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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour with Sunrise and Sunset

Siem Reap: Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour with Sunrise and Sunset

Your 2-day tour with an English speaking guide allows you to make the most of a 3 day temple pass. You will see all of the unmissable temples and learn a lot of new information from our professional tour guide . After this you'll be able to decide if you want to rest on day 3, revisit any of your favorites or find some final places within the region in a private Tuk-Tuk without missing out on vital knowledge about the ancient Khmer empire. Day 1 Sun rise small tour (4:30am -1:00pm ) Experience the beauty and power of Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most visited attraction. The UNESCO-listed archeological site has a long, rich history and still looks magnificent, even more so beneath the glow of a rising sun. On this small-group tour, know how its energy feels, rise early to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, and then benefit from the cooler weather and fewer crowds of the morning to explore the surrounding temples. Ta prom temple the well-known jungle temple, famous both for its past and its more recent feature in the Tomb Raider movie. Angkor thom Bayon temple home to the large smiling faces, and some of the lesser-known but still outstanding temples, some of the best in our world, like the Buddhist temple of Banteay Kdei, the pyramid temple, largely unrestored and used by monks. Ta Keo is a mountain temple built in the 10th century, which you will walk up, treading between the ancient and modern eras. Simply put, visit Angkor Wat and, step by step, see, feel, and learn more along with your guide for the day. It's a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. South gate as our last point for day 1 South gate of Angkor Thom along with a bridge of statues of gods and demons. Two rows of figures each carry the body of seven-headed naga. Day 2. Sun sut big tour 10:30am -7:00pm Within the Angkor complex are other magnificent temples. Preah Khan is the biggest temple on this loop, built by King Bayon for his father. The water around Neak Pean Island temple was used for bathing and health in the Angkor period. Ta Som has a distinctive big tree over the east gate and is formed with lots of sculptures of dancers with long hair; it was built for the king's sister. East Mebon, built for the ancestors, used to be in the middle of a reservoir and was constructed as early as the 10th century. Pre-Rup was built by the king for himself; often mistaken for a crematorium, a stone structure that looks similar to a coffin was used by Hindus to meditate within at the full moon. And Phnom Bakheang is at the top of a hill; its 33 towers represent the heavens. Life on earth is to be lived. Take the tour, which shows the interrelatedness of past, present, and future.

Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Private Tuk-Tuk Tour

Option( 1 ) Experience the most famous and largest temples of the Angkor Wat region as well as hidden treasures on this private Tuk-Tuk journey from Siem Reap. Customize the start time, pick-up location, and number of travelers. Although your driver won't be a guide for within, he will be an English-speaking driver with a great personality and more than able to answer your questions at each stop. The historic temples on this tour are some of the most beautiful, impressive, and best-preserved in the world. You can begin with an unforgettable sunrise and then explore in and around Angkor Wat itself and other temples that will give you wonderful insights into what life was like around these unique sites. Angkor Thom, while less famous than Angkor Wat, is arguably equally astounding in scale and ambition, and its grand approach is still humbling today. The temple of Bayon at its center is lined with countless beatific carved faces, gazing eternally at the surrounding forest. Ta Prohm is one of visitors' favorite sites, as it has been partially retaken by the jungle, giving it a beauty and tranquility all its own. Ta Keo was never finished and, as such, has a very different aspect from most of the Angkor temples. Its square, layered pyramid shape makes it one of the more dramatic sites on the tour, and climbing the terraces affords some beautiful views over the jungle. Banteay Kdei is also known as 'the citadel of monks' cells'. It is partially overgrown with towering, sinewy trees. The silky cotton tree roots weaving their way through the stones of the ruined walls are a famously beautiful sight. As this is a private tour, you are welcome to add more itinerary stops if you wish. Our Khmer driver will enrich your experience with his insight and passion. Book this tour to experience the mind-expending temples of Angkor firsthand. Option (2) You can take an entirely different route too, a loop of the further-out temples, and watch the sunset from Bakheang Mountain. The temple city of Angkor was the greatest metropolis in the world when London was just a village, and on this trip you'll see some of its greatest sites. Your first destination would be Pre Rup, an unbelievable Angkor site. After that, head to East Mebon, then on to the beautiful overgrown temple Ta Som, then the island shrine of Neak Pean. After that, it's off to Preah Khan, a temple at Angkor built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. Whichever option you choose, this private Tuk-Tuk tour will give you direct communication with our manager from the moment you receive a confirmation e-mail. We will adjust planned times and stops as necessary, and up to the very last minute, you can choose to spend longer with your driver, be dropped off at whichever location you choose, or even have him take you to explore parts of Siem Reap city, unless you prefer to go straight back to your hotel and reflect and rest.

