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Half Day Angkor Wat Tour: Private Exploration of Cambodia's Iconic Archeological Park
4.6
8 Ratings
Krong Siem Reap
A private tour is sure to enhance your experience of Angkor Archeological Park, indisputably Cambodia’s most popular attraction. During this personalized experience, you’ll benefit from lesser-known historical and cultural commentary from a guide and get an intimate glimpse into parts of the site that large tour groups don’t usually have access to.
A private tour is sure to enhance your experience of Angkor Archeological Park, indisputably Cambodia’s most popular attraction. During this personalized experience, you’ll benefit from lesser-known historical and cultural commentary from a guide and get an intimate glimpse into parts of the site that large tour groups don’t usually have access to.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Preah Enkosei Temple - Scheduled for either 08:00 am or 02:00 pm, as per your booking.
Begin the day with a visit to a temple in Siem Reap town. Preah Enkosei is the only period temple situated within modern Siem Reap, constructed in the mid-10th century by a prominent Brahmin named Divakarabhata, who was married to the daughter of Rajendravarman…
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Preah Enkosei Temple - Scheduled for either 08:00 am or 02:00 pm, as per your booking.
Begin the day with a visit to a temple in Siem Reap town. Preah Enkosei is the only period temple situated within modern Siem Reap, constructed in the mid-10th century by a prominent Brahmin named Divakarabhata, who was married to the daughter of Rajendravarman II (r. 944-968). The temple features two sanctuaries positioned side-by-side, with the central sanctuary aligned with the east gopura. Consistent with 10th-century architecture, the temple is primarily built of brick, with some sandstone elements like pediments and door frames. - Angkor Wat - Journey outside the town to the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat. As the largest religious monument globally, Angkor Wat was erected during King Suryavarman II’s reign in the early 12th century. It was designed to symbolize Mount Meru, the divine abode in Hindu/Buddhist mythology. The temple’s interior walls are adorned with stunning stone carvings and bas-reliefs. Take the opportunity to explore both the interior and exterior of the temple and its surroundings, delving into the stories depicted on the intricate stone walls. Your guide will elucidate the temple’s significance before allowing you time to explore independently.
What's Included
- English speaking local tour guide
- Transportation by A/C vehicle on private transfer
- 1 Bottle of water per guest
- English speaking local tour guide
- Transportation by A/C vehicle on private transfer
- 1 Bottle of water per guest
What's Not Included
- Angkor Tourist Pass – to be purchased separately USD37 per person for one day pass.
- Other drinks & refreshments not stated
- Personal expenditure
- Gratuity
- Travel insurance
- Meal
- Angkor Tourist Pass – to be purchased separately USD37 per person for one day pass.
- Other drinks & refreshments not stated
- Personal expenditure
- Gratuity
- Travel insurance
- Meal
Additional Information
- Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places and temples.
- On the Buddhist days, the top tower of Angkor Wat temple is closed.
- The itinerary may be changed due to weather, un-foreseen building closures, tidal and other operating conditions.
- Find the voucher in your travel…
- Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places and temples.
- On the Buddhist days, the top tower of Angkor Wat temple is closed.
- The itinerary may be changed due to weather, un-foreseen building closures, tidal and other operating conditions.
- Find the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail and show this voucher to your guide at tour commencement
- Please be on time for the pick-up at your hotel lobby
Location
Preah Enkosei Temple
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Hillary_d
Mar 20, 2025
Great experience! - We enjoyed learning from our excellent local guide. It was very helpful to be picked up and dropped off from our hotel, too.
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Randy_m
Aug 11, 2024
Beautiful site, but a little expensive for the value. - Had a fabulous day visiting Angkor Wat and one of the smaller temples in Siem Reap. The trip was well planned and very informative! It’s a bit pricey for what you actually get considering you also have to purchase your ticket for the temple -$37. Since I was alone the tour went quicker but it was so hot outside I didn’t mind the expedited experience.
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Naveed_d
Mar 3, 2021
Amazing and Informative - Better then expected .. Great job.. I was unsure about the virtual tour but in the end it was a wonderful experience
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Naresh_c
Mar 2, 2021
Great Experience - Amazing to see the whole process from washing the rice to prepare the noodles .
Indian Clients will definitely like to visit the place and taste the traditional Food.
I liked the most is the preparation of rice noodles with soup which is made from fish broth - coconut milk and lemon grass with some herbs. Make us crave for this to try.
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Dennis_l
Mar 2, 2021
WOW - Some Experience and good presentation...
Make me hungry and wanna go try it ...soon.
Will suggest to some of my friends ....
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Shiyi_t
Mar 1, 2021
Informative and Interesting Tour - A very interesting experience to be able to see the noodle making process and guide was very informative. Tour ended with a visit to a noodle stall and we were taught how to order the different variety of noodles.... Was feeling hungry after the tour... Hope to see more of such experience on Viator
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Marcel_b
Apr 21, 2025
Upsell for in an incomplete tour - I had a mixed experience with Tour East Cambodia. The half-day Angkor Wat tour was advertised as lasting 3.5 to 4 hours. The tour guide was courteous, although I felt the pace was a bit rushed. However, the bigger issue came when I encountered an unrealistic upsell.
Angkor Wat includes several temple complexes beyond the main site, such as Ta Prohm, which is famous for its dramatic trees overtaking ancient ruins. I asked the guide if we could visit Ta Prohm as well. He was initially hesitant, then quoted an additional USD 20, claiming it was "far away." I reluctantly agreed.
To my surprise, after a brief detour of less than 10 minutes and roughly 6 kilometers, we arrived at Ta Prohm. Why the extra USD 20 for a nearby site, especially when we still had ample time? This location should be part of the tour to begin with. We spent about 45 minutes there before returning to our hotel in Siem Reap. Altogether, the entire tour lasted under 3 hours—well short of the advertised 3.5 to 4 hours, even with the “detour.”
In all fairness, the tour guide realized the upsell was ridiculous and then waived the extra fee. I spoke up, but it doesn’t mean they will try this on someone else.
The issue with tour operators like Tour East Cambodia is the assumption that tourists are uninformed and can be overcharged at every possible opportunity. In today’s world of Google Maps and GPS, it’s easy to verify distances and travel times.
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