Visit the main highlights of Angkor within 2 days including Ta Prohm which is in the jungle where Tomb Raider II was filmed, Bayon temple in the center of Angkor Thom with many faces and, the world’s largest religious site, Angkor Wat. On day 2, visit the Grand Circuit temples including Preah Khan, Neak Pean, East Mebon and the most beautiful carving temple named Banteay Srei.
Highlights
- Visit Angkor Wat, the world’s largest Hindu temple, on a private tour with your own personal guide.
- Marvel at Bayon with its 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces.
- Trek through Ta Prohm the jungle temple made famous in the Tomb Raider movie.
- Day 2 grand tour is more interesting of be away from crowded and more of Archeology Adventure.
- Taste a delicious Khmer lunch.
Full Description
DAY 1: Ta Prohm / Angkor Thom / Angkor Wat
8:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel to one of the most the beautiful Ta Prohm temple, which is embraced by the roots of enormous strangler fig trees, it is well-known as Tomb Raider II movie filmed inside. From there, drive to Angkor Thom city, which is the last capital city of Khmer empire by driving through Victory gate. Visit the Elephant Terrace & the terrace of Leper King, Royal Enclosure, Phimean Akas, Baphuon and the impressive Bayon temple. Then move to the South Gate before having lunch break.
Noon, lunch break (there are many local restaurants are available around the temples with local and Asian Foods, your guide would be happy to recommend you a good one. Or you might want to go back to town or hotel for break).
In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, the most incredible temple and the largest religious site in the world.
Depending on the weather, you might catch up a good sunset. You will be dropped off at your hotel at the end of the day.
DAY 2: Preah Khan / Neak Pean / East Mebon / Banteay Srei
8:00AM, pick up from your hotel to visit the Grand Circuit temple including Preah Khan, the ancient Buddhist University. Then move to Neak Pean, the island temple in the ancient water reservoir and visit East Mebon temple.
Noon, lunch break (there are many local restaurants are available around the temples with local and Asian Foods, your guide would be happy to recommend you a good one.
After lunch, visit Banteay Srei temple, which is also known as one of the most beautiful temple because of its intricate carvings from pink sandstones. Banteay Srei means citadel of women, which is about 37km from Siem Reap. On the way back, you will visit the daily life of farmers who produce sugar palm and you will be dropped off at your hotel at the end of the tour.
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Additional information
- Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Drinks Water, Khmer local lunch.
- Exclusions: Temples entrance fee, Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for driver and guide.
- Dress standard: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Comfortable shoes are a must. The Apsara Authority which manages the park reserves the right to refuse entry to certain areas of the site for guests who wear clothing which is considered immodest. No smoking, drinking alcohol or touching the carvings is permitted in and around the temples.