2-Day Siem Reap Highlights Tour with Angkor Wat Sunrise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise through Chong Kneas floating village and witness daily life on the water
• 02 Explore Artisans d'Angkor and see ancient Cambodian crafts revived
• 03 Marvel at Bayon's giant stone faces in the heart of Angkor Thom
• 04 Discover Ta Prohm's jungle-engulfed ruins
• 05 Watch the sunset over Srah Srang, the "Royal Bath"

This two-day tour combines a visit to Chong Kneas floating village and Artisans d'Angkor on the first day with an early start at Angkor Wat on the second. You will cruise through one of Siem Reap's famous floating villages, see a live traditional workshop in operation, and watch the sunrise over the temples. If you prefer, the temple tour can be switched to the first day.

You will cruise through one of Siem Reap's famous floating villages, see a live traditional workshop in operation, and watch the sunrise over the temples.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Chong Kneas Floating Village and Artisans d'Angkor

• This tour will start at 8:00 am or 2:00 pm, depending on your preference. We will drive to see the floating village at Chong Kneas, just south of Siem Reap town.
• Our guide will take you on a boat trip through the floating village, where many Cambodian and ethnic Vietnamese families live their lives on the water. You can see how they go about their daily lives, with markets, schools, clinics, and restaurants all floating on top of the water.
• We will then head back to Siem Reap to visit Artisans d'Angkor. Here, you can see how local Cambodians have revived many ancient methods for creating arts and crafts, including statues, silk, and other items. This is one of the most popular attractions in Siem Reap.

2

Day 02

Angkor Wat Sunrise and the Small Circuit Temples

• The Angkor Wat Small Circuit tour starts very early in the morning. You will be picked up before sunrise, around 4:30-5:00 am, and you will spend the whole day exploring the temples before stopping to see the sunset at Srah Srang around 6:00-6:30 pm.
• It is a long day, but we will explore the temples at a leisurely pace, stopping for lunch and other breaks when required. After the conclusion of the tour, we will drop you back at your hotel.
• After the sunrise and exploring Angkor Wat, we'll stop for breakfast and then continue to the ancient city of Angkor Thom.
• We will enter via the "South Gate of Angkor Thom" on a long causeway flanked by a row of 54 mythical beings, which are said to guard the city from bad spirits.
• First on the list is a visit to Bayon temple, which is located exactly in the centre of Angkor Thom. The hundreds of giant stone faces will look down on you throughout the temple and are some of the most recognized and photogenic sights in Siem Reap. Baphuon, a mid-11th century temple, is a beautiful temple at Angkor Thom. Its name means a hidden temple. It has three tiers and is built in the shape of a pyramid.
• Before lunch, we will head over to the Terrace of the Elephant and the Terrace of the Leper King. You have the option to have lunch in a local restaurant near the temples, or we can head back to your hotel for lunch.
• After lunch, we will see the "Tomb Raider" temple, which is called Ta Prohm. It's one of the most popular temples because of its unique appearance. The jungle is literally growing right through the temple.
• Next up is Banteay Kdei temple, which is a large unrestored complex in a similar style to Ta Prohm.
• We will then head over to Srah Srang, which is a large manmade lake known as the "Royal Bath". Here, we will watch the sunset before heading back into town.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Experienced English-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Boat trip
• Entrance fee to the floating village
• Cool water and towels

What's Not Included

• Entrance fee (allow US$37.00 per person)
• Meals
• Accommodation
• Tipping and personal expenses
• All expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

• Cameras
• Suitable walking shoes
• Mosquito repellent

Know before you go

• Ask your hotel to prepare a breakfast box. If your hotel includes breakfast, this is usually provided at no extra cost.
• You must wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees.
• The third-level tower at Angkor Wat is closed during Buddhist holidays.
• You must purchase your ticket from the official Angkor Archaeological Park ticket booths. We will take you there on the way to the temples.
• You must always keep your entrance ticket with you. Security staff will ask to see it multiple times during your visit.
• Entrance tickets are non-transferable. If you lose your ticket, you must purchase another one.
• Entrance tickets cannot be transferred to a third party and cannot be reimbursed. If you lose your ticket, you must purchase a new one.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended. We also recommend that you take an umbrella or raincoat during the rainy season, from May to October.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Khum, Preah Sihanouk Avenue, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour start

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.