3-Day Temple Exploration: Discover Banteay Srei and Floating Village with Experienced Guides

Embark on a 3-day temple exploration in Cambodia, visiting Banteay Srei and a floating village. Our experienced guides offer a personalized and customer-centered approach, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

8:00am- Sunset, first we will bring you to buy Temple pass

Bayon Temple - The Bayon, or state temple of Jayavarman VII, is one of the most mysterious and spiritually significant structures in the world. It features a unique collection of “face towers” that form a stone mountain of rising peaks. Originally, there were 49 towers, 37 of which still stand today. Most towers are adorned with four faces, one on each cardinal point, while the central tower boasts many more.

Terrace of the Elephants - Located at the heart of Angkor Thom, the Elephant Terrace overlooks the Royal Square. It marks the entrance to the Royal Palace and was the focal point for royal receptions. The carvings of elephants along its wall give it its modern name.

Terrace of the Leper King - This grand terrace is named after a 15th-century sculpture found atop it. Likely dating back to the reign of Jayavarman VII, it has been restored to allow visitors to explore its various layers, from the earliest to the most recent additions. Ta Prohm Temple is a jungle temple.

Ta Prohm - Built in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII as a royal monastery dedicated to his mother, Ta Prohm was left in its natural state to show how most of Angkor looked upon its rediscovery in the 18th century. Enveloped by jungle, Ta Prohm exudes a romantic aura with its massive roots and branches intertwined with the stone walls, forming a natural roof over the man-made structures.

Angkor Wat - Afternoon

The City of Angkor is one of the grandest monuments ever built, covering approximately 164 square miles with over 200 temples. Among the 30 accessible temples, Angkor Wat is the most famous and is the largest religious building in the world, with a volume of stone comparable to the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. Conceived by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. Unlike most other Khmer temples, it faces west, likely because it was dedicated to Vishnu, who is sometimes associated with the West.

Phnom Bakheng - Bakeng Mountain offers the best sunset views. In the late 9th century, it was the state temple of Angkor’s first capital. Begin the ascent from the east side at the foot of the hill near the road. The view from the top is magnificent, especially of Angkor Wat to the southeast, making it a popular spot for tourists.

We pick you up from your hotel lobby early in the morning at 5:00 for Sunrise

Angkor Wat - 05:00, depart for a beautiful sunrise tour at Angkor Wat. In the morning, continue your temple visit to Banteay Srei Temple. (Option available if you prefer not to wake up early.)

Banteay Srei - Banteay Srei Temple is the most exquisite in the complex. Known as the “Citadel of Women” or “Citadel of Beauty,” it is noted for its size and delicate decorations. Unlike the major sites at Angkor, Banteay Srei was not a royal temple but was built by Brahmin priests. Often described as the “Jewel of Khmer Art,” its miniature scale and nearly complete decoration surprise visitors. The innermost spaces of the temple are closed to the public for protection.

Eastern Mebon - Constructed in 952 AD by King Rajendravarman II, the East Mebon Temple was dedicated to his parents and the Hindu Trinity Gods. The temple, known as ‘Magic Merits’ in Cambodian, was built on the island of Yasotatska (Eastern Baray or reservoir). At that time, people reached the temple by boat.

Ta Som - Built by King Jayavarman VII (1181-1220) to honor his older sister, Ta Som is smaller than other temples dedicated to more important figures. It is one of three temples constructed by Jayavarman VII, located across the lake Jayatataka.

Neak Pean - ‘Neak Pean’ means ‘Nagas Intertwining Tails’ in Khmer, named for the two Nagas (one male and one female) whose bodies encircle the temple base with their tails intertwined. This symbolizes their union and happiness.

Preah Khan - Built in the 12th century, Preah Khan was one of Jayavarman VII’s largest projects, dedicated to his father. It served as a Buddhist university and a significant city with over 1,000 teachers. You can walk through Preah Khan from east to west or vice versa, admiring the magnificent stone sculptures of giant garudas holding the tails of nagas. The World Monuments Fund, a US-based foundation, is currently restoring Preah Khan.