Siem Reap: Banteay Srei and 5 Grand Temples Tour with Guide

Siem Reap: Banteay Srei and 5 Grand Temples Tour with Guide

Depart Siem Reap and journey in comfort to the vast Angkor complex of temple ruins from the days of the Khmer Empire. Begin with a trip back in time as you marvel at the remains of the medieval city. Go to the small but charming temple of Pre Rup, one of the few remaining complete structures in the complex. Continue to the intricate, pink-colored temple of Banteay Srei (Citadel of Women), thought by many to be the work of the women of the Khmer Empire. Marvel at the ornate carvings on the tiny temples, located near the hill of Phnom Dei.  Make your way to one of the nearby restaurants and soak up your surroundings as you fill up on traditional curries, soups, or stir fries at your own expense. Then, spend the afternoon exploring the unique East Mebon, Ta Som, and Preah Khan temples, all built at different periods. Get a glimpse into the lives and rituals of the people that once inhabited this extraordinary space.   

Siem Reap: Angkor Sunrise 1- or 2-Day Guided Temples Tour

Siem Reap: Angkor Sunrise 1- or 2-Day Guided Temples Tour

Day 1 – Full Day Banteay Srei Temples and Grand Circuit Temples with Sunset   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. End your day with a beautiful sunset before returning 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.  

Angkor Wat 2-Day complex Sun rise & Sun set with Guided Tour

Angkor Wat 2-Day complex Sun rise & Sun set with Guided Tour

Make the most of your Angkor Wat pass with this 2-day guided tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap. Find out about the Khmer empire, watch the sunrise and the sunset at the temple complex. Purchase your temple pass before your tour start recommended . Day 1: Sun rise small tours 4:30am -1 pm Start with early morning pickup from your accommodation in Siem Reap and relax on the comfortable transfer to the Angkor Wat. Experience the beauty of Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most visited attraction. Watch as the sun rises over this UNESCO-listed archeological site that has a long, rich history. Benefit from the cooler weather and fewer crowds in the morning as you explore the surrounding temples. See Angkor Thom, a well-known jungle temple that is famous both for its past and its presence in the Tomb Raider movie. See the large smiling faces at the Bayon Temple and some of the lesser-known but still outstanding temple, like the Buddhist temple of Banteay Kdei, a pyramid temple that is used by monks. Visit Ta Keo, a mountain temple built in the 10th century. Return to your accommodation at the end of the first day. Day 2: Sun set with big tour 10:30am -7pm Enjoy a seamless transfer from your accommodation to the temple of Preah Khan, the biggest temple on this loop, built by King Bayon for his father. The water around Neak Pean Island temple was used for bathing in the Angkor period. Head to Ta Som which has a distinctive tree that has grown over the East Gate. Continue to the East Mebon temple which was once an artificial island, but now lies in a dry reservoir. Go to Pre-Rup which a stone structure that was used by Hindus to meditate on the full moon. Finally go to Phnom Bakheang for the sunset, a hilltop temple with 33 towers that represents the heavens. Return to your accommodation at the end of the tour.

