On your first day, explore the world's largest religious monument, Angkor Wat temple. Following this, visit Ta Prohm, also known as the Tomb Raider temple, famous for its massive tree roots intertwined with the ancient structures.
After lunch, discover Ta Nei temple before proceeding to the South Gate of Angkor Thom, a highly photogenic spot within Angkor Park. Continue to Bayon, a temple renowned for its 216 smiling faces, located at the heart of Angkor Thom. You will also explore other famous temples within Angkor Thom, including Baphuon, the Terrace of Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. The day concludes with a visit to Phnom Bakheng mountain, where you can climb to the summit for a magnificent sunset view.
On the second day, begin with a beautiful sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat temple. Afterward, embark on the Big Circuit, visiting temples such as Preah Khan (Sword Temple), Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, and Pre Rup.
In the afternoon, you will visit Banteay Srei, often called the Ladies Temple. This exquisite temple is constructed from a rare pink sandstone and is celebrated as the 'jewelry of Angkor'.
Day 1: Special Angkor Wat Small Circuit with Sunset
After your breakfast, our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8:00 AM. We will then proceed to purchase temple passes before heading to the world-famous Angkor Wat temple.
Day 1: Step 1
Angkor Wat
2 h, entrée non incluse
Visit the world-renowned Angkor Wat temple.
Day 1: Step 2
Ta Prohm
2 h, entrée non incluse
Continue to Ta Prohm on the small circuit road. This temple is famous for its gigantic tree roots enveloping the structures and was a filming location for the movie "Tomb Raider".
After a busy morning, we will have lunch between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM at a local restaurant nearby. Lunch typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, with meal costs ranging from approximately $5 USD per dish, depending on your order.
Following lunch, we will proceed to the next temples.
Day 1: Step 3
Ta Nei Temple
45 min, entrée non incluse
Ta Nei is a small and tranquil temple with minimal restoration, ideal for those seeking to avoid crowds. It is surrounded by large trees.
Day 1: Step 4
The Victory Gate
10 min, entrée non incluse
We will first stop to visit the Victory Gate on the east side of Angkor Thom. After a brief stop for photos, we will continue to Bayon temple.
Day 1: Step 5
Bayon Temple
30 min, entrée non incluse
Bayon temple, located in the center of Angkor Thom, features 49 towers, each with four faces, totaling 196 faces of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. From here, we walk to the next temple.
Day 1: Step 6
Baphuon Temple
30 min, entrée non incluse
The adjacent temple is Baphuon, a Hindu temple constructed in the 11th century, predating Angkor Wat. The large Reclining Buddha at its rear was added in the 16th century. We then continue towards the Royal Enclosure Wall.
Day 1: Step 7
Phimeanakas
15 min, entrée non incluse
Phimeanakas is a pyramid-shaped Hindu temple built in the 10th century, situated within the ancient Royal Palace of Angkor Thom. We will visit Phimeanakas along with the ancient Royal Enclosure Wall.
Day 1: Step 8
Terrace of the Elephants
10 min, entrée non incluse
The Terrace of the Elephants is a platform historically used by kings to observe returning armies, adorned with carvings of elephants on its walls.
Day 1: Step 9
Terrace of the Leper King
10 min, entrée non incluse
The Terrace of the Leper King is another platform located nearby, north of the Terrace of the Elephants.
Day 1: Step 10
Phnom Bakheng
2 h, entrée non incluse
Our final stop is Phnom Bakheng hill, where we will climb to the summit to await the sunset. If you prefer not to wait for the sunset, you may skip this part.
Please note: Due to visitor limits at the Phnom Bakheng peak, if it is crowded, we will ascend slightly earlier. Waiting for and viewing the sunset typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Day 2: Wonderful Angkor Wat Big Circuit and Banteay Srei with Sunrise
We start the tour early. Our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 5:00 AM to take you to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat. After sunrise, we will return to your hotel for breakfast before resuming the tour.
Day 2: Step 1
Angkor Wat
1 h 45, entrée non incluse
Witness the sunrise at Angkor Wat temple.
Day 2: Step 2
Preah Khan Temple
1 h, entrée non incluse
After breakfast, our guide will meet you again at your hotel lobby. We will then visit Preah Khan, built by King Jayavarman VII in dedication to his father. This extensive monastic complex served as a Buddhist monastery and school, accommodating over 1,000 monks.
Day 2: Step 3
Neak Pean
30 min, entrée non incluse
Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple situated in the middle of the last baray, constructed by a Khmer King in the Angkor area. We then proceed to a nearby temple.
Day 2: Step 4
Ta Som
15 min, entrée non incluse
Ta Som is a small yet classic temple.
Day 2: Step 5
Eastern Mebon
15 min, entrée non incluse
Eastern Mebon is a large temple-mountain ruin, featuring three levels and crowned by five towers. This is the last temple visit in the morning.
Day 2: Step 6
Pre Rup
1 h, entrée non incluse
Pre Rup, meaning 'turn the body', was constructed in the late 10th century and dedicated to Hindu gods. It reflects the Cambodian belief that funerals were conducted at this temple, located at the farthest point on the grand circuit road.
After a busy morning, we will have lunch between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM at a local restaurant nearby. Lunch typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, with meal costs ranging from approximately $5 USD per dish, depending on your order.
Following lunch, we will proceed to the next temples.
Day 2: Step 7
Banteay Srei
1 h, entrée non incluse
After the lunch break, we will visit Banteay Srei, also known as the Ladies Temple. This temple, built from pink sandstone in the mid-10th century by Hindu King Rajendravarman II, is dedicated to the Hindu trinity, primarily Shiva.
Day 2: Step 8
Banteay Samre
45 min, entrée non incluse
Banteay Samre is a Hindu temple built in the 12th century. While architectural evidence is scarce, it is believed to share a similar design to Angkor Wat.
Day 2: Step 9
Banteay Kdei
45 min, entrée non incluse
Banteay Kdei temple is a Buddhist temple constructed in the 12th century. Its architectural style is very similar to that of Ta Prohm and Bayon.