Private Angkor Wat & Royal Temples Excursion in Siem Reap
Siem Reap
8 hours
Experience the best of Angkor Wat in 1 day on this private tour from Siem Reap. Visiting Angkor Complex while you are in Siem Reap is a must. Join us and you will have a chance to explore and discover every corner of this UNESCO World Heritage. This tour takes you around the biggest Hindu temple in the world. As you explore the site, imagine the magnificence and the great past that depicts the rich culture of Angkor Wat. The amazing architecture shrouded by the thick jungle makes this place more mysterious than ever. Bask in the perfect mix of natural and manmade beauty. The life size facades and the statues portray the 17th century art and essence.
Do not forget to click pictures and make this tour a memory of your lifetime. The beauty of the temple is even more enhanced by the gigantic trees and its strong roots. Admire the view of the temple as you explore each nook and corner of this great edifice. Explore with sites like Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King as well as temples like Bayon, Banteay Kde, and Ta Prohm. After this architectural feast for eyes, a real and delicious feast awaits you in the form traditional, mouthwatering Cambodian dish.
Highlights
Visit Angkor Wat
Visit the Terrace of the Elephants
Visit the Terrace of the Leper King
Visit the temple of Bayon
Visit the temple of Banteay Kde
Visit the temple of Ta Prohm
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in a private air conditioned vehicle. Sit back and relax as you journey to the ancient Angkor Wat complex to discover the world's largest religious monument; including its forested area, it spreads over 155 square miles (400 sq km). Start your tour with a visit to this national symbol of Cambodia. Marvel at its architectural grandeur as well as its ancient shrines featuring traditional Khmer designs, unique sculptures, and intricate carvings.
Next, visit the last known capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom. Wander around this ancient walled city, and as you enter through the massive south gates, be greeted by lines of statues of demons and gods, each carrying a giant naga (a snake like deity). Continue to Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King, used as a viewing platform and a royal cremation site by the Angkor King Jayavarman VII. Afterwards, explore the Bayon, featuring distinctive stone structures influenced by Baroque inspired Khmer architecture.
Break for a delicious lunch before visiting the historic Banteay Kdei temple and picturesque Ta Prohm. After a day of exploration, your transfer brings you back to your hotel.
Includes
Meals: Traditional Cambodian lunch
All transports: Roundtrip transfers to and from Siem Reap hotel
Private guided tour of Angkor Wat
Admission fees