Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon and Ta Prohm Small Group Tour

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1. Visiting Angkor Wat in the morning is a magical experience. Departing from the hotel between 4:00am to 4:30am allows you to witness the beauty of the temple complex during the tranquil hours before dawn. As the sun begins to rise, it casts a mesmerizing glow over the ancient temples, creating stunning silhouettes against the sky. The early morning light also offers ideal conditions for photography, capturing the intricate details and architectural marvels of Angkor Wat in their best light. Additionally, exploring Angkor Wat in the morning allows you to beat the crowds, providing a more peaceful and intimate experience with one of the world's most iconic historical sites. Overall, starting your day early to visit Angkor Wat promises a memorable and enchanting adventure that truly captures the essence of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

   3.5 h

2. After visiting the temples of Angkor Wat, we will continue our journey with a delightful meal at a local restaurant, lasting approximately 1 hour. Following our meal, we'll have the opportunity to admire the stunning views of the Srah Srang from the front of the restaurant. Then, we'll proceed to Ta Prohm, also known as the Angelina Jolie temple, just a 5-minute drive away. This temple boasts magnificent root trees, some of which are around 300 to 400 years old. Built during the 12th century by the great king Jaya Varman VII in honor of his mother, the temple is also home to the revered statue of the Buddha Sattva, installed at the central temple.

   2 h

3. After visiting the Phnom Temples, we will proceed to explore the Bayon Temple. En route to the Bayon Temple, we will traverse through the historic Angkor Thom City. Angkor Thom City, one of the grand capital cities, was constructed by the illustrious King Jayavarman VII, with its eastern gates being particularly notable. Upon reaching the eastern gates of Angkor Thom, we will have a 15-minute stop.

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4. Located in Angkor Thom city

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5. Bayon Temple is sufficiently compact to allow for any order of visit, especially since the absence of a surrounding wall makes it easy to enter. The maze-like inner enclosure, with its narrow chamber corridors and stairways, provides occasional surprise glimpses of the enigmatic faces, making it a fascinating experience. Additionally, you will learn a lot from your tour guide during the tour.

   1 h

Cancellation

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

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How it compares in Siem Reap

• Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 2414 experiences we list in Siem Reap.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 181 of 2414.
• 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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