1-Day private Angkor Temple Tour with Sun Rise by Tuk Tuk from Siem Reap

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Private Tour

8 hours

English

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Overview

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English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

The Sun Rise is an exciting thing to do, especially when we are traveling. Starting before dawn, we’ll enter Angkor Wat in darkness from the little-visited east gate creep through a jungle path to the library pool, and wait for Sun Rise. Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious complex.

After soaking up the atmosphere of dawn, you will wander pass the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world. Your guide will share with you all the history and culture. Then you will venture deep into the central chambers and up to the upper terraces of this truly great temple.

After breakfast break, You’ll visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon. Visit Baphuon, Vimeanakas and the compound of the Former Royal Palace of the Khmer Empire. Then explore the famous Terrace of Elephant and Terrace of the Leper King.

Next, we visit the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider temple). The tour will end back at your accommodation in Siem Reap.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Your Tour Guide will send you a Link to purchase the temple entrance e-ticket days in advance.

To enter some temples, you have to wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.

Please wear flat shoes that are comfortable for walking.

It's recommended that you take boxed breakfast from your hotel. So you have the opportunity to eat at a local cafe near Angkor Wat

What To Expect

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world. It was built in the 12th century. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it’s the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation. We will enter the great temple in darkness from the little-visited eastern side. We continue our journey on foot and creep through a jungle path to the North ancient library pool where we will wait for the Sun Rise. Listen to the explanations of your expert guide, then spend time venturing into the central chambers of the temple, where your local guide will reveal the history, myths and stories depicted on the stone bas-reliefs (the longest stretch of bas-reliefs carvings in the world) then you will venture deep into the central chambers of this truly great temple. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure that your visit to Angkor Wat leaves you with a rich understanding of the history and purpose of the great temple, and also of the mighty Angkorian civilisation.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Angkor Thom South Gate

The South Gate is one of the five gates of Angkor Thom (the Ancient Capital City of the Khmer Empire). The gate flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side was the entrance to the fortified city of Angkor Thom. At the height of its greatness, Angkor Thom had a population of more than one million people and was larger in size than the city of London. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Angkor Wat area.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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