Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm Sunset Small-Group Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Explore Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument and the supreme masterpiece of Khmer architecture. Built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this 81-hectare complex took 37 years to complete. Walk through its grand outer enclosures and inner galleries to admire the soaring five central towers—iconically featured on the Cambodian national flag—and discover intricate sandstone bas-reliefs detailing epic legends.

   2 h

2. Stop at the imposing South Gate of Angkor Thom to photograph the iconic causeway lined with 54 devas (guardian gods) and 54 asuras (demons) holding the sacred Naga serpent. Stand beneath the 23-meter-high stone tower carved with giant serene face sculptures welcoming visitors into the ancient royal city.

   15 minAdmission included

3. Discover Bayon Temple, the state temple built at the exact center of Angkor Thom by King Jayavarman VII. Famous for its 49 towers adorned with over 200 serene, smiling face carvings (representing Avalokiteshvara/Lokeshvara), Bayon also features extraordinary wall bas-reliefs illustrating 12th-century military battles and everyday Cambodian life.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Walk along the elevated sandstone causeway to explore Baphuon, a massive 11th-century temple mountain. Marvel at the giant Reclining Buddha constructed on its western wall—a monumental archaeological jigsaw puzzle successfully restored in 2011 after decades of conservation efforts.

   30 minAdmission included

5. Tucked beneath the shaded jungle canopy inside the former Royal Palace grounds, Phimeanakas is a 10th-century pyramid-style Hindu temple. Those who climb its steep stone steps are rewarded with sweeping views looking out over the surrounding forest treetop canopy.

   30 minAdmission included

6. Walk along the 300-meter-long Terrace of the Elephants, the historic grand viewing platform used by ancient Khmer kings to watch public ceremonies, festivals, and returning victorious armies. Admire the remarkably preserved, life-sized wall carvings of Asian elephants and mahouts.

   30 minAdmission included

7. Located just north of the Elephant Terrace, explore the intricate stone walls of the Terrace of the Leper King. Stroll through its narrow, deeply carved sandstone corridors filled with detailed depictions of underworld deities, royal guardians, and mythical figures.

   30 minAdmission included

8. After a lunch break, step into the enchanting jungle ruins of Ta Prohm. Intentionally left in its natural state much like when early European explorers encountered it in the 19th century, this atmospheric site features giant silk-cotton (spung) and banyan tree roots growing directly over moss-covered stone walls and ancient doorways.

   1 hAdmission included

9. Walk up the the top of Bakheng Hill for an unforgettable experience of sunset. Return to your hotel and drop off.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Siem Reap

• Its from-price is 74% below the median of the 2414 experiences we list in Siem Reap.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Siem Reap

Siem Reap is the riverside town beside Angkor, Cambodia's vast complex of Khmer temples, with night markets, river walks and a relaxed centre.

Angkor Wat, often called the largest religious monument in the world, rises above its moat in a silhouette of lotus-bud towers that is breathtaking at sunrise. Nearby, the walled city of Angkor Thom holds the Bayon, with its more than two hundred serene stone faces, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Baphuon, while Ta Prohm is gripped by the roots of giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees.

Top-ranked sights in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom, Tonlé Sap, Kampong Phluk.

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