Siem Reap: 3-Day Angkor Wat & Highlights Private Tour

Day 1: The Ancient City of Angkor and Sunset

1. Baksei Chamkrong
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Baksei Chamkrong is a 10th-century Hindu pyramid temple, standing at roughly 15 meters tall, this elegant, four-tiered mountain temple serves as a crucial, early milestone in classic Khmer architecture. It is highly regarded by historians for its incredibly precise time of consecration and its preservation of early Khmer foundation myths.
2. Angkor Thom
   3h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Angkor Thom was the last and longest-lasting capital city of the ancient Khmer Empire. Established in the late 12th century by the empire's most prolific builder, King Jayavarman VII, this massive fortified city covers an area of 9 square kilometers. At its peak, Angkor Thom was a bustling metropolis housing a population estimated between 100,000 and 150,000 people—making it significantly larger than most European cities of the same medieval era.
3. Angkor Thom South Gate
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   The South Gate of Angkor Thom, natively known as the Tonle Om Gate, is the most iconic, photographed, and well-preserved of the five monumental entrances to the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom. Built during the late 12th century under the reign of the legendary Khmer King Jayavarman VII, this 23-meter-tall sandstone structure served as the primary southern access point to the empire's grand capital.
4. Bayon Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Bayon Temple is a late 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist state temple built by King Jayavarman VII. Located at the exact center of the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, it is world-renowned for its architectural "baroque" complexity and its iconic, massive smiling stone faces.
5. Baphuon Temple
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   The Baphuon is a massive 11th-century temple-mountain located within the ancient city of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built around 1060 CE by King Udayadityavarman II, it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and served as the state temple of his capital. Known both for its grand architectural scale and its dramatic modern recovery, the temple is celebrated as one of the greatest archaeological triumphs of the modern era.
6. Phimeanakas
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Phimeanakas, which translates to "Celestial Palace" or "Sky Palace", is a late 10th-century Hindu temple built in the Khleang style and located at the heart of the ancient Royal Palace enclosure in Angkor Thom, Cambodia. Constructed primarily as a three-tiered pyramid, it served as a highly restricted personal sanctuary and state temple for successive Khmer sovereigns rather than a public ceremonial venue.
7. Terrace of the Elephants
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   The Terrace of the Elephants is a massive, 350-meter-long royal grandstand located at the absolute heart of the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom . Built in the late 12th century under the reign of the prolific King Jayavarman VII, this stunning architectural marvel served as a grand viewing platform for royal processions, religious festivals, and military parades, most notably welcoming back victorious Khmer armies returning from battles against the Chams.
8. Terrace of the Leper King
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Leper King Terrace is an 8-meter-high, 23-meter-wide stone platform located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built during the late 12th century under the reign of the prolific Khmer builder King Jayavarman VII, it is celebrated for its labyrinthine, deeply carved bas-reliefs depicting underworld deities, nagas, and royal courts. Historically, it is widely believed by archaeologists to have functioned as a royal crematorium for the Khmer Empire.
9. Preah Palilay
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Prasat Preah Palilay is a small, atmospheric Buddhist temple located within the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, roughly 400 meters northwest of Phimeanakas. Known for its unique architectural profile, stunning narrative carvings, and quiet jungle setting, it offers a peaceful retreat from Angkor's highly trafficked main routes.
10. Gate of the Dead
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The Gate of the Dead is one of the five grand monumental sandstone and laterite entrances to the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Positioned along the eastern wall at the exact cardinal point, it sits directly opposite the West Gate and just south of the famous Victory Gate. Unlike the bustling, heavily visited South Gate, the Gate of the Dead remains a secluded, hauntingly beautiful ruin heavily enveloped by the surrounding jungle.
11. Thommanon
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Thommanon is an elegant, single-towered Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu, it is celebrated for its perfectly balanced layout, structural perfection, and remarkably well-preserved carvings.
12. Chau Say Tevoda
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Chau Say Tevoda is a beautifully restored 12th-century Hindu temple, built during the height of the Khmer Empire under the Angkor Wat style. Though it is often overshadowed by its larger neighboring monuments, this elegant site offers an intimate look at classic Khmer architecture, intricate mythology, and an extraordinary modern tale of architectural resurrection
13. Angkor Wat
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Angkor Wat is the largest religious complex in the world, spanning roughly 402 acres in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built in the early 12th century by Khmer King Suryavarman II, it served as a state temple and eventual mausoleum. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it transitioned into a Theravada Buddhist temple by the late 13th century and remains an active place of worship. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the defining national symbol featured on Cambodia's flag.
14. Phnom Bakheng
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Phnom Bakheng for Sunset view ( The last place of day 1 ). Phnom Bakheng is a late 9th-century Hindu temple mountain built by King Yasovarman I to serve as the spiritual centerpiece of his new capital, Yasodharapura. Predating the legendary Angkor Wat by more than two centuries, this architectural treasure sits atop a natural 65-meter hill, making it the highest point in the immediate Angkor Archaeological Park area and a world-famous location for panoramic sunset views.

