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This itinerary shows you an impressive culture and civilization of Khmer focused mainly on Temples inside the Angkor Archaeological Park, located in northern Cambodia. It has been stretching over some 400 square kilometres including forested area. Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire of the 9th to the 15th centuries, including the largest pre-industrial city in the world. The most famous ones are the Temple of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon temple with its countless sculptural decorations of Buddha faces and Ta Prohm Temple, Banteay Srey temple which was perfectly decorated with pink sandstone in details. Moreover; Angkor Wat temple, dedicating to God Vishnu, is the world heritage site accepted by UNESCO since 1992 before a civil war exited. You will experience: Carvings, architecture, history, roots of trees, giant enigmatic faces, forest, moats and water reservoir, Life on water, countryside, waterscapes and people.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel where you are staying. Please kindly give us the name and address of hotel as well as your name.
Itinerary
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1Angkor Thom South Gate
You will be picked up at hotel. Then, you are going to visit South Gate of Angkor Thom. On the left side of the moat, 54 'devas' (guardian gods) pull the head of the snake 'Shesha' while on the right side 54 'asuras' (demon gods) pull the snake's tail in the opposite direction.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bayon Temple
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 free -
3Baphuon Temple
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 free -
4Phimeanakas
hiding in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-tree-tops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Terrace of the Elephants
There are a lot of elephants on the walls.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Terrace of the Leper King
A former private hospital for royal family in Angkorian Period.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ta Prohm Temple
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 free -
8Angkor Wat
you will appreciate 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.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
9Preah Khan
another temple with spectacular trees and roots taking over the ancient man made structures which would give Ta Prohm run for its money any day! Explore the delicate carvings and don't miss the only two-storey construction in Angkor; standing on high columns this is a unique phenomenon in Khmer architecture. Your knowledgeable guide will help you navigate through the temple grounds before continuing further.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Neak Pean
Neak Pean offers a different view altogether. Located in the centre of the Northern Baray, this temple is essentially an island and most impressive to view in the wet season. The long raised wooden causeway leading to the temple is surrounded by water and submerged tree trunks lend the scene a ghostly appearance.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Banteay Samre
a larger temple which is often overlooked by tourists and looks gorgeous in late afternoon light.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Banteay Srei
well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th century structure is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
13Tonle Sap Lake
Tonle Sap lake, floating village that we call Chong Kneas. We take boat to see the real lifestyle of three community like Cambodia, Cham and Vietnam
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
14Artisans Angkor
, fine art School, place for workshop wood and stone carving, Lacquering, silver plated and silk painting
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Pick up at hotel and go to Temples
Preh Khan & Banteay Srey Temples
Floating Village & City Tour
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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