Angkor Wat: Highlights and Sunrise Guided Tour

Angkor Wat: Highlights and Sunrise Guided Tour

Join us in an unforgettable Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour from Siem Reap and witness the breathtaking beauty of this ancient temple complex as the sun rises. Choose between a private or group tour for a personalized experience, all while traveling in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your accommodation between (4:20am – 4.40am, depending on your hotel location), leading you to Angkor Wat, where you can marvel at the stunning sunrise illuminating the temple and surrounding jungle, creating a magical atmosphere. As you explore the intricate corridors and chambers of Angkor Wat, you'll learn about its rich history and the Khmer Empire's legacy through captivating stories and detailed bas-relief carvings. After a peaceful breakfast outside the temple grounds, you'll visit the enchanting Ta Prohm, famously known as the "Tomb Raider Temple" where nature intertwines with history. Continue your adventure to Angkor Thom, passing iconic landmarks like the Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of Elephants, before arriving at the mesmerizing Bayon Temple, where you can marvel at its central towers adorned with over 200 giant faces. Conclude your tour at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, flanked by rows of stone figures representing gods and demons, encapsulating the grandeur of this fortified city. Relax in the tranquil ambiance of Angkor Archaeological Park before returning to your hotel around 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Join us for this incredible journey through time and culture, where history comes alive under the Cambodian sun!

Siem Reap: 2-Days Angkor Wat with Sunrise Small-Group Tour

Siem Reap: 2-Days Angkor Wat with Sunrise Small-Group Tour

Day 1: Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Temples Drive to Pre Rup Temple, a late 10th-century Hindu temple with a unique stepped pyramid design. Visit Banteay Srei Temple, a smaller but exquisitely carved sandstone temple known for its intricate reliefs. After lunch visit Neak Pean Temple, a Buddhist temple on a man-made island, and Preah Khan Temple, a large and atmospheric temple complex Day 2: Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon Get early pick-up from your hotel in Siem Reap, drive to Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, and watch the sunrise over the temple complex. Explore the interior of Angkor Wat, including its corridors, central chambers, and upper terraces. Have breakfast just outside of Angkor Wat and rest before continue to Ta Prohm Temple. Ta Prohm Temple, a picturesque temple complex overgrown with trees. Continue your visit the Eastern Gate of Angkor Thom, flanked by a row of stone gods and demons Explore the fortified city of Angkor Thom, including the Bayon Temple with its many carved faces, pass by the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Today tour will end mid-day.

Siem Reap: 2-Day Temple Highlights Sunrise and Sunset Option

Siem Reap: 2-Day Temple Highlights Sunrise and Sunset Option

Day 1: Pre Rub, Neak Pean, Preah Khan, Banteay Srei, and Bakheng Temple Today we visit the most interesting temples outside Angkor Thom city. You begin with first stop at Pre Rup Hindu temple built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. Continue a drive for the intricately carved and well-preserved Banteay Srei. The detailed reliefs on this smaller sandstone structure are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. Banteay Srei has only been accessible since the late 1990s, when the Khmer Rouge left the area. Return your journey back and visit Neak Pean temples, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray and continue your afternoon to Preah Khan temple, a ruined but highly atmospheric mélange of tree roots and crumbling stone structures. Construction of this site was commissioned by the great 'temple builder' Jayavaraman 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. On the way back, enjoy a brief stop and discoveries with an ascent for sunset at Bakheng mountain temple. Late afternoon return to town after a memorable day exploration. Day 2: Angkor Wat at sunrise, Ta Nei & Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Thom Bayon  Begin with a pre-dawn departure for sunrise outside of Angkor Wat. Enter the great temple in darkness (please bring a torch) from the little-visited eastern side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world. End your tour at Angkor with breakfast outside the temple. Continue by moving on to the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm – one of the most atmospheric of all temples in Angkor. Once home to 2,740 monks, Ta Prohm today looks much as it did in the early 1850s, when French explorer Henri Mouhot ‘rediscovered’ this crumbling site. Move to drive to Ta Nei, a late 12th Century stone temple located in Angkor. Visit 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. At ‘The Bayon’, you will see its beautifully crafted central towers, covered in more than 200 enormous faces, then explore the famous Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of Elephants.

