5 main towers. Inside the temple, the walls are covered in bas-reliefs which depict ancient Hindu mythology and a war which happened during the reign of King Suryavarman II. Angkor Wat has become the national symbol of Cambodia and is even found on the nation's flag as it symbolises the soul of the country.
Day 3
Morning Time
We'll leave your hotel after you've eaten breakfast and head out east to see the three temples at what is today called Roluos. The site used to be the capital city of the Khmer Empire before it was moved briefly to Koh Ker and then permanently to Angkor Thom. Lolei is the northernmost temples situated inside the Roluos Group which were built in the late 9th century. All of the temples, Lolei, Preah Ko, and Bakong were Buddhist temples.
In Preah Ko, you can see the 3 towers with stone lions and intricate carvings. At Bakong temple, you'll see the first temple mountain made of out sandstone during the Khmer empire. On the way back to Siem Reap we'll stop at the Genocide Museum and at a local Buddhist Pagoda.
We'll then stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon Time
After lunch, we'll visit a local village and market. You can see how the locals go about their everyday business and stop to look around a market where you can buy cheap gifts for your loved ones. We'll then head over to Bakheng Mountain which was established in the early 10th century to see the wonderful view over Angkor Wat. The mountain was dedicated to Shiva and built during the reign of the first King Suryavamrn. This is the site of the first capital city of the ancient Khmer empire before it was moved to what is today called Roluos.
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What’s included
- WHAT'S INCLUDED
- English Speaking Tour guide
- Vehicle with A/C
- Drinking Water and Cold Towels
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off
- 50% of the profits we will make with your booking will go directly to support the local disadvantaged communities
Itinerary
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Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
Visiting Banteay Srei Temple that most of the popular one with pink sandstone temple with the best carving even Angkor Wat temple cannot compare which was built in 10th century. It takes time drive there 50 minutes to 1 hour.
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Preah Khan, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap Cambodia
Visiting Preah Khan Temple which was built late 12th century by King Jayarvarman 7 that dedicate to his father.
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Neak Pean, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap Cambodia
You will visit the temple on the island name Neak Pean or Neak Poan temple. It used to be a hospital and a university of hospital in the 12th century. With a beautiful atmosphere around this temple.
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Ta Som, Angkor Archaeological Park Cambodia
Ta Som is a Buddhist temple which was built by King Jayarvarman 7 in late 12th century. He build this temple for people over there go to pray.
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Eastern Mebon, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
It's a temple built by brick stone. It was built by King Rajendravarman in the middle of 10th century. It's dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and honors his parents.
- 6
Pre Rup, Angkor Archaeological Park, Krong Siem Reap 17000, Cambodia
It's a pink brick stone temple, litterite and sandstone which was built in 10th century by King Rejendravarman as his state temple. Pre Rup means turning the body.
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Angkor Wat, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
You will visit the 7 wonder of the world and it's the first landmark in Asia. Angkor Wat has 5 towers with 65 metre height. It was built in early 12th century by King Suryavarman II. Angkor Wat original named is Parama Visnuloka. It's on the Cambodia flag representative for Cambodia country.
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Angkor Thom South Gate, Siem Reap Cambodia
It named as Tonle Oum. This city has 5 gates such as south gate, ghost gate or gate of the dead, victory gate, dei chhnang gate or north gate, and killing gate. This city has 3 kilometres each side.
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Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Banyon temple is a Buddhist temple which was built in late 12th century by King Jayavarman 7. This temple is really attractive with the faces that has 212 faces with 53 towers.
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Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 21000 Cambodia
It's a jungle temple that most people known as Tomb Raider Temple that Angelina Jolie made movie in 2004. It's a university of art that teach the girls who to dance as Apsara.
- 11
Lolei Temple, Prasat Bakong, Cambodia
This temple was built in late 9 centtury (893) by King Yasovarman I with dedicated to his four gods such as grandparents and parents.
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Preah Ko Temple, Cambodia
It built late 9 century (880) by King Indravarman I. This temple is elegant small brick temple with 6 towers with dedicated to Jayavarman 2 and his wife, Parents and Grandparents.
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Bakong Temples, Prasat Bakong, Cambodia
This temple is the second capital city after kulen mountain as first Angkor capital city as Khmer empire. It was built in late 9 century (881) by King Indravarman I. With symbolized Mount Meru and dedicated to Shiva god.
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Phnom Bakheng, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17000 Cambodia
It's built by King Yasovarman I in late 9 century to early 10 century about 907. It's the first city at Angkor with 109 towers included the main tower on the top. It is very nice for view from the hill.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 05:00 · 08:00 · 09:00 · 10:00
Know before you go
- Dress code
- Limited mobility accessible
- WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Temple Entrance Fee
- Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
- Tours can be changed or amended and extended with a variety of other activities which can be added to suit your individual needs. Please feel free to contact us for a discussion about the tour and how you would like to personalise it. If we don’t have a tour which suits your requirements, then we can create one for you!
- Entrance fee for the temples are $37 for a 1-day pass, $62 for a 3-day pass, and $72 for a 1-week pass.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- You are advised not to bring valuables with you on the tour.
- You must cover your knees and shoulders when entering the temples.
- Payment is required before starting the tour. It can be paid to the driver/guide on the day.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
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Meeting point
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Siem Reap Town
- Address
- Krong Siem Reap, KH
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 13.35501, 103.85517
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 days and 1 hour.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Siem Reap Town, Krong Siem Reap, KH.
From AED 129 per person (10 travelers)
