Angkor Wat Tour: Private 2-Day Historical Exploration

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Khmer civilization on this private 2-day tour of the Angkor temples. Witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises while exploring the magnificent temples that date back 600 years.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Pre Rub Temple, Banteay Srei temple, Neak Pan temple, Preah Khan temple, Sunset at Bakheng mountain

Pre Rup temple - First stop at Pre Rup Hindu temple built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction. Late afternoon return to town after a memorable day exploration.

Banteay Srei - Visiting the intricately carved and well-preserved Banteay Srei. The detailed reliefs on this smaller sandstone structure are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia.

Neak Pean - Move to Neak Pean, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple.

Prasat Preah Khan - Continue by moving on to Preah Khan temple, a ruined but highly atmospheric mélange of tree roots and crumbling stone structures.

Phnom Bakheng - Discoveries with an ascent for sunset at Bakheng mountain.

Angkor Wat at Sunrise, Ta Prohm temple, Ta Nei, Angkor Thom, Bayon

Angkor Wat - Begin with a pre-dawn departure for sunrise outside of Angkor Wat. Enter the great temple in darkness (please bring a torch) from the little-visited eastern side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world.

Ta Prohm Temple - Move on to the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm – one of the most atmospheric temples in Angkor, once home to 2,740 monks.

Ta Nei Temple - Afternoon drive to Ta Nei, a late 12th Century stone temple located in Angkor.

Angkor Thom - Angkor Thom is the majestic site once served as the Khmer Empire’s glistening capital city. Take a moment to consider its grandiosity before venturing inside the city. Arriving at the temple at Bayon, appreciate its beautifully crafted central towers covered in more than 200 enormous faces.

Terrace of the Elephants - Pass by the famous Terrace of Elephant.

Terrace of the Leper King - Pass by the famous Terrace of the Leper King

Angkor Thom South Gate - This majestic site once served as the Khmer Empire’s glistening capital city. Take a moment to consider its grandiosity before venturing inside the city.

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water and cool towel
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Temples entrance fees (2-3Days pass - USD62.00/person)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Step beyond the crowds and into a personalized exploration of Angkor’s architectural wonders. This 2-day private tour, led by your historian guide, is tailor-made to delve into the 600-year legacy of the Khmer Empire (802-1432 AD). Witness the grandeur of Angkor Wat at sunrise, feel the mystique of Bayon’s enigmatic faces, and discover hidden gems – all with your personal expert at your side.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • An additional surcharge of USD62 for 2-3days temples pass is payable on the day of your activity.
  • A dress code is Respectful dress with cover your shoulders and knees is required (shoulders cover by scarf not allow). Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Cancellation Policy

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

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Stefania_f
Sep 22, 2024
Great experience - Had a great time, our guide Sak was very knowledgeable and nice, he also helped with the beautiful photos he took for us. The weather was cloudy so we didn't get to see the full sunrise but it was still very beautiful. 4 temples on the 1st day and 3 temples on the 2nd day was a good combination. Of course there are many more in the region, but this was a good compromise.
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Kellynq631yb
Sep 22, 2024
Added knowledge invaluable - Our guide, Pi, was super knowledgeable about the temples and Cambodian history. Having his experience and anecdotes added depth to our trip. The van was comfortable and clean, and the cold towels and water were just the thing after walking about in the heat.
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Karannn
Sep 21, 2024
Memories for a lifetime! - Highly recommend! My sister and I had the most wonderful two days with our tour guide, Pi and our driver, Usa. We opted for the private 2day tour and it was absolutely worth it. We made extra little stops to check out a local fruit stand, admire the scenery, squeeze in more temples, and grab coffees, all while getting the scoop on life in Cambodia today and in years past. Pi is a gifted storyteller and made the images etched on the temple walls come to life. He was extremely engaging and passionate about the history! He seemed to have a sixth sense for getting us to each spot on the tour when there were few people there, or we even had a few AMAZING temples all to ourselves for a period. He’s also a great photographer and so we have many memories to look back on this epic adventure. Usa was always ready with cold waters and towels between stops to made the heat bearable. It felt luxurious to have AC in a comfy vehicle! I recommend this tour to anyone!
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Jonmacleod
Sep 21, 2024
Remarkable - Outstanding tour. Mr Sokchea was our guide and what a very knowledgeable man. It is the wet season so weather is unpredictable but I suffered with the humidity immensely, the tour is however nicely spaced out over the 2 days and is definitely something I will do again as there is so much more to see.
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803ishaanv
Sep 20, 2024
Private Tour with Bun and Ousa. - Wow!!! This 2 day tour was amazing. Our guide, Bun, and driver, Ousa, were so sweet and took care of us the whole time. They offered ice cold water and refreshing face towels after each temple visit, making the heat very manageable. Bun was so knowledgeable and told us about the history of each temple. We were allowed to take our time and even spend extra time at the sites we really liked, this was the true benefit of the private tour. I would recommend Bun and Ousa to anyone visiting Siem Reap!
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Lyndseyf783
Sep 19, 2024
I can't praise this tour enough! - This tour was absolutely FANTASTIC! The schedule and pace of the tour was perfect. There was plenty of time at each site so we could soak up the views and take pictures. The private tour also allows for increased flexibility as we were able to stay longer at certain sites. The restaurant stops were also delicious! The complimentary water, cold towels and air conditioned car were also a great touch to help us manage the heat. Bun and Ousa were absolutely AMAZING! If you are booking this tour, try to request them as they were both so kind, helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and funny! I cannot recommend this trip enough! Definitely worth every penny!
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I8854hmelizabethc
Sep 16, 2024
Amazing tour guide - We had an incredible trour at Siem Reap. Thanks to our amazing tour guide Pireak Chhut, we learned a lot about the history and culture of Cambodia. He has also been helpful and took many photos to amazing spots of Siem Reap. Our driver Keal was also very heloful. Always ready for cold bottled mineral water and cool towel for our use. He also provided us with umbrellas. I highly recommend this tour agency. Kudos guys! Job well done!
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Jiajun_k
Sep 16, 2024
Great Tour Guide - My tour guide, Cheap Sok, and the driver Pah took us around various temples for two days. Sok was extremely knowledgeable and not only taught us about the details of the temples, but also taught us how life is like living in Cambodia. It was extremely educational and eye opening. The tour itself had many (clean) bathroom breaks and cold water was provided. Overall I would definitely recommend this tour as you get more than just Angkor Wat!
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Dale_j
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing experience amid ancient temples! - Enjoyed everything about this tour! Thank you to Setha for giving me so much background information so I could understand the significance of what I was seeing. Angkor Wat sunrise was incredible! However Ta Nei, in the quiet jungle was my favorite!
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Indahla
Sep 11, 2024
Amazing tour! - We had a great time for this tour with an excellent guide. We got to see different temples that are so extraordinary.
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