2-Day Tour with Sunrise at the Ancient Temples and Tonle Sap Lake
Highlights
Beng Mealea, Siem Reap
archaeological, cultural, Eco Tourism
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the religious highlights of Angkor, the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire in Cambodia and witness the marvellous architecture of the 10th century. Visit the beautiful sites of Banteay Srei, Bakong, Lolei, Preah Ko, Kompong Phluk and admire the delicate pink sandstone carvings, architecture, history, stilted villages of the ancient city. Observe life on the water along with flooded forest and the native people and their culture.
17 reasons to book this experience
- We pick up you at the lobby of hotel at 8:00AM and 4:45AM on the second day for a significant sunrise.
- Fresh morning and the silhouette of the largest religious monument ever built slowly emerges in front of you as darkness gives way to the first rays of dawn
- Assume the classic viewing position by the lotus pond and see Angkor Wat and its reflection
- Find yourself a different vantage point to appreciate and photograph this mesmerising temple.
- New exploration of the major temples.
- Experiencing Khmer history, culture and civilization in details.
- Explanation about causes and reasons of each monument.
- Local safety regulations are put in place to ensure your comfort.
- Drinking water provided for free during tour
- Private English Speaking Tour Guide included
- 100% Private Tour with the number of people you book.
- Private transportation with driver and petrol included in this tour cost.
- Always fun and exciting
- Dropby visiting palm sugar produced by villagers on the way to Banteay Srey temple.
- Visit Kompong Plouk Village situated along the bank of River
- Tonle Sap Lake by Boat
- Local Market and Local Villages
Itinerary
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Day 1: Banteay Srei-Tonle Sap lake
Meet the driver and the tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 am and travel to the temple of Banteay Srei, known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone.
Visit the late 9th-century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko.
Continue to Kompong Phluk, an authentic stilted village on the edge of the great Tonle Sap Lake.
Return to the hotel.
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Day 2: Angkor Thom-Angkor Wat
- Meet the driver and the tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 4:45 am and travel to see amazing sunrise at Angkor Wat.
- Travel to the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom.
- Enter the ancient city through its Southern Gate and witness the temple of Bayon, where 216 enigmatic faces have been smiling upon the lands over the centuries.
- Continue to Baphuon Temple, known for its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37 year-long disruption due to the war.
- Enjoy the over-the-tree-tops views of Angkor Thom as you climb the steep steps of Phimeanakas Temple.
- Visit the Royal Palace, more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
- Watch nature take over the ancient human-made structures and golden Spung tree roots wrapped around mossy stones in a tight embrace at Ta Prohm.
- Commence the afternoon adventure at the largest religious monument ever built, Angkor Wat.
- Spend hours wandering in awe at the grandeur of this temple, its many levels and intricate carvings adorning its many galleries.
Return to the hotel.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.