Siem Reap: Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour

Siem Reap: Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour

Today we visit the most interesting temples outside Angkor Thom city. Departing your hotel around 8.00 am, you begin with first stop at Pre Rup Hindu temple built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. Continue a drive for the intricately carved and well-preserved Banteay Srei. The detailed reliefs on this smaller sandstone structure are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. Banteay Srei has only been accessible since the late 1990s, when the Khmer Rouge left the area. Return your journey back and visit Neak Pean temples, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray and continue your afternoon to Preah Khan temple, a ruined but highly atmospheric mélange of tree roots and crumbling stone structures. Construction of this site was commissioned by the great 'temple builder' Jayavaraman VII (in honour 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.Enjoy sweeping sunset views from the atmosphere before returning to town after a memorable day exploration.

Siem Reap: Grand circle tour Sun set on bakeang hill & Guide

Siem Reap: Grand circle tour Sun set on bakeang hill & Guide

Angkor Wat itself is extremely famous, and within the Angkor complex are other magnificent temples. On this guided tour, you will go a step further than most visitors. A local guide with over a decade of experience will give you wonderful insights into what life was like around these unique sites. Understanding brings you closer to reality. Take in the most spectacular sites in Angkor, the greatest temple city ever. Create the best of times while exploring world history. Guides are passionate about the subject and will enrich your time in Cambodia. With a relaxed start to the day, AC minibus pick-up, a wonderful guided route, and a spectacular sunset to top it off, this is a tour you'll always remember. You will have all of the opportunity to capture the moment in photographs and be in all the right spots to say you've seen what matters while having a truly educational experience. Preah Khan is the biggest temple on this loop, built by King Bayon for his father. The water around Neak Pean Island temple was used for bathing and health in the Angkor period. Ta Som has a distinctive big tree over the east gate and is formed with lots of sculptures of dancers with long hair; it was built for the king's sister. East Mebon, built for the ancestors, used to be in the middle of a reservoir and was constructed as early as the 10th century. Pre-Rup was built by the king for himself; often mistaken for a crematorium, a stone structure that looks similar to a coffin was used by Hindus to meditate within at the full moon. And Phnom Bakheang is at the top of a hill; its 33 towers represent the heavens. Life on earth is to be lived. Take the tour, which shows the interrelatedness of past, present, and future.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mare is a fantastic, very friendly and very experienced guide with a huge knowledge, great and interesting stories to tell. He knew great special spots for pictures from also unusual perspectives. Narep is a great driver always caring that we were well being. We did enjoy the time with Mare and Narep a lot and everyone having them as guide and driver can be very happy as they will make the trip unforgettable. Thank you Mare and Narep and hope to meet again sometime!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Great selection of temples amongst the archeological site and the best spot to watch the sunrise with Angkor Wat in the background! Our guide, Sam, was the best. He shared with us so many insights about each temple, both historical and religious. He made sure everyone understood everything he was explaining and checked if we had any questions. I highly recommend Sam as a tour guide :)

5 out of 5 stars

yuht was an exceptional guide who had so much knowledge about the whole history of Cambodia as well as the temples. His English was excellent and he made our tour very enjoyable, taking lots of photos for us in all the best places. It did get very hot towards mid day and quite tiring so we were pleased we opted for the shorter tour.

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to our guide Sopheaprath and our driver Mr Vichet, we had an amazing day exploring the temples. Our guide has a lot of knowlegde that he pass on with passion ad humour. Warmly recommanded

5 out of 5 stars

Sayon was an incredible tour guide and was very thorough in teaching us the history of Angkor Wat and the other temples.