There are dozens of temple ruins in the Siem Reap area. Your temple itinerary depends largely on how much time you have and your level of interest, though some temples are ‘must sees.’ Any itinerary should include the legendary ruins of Angkor Wat and the giant faces of Bayon. These two temple ruins offer the most spectacular and unique examples of Angkorian art and architecture. On the road trip to Bayon, you will also see the South Gate of Angkor Thom and some other minor ruins. As it is within walking distance of Bayon, most itineraries can easily include Central Angkor Thom, with its artistically interesting Terraces and massive ‘temple-mountains,’ Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Due to lighting conditions, it is best to visit Angkor Wat in the afternoon, so most itineraries begin in the morning with the South Gate of Angkor Thom and Bayon.
Siem Reap and Temples of Angkor One day:
Siem Reap and Temples of Angkor Two Days.
Siem Reap and Temple of Angkor Three Days.
Siem Reap and Temple of Angkor Four days.
Trip to Remotes Temples:
One Day in Siem Reap Ankor :
Day one: Morning visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom and then go to visit central Angkor Thom (Bayon consists 54towers and 216faces of Buddhisatva Avalokesvara which was built by the Angkor’s greatest King Jayavaraman VII at the end of 12th , Baphoun which was the one the most spectacular temples in its heyday, Terrace of Elephant which