Private 1-Day Angkor Wat & Major Temples Highlights Tour

Siem Reap, Cambodia
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the world-famous UNESCO treasures of Angkor in a single, seamlessly organized day. Designed for travelers who want to see all the major highlights without feeling lost in giant tour groups, this 100% private expedition combines expert local storytelling, smart timing to beat peak crowds, and total personal flexibility.
Why book this 1-day Angkor experience:
• All Essential Highlights in One Day: Tour the majestic towers of Angkor Wat, the mysterious stone faces of Bayon, the jungle-strangled ruins of Ta Prohm, and the grand Royal Enclosure of Angkor Thom.
• Crowd-Smart Route: Your dedicated local guide knows how to navigate the main sites strategically to avoid major tour-bus bottlenecks.
• In-Depth Khmer History: Discover hidden bas-relief carvings, ancient architectural secrets, and rich cultural stories with personal insights from an expert licensed guide.
• Door-to-Door Comfort: Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup/drop-off and cold water.

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Private Transportation with A/C
  • Private English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Traveler Insurance
  • Pure Drinking Water
  • Temple Ticket: USD 37per person
  • Food & Drinks

What to expect

  1. Angkor Thom South Gate
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    This is a popular destination to stop for a great picture with a rising eight meters high, the laterite wall measures 3x3km and guards many treasures inside, protected by a moat still flooded today. You will enter the ancient city through its South Gate.
  2. Bayon Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the very centre lies the temple of Bayon – silent witnesses of time, the 216 enigmatic faces gaze over the horizon and one can only wonder what they have seen throughout the ages. Your guide will point out the best angles for photography here and give explanation of the many intricate carvings on the walls of the galleries.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    You will then continue to Baphuon with its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37 year-long disruption caused by the war.
  4. Phimeanakas
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Phimeanakas is hiding in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-tree-tops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top.
  5. Terrace of the Elephants
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Continuing along the Esplanade of the Royal Palace more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants.
  6. Terrace of the Leper King
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    A place where all kings had been treated for recovery.
  7. Ta Prohm Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ta Prohm, gained its 21st Century fame from the movie Tomb Raider featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. Today, with Lara long gone, this temple is on the itinerary of most visitors and rightfully so. Many corners of Ta Prohm showcase an intricate relationship between the roots of Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) and ancient stones covered in moss. Truly a photographer's paradise, don't miss the opportunity to capture your own explorer's moments.
  8. Angkor Wat
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The largest religious monument ever built – Angkor Wat. Astonishing in the morning or afternoon light you will be able to photograph the temple from across the lotus pond and then continue to explore the many levels and intricately carved galleries. Your dedicated and knowledgeable guide will provide all the necessary information to bring Angkor times back to life. This is another tick on your “bucket list” and an experience of a lifetime.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We are going to pick up you at the lobby of hotel where you are staying. Please tell us the name and address of hotel.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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