Itinerary

1. Day 1: Exploring Angkor’s Iconic Temples

   • 8:00 AM: Meet your guide at your hotel/guesthouse lobby after breakfast and proceed to purchase the temple pass.
   • Morning
     • Angkor Wat Temple: Begin your journey at the largest Hindu temple in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its grandeur and stunning bas-relief carvings depicting Hindu mythology.
     • Ta Prohm Temple: Visit the famous "Tomb Raider Temple," known for its giant trees intertwined with ancient ruins, creating a magical and mysterious atmosphere.
   • Lunch Break (12:00 PM):
     • Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant near the temple complex.
   • Afternoon

     • Ta Nei Temple: Discover this serene, hidden gem nestled in the jungle, showcasing classic Angkorian architecture.

     • Angkor Thom East Gate: Enter the ancient city through this iconic gate adorned with intricate carvings and the serene face of the Buddha.

     • Bayon Temple: Explore the temple of 216 smiling Buddha faces, a masterpiece of Buddhist symbolism built by King Jayavarman VII.

     • Baphuon Temple: Climb the steep steps of this ancient mountain temple for panoramic views and marvel at its unique architectural design.

     • Royal Enclosure Wall, Elephant & Leper King Terraces: Stroll through these intricately carved terraces depicting Khmer history and mythology.

     • Phnom Bakheng: End the day with a climb to this hilltop temple for a breathtaking sunset view over the Angkor Archaeological Park.

   • 6:30 PM: Return to your hotel/guesthouse.

2. Day 2: Sunrise, Temples & Remote Gems

   • 4:30 AM: Early start to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, capturing the serene reflection of the temple in the surrounding pools.
   • 6:30 AM: Return to your hotel for breakfast before continuing the tour.
   • Morning
     • Pre Rup Temple: Visit this stunning three-tiered temple with volcanic rock floors and five brick towers, believed to be a royal crematorium.
     • Banteay Samre Temple: Explore this beautifully restored temple, showcasing intricate carvings and stunning Khmer architecture.
     • Banteay Srei Temple: Known as the “Pink Ladies Temple,” marvel at the delicate and intricate pink sandstone carvings dedicated to Shiva.
   • Lunch Break (12:00 PM):
     • Relax and enjoy a meal at a nearby restaurant.
   • Afternoon

     • Beng Mealea Temple: Venture to this “Indiana Jones Temple,” a sprawling, overgrown ruin shrouded in dense jungle, offering an adventurous and photogenic experience.

     • Rolous Group Temples (Lolei, Preah Ko, Bakong): Explore these early Angkorian temples, highlighting the beginnings of Khmer temple architecture, with beautifully preserved lotus towers and sandstone carvings.

   • 3:30 PM: Return to your hotel/guesthouse, completing the tour.