Cambodia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Tour with Bakheng Hill Sunset

1 Day Round trip from Angkor Thum Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the magnificence of the South Gate
  • 02 See Bayon Temple and Baphuon
  • 03 Explore the Royal Palace
  • 04 Enjoy the sunset from Bakheng Hill

Take a short trip through the architectural wonders of Angkor, covering Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat. Explore Angkor Thom, including Bayon Temple, the Royal Palace, Phimeanakas, Elephant's Terrace, the Leper King's Terrace, and the South Gate. See Angkor Wat, the largest religious site in the world, and enjoy the sunset from Bakheng Hill.

Visit the South Gate, the best-preserved part of the complex.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
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

1
Day 01

Explore Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat

  • Visit the South Gate, the best-preserved part of the complex. It is a grand structure lined with carved faces and figurines.
  • Head towards Bayon, a Khmer Buddhist temple believed to have been built around the 12th or 13th century.
  • Marvel at Baphuon, a three-tiered temple thought to have been built in the mid-11th century.
  • Explore the Royal Palace, built by King Suryavarman I and used continuously from the 11th to the late 16th century AD by the Khmer dynasty.
  • Move to Phimeanakas, a Hindu temple built at the end of the 10th century during the reign of Rajendravarman and completed by Suryavarman I.
  • Stroll along Elephant's Terrace, which is believed to have been used by Jayavarman VII to view his returning victorious army.
  • Walk along the Leper King's Terrace.
  • See Angkor Wat, a Buddhist temple in Cambodia and the largest religious site in the world.
  • View the sunset from Bakheng Hill.
Bayon, Baphuon, Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng

Where this trip takes you

Bayon, Baphuon, Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Angkor Thum 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Cold drinking water and towels.
  • English-speaking Siem Reap tour guide

What's Not Included

  • USD 15.00 extra charge for the sunrise tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Angkor Thom, Cambodia
Tour start
Angkor Thum, Cambodia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Angkor Thum.

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