Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Temples & Phnom Kulen Park 3-Day Tour Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Temples & Phnom Kulen Park3-Day Tour
ID: GYG264312-457992
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the best of the temples of Angkor Wat, see a floating village and discover Phnom Kulen National Park. Enjoy a flexible tour with a basic itinerary that allows you to set your own pace and personalize the experience.
Day One
Suggested pickup time for this day is 7:30 AM. Your driver and tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to purchase your 3-day temple pass before heading to Banteay Srey early enough to beat the crowds. Banteay Srey is the most intricately carved temple in all of Angkor Wat. On the way there, enjoy views of traditional Khmer villages and palm sugar plantations. Later, you'll have the option to visit the Landmine Museum, or continue on to Phnom Kulen National Park. This National Park is where the 500-year long age of Angkor began. Phnom Kulen is the mountain on which King Jayavarman II initiated the royal “God of the King” Linga cult in 802 AD. Finish the day with a visit to Kampong Phluk, a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.
Day Two
Suggested pickup time for this day is 8:00 AM. After pickup from your hotel, head to the ancient city of Angkor Thom which includes the South Gate of Angkor Tom, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, North Khleang and South Khleang. Then visit some smaller temples in the small circuit like Chau Say Tevoda, Thommanonf and Ta Keo. Next, visit the jungle temple Ta Prohm where scenes from the movie Tomb Raider were filmed. After a lunch break, visit the Buddhist temple of Banteay Kdei. Explore this incredible monument at your own leisure and then head to Phnom Bakheng in time to catch the beautiful sunset.
Day Three
Suggested pickup time for this day is 5:00 AM in order to catch sunrise at Angkor Wat. After the Chinese crowd leaves, you'll have some time to explore this incredible monument at your own leisure. Your experienced guide is committed to ensuring you get the very best out of your Angkor Wat experience and will share lots of interesting details with you. Then you can visit some of the other temples like Pre Rup and Banteay Samre. After lunch, there are few more temples to visit including East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. On the trip back to your hotel, you'll pass through some picturesque local villages and you may want to stop to take some photos.
Highlights
- Admire Banteay Srey, the most intricately carved temple in Angkor Was
- Explore Phnom Kulen National Park
- Discover a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake
- See Ta Prohm where scenes from the movie Tomb Raider were filmed
- Enjoy a beautiful sunset at Angkor Wat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please dress appropriately as you will be visiting the temples. Shoulders, knees and chest should be covered for both genders.
• Please be sure to stay hydrated during the tour and protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen and a hat.
• For most of the year, you can expect hot weather while exploring the temples.
• This tour is suitable for all ages.
You must fill out a travel information form
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Pickup is included from hotels in Krong Siem Reap.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
