Cambodia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Private 3 Day Tour Culture, Heritage and Ancient Capital Discovery Tour

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom over 3 days
  • 02 See the 216 enigmatic faces of Bayon Temple
  • 03 Visit Banteay Srei, known for its delicate pink sandstone carvings
  • 04 Discover jungle temples including Preah Khan and Ta Prohm
  • 05 Cruise by traditional wooden boat at Chong Kneas on Tonle Sap Lake
  • 06 Browse local handicrafts at Artisans d'Angkor and souvenirs at the Old Market

Discover the cultural and architectural legacy of the Khmer Empire on this private 3-day journey through Siem Reap. Explore the iconic temples of Angkor, from the monumental Angkor Wat and the smiling faces of Bayon to the jungle-wrapped ruins of Ta Prohm, while learning about the history, carvings, and symbolism that make this UNESCO-listed area so remarkable.

Your experience also takes you beyond the main temple circuit to sites such as Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Banteay Samré, and the pink sandstone beauty of Banteay Srei. On the final day, enjoy a different side of the region with a visit to Chong Kneas Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake, followed by time at Artisans d'Angkor and the Old Market.

With private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide included, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience temples, local life on the water, traditional craftsmanship, and the atmosphere of Siem Reap.

Discover the cultural and architectural legacy of the Khmer Empire on this private 3-day journey through Siem Reap.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Siem Reap
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick up at hotel and go to Temples

Pick up at hotel where you are staying in Siem Reap and go to temples.

South Gate of Angkor Thom

After getting the temple tickets, we go straight to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom. On the left side of the moat, 54 'devas' (guardian gods) pull the head of the snake 'Shesha' while on the right side 54 'asuras' (demon gods) pull the snake's tail in the opposite direction.

Bayon Temple-Mahayana Buddhist Temple

Bayon – silent witnesses of time, the 216 enigmatic faces gaze over the horizon and one can only wonder what they have seen throughout the ages. Your guide will point out the best angles for photography here and give explanation of the many intricate carvings on the walls of the galleries.

Baphoun Temple-Hinduism Temple

With its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37 year-long disruption caused by the war.

Phimean Akas Temple-Royal palace

Hiding in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-tree-tops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top

Terrace of Elephant

There are a lot of elephants on the walls.

Terrace of Leper King

A former private hospital for royal family in Angkorian Period.

Taprohm Temple ( Tomb Raider )

Gained its 21st Century fame from the movie Tomb Raider featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. Today, with Lara long gone, this temple is on the itinerary of most visitors and rightfully so. Many corners of Ta Prohm showcase an intricate relationship between the roots of Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) and ancient stones covered in moss. Truly a photographer's paradise, don't miss the opportunity to capture your own explorer's moments.

Angkor Wat Temple

You will appreciate the largest religious monument ever built – Angkor Wat. Astonishing in the morning or afternoon light you will be able to photograph the temple from across the lotus pond and then continue to explore the many levels and intricately carved galleries. Return to hotel and drop off.

2
Day 02

Discovery of Lady Temple and other fascinating Temples

After breakfast at hotel, we are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel and transfer to Banteay Srey and others.

Preah Khan Temple-Jungle temple

Another temple with spectacular trees and roots taking over the ancient man made structures which would give Ta Prohm run for its money any day! Explore the delicate carvings and don't miss the only two-storey construction in Angkor; standing on high columns this is a unique phenomenon in Khmer architecture. Your knowledgeable guide will help you navigate through the temple grounds before continuing further.

Neak Pean Temple-Island temple

Neak Pean offers a different view altogether. Located in the centre of the Northern Baray, this temple is essentially an island and most impressive to view in the wet season. The long raised wooden causeway leading to the temple is surrounded by water and submerged tree trunks lend the scene a ghostly appearance.

Banteay Samre Temple

Banteay samré, a temple located east of the east baray. Built under Suryavarman ii and Yasovarman II within the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple inside the Angkor Wat style. Named after the Samre, an ancient people of Indochina, the temple makes use the same material as Banteay Srei. 

Banteay Srei-Jewelry of Women

Banteay Srei well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th century structure is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. 

3
Day 03

Floating village on Tonle Sap & City Tour

We go to pick up you at the lobby of hotel and transfer you to the Tonle Sap lake.

Chong Kneas Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake

No trip to Siem Reap would be complete without visiting the largest freshwater lake in south-east Asia – the Tonle Sap. Embark on a journey in a traditional wooden boat and witness how people live in harmony with the rising and falling water levels of the lake depending on the season. Accessible all year round, Chhong Kneas is the largest of the floating villages in the province with three ethnicities living side by side on the margins of the lake. Phnom Krom, an Angkorian site, dominates the horizon and overlooks the busy lives of the fishing and farming communities here. 

Artisan Angkor Workshop & Old Market

The Artisans d'Angkor workshop where skilled artists produce gorgeous pieces of lacquer, stone carvings and silver plating and seeing them at work shows the positive direction of the path Cambodia finds itself on today. If you don't find your souvenirs and gifts here then perhaps the Old Market will have what you are looking for. Browse and use your bartering skills to bring home your memories of Siem Reap.  

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap. 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Transportation
  • Travel Insurance

What's Not Included

  • Meals & Beverage
  • Temple Ticket
  • Boat Ticket

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • • Dress code is formal
    Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel where you are staying. Please kindly give us the name and address of hotel as well as your name.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap..

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