Day 2: Angkor Wat Sunrise and Countryside Temples: Intricate Pink Sandstone Masterpieces

1. Angkor Wat
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Leave from your hotel at 5:00am to see the view of sunrise over Angkor Wat temple. Waiting to see sunrise will last at 7:30am-8:00am. After sunrise then we will take you back to your hotel for breakfast if your hotel included with breakfast but if your hotel not included with breakfast then we will eat breakfast at restaurant nearby Angkor Wat. After breakfast break then we will continue to our programs.
2. Prasat Kravan
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Prasat Kravan is a small, 10th-century Hindu temple in Angkor, Cambodia, most famous for being the only site in the region to feature large-scale bas-reliefs carved directly into its interior brick walls.
3. Srah Srang
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Srah Srang is a massive man-made reservoir, measuring roughly 700 by 350 meters. Unlike many other ancient reservoirs that have dried up over the centuries, Srah Srang remains filled with water today, serving as a testament to Khmer hydraulic engineering and one of the premier sunrise viewing spots in Siem Reap
4. Pre Rup
   25m · Admission ticket not included
   Pre Rup is a monumental 10th-century Hindu temple-mountain located in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, it was consecrated in 961 or early 962 CE as the grand state temple of King Rajendravarman II. Built from a striking combination of warm-toned brick, laterite, and sandstone, it represents a crucial architectural stepping stone toward the massive structural styles later seen at Angkor Wat.
5. Banteay Samre
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Banteay Samré is a magnificent 12th-century Hindu temple in Cambodia known for mirroring the architectural style of Angkor Wat on a smaller, highly preserved scale.
6. Banteay Srei
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Khmer temple located near Angkor, Cambodia, widely celebrated as the "jewel of Khmer art" due to its exceptionally beautiful and intricate pink sandstone bas-relief carvings. Consecrated on April 22, 967 CE, it is uniquely renowned as the only major temple in the Angkor region that was not commissioned by a king, but rather by royal courtiers.
7. Lolei
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Lolei Temple is a late 9th-century Hindu temple located in the Roluos area. Commissioned by King Yasovarman I and dedicated on July 11, 893 AD, it served as an ancestral sanctuary dedicated to Shiva and the king's royal lineage. As the final major project built in the ancient capital of Hariharalaya, Lolei represents a pivotal historical stepping stone right before the Khmer Empire moved its capital city north to establish the world-famous city of Angkor.
8. Preah Ko
   25m · Admission ticket not included
   Preah Ko is the first temple built in the ancient, defunct city of Hariharalaya, which serves today as the Roluos archaeological area. Consecrated in 879 AD under the reign of King Indravarman I, it is a Hindu temple primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva while simultaneously acting as a royal ancestor temple. Pre-dating Angkor Wat by more than 250 years, Preah Ko stands as one of the oldest surviving structures of the entire Khmer Empire.
9. Bakong
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Bakong Temple was consecrated in 881 CE under King Indravarman I, it holds the distinct honor of being the very first large-scale sandstone "temple-mountain" built by the Khmer civilization. Long before Angkor Wat dominated the global stage, Bakong served as the official state temple of the ancient royal capital, Hariharalaya.

Day 3: The Top Highlights Temples on Big & Small Circle

1. Preah Khan Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Preah Khan Temple was built in 1191 A.D. by King Jayavarman VII to honor his father, functioning not just as a place of worship but as a sprawling, self-sustaining city of nearly 100,000 people.
2. Krol Ko
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Krol Ko Temple is a charming, lesser-known 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist sanctuary nestled in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Built during the legendary construction boom of King Jayavarman VII, this intimate monument offers a peaceful, shaded retreat from the overwhelming crowds of larger temples like Angkor Wat. Its architectural layout mirrors the unique "hospital chapels" of the era, drawing a close historical connection to ancient healing practices.
3. Neak Pean
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Neak Poan is a unique 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist island temple located in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, it sat at the center of the now largely dried-up Jayatataka Baray (reservoir) and was designed not just as a place of worship, but as a spiritual public hospital.
4. Ta Som
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Ta Som is a small, 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia, built by King Jayavarman VII and dedicated to his father, King Dharanindravarman II.
5. East Mebon
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   The East Mebon Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built in 952–953 AD by King Rajendravarman II on what was once an artificial island in the center of the massive East Baray reservoir in Angkor, Cambodia.
6. Ta Keo
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Ta Keo Temple is one of the grandest and most historically significant monuments was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, this massive "temple-mountain" was initiated by King Jayavarman V around 975 CE as his official state temple. Standing at roughly 22 meters tall, it represents a major engineering leap forward for the Khmer Empire, though it famously remains incomplete.
7. Ta Nei Temple
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Ta Nei Temple is a serene, semi-ruined 12th-century Buddhist jungle sanctuary built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Known as the "hidden temple," it remains largely unrestored and engulfed by giant tree roots, offering a quiet escape from the major crowds.
8. Ta Prohm
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Ta Prohm was built in 1186 AD by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and center of learning. The temple was dedicated to the king's mother, who was personified as the goddess of wisdom, Prajnaparamita. Today it has the massive jungle trees growing directly out of its stone ruins.
9. Banteay Kdei
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Banteay Kdei is a captivating 12th-century Buddhist monastic temple which was built under the reign of the prolific King Jayavarman VII, its name translates to "A Citadel of Chambers" or "Citadel of Monks' Cells". Though it shares the majestic Bayon architectural style with its highly popular neighbors like Ta Prohm and Preah Khan, it is smaller, less complex, and beautifully claustrophobic—offering a much more peaceful, uncrowded alternative for travelers.

Pickup details

We provide pick-up services from hotels and other locations within Siem Reap. To ensure a smooth and convenient experience, please provide your hotel's name and address. For your convenience, please be ready in the hotel lobby at your designated pick-up time, where your guide will meet you to begin the tour.

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