Luxury Private Sunrise or Sunset Private Angkor Wat with Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Angkor Wat Grand Circuit Day 1 (sunset)
10 stops
1
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a Hindu and Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia. It was built in 1150 CE as a Hindu temple devoted to the deity Vishnu on a 162.6-hectare plot of land in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. Get picked up at 8 am or sunrise, explore the main entrance of Angkor Wat for an amazing experience, observing the breathtaking sunrise over Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Ta Prohm
Visit the magnificent Ta Prohm temple, surrounded by massive fig trees and one of the most popular temples in the Angkor Wat Complex, which served as the filming location for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie. The massive roots of the fig trees that encircle the remains and the jungle surrounds have made it one of Angkor's most visited temples.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Ta Nei Temple
Semi-ruined, unvisited jungle temple reminiscent of Ta Som that showcases great Jayavarman VII period artwork. Some of the apsara and lintel carvings are in relatively good shape. In significantly worse condition than most of the temples on the major tour circuit. The principal route to Ta Nei from where it meets the Grand Circuit road near the Southeast corner of Ta Keo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
The Victory Gate
The Victory Gate, one of the five main gates at Angkor Thom, the Khmer Empire's last capital, is a historical and architectural marvel. This gate, located on Angkor Thom's eastern wall, is commonly referred to as the gateway of triumph, as it was utilised by the monarch and his troops following victories in combat. The Victory Gate shares architectural traits with the other gates of Angkor Thom, such as the famous face towers. These towers bear the peaceful faces of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. First, we will visit the Victory Gate on the east side of Angkor Thom. After a quick break for photographs, we continue to the Bayon temple.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Bayon Temple
Visit central Angkor Thom (Bayon consists of 54 towers and 216 faces of Buddhisatva Avalokesvara) which was built by Angkor's greatest King Jayavaraman VII at the end of the 12th, Baphoun, which was one of the most stunning temples in its heyday
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Baphuon Temple
Experts have dubbed Baphuon the 'world's largest jigsaw puzzle'. Before the civil war, archaeologists meticulously disassembled the Baphuon piece by piece, but their detailed records were destroyed by the Khmer Rouge dictatorship, leaving experts with 300,000 stones to reassemble. After years of painstaking research, this temple has been partially repaired. The retaining wall on the western side of the second level was transformed into a 60-meter-long reclining Buddha in the sixteenth century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Phimeanakas
The Phimeanakas Temple is located at the centre of the region covered by the Royal Palace's walls. Zhou Daguan referred to it as the Tower of Gold, therefore it must have had a golden pinnacle initially. The temple is constructed of rough-hewn sandstone blocks and has no embellishment. According to tradition, there was a gilded tower inside Angkor the Great's royal palace that housed a serpent-spirit with nine heads.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Terrace of the Elephants
We continue on to view Elephant and Leper King Terrace, Palilay, which are all still within the Angkor Thom complex. Much known for its green-washed background and ever-reigning serenity, Terrace of the Elephants, attracts thousands of tourists every year to offer them life-long memories of an adventure-filled experience.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Terrace of the Leper King
The monument was known as the "Leper King" because the discolouration and moss growing on it resembled leprosy symptoms, recalling the Cambodian legend of Angkorian monarch Yasovarman, the Cambodians call the image as Dharmaraja.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
10
Phnom Bakheng
Bakheng Temple is a great sunrise and sunset attraction. The sunset vista over Angkor Wat is the main attraction at Phnom Bakheng, which is located about 400 metres south of Angkor Thom. There are only 300 people allowed on top at any given moment, and once there, you must still look about for a good view.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Angkor Wat Grand Circuit Day 2 (sunrise)
9 stops
11
Angkor Wat
On this tour, make an early start and explore Angkor Wat before the crowds arrive. The Angkor Wat Sunrise allows you to see the temple complex in the early morning light, before the crowds assemble. As the sun rises above Angkor Wat's distinctive towers, the golden hues provide a magnificent image that any photographer would love. This peaceful time of day is great for visiting the temple's beautiful carvings, expansive galleries, and calm setting.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Preah Khan
The Preah Khan Temple is one of Angkor's greatest complexes, with domed hallways, beautiful carvings, and lichen-clad limestone. It provides a pleasant contrast to Ta Prohm and attracts slightly fewer people. It, like Ta Prohm, features towering enclosures and shoulder-hugging passages. Unlike Ta Prohm, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation, thanks to the WMF's ongoing repair work.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
13
Neak Pean
A small island temple located in the centre of the final baray (the Preah Khan Baray or Jayatataka) built by a Khmer king in the Angkor region. The centre temple is located at the centre of a cross or lotus layout with eight pools. Neak Pean, formerly known as Rajasri, derived its contemporary name, which means 'coiled serpents,' from the encoiled nagas that surrounded the temple. The temple is flanked by a statue of Balaha, the horse that saved drowning sailors. During the dry season, when the water is low, look for the animal and human headwater spouts in the outside centre of each pool. Neak Pean is most photogenic in the rainy season, when the pools are full.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
Ta Som
The Ta Som temple complex is a Buddhist temple that is right on the grounds of the Angkor Archaeological Park. It was constructed between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, under the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Jayavarman VII is regarded as one of the most prominent Khmer monarchs, and he was the first ruler to identify as Buddhist. Many temple complexes still standing today can be traced back to his building commission (for example, the famed Ta Prohm temple).
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Eastern Mebon
This temple is known as Brasat Mebon Khang Kert in Khmer because it was erected on a man-made body of water. The temple, which is built in a square construction across a one-hectare area, was once a Hindu monastery established during the reign of King Rajendravarman II in 952 in memory of his ancestors. According to current reports, this temple has an idol of the Hindu god Shiva in the form of a Lingam. The old temple was built on a small islet surrounded by the East Baray.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
16
Pre Rup
Rajendravarman II built Pre Rup, which is about 1km south of the Eastern Mebon and a favourite sunset site. The temple is a pyramid-shaped temple-mountain, with five lotus towers on the top three floors. Pre Rup means 'Turning the Body' and refers to a traditional form of cremation in which a corpse's outline is traced in the cinders. This suggests that the temple may have acted as an early royal crematorium.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
17
Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei, considered by many to be the gem in the crown of Angkorian art, is made of pinkish stone and features some of the best stone carving anywhere on Earth. Begun in 967 CE, it is one of Angkor's tiniest sites, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in height. This Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, known as the Angkor Art Gallery, is well preserved, with many three-dimensional carvings. The temple sprawling, largely non-restored, monastic complex in much the same style of Ta Prohm temple.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Banteay Samre
The design of its single ogival tower is clearly recognisable as Angkor Wat style, as are other temples in the region such as Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. Because of its resemblance to other monuments in northeast Thailand, this temple bears the impression of a compact Phimai. While no inscriptions describe its foundation, it appears to have been built by a top court official during King Suryavarman II's reign. It is well worth going to see this monument found, slightly off the beaten path, which features gorgeous sculpture work.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
19
Banteay Kdei
Banteay Kdei, a huge Buddhist monastery from the late 12th century, is enclosed by four circular walls. Each of its four entrances is adorned with garudas, which represent one of Jayavarman VII's favourite themes: the four faces of Avalokiteshvara. East of Banteay Kdei is a large pool of water, Sra Srang, which measures 800m by 400m and is designated for the monarch and his consorts to bathe. The temple is a huge, largely unrestored monastery complex in the same style as Ta Prohm Temple. this is the last destination before the tour end.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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