Cambodia · Archaeology

Private 3 Day Adventure To 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 adventure from Siem Reap
  • 02 Visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat
  • 03 Explore the early Angkor temples of Preah Ko, Lolei and Bakong
  • 04 See the intricate pink sandstone carvings of Banteay Srei
  • 05 Travel to remote Beng Mealea and the Koh Ker temple group
  • 06 Enjoy views of rural villages and picturesque countryside
  • 07 Visit Kompong Kleang Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake
  • 08 Includes private transport, hotel pickup and a professional guide

Discover some of Cambodia’s most remarkable ancient sites on this private 3-day journey from Siem Reap. Explore the early temples of the Hariharalaya group, admire the intricate carvings of Banteay Srei, and visit major Angkor highlights including Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Baphuon and Angkor Wat.

The adventure continues beyond the main temple circuit with a trip through the countryside to Beng Mealea and the Koh Ker group, once an ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. You’ll also experience life on the water at Kompong Kleang Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake, adding a rural and cultural dimension to this temple-focused itinerary.

With private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide included, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience architecture, history, countryside scenery and local life over three memorable days.

You’ll also experience life on the water at Kompong Kleang Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake, adding a rural and cultural dimension to this temple-focused itinerary.

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 Not applicable
Cities Siem Reap, Beng Mealea
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HariHaraliy Group & Lady Temple

We go to pick up you at the lobby of hotel. Then we transfer you to buy temple tickets before we go to 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

Angkor Thom, Taprohm & Angkor Wat

Today we go to pick up you at hotel and transfer to visit Angkor Thom, Taprohm & Angkor Wat.

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.

Baphoun 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 God.

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

Beng Mealea Temple, Koh Keh Group & 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, jungle Temple & Koh Keh Group.

Beng Mealea Temple

Beng Mealea has 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.

Kompong 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
  • ü You should have a reasonable lever of fitness and can walk approximately 2km.
  • ü The Temple Ticket is not required for children 11 year old and younger if a valid passport is presented on the day of the activity.
  • ü Private hotel pick-up & drop-off is included. Please give your hotel address once confirming your reservation.
  • ü This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • ü Most travelers can participate
  • ü Please be ready at your hotel lobby at your scheduled pick-up time.

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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