2-Day Siem Reap Temple Tour with Angkor Wat and Banteay Srey

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Banteay Srey, a beautiful temple about 35 km outside Siem Reap
• 02 Experience daily village life and taste local products like palm wine and palm sugar
• 03 Explore the Landmine Museum founded by Aki Ra, a local villager who used to clear landmines
• 04 Discover Angkor Thom's Royal Palace, the Terrace of the Leper King, the Elephant Terrace, and Baphuon Temple
• 05 See Angkor Wat, Cambodia's national symbol and the country's biggest Hindu temple

Explore the gateway to Angkor Wat and other sacred sites around Siem Reap on this 2-day excursion. Visit ancient Hindu-Khmer temples, traditional South-east Asian villages, and the unique Landmine Museum while discovering the region's cultural and spiritual heritage. Taste local products such as palm wine and palm sugar, and see some of Cambodia's most iconic temple sites, including Bayon, Baphuon, Pre Rup, and Angkor Wat.

Explore the gateway to Angkor Wat and other sacred sites around Siem Reap on this 2-day excursion.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Banteay Srey, Village Life, and Ancient Temples

• Start your two-day tour with a short drive to Banteay Srey, a beautiful temple located about 35 km outside Siem Reap town.
• Stop at a local village along the way and experience the daily life of the villagers living there.
• Do not forget to taste some local products like palm wine and palm sugar.
• Visit the Landmine Museum. The museum was started by Aki Ra, a local villager who used to clear landmines.
• Stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Pre Rup Temple, an ancient Hindu Khmer temple in Angkor, Cambodia, just outside Siem Reap.
• End your day with visits to East Mebon and Ta Som temples.
• Explore Neak Pean Temple, where some historians believe the temple represents a mythical lake in the Himalayas whose waters are used to cure illness.
• Return to the hotel.

2

Day 02

Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Discovery

• Have breakfast and head to the ancient Royal Palace, the Terrace of the Leper King, the Elephant Terrace, Baphuon Temple, and the popular Bayon Temple.
• Stop at the south gate of Angkor Thom to take pictures near the stunning gate.
• After lunch, visit the famous Angkor Wat temple. It has become the national symbol of Cambodia and is even found on the nation's flag, as it symbolizes the country's soul.
• Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified English-speaking guide

• Air-conditioned car

• Drinking water

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Temple entrance fee

• Landmine Museum fee

• Meals

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Clothing that covers your knees and shoulders for temple visits

Know before you go

• Entrance fees for the temples are 37 USD for a 1-day pass, 62 USD for a 3-day pass, and 72 USD for a 1-week pass.

• Carry comfortable walking shoes.

• Cover your knees and shoulders during temple visits.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Banteay Srei, Cambodia

Tour start

Banteay Srei, Cambodia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.