Siem Reap, Cambodia
2 Days 1 Night
Culture
15 persons
Siem Reap
This two-day tour is designed for those who want to see Cambodia's most important religious site, the magnificent temples of Angkor. You will get a chance to experience Cambodia's rich heritage and explore its hidden treasures with our professional English-speaking guide. You will also be able to discover the Phnom Kulen National Park which is the birthplace of the Khmer Empire and adventure to the jungle temple of Beng Mealea. This trip is absolutely a great chance to take in the breathtaking beauty of the Kingdom of Wonder, one that will be sure to dazzle your eyes with its natural splendor.
Tour highlight
+ Explore the lost city of Phnom Kulen National Park
+ Visit the waterfall, reclining Buddha, and the River of Thousand Linga
+ Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat temple
+ Marvel at the smile of Bayon temple and Angkor Thom
+ Enjoy an in-depth exploration of atmospheric Beng Mealea
+ Visit a local market and school along the way
Today, we departed from your hotel in the morning via private vehicle to Phnom Kulen National Park. This journey takes you through rural Cambodian villages, where you may observe locals going about their everyday lives and admire beautiful landscapes such as rice paddies and traditional dwellings. Afterward, we continue to the hilltop of Phnom Kulen, and our knowledgeable local guide will take you to the most spectacular tourist attractions in the national park, including the largest and most beautiful waterfalls, the reclining Buddha sculpture, and the River of Thousand Linga, which was constructed in 802 AD. In the afternoon, we will have lunch at the local restaurant before heading to Beng Melea, the mysterious 12th-century temple in the middle of the jungle. This temple is heavily overgrown with vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. This temple is the most ruined stone temple in Angkor Park, as well as one of the largest temples on a grand scale in this historic site.
You will be picked up from your hotel before sunrise. Visit one of the world's cultural heritage, Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world as you soak in the breathtaking sunrise. The magnificent architecture and charming light and shadow are even more memorable with the light morning mist that is most often present in this region of Cambodia. As your expert guide tells you stories about the bas-reliefs, they'll also provide insight into life during the height of the Khmer Empire. After visiting Angkor Wat, we will have breakfast near the temple. Please ask your hotel to pack a breakfast box for you. We will then head to Bayon temple, which has become a world-famous landmark and was built by King Jayavarman VII, who was also a Mahayana Buddhist. Bayon is also the only monastery that has survived to this day and was used as a place for worship, education, and administration. We will also explore Baphoun temple and the Terrace of Elephants before having lunch. After that, visit the Ta Prohm Temple, which has been left in its original state and is partly overgrown with trees and huge roots. It was used as a backdrop for the film Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.