Discovering Ancient Angkor, Full Day Tour
Private Tour Ex Siem ReapOVERVIEW
- Product InfoIncludes: Private vehicle (to suit group size), Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Product ItineraryDepart early by vehicle to the majestic west gate of Angkor Wat for sunrise. Angkor Wat, which is surrounded by 190-metre-wide moat 1.5 kilometers by 1.3 kilometers, is claimed to be the largest religious building in the world. It is certainly one of the wonders of the ancient world. You will be amazed by the sheer size of the temple, which took 30 years to construct & used the labor of up to 300,000 workers. Angkor Wat was built as the earthly representation of the universe with its central tower symbolizing Mt Meru which, Hindus believe, is at the center of the universe.
As crowds gather, your guide will lead you to the less visited temples nearby of Srah Srang and Ta Prohm. Ta Prohm is one of Angkor’s jewels and is overgrown with fig trees, giving a haunting yet exotic atmosphere. The magnificent roots of the trees have merged over the centuries with the temple’s huge stone blocks, emphasizing a ‘forgotten city’ feeling. The temple was built by King Jayavarman VII to commemorate his mother.
This Afternoon, head out by TUK TUK to visit the Royal city and former capital of the Khmer Empire; Angkor Thom which consists of several temples. Enter the city through the impressive South Gate and drive towards Bayon temple. At first glance the temple may seem like a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals enigmatic faces looking into every direction. Continue your exploration with a visit to the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a platform from where the King viewed the victorious return of his army. After, visit the Terrace of the Leper King with detailed carvings winding along a narrow passage way that leads to the Baphuon. Slow down the pace mid-afternoon and enter the cool Wat Tang Tock to receive a traditional blessing from a monk. Later, visit the picturesque Preah Palilay and Pimeanakas. End the day with an optional visit to see sunset at a special place suggested by your guide before transferring back to your hotel.
NOTES:
Pick up time: 4:45am, Pick up point: Hotel lobby
Start time: 5:00am
Approx. duration: 11 hours (2-hour transfer, 9-hour experience)
Lunch is not included, at own expense
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