Cambodia · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Angkor Temple Tour with Tonlé Sap Lake

3 Days Round trip from Krong Siem Reap Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the famous Angkor Wat Temple, the largest religious structure in the world
02 Discover Angkor Thom, the last capital of the great Khmer Empire
03 Visit Banteay Srei, a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva
04 Experience Tonlé Sap Lake, Cambodia's Great Lake, linked to the Mekong River

Visit Angkor Thom and the famous Angkor Wat Temple, along with numerous other monuments and Tonlé Sap Lake, which is linked to the sea via the Tonlé Sap River and joins the massive Mekong River in Phnom Penh. Over 3 days, experience Cambodia's natural beauty alongside the subtleties of Khmer culture as you explore some of the country's most remarkable temples and landscapes.

In the evening, visit the biggest religious temple in the world, the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Phnom Penh, Siem Reap

Languages German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Welcome to the Great City of Angkor Thom

In the morning, visit the great city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the great Khmer Empire under the reign of King Jayavarman VI. Enter the town through Gate 5, then see Bayon Temple at the center of the capital city of Angkor Thom.
Continue to visit the Terrace of the Elephant and the Terrace of the Leper King.
In the afternoon, visit Ta Phrom Temple, one of the most romantic temples in the Angkor site, where nature resumed its rights and disrupted the work of men.
In the evening, visit the biggest religious temple in the world, the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple.

Day 02

Temples of the Grand Circle

In the morning, visit the temples of the Grand Circle: Preas Khan, Neak Phan, and Ta Som.
Stop by Banteay Srei, a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
In the evening, visit the temples of Mebon, Pre Rup, and Kravan.

Day 03

Rolous Group and Tonlé Sap Lake

In the morning, visit the ancient temples of the Rolous Group, about 15 km from Siem Reap town. See Tree Temple, Lolei, Preas Ko, and Bakong.
In the evening, visit Tonlé Sap Lake, the Great Lake. Tonlé Sap Lake is linked to the sea via the Tonlé Sap River, which converges with the massive Mekong River in Phnom Penh.

Where this trip takes you

Angkor Wat Temple, Bayon Temple, Tonlé Sap Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Krong Siem Reap 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

German-speaking Cambodian tour guide
Drinking water during the tour
Car, minivan, or tuk tuk

What's Not Included

Temple Pass (Angkor Pass): $62 for 3 days
Tonle Sap Lake tax
Lunch or dinner with Apsara dancing show

What to bring

Please wear long pants and a shirt with back coverage.

Know before you go

Water has always been an important resource for Cambodia, as it is the origin of its creation. According to legend, the Khmer people were colonized in the first centuries by peaceful neighbours from India, and the combination of the two cultures eventually formed the kingdom of Cambodia. Researchers have found drawings of fish etched on temple walls in such elaborate detail that they could be classified, as well as etchings of men with nets. To further highlight the importance of water, Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh, was built at the convergence of the Tonlé Sap River and the Mekong River. Even today, the harbour resembles the descriptions recorded by the first explorers. A boat adventure from Phnom Penh is reported to be the best way to explore the river and experience Cambodian culture.
Bayon Temple - The peculiarity of the monument is its 54 towers, representing the 54 provinces of the Khmer Empire. Each tower has 4 faces.
Ta Phrom - A magical place built in 1186, this Buddhist temple was the most gigantic of the Angkor site. The Conservation of Angkor saved the main monuments. All the trees and roots had invaded the monuments that were found by the first discoverers. The roots, which look like snakes, have disrupted and damaged statues and walls, and huge trees have broken the heads of stupas.
Angkor Wat - Built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat was constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing Mount Meru, with sunset views over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of the ancient Angkor ruin temple, Bakheng Mountain Temple.

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