Cambodia · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Angkor Religious Landmarks Tour with Tonle Sap Floating Village

2 Days Round trip from Angkor Thum Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom temple complexes
02 Visit Ta Prohm, the 12th-century Bayon temple once known as Rajavihara
03 See the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake with its homes, eateries, and market
04 Enjoy sunset on Bakheng Hill at the end of the day

Devote 2 days to exploring the most important religious sites of Angkor, including the Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom temple complexes, Ta Prohm, and the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. Visit Angkor in Cambodia's northern Siem Reap Province, home to temples, hydraulic structures such as basins, dykes, reservoirs, and canals, as well as communication routes that form some of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.

Devote 2 days to exploring the most important religious sites of Angkor, including the Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom temple complexes, Ta Prohm, and the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages Cambodian, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat with Sunset on Bakheng Hill

The tour begins in the morning with a visit to the Angkor Thom temple complex with your Siem Reap tour guide. See the following attractions:

South Gate: the best-preserved part of the complex, this grand structure is lined with carved faces and figurines.
Bayon: a Khmer Buddhist temple believed to have been built around the 12th or 13th century.
Baphuon: a three-tiered temple, thought to have been built in the mid-11th century.
Royal Palace: built by King Suryavarman I and used continuously from the 11th to the late 16th century AD by the Khmer dynasty.
Phimeanakas: a Hindu temple built at the end of the 10th century during the reign of Rajendravarman and completed by Suryavarman I.
Elephant's Terrace: this terrace is believed to have been used by Jayavarman VII to view his returning victorious army.
Leper King's Terrace: the terrace of King Dharmaraja.

After a break for lunch, proceed to the Angkor Wat temple complex and enjoy the following experiences:

Angkor Wat: a Buddhist temple in Cambodia and the largest religious site in the world.
Sunset on Bakheng Hill: a breathtaking sight as you bring your magical day to a close.

Day 02

Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Pre Rup and Tonle Sap Floating Village

After breakfast, set out in the morning to visit the following sites:

Ta Prohm: the modern name given to a 12th-century Bayon temple. Originally, it was known as 'Rajavihara' or Monastery of the King.
Banteay Srei: a 10th-century Cambodian temple built in honour of the Hindu god Shiva.
Pre Rup: a Hindu temple built in the early years of 961 or 962.

After lunch, continue the tour to the following sites:

Fine Art School (Artisans D'Angkor): established with the aim of reviving the Cambodian traditional art scene.
Floating Village (Tonle Sap Lake): with floating eateries, homes, and a full-fledged market, this village is a popular tourist destination.