Private 3-Day Best of Siem Reap & Angkor Temples Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Roulous Group & Ankor Wat Temple
4 stops
1
Bakong
Morning – Roluos Group: After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will meet you for a journey to the ancient Roluos archaeological group, featuring: Step back to the late 9th century and discover Bakong, the magnificent architectural masterpiece and state temple commissioned by King Indravarman I in 881 AD. As the earliest surviving and most substantial temple-mountain of the ancient Khmer Empire dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, Bakong laid the essential structural blueprint for centuries of subsequent temple building in Angkor—ultimately paving the way for world-renowned icons like Angkor Wat. Featuring a grand five-tiered pyramid structure flanked by ancient guardian elephants and stone lions, this majestic sanctuary offers visitors a tranquil, deeply atmospheric glimpse into the dawn of the Khmer Golden Age, far away from the heavy tourist crowds.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
Preah Ko
Step back to the late 9th century (879 AD) and discover Preah Ko (The Sacred Ox), one of the earliest and most historically significant temples of the Roluos archaeological group. Commissioned by King Indravarman I, this intimate sanctuary was originally dedicated to honoring the king's parents, maternal grandparents, and the revered founder of the empire, King Jayavarman II. Featuring six distinct red-brick towers adorned with exquisite stucco carvings and guarded by sacred sandstone bulls (Nandi), Preah Ko offers a peaceful, deeply atmospheric journey into the foundational artistry and ancestral roots of the ancient Khmer Empire.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Lolei
Journey back to the late 9th century (893 AD) to explore Lolei, the northernmost and final temple built during the reign of King Yasovarman I for the original Roluos capital group. Meaning "temple of the island," this historic site was uniquely constructed on an artificial islet right in the center of the vast Indratataka Baray (a massive ancient water reservoir, now transformed into scenic surrounding rice fields). Featuring four weathered brick sanctuary towers adorned with beautifully preserved sandstone carvings and protective dvarapalas (guardian figures), Lolei offers travelers a fascinating glimpse into the ingenious water-management and spiritual traditions of the early Khmer Empire.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Angkor Wat
Afternoon – Angkor Wat: Explore the world's largest religious monument. Originally constructed in the early 12th century by Khmer King Suryavarman II as a state temple and eventual mausoleum, Angkor Wat breaks from earlier Shaivite traditions by being dedicated to Vishnu. Renowned for its exquisite classical Khmer architecture, it remains a vibrant spiritual center and serves as the proud symbol of Cambodia on its national flag.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Banteay Srei, Preh Khan, Neak Pean, Pre Rup & Banteay Samre Temples
5 stops
5
Banteay Srei
Step into a fairy tale at Banteay Srei, widely celebrated as the crown jewel of Khmer decorative art. Built in the late 10th century (967 AD) by Yajvaraha—a counselor to King Rajendravarman II—this compact temple was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Unlike the massive sandstone blocks of other Angkorian monuments, Banteay Srei is crafted from warm pinkish sandstone, allowing artisans to carve extraordinarily deep, intricate, and lace-like floral and mythological reliefs. Often called the "Citadel of Women," this exquisite masterpiece offers travelers an awe-inspiring look at the most refined and best-preserved stone carvings in all of Cambodia.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Banteay Samre
Step away from the crowds and discover Banteay Samre, one of the most harmonious and beautifully preserved Hindu temples of the Angkor region. Built during the early 12th century under the reigns of Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II, this magnificent temple shares the exact same iconic architectural style and refined pinkish-sandstone detailing as Angkor Wat. Surrounded by a fortified wall and featuring an exceptionally well-restored inner sanctum and intricate gallery reliefs, Banteay Samre offers travelers a serene, deeply immersive experience into the grandeur of classical Khmer architecture without the heavy tourist congestion.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
7
Pre Rup
Step back to 967 AD and discover Pre Rup, a magnificent architectural milestone built during the reign of King Rajendravarman II and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Constructed predominantly from warm red brick, laterite, and sandstone, this striking temple-mountain features a symmetrical arrangement of five central towers resting on a high pyramid base. Historically used as a royal temple and cremation site, Pre Rup boasts stunning crimson hues that glow intensely in the afternoon sunlight. It offers travelers an exceptional, highly atmospheric look at classical 10th-century Khmer artistry and engineering, complete with elevated vantage points overlooking the surrounding Cambodian countryside.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Neak Pean
Discover the ethereal beauty of Neak Pean (The Coiled Serpents), a unique 12th-century island temple constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Situated right in the center of the vast Jayatataka Baray (Preah Khan Baray), this mystical site features a central sanctuary patterned like a lotus flower, completely encircled by a complex of four symmetrical ritual pools. Historically designed as a sacred place of healing—where ancient pilgrims would bathe in the medicated waters to balance the body's elements—Neak Pean is famously guarded by two intertwined water serpents (Nagas) encircling its base, offering travelers a deeply atmospheric and tranquil cultural experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Preah Khan
Step into an epic world of ancient history and winding overgrowth at Preah Khan (The Sacred Sword). Built in the 12th century by the legendary King Jayavarman VII—the same visionary ruler behind Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm—this vast, highly atmospheric temple complex historically served as a sprawling Buddhist monastery and royal university that once housed over 1,000 resident monks and thousands of administrative staff. Enclosed by towering stone walls and guarded by rows of stone garudas, Preah Khan remains wonderfully raw and explorable. Visitors are treated to moss-covered stone corridors, dramatic tree roots snaking through ruined archways, and deeply hidden courtyards that capture the true spirit of discovery in the heart of the Angkor archaeological park.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Angkor Thom City, Taprohm Temple & Tonle Sap Lake
3 stops
10
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom City & South Gate: Begin your morning passing through the majestic South Gate, flanked by 54 divine devas and 54 demonic asuras pulling the giant serpent Shesha. Continue to the iconic Bayon Temple, famous for its enigmatic giant stone faces and vivid bas-reliefs depicting ancient everyday life and historical battles. Explore further architectural wonders including the Baphuon, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Ta Prohm Temple
Taprom ( The Ancestor Brahma, Jungle Temple ), shrouded in dense jungle. The temple of Ta Prohm is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Tonle Sap Lake
Conclude your adventure with a boat excursion on the Tonle Sap Lake at Chong Kneas floating village, experiencing the authentic daily lifestyles of diverse local communities, including Khmer, Cham, and Vietnamese families.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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