Private 1-Day Angkor Wat & Major Temples Highlights Tour

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the world-famous UNESCO treasures of Angkor in a single, seamlessly organized day. Designed for travelers who want to see all the major highlights without feeling lost in giant tour groups, this 100% private expedition combines expert local storytelling, smart timing to beat peak crowds, and total personal flexibility.
Why book this 1-day Angkor experience:
• All Essential Highlights in One Day: Tour the majestic towers of Angkor Wat, the mysterious stone faces of Bayon, the jungle-strangled ruins of Ta Prohm, and the grand Royal Enclosure of Angkor Thom.
• Crowd-Smart Route: Your dedicated local guide knows how to navigate the main sites strategically to avoid major tour-bus bottlenecks.
• In-Depth Khmer History: Discover hidden bas-relief carvings, ancient architectural secrets, and rich cultural stories with personal insights from an expert licensed guide.
• Door-to-Door Comfort: Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup/drop-off and cold water.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop-off
Private Transportation with A/C
Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Traveler Insurance
Pure Drinking Water
Temple Ticket: USD 37per person
Food & Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel where you are staying. Please tell us the name and address of hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Angkor Thom South Gate

    This is a popular destination to stop for a great picture with a rising eight meters high, the laterite wall measures 3x3km and guards many treasures inside, protected by a moat still flooded today. You will enter the ancient city through its South Gate.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Bayon Temple

    In the very centre lies the temple of Bayon – silent witnesses of time, the 216 enigmatic faces gaze over the horizon and one can only wonder what they have seen throughout the ages. Your guide will point out the best angles for photography here and give explanation of the many intricate carvings on the walls of the galleries.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    You will then continue to Baphuon with its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37 year-long disruption caused by the war.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Phimeanakas

    Phimeanakas is hiding in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-tree-tops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Terrace of the Elephants

    Continuing along the Esplanade of the Royal Palace more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Terrace of the Leper King

    A place where all kings had been treated for recovery.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Ta Prohm Temple

    Ta Prohm, gained its 21st Century fame from the movie Tomb Raider featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. Today, with Lara long gone, this temple is on the itinerary of most visitors and rightfully so. Many corners of Ta Prohm showcase an intricate relationship between the roots of Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) and ancient stones covered in moss. Truly a photographer's paradise, don't miss the opportunity to capture your own explorer's moments.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Angkor Wat

    The largest religious monument ever built – Angkor Wat. Astonishing in the morning or afternoon light you will be able to photograph the temple from across the lotus pond and then continue to explore the many levels and intricately carved galleries. Your dedicated and knowledgeable guide will provide all the necessary information to bring Angkor times back to life. This is another tick on your “bucket list” and an experience of a lifetime.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Private Tour Guide-Cambodia

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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