— What You Can Expect —
You will be picked up from your hotel at between 8:00 am to 8:30 am and head directly to purchase the Angkor pass. Afterward, we head to one of Cambodia's jewels, the impressive Angkor Thom, which was the fortified "Great Royal City" built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. At the South Gate, we can see the imposing statue of Avalokiteshvara, which appears in the Tomb Raider movie. Next visit is Bayon temple, in Buddhist style and adorned with hundreds of faces made of stone, and also explore the Terrace of Elephants, former Royal Palace, Phimeanakas, Terrace of Leper King, and Baphoun temple, It is considered the largest Hindu temple in Angkor Thom city.
Then, we drive to Ta Prohm temple, which has been left in its original state and is partly overgrown with trees and huge roots. It was also used as a backdrop for the film Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant cooked by local chief and then visit the most authentic village "Phum Preah Dak" where you can learn how the local people make palm cake and palm sugar.
In the afternoon, start to visit to the fascinating Angkor Wat, the largest sacred building on the planet and an icon of the Khmer civilization. It was built by King Suyavarman and is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It contains hundreds of decorations that cover the walls and the longest bas-relief in the world. It is surrounded by a giant moat, and its five towers are part of the Cambodian flag, and from the top you can see the impressive and dense jungle. Climb up mountain of the Phnom Bakheng for sunset and then transfer you back to your hotel.
— Important Info —
- The Angkor temple pass (US$37 per person) is not included. We require all participants to have an Angkor temple pass before the start of the tour. This is to ensure that you will not miss the beautiful part at Angkor temple. You can purchase your pass via online.
- Hotel pick up is included: Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The pick-up time from your hotel is between 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
- For small-group tour is limited to 14 participants to ensure a more personal experience from our guide.
- All of our tours are commented in English.
- What to bring: Camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent.
- Dress code: All visitors are not allowed to wear as shorts as you want for this experience. Please make sure that your knees and shoulders are covered.
- Vegetarian option: Do let u know in advance if you’re vegetarian. There are vegetarian options.
- Children are under 10 years old are not suitable to participate our small-group tour option.
Discovering the famous "Tomb Raider" Ta Prohm temple with its massive tree roots
See the magnificent Angkor Wat temple towers rise majestically above reflecting pools
Visit the iconic Bayon Temple Stone Faces at Angkor Thom Historic Site
Witnessing a spectacular sunset over the Angkor temples from Phnom Bakheng
Interact with the locals, witness rural life, and taste the palm cake
Marvel at smile faces of Angkor Thom South Gate
Enjoy your lunch with Cambodian food while supporting a local family restaurant.
Your comfort is our priority during your first Angkor Wat tour for a memorable experience!
Our knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories and historical details about the impressive temple architecture
Let's start to explore the Angkor Wat temple together.!