City Orientation & Sunset at Pre Rup Temple
Wat Bo Temple - We will meet you at your hotel’s lobby and brief you on the tour itinerary and routing. Then, we jump in the US Army jeep and drive for the city orientation including the Royal Residence and Wat Bo monastery.
Pre Rup - After that, we drive to checkpoint in order to purchase the temple ticket where we use it for visiting the temples. Watch sunset @ a 10th century Hindu temple, Pre Rup, for an overview of Khmer architecture from the materials of brick, laterite, and sunstone at the end of the day. After sunset, we drive back to the hotel.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat / Ta Prohm Temple / Banteay Srei Temple / Angkor Thom City
Angkor Wat - 4:30 AM: pick up from your hotel, begin with sunrise at Angkor Wat, you will be amazed by the peace and quiet before the major tour groups arrive. Contemplate the meaning as the sun gently washes over the jungle, and your guide begins to share the story of this great place. Angkor Wat means “City of Pagoda” and was changed from the original Parama Vishnuloka.
Ta Prohm Temple - As the sun moves higher, you will head to the beautiful Ta Prohm temple, which is embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees in the jungle; it is well-known as Tomb Raider filmed inside. Ta Prohm was a Mahayana Buddhist temple dating back to 1186 AD which was also served as the ancient university of Khmer Empire.
Banteay Srei - Continue to visit Banteay Srei temple which is 45minutes away, it’s the most beautiful intricate carving temple among over the country. Banteay Srei means the city of women, is known as the pink sandstone temple to be built in the 10th century. It’s a well-preserved temple.
Angkor Thom - After Banteay Srei, drive back to visit the impressive Bayon temple, located in the heart of Angkor Thom, was served as the state temple of King Jayavarman IV. Bayon consists of 49 towers with 4 gigantic faces of Buddha/gods that represent 4 divine states of mines such as Love, Compassion, Sympathy, and Equanimity. It’s time to learn the principles of Buddhism and the daily lives of Khmer peoples, which are carved on the stones of Bayon.
- Expert Tour Guide
- Private US Army Jeep for all land transportation
- Mineral water and cold tissues provided during the tour
- Accommodation
- Angkor Temple Pass (US$37, free for child below 12 years old)
- All meals & beverages
- Personal expenses and Tips
Embark on an exclusive guided journey to explore the four principal temples of Angkor, complemented by a jeep tour for familiarization with the city and viewing the sunset on the first day, and for a dawn visit the following day. The itinerary includes Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm - nestled in the jungle and a filming site for Tomb Raider II, Banteay Srei, and the Bayon Temple situated in the heart of Angkor Thom.
- This jeep tour is fun for both adult and children, price is for adult with minimum 2 people.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
