Cambodia · Archaeology

Private 3 Day Trip To Explore Ancient Temples

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 3-day temple and countryside experience from Siem Reap
  • 02 Visit the Roluos Group, including Preah Ko, Lolei, and Bakong
  • 03 Discover the detailed carvings of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre
  • 04 Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Wat
  • 05 Travel to the remote Khmer capital site of Koh Ker
  • 06 See the jungle-clad ruins of Beng Mealea
  • 07 Visit Kompong Khleang floating village on Tonle Sap Lake
  • 08 Enjoy private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore some of Cambodia’s most remarkable ancient sites on this private 3-day journey from Siem Reap. Travel through the Angkor region to discover temple architecture, religious history, rural landscapes, and everyday life, with visits ranging from the Roluos Group and Banteay Srei to Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Wat.

The experience also takes you beyond the main temple circuit to the remote Koh Ker complex, the atmospheric ruins of Beng Mealea, and Kompong Khleang on Tonle Sap Lake, where stilted houses and life on the water offer a different perspective on the region. With private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide included, this trip combines major highlights with lesser-visited places.

Explore some of Cambodia’s most remarkable ancient sites on this private 3-day journey from 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 No
Cities Siem Reap, Beng Mealea
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Day 01: Rolous Group, Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre

We go to pick up you at the lobby of hotel. Then, we go to buy temple ticket before we visit temples.

Preah Ko Temple

Hinduism temple built in 879 AD to dedicate his ancestor. You will see a lot of stucco on the bricks of each tower. Prah Ko, built in late ninth century (879) for the king's parents, maternal grandparents, and a previous king, Jayavarman II and his wife.

Lolei Temple

Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir. Now there is a Buddhist temple inside the compound of temple.

Bakong Temple

The first mountain temple in Angkorian Period. It was built in 881 AD. The most interesting feature is 5 tier temple and surrounded by moat. Bakong, built in late ninth century (881) dedicated to Siva (Hindu).

Banteay Srei Temple

Banteay Srei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Banteay Srei was a new name which meaning in Khmer is "Citadel of Woman".

Banteay Samre Temple

Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of “anastylosis”.

2
Day 02

Day 02: Angkor Thom, Taprohm & Angkor Wat

There are three main temples such as Angkor Thom, Taprohm & Angkor Wat temples.

South Gate of Angkor Thom

Two rows of statue of Demons and Gods are carrying the body of snake. And you will see four giant faces of future Buddha.

Bayon Temple

Bayon, carved on the 54 tower give this temple its majestic character and the bas-reliefs with scenes of everyday life-markets, fishing, festivals with cockfights and jugglers and history scenes with battles and processions.

Baphuon Temple

Baphuon, built in middle of the 11th century (1060) by king Udayadityavarman II, dedicated to Siva (Hindu).

Phimean Akas Temple

Phimeanakas, built in late tenth century-beginning of the 11th century by King Jayavamen V and Udayadityavarman I and dedicated to Hindu.

Taprohm Temple

Ta Prohm (The Ancestor Brahma, Jungle Temple), probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars.

Angkor Wat Temple

This temple is busy at any time of day for us to explore and admire this architectural wonder and the excellent bas-reliefs. It is worth walking a little between the outer laterite wall and the inside of the moat for tranquil scenes of rural life.

3
Day 03

Day 03: Beng Mealea, Koh Keh & Floating Village

You will travel through picturesque countryside and rural villages approximately 60km in the north-east direction to the jungle clad temple of Beng Mealea, Koh Keh and floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.

Beng Mealea Temple

Once in a complete state of disrepair resembling a giant jigsaw puzzle, Beng Mealeahas recently been made more accessible with the addition of a wooden walkway throughout the structure assuring safe access and slight elevation, thus a better view. This mid 12th century temple features mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism attributes and is particularly mesmerising in the wet season. 

Koh Keh Group

Koh Ker temple group – another ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. Scattered over a large area, the most prominent temple of this group by far is the pyramid-like Prasat Thom.

Komponh Kleang Floating Village

Tonle Sap Lake (the largest fresh water in South East Asia) to see the fascinating floating Village called Kompong Khleang, village houses on high stilts above the water.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap. 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pure Drinking Water
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation

What's Not Included

  • Temple Pass: 62$/pax
  • Food and drinks
  • Koh Keh:10$/pax
  • Boat fee: 15$/pax

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is formal
  • We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel. Please give us the address and name of hotel.

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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