08:30am enjoy a full day tour with our local English-speaking-guide & driver at Angkor World Heritage Site covers the most impressive and stunning temples in the country, the Heart & Soul of Cambodia!
Begin a trip to avoid the crow by visiting to Ta Prohm – The Ancestor Brama & Jungle Temple, famously known as the Tomb Raider temple. Most of this temple is covered by gigantic trees that have grown over the ancient structures for over 600 years. Ta Prohm has been left untouched by archaeologists except for the clearing of a path for visitors and structural strengthening to stave off further deterioration.
After Ta Prohm, head on over to Ta Keo, one of the biggest temples built during the Khmer Empire and it was built a couple of hundred years before Angkor Wat temple. Then visit the ruined Ta Nei temple that’s hidden in the jungle. Continue your trip to the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom where you will be welcomed by the four smiling faces of the King Jayavarman VII in the form of Buddha accompanied by gods and demons. This is a truly amazing sight. Enter through the gates to discover the impressive Angkor Thom temple complex (the Great City of King Jayavarman VII between 1181 – 1220 AD). The area consists of the Elephant Terrace, Leper King, Preah Paleilay, Ancient Royal Palace, Phimean Akas, Baphoun, and Bayon.
After noon, you’ll visit to the World Heritage Site; the biggest Buddhist temple on the World. seeing the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat and stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. If time permitted, we go to view sunset from where possible before return to hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Rachel
Angkor Wat is a true architectural masterpiece, with its intricate design and imposing towers that showcase the grandeur of the ancient Khmer Empire. The ancient ruins transport you back in time and leave you in awe of the magnificent sandstone carvings that adorn every corner of this sacred place of worship.
Maggie
Stepping into Angkor Wat feels like stepping into a different world, where time stands still and the air is filled with a sense of sacredness. The magnificent gardens surrounding the temple are a testament to the meticulous attention to detail of the ancient Khmer Empire, creating a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling crowds.