Itinerary

1. Day 1: Angkor Thom-Angkor Wat

   • Meet the driver and the tour guide in your hotel lobby at 8:00 am and 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-top 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.
   • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
   • 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.

2. Day 2: Kbal Spean-Banteay Samre

   • Meet the driver and the tour guide in your hotel lobby at 8:00 am and travel to the top of Kbal Spean.
   • Appreciate the intricately carved stone river bed that is a fairly steep incline. Still, the path is well-worn, and a series of well-maintained wooden staircases overcome the biggest boulders.
   • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
   • Visit the temple of Banteay Srei, known for its beautiful, delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. 
   • Continue to Banteay Samre, a larger temple often overlooked by tourists and looks gorgeous in the late afternoon light.

   Return to the hotel.