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A complete tour to witness the grandeur of ancient Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s first world heritage site in 2-day, the main reason why travelers come to here. See the enigmatic faces of the Bayon. Ride in a private vehicle from Siem Reap to the Angkor Archaeological Park on this full-day tour. Uncover the incredible structures and history of Angkor complex with your own personal guide who shares scholarly insight on the awe-inspiring site dating back to the Khmer Empire. A lifestyle visit Tonle Sap, the biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
Pick-up from any centrally located hotels in Siem Reap.
8.00 AM
What to Bring: It can get very hot walking around the Angkor complex so be sure to always carry water and appropriate skin protection including sun scream and mosquito spray. You can buy sun scream and mosquito spray in town.
Dressing Standard: While visiting any temples, both male or female visitors must dress respectfully and at your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. Comfortable shoes are a must. The Apsara Authority which manages the park reserves the right to refuse entry to certain areas of the site for guests who wear clothing which is considered immodest.
Money: The American dollars are accepted everywhere in Cambodia and even you can withdraw your money from ATM. It could be in US dollar or local currency (Riel). So you don’t have change from US dollar to local currency. *
*All torn or old note of US dollar bills or coin are not acceptable in Cambodia.
Importance: No smoking, drinking alcohol or touching the carvings is permitted in and around the temples.
Closure of sites: The third level of Angkor Wat is not open during Buddhist holidays.
Your day starts at 8:00 am with the pickup from a private vehicle from your hotel and head straight to purchase the 2-day Angkor Pass – USD62 pers. Today, you’ll encounter Cambodia’s first world heritage site and the main reason why most people travel to the country. Your visit include Angkor Thom complex, the famous and very photogenic South Gate of Angkor Thom, where the gods and demons line the road leading to the gate, struggling in a cosmic tug-of-war. Bayon, with its fifty four towers adorned with over two hundred enigmatic smiling faces, Phimeanakas, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephants and therefore the Terrace of the Leper King.
Lunch break in a local Khmer-style restaurant in Angkor Park. We then move on to the world-famous and best-preserved of all temples within the Angkor complex. The ruins are scattered over an area of some 160 square kilometers; believed to be the biggest religious monument in the world. If the weather allows and you are not too tired, finish your day with the sunset on top of Bakheng Mountain or Pre Rup temple.
Note: If your room is included with breakfast, you can ask your hotel’s staff to pack a takeaway breakfast and get ready the next morning by 4:40 am.
Optional Activities
Rise early for sunrise over the Mother of all temples. You will be picked up at 4:40 am from your hotel and travel straight to Angkor Wat which is believed to be the world’s largest religious building. After the sunrise, we will take you for a breakfast break. Your today’s visit includes the beautiful Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider) temple. Lunch break in a local restaurant before a grand visit to the Buddhist temples such as Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Tasom, and East Mebon. Then, we drive further north to the Angkor’s ultimate art gallery, Banteay Srei temple, known as lady’s temple with the unique petite pink sandstone. Finish your day with a visit to floating village of Kampong Phluk to learn about the local lifestyles and a private boat cruise to enjoying a stunning sunset over Tonle Sap, the biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
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