Visit the stunning temples of Angkor Wat and admire the hundreds of fine bas-relief carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. A professional guide will provide a background on Khmer history and culture. Enjoy a balloon ride and Khmer-style lunch.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pick up from your hotel as tour departure at 8:30 am, so please ready by 7:30 am and ready to go as soon as your guide arrives.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat
- Learn about Khmer history from a Cambodian scholar
- Admire the hundreds of fine bas-relief carvings
- Enjoy a tethered helium balloon ride with views of Angkor Wat and the National Park
Full description
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel at 8:00 AM where you will be transferred to the Angkor Wat ticket office to purchase your Angkor Pass (at your own expense), before setting off to Angkor Wat, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.
Spend the day exploring the temples of Angkor National Park. Begin with the Angkor Wat Temple, considered as one of the seven wonders of the world. Explore the massive Angkor Wat and be captivated by its complexity, intricately carved walls, columns, and chambers. With the help of your professional guide, discover the symbolic meanings of its carvings and architecture, and gain a deeper appreciation of Khmer culture.
Next, you will be driven to the fortified city of Angkor Thom. Enter through the South Gate as you walk in the middle of a causeway flanked from side to side by symbolic statues of demons and gods. The entire length of the causeway contains a total of 108 mythical creatures serving as guards to the fortified city.
Then, visit the majestic Bayon Temple, one of the most popular temples within the Angkor Thom Complex. Be mesmerized by over 200 large faces carved on 54 towers, which at that time represented the 54 provinces of the Khmer Empire. Continue your exploration at the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.
In the afternoon, proceed to the ethereal Ta Prohm Temple, built in AD 1186 by King Jayavarman VII and witness how the trunks of trees seem to devour the temples. After your tour of the temples, and weather permitting, you’ll have the opportunity to rise 200 meters over the site by a tethered helium balloon to admire the sun setting over the temple and jungle.
This tour concludes with drop off at your hotel in the city.
Includes
- Small-group tour
- Professional, local English-speaking guide
- Shared air-conditioned car/van/bus
- Tethered helium balloon ride for 10 minutes (insurance covered)
- Cold bottled water during tours
- Khmer lunch (set menu)
- Hotel pickup and drop off within the city center
- Entrance fees ($37 per person)
- Drinks during lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Drones
- Sleeveless shirts
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- Balloon ride is subjected to weather conditions (ride anytime between 6am to 5pm according the weather)
- Only pants or knee-length skirts/dresses are permitted
- Please bring good walking shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
