Treasure of Angkor & The Jungle - 2 Day Tour

Day 01-Itinerary

Morning, Start early morning tour at 4.30am to experience the beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat. The sun will rise behind Angkor Wat providing a silhouette of Angkor’s distinctively shaped towers against a colored sunrise sky. It is also a good time to explore Angkor Wat Cambodia's ancient temple city is one of the wonders of the oriental world. Masterpieces of decorative details as well as of architectural style, its awe-inspiring ruins survive as testament to the spectacular achievements of Southeast Asia's greatest civilization. It is a replica of the universe according to Hindu mythology. It is composed of the Mount Meru, surrounded by the continents and the oceans. Its extraordinary bas-reliefs, describe some Khmer epics and myths. Angkor Wat's five famous towers rise into the sky, a geometrical arrangement of numerous galleries, adorned with beliefs and the stone images of celestial Apsara dancers, as well as portals, chambers, and courtyards.

Go back to the hotel for your breakfast with a shot relax.

Then, continue to visit Taprohm, it is the quiet, sprawling monastic complex that is only partially cleared of jungle overgrowth. Offer some of the best “tree-in-temple” photo opportunities at Angkor Complex.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby Angkor area.

Afternoon, visit Angkor Thom, the giant stone faces of Bayon have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture. There are 37 standing towers, most of them sporting four carved faces oriented toward the cardinal points. Then, it will be followed by:

Baphuon temple, three-tiered Temple Mountain built as the state temple of Udayadityavarman II dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva). Elephant Terrace, Impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300-meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and garudas that spans the heart of Angkor Thom. Palace & Terrace of leper king, It is a double terrace wall with deeply carved nagas, demons, and other mythological beings. The terrace was named for the status of the ‘Leper King’ that sits on top. Preah Palilay, Picturesque sandstone and laterite tower in a cool, shaded forest setting, the eastern gopura displays some particular nice Buddhist-themed carvings.

Day 02-Itinerary

Morning, heading to visit Beng Mealea, it is a Hindu Temple which is located about 60 kilometers from Siem Reap town. The jungle covers over a 1-square kilometer area of the temple and it was built around the end of the 11th century before Angkor Wat, but there is no inscription or details are unknown. With a very little restoration, you can walk through mysterious archeological sites with a sense of adventure. There may be no great sculpture, but it’s a great way to immerse yourself in beautiful archeological sites.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby Beng Mealea Temple.

Afternoon, visit Banteay Srie, the temple translates to ‘citadel of women’ modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings Banteay Srei displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art.

Optional: Sunset at Phre Rub Temple. It is an architecturally and artistically superior temple-mountain. It is beautifully carved false doors on the upper level, as well as an excellent view of the surrounding countryside.

Time Start: 7:00 am to 8.00am at your convenient time except, The first-day sunrise tour we suggest start at 4.30 am. When the tour starts, the tour guide and driver will come to pick you up from the hotel lobby and you have to be ready at this time.

Payment:  In US Dollar by cash only, you are not requested deposit or paid upon booking, the payment can settle in the end of your tour.