3-Day Tour of Siem Reap's Religious and Historical Monuments
Highlights
Siem Reap
archaeological, cultural, historical
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
See the best that Siem Reap offers, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Tonle Sap floating village, and the Grand Circuit. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor and go back to the era when one of the world's greatest empires ruled over Cambodia. Learn all about their love, lives, and conquests with your Siem Reap tour guide. Be led through centuries of Cambodian heritage beginning right from the South Gate of Angkor Vat, with an expert tour guide.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Angkor Thom - Angkor Wat
Begin the tour with a visit to the Angor Thom temple complex in the morning. See the following attractions with your Siem Reap tour guide:
South Gate: The best-preserved part of the complex is a grand structure lined with carved faces and figurines.
Bayon: A Khmer Buddhist temple believed to have been built around the 12th or 13 th century.
Baphuon: A three-tiered temple, supposed to have been built in the mid 11th century.
Royal Palace: It was built by King Suryavarman I and continuously used from the 11th to the late 16th century AD by the Khmer dynasty.
Phimeanakas: A Hindu temple built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman and completed by Suryavarman I.
Elephant's Terrace: This is the terrace believed to have been used by Jayavarman VII to see his returning, victorious army.
Leper King's Terrace: The terrace of the king Dharmaraja.
After a break for lunch, proceed to the Angor Wat Temple complex. Visit the following sites:
Angkor Wat: A Buddhist temple in Cambodia, this is the largest religious site in the world.
Banteay Kdei: An ancient monster whose name translates to 'th citadel of monk's cells.
Ta Phrom: The Bayon style temple of the 13th century, also known as the 'Rajavihara'.
- Sunset on Bakheng Hill: A breathtaking sight as you bring your magical day to a close.
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Day 2: Thee Grand Circuit
Aet out to visit the following sites in the morning, after breakfast:
- Neak Poan: This is an artificial island that is home to a small Buddhist temple.
- Ta Som: It is a temple built in honour of the Khmer ruler who reigned from 1150 to 1160.
- East Mebon: A 10th-century temple built during the reign of Rajendravarman.
- Banteay Samre: A Hindu temple built in the classic Angkor Wat style.
- Preah Ko: The first temple to have been built in the Hariharalaya area, which is now defunct.
After lunch, proceed to the following sites:
Banteay Srei: This is a 10th-century Cambodian temple made in honour of the Hindu God Shiva.
Pre Rup: A Hindu temple built in the early 961 or 962.
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Day 3: Beng Mealea Temple & Tonle Sap
After breakfast, visit the following sites:
- Preah Ko: The first temple to have been built in the Hariharalaya area which is now defunct.
- Bakong: The first temple of sandstone to have been erected by the Khmers.
- Lolei: It is the northernmost temple of the Rolous group.
After lunch, proceed with a tour to the Kampong Pluk Floating Village (Tonle Sap Lake); with its floating eateries, homes, and a full-fledged market, this village is a popular tourist destination.
The tour ends here.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.