Most famous temples of Angkor One-Day Tour

Pick-up at your hotel: Choose your pick-up time after breakfast or early departure from your hotel at 04:30am to experience the unforgettable sunrise in front of Angkor Wat, the world-famous temple-complex. The whole archeological site extends over 400 square kilometers / 154 square miles and was declared UNSECO world heritage in 1992.

Breakfast: After seeing the colors of the sunrise reflecting in the lakes in front of the unique architectural structures of Angkor Wat, you can decide if you want to go back to your hotel to have breakfast or if our guide should recommend a restaurant.

After breakfast our driver brings the group to the south gate of Angkor Thom. It is the most beautiful and best preserved of the five entrances to Angkor Thom, the largest complex of the Angkor Archaeological Park. The royal city of Angkor Thom was built at the end of the 12th to the beginning of the 13th century.

Bayon Temple: Here you will find the main temple Bayon of King Jayavarman VII. It is famous for its 37 towers with sculptural decorations and impressive rock faces.

Elephant Terrace: As you might guess from the name, this site is made up of three platforms surrounded by elephants carved in stone and representing an elephant hunt.

Terrace of the Leprosy King: It is considered one of the most beautiful Khmer artworks. The name comes from King Yasovarman I, who built the first city of Angkor and died of leprosy. The relief is very detailed and extremely well preserved.

Pyramind Temple of Phimeanakas: The royal temple is one of the smallest temples of Angkor. At the top of the 12-meter-high pyramid you have a great view of the entire archaeological site of Angkor Thom.

You can decide where you want lunch and whether you prefer local food or international cuisine. Grilled seafood, a Khmer curry or a steak with chips, it’s your choice. We also offer prearranged lunch options, a luxury lunch experience or a local menu. You can book the lunch option during the checkout process.

This small temple is located about 4.5 km/ 2.7 mi from Angkor Wat and is not one of the main tourist areas of Angkor, because tour buses do not reach the place. Therefore it is not so crowded and there is enough room to explore the temple of King Jayavarman VII with our guide.

Before you visit the most famous temple complex called Angkor Wat, our driver will take you to Ta Prohm. The “Jungle Temple”, which was built by Jayavarman VII in honor of his mother. The temple was almost swallowed by the jungle. The impressive Bayon architecture merges with the tropical forest. The unforgettable scenery was made famous by the movie “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” starring Angelina Jolie. It is an unforgettable sight as nature incorporates a former civilization. Definitively a highlight of the first day of your trip in Angkor.

A short drive will take you to Angkor Wat, the most famous temple in historic Angkor Park. Angkor Wat with its pagoda was once the center of the mighty Khmer kingdom. You can climb the steep steps up to the tower and have a magnificent view over the World Heritage Site of Angkor. Your guide will tell you exciting stories of the Khmer Empire and its kings of long ago. One thing is certain, you will not get bored. Maybe your feet will get a bit tired, but the UNESCO World Heritage Site is worth the effort.

To Angkor Wat: drop-off at the hotel

Our driver will take you back to the hotel to end the first day of your two day Angkor tour.