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Visit the world’s largest Hindu temple - Angkor Wat.

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.

Taste a delicious Khmer lunch.

Inclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off; English speaking local guide; One day Angkor Archaeological Park pass; Transport by air conditioned vehicle; Khmer local lunch.

Exclusion

Items of a personal nature; Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.

Hours of operation

Available daily, pick-up time at 8:00am - 8:45am.

Duration

Approximately 7-8 hours.

Location

Meeting point: Pick up at centrally located hotels in Siem Reap.

Finish point: Drop off at centrally located hotels in Siem Reap.

Itinerary

We start our Angkor adventure with a visit to Angkor Wat temple easily the most famous and best-preserved of all temples within the Angkor complex. We then move on to Angkor Thom visiting Bayon, with its 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic smiling faces, Phimeanakas, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. We finish the morning with a stop at the very photogenic South Gate of Angkor Thom City where the gods and demons line the road leading to the gate struggling in a cosmic tug-of-war. The Gate itself is crowned with four large faces facing in the cardinal directions.

Lunch is Khmer style in a local restaurant. Regain your energy enjoying a sumptuous Khmer feast near Sras Srang, the Royal Pool of Ablutions, originally reserved for the King and his consorts. Enjoy a spread of great local food followed by a nap lazing in a hammock, or explore to see the traditional way of life and say hello to the Cambodians near here.

After lunch we continue our day tour by visiting the beautiful Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider) temple which was made famous by Angelina Jolie. Feel like one of the early explorers as you visit this temple which has been left to be reclaimed by the jungle.

If time permits finish the day climbing one of the oldest buildings in the Angkor complex, the brick pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Comfortable shoes are a must.

No smoking, drinking alcohol or touching the carvings is permitted in and around the temples.

For most of the year it is hot when exploring the temples. The guide will make regular stops where you can purchase water and snacks. Please keep hydrated and bring sunscreen and a hat to protect you from the sun.

The third level of Angkor Wat is not open during Buddhist holidays.

Participant restrictions

Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Policies

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

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