Angkor’s Finest Examples in Brief: Discover Siem Reap’s Majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Krong Siem Reap
Uncover the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor in Siem Reap. Explore the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat and the enchanting Ta Phrom on a full day tour.
Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bayon Temple - We will pick you up from your hotel in Siem Reap at around 8am and head to the main gate of the Angkor temples. Our journey starts at the monumental magnificence of Angkor Thom
  • the last capital of the great Khmer Empire. You will visit the sprawling Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the enchanting Bayon. This 12th century masterpiece lies at the very centre of Angkor Thom City and is an archaeological wonder of symmetry and grandeur. The exterior gallery walls have extensive bas-reliefs but the main features are the towers each with 3 or 4 gently smiling faces, over 200 in total.

Part of the greater Bayon temple complex are lesser-known temples yet boast a very interesting story; the Phimeanakas Temple within the Royal Palace enclosure, Baphuon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King belong to the whole complex and are within easy walking distance of each other. Interwoven in the rich history, these only will add to the magical world called Angkor.

  • Ta Prohm - We continue visit a favorite among visitors because it has become part of the jungle, Ta Prohm was built in the late 12th century by Jayavarman VII as a shrine to his mother and is another must for anyone coming to Siem Reap. While clearing back the forest, it was decided to leave them in place to serve as a reminder of how the original discovers found it and other temples.
  • Angkor Wat - The rest of the afternoon is reserved for the Angkor Wat. Arguably the largest religious building in the world, with a volume of stone equalling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt; it is unlike all the other Khmer temples in that it faces west. Its symmetrical towers are stylized on the modern Cambodian flag.

We will be able to admire sunset from outside of this temple before we bring you back to your hotel at around 5:30pm.

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transport with professional driver
  • One-day Angkor Archaeological site pass
  • All-inclusive of taxes and service fees
  • Full day tour with English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Additional Information

Describing Angkor, the marvel from Siem Reap to the world, in its grandeur is an overwhelmingly large undertaking, often perceived as unachievable. Spanning many square kilometres, this recognised site on the UNESCO World Heritage List comprises much to fit into a single day.

Given just one day to witness, explore, and conjure images of this immense Kingdom flourishing under different reigns, this expedition across the archaeological expanse draws attention to the zenith of its civilization. From the Angkor Wat to the intertwined Ta Phrom, we seamlessly integrate the highlights into this comprehensive one-day tour, without skipping significant components.

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Siem Reap. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Tonle Sap, Koh Ker, Banteay Srei and Siem Reap International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
  • Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
  • To avoid any issues pertaining obtaining an arrival visa at the airport, please ensure that your passport contains at least two empty pages. Failure to do so may result in not gaining entrance into the Kingdom of Cambodia.
  • Some of the Angkor sights temples and palaces (such as the Baphuon) uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees. Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-colored clothing may be refused entrance.
  • We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • Until further notice, the top two levels of Angkor Thom’s Bayon temple are being reconstructed as part of a large maintenance project. Visitors may only see the faces of the Bayon at the first and second level.
Location
Bayon Temple
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Josephduff0
Jan 31, 2020
Great staff and experience - Highly recommended this tour to anybody visiting Siem reap. A good chance to see all the main temples on the area in one day. We had a fantastic tour guide who spoke perfect English and was extremely knowledgeable. I forgot to ask him name but would love to say thankyou one more time. Our driver was also great offering us water and wet towels to combat the heat. Overall couldn't have had a better experience with better people.
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Ross
Feb 19, 2018
Great private tour of some of the... - <p>Great private tour of some of the amazing sights at Angkor Wat. Able to avoid the crowds and time to explore on our own. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The lunch was also beautiful. Highly recommend.</p>
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Derek
Oct 31, 2016
We only had 2 days in Cambodia so it... - <p>We only had 2 days in Cambodia so it was important my wife and I got to see everything we had dreamed of visiting one day. We researched and booked this tour from the description on the Internet and we were not disappointed. Our guide, Mr Socheat unfortunate name but a really nice young man, made this tour most enjoyable. He had a good knowledge of the history of the various temples we visited and was extremely helpful and friendly. We were lucky to have a very hot and sunny day and the full day tour had us pretty exhausted by the end and ready for the hotel pool. The tour showed us everything we had dreamed of seeing with adequate time to wander around at our leisure and was good value for money. Overall a fantastic experience with happy memories that will stay with us forever. We have no hesitation in recommending this tour to anyone who wants to visit the various temples of Ánkor Wat.</p>
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Elizabeth
Jul 15, 2016
Our guide Pitt was the best... - <p>Our guide Pitt was the best! Mr.Pising was attentive, informative. We did the Angkor wat tour and them hired him again as he was fantastic. The tour itself is brilliant and I absolutely loved Ta phrom.</p>
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