We pick you up at your hotel at 8:00am

Bakong - Starting at 08:00 or 08:30, visit Bakong Temple, located south of Preah Ko in the Roluos Group. Enter and exit the temple from the east. A modern Buddhist temple is situated near the east entrance. Built in the late 9th century (881) by King Indravarman I and dedicated to Shiva, Bakong follows the Preah Ko art style.

Preah Ko - Preah Ko was the first temple built in the ancient city of Hariharalaya (now called Roluos), about 15 kilometers southeast of the main Angkor temples. Built in 879 by Khmer King Indravarman I, it honors the king’s family and places them in relation to the Hindu deity Shiva.

Lolei - Similar to the Mebon of the eastern baray, Lolei temple was built on an island in the middle of the Indratataka reservoir. The reservoir, measuring 3,800 meters east-west by 800 meters north-south, was excavated to provide water to the capital city (Hariharalaya) and irrigate the surrounding plains. The temple was dedicated to Indravarmesvara in memory of Yasovarman’s father and served as the foundation for a series of identical hermitages ordered by the king.

Kompong Phluk - Located on the Tonle Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO Biosphere site, Kompong Phluk is crucial to Cambodians who live on it and earn their living from fishing. The lake and river system is vital for its ecology and endangered flora and fauna.

Siem Reap - Afternoon City Tours
Art and Craft School, Les Artisan, and Local Markets. This school is a joint venture between the Cambodian and French governments to train young Cambodians in traditional sandstone carving, woodwork, and silk weaving. A showroom displays their works, which are for sale, and made-to-order pieces are also available. The city tour includes a visit to the traditional market and the area around Pub Street.

What's Included
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
  • All taxes and service charges included.
  • Stay refreshed with cool water and a cool wet towel.
  • Enjoy a full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
  • Entrance pass to the Angkor Archaeological site
Additional Information

This is. the best 3 days tour, our personal, customer-centered approach. All our local tour guide experience allows us to customize this day’s trip.

We’ve built our philosophy through being a traveler for many years and developing our experiences into what we believe is the best way to guide. Encouraging participation in our culture, helping you taste, touch, and understand our city around you.

  • 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.
  • The entrance pass to enter the Angkor Archaeological Site is not included during this tour. Guests are responsible to purchase the pass, ranging from one day up to seven day entry passes at the main gate into Angkor. The applicable fees are charged in US Dollars only. The entrance pass gives access to all sights in and around Angkor and should be visible at all times. Children under the age of 12 years old are free of charge for entry; a valid passport must be presented at the booth as proof otherwise normal prices will be levied.
  • 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-coloured 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.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nicolasbw4635mm
Sep 3, 2024
Exceptional tour with best guide - We arranged a three-day tour with Hidden Angkor Tour, and it was an extraordinary experience! Our guide, Mr. Veasna, was not only well-informed and exceptionally hospitable, but he also brought a sense of fun and engagement to the journey. My family of five and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and I firmly believe that having a guide of his caliber significantly enriches the experience of this remarkable destination. I sincerely hope to return and have the opportunity to meet him again! The driver was also outstanding. I highly recommend this tour.
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Trek67099229868
Jul 19, 2021
Angkor Wat and Area Tour! - We did the day tour to the Angkor temples today spending time at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. We had a driver Vandy and guide Buntheun, who were both excellent. Buntheun was friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and keen to share that both about the temples, history and Cambodian culture. We had an excellent and very informative day. Highly recommended.
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Markbum
Jun 3, 2020
Best way to visit temples in Siem Reap - If you only have a short time in Siem Reap and want to see and lean about the incredable temples there, you cannot go wrong booking with Hidden Angkor Tour. Mr. Veasna was our private tour guide for 3 days, he was very engaging and energetic yet extreamly professional, organized and knowledgable. He also made recommendations for activities outside of the tour and made reservations for evening event, personally ensured that we received preferential seating. Our driver was very good and attentive to our need. our transportation was comfortable with good airconditioning , cold bottled water and towels when we return to our vehicle..after being outside in the heat it was a wonderful relief. We also glad we decided to see Angkor Wat this way and heartily recomend this tour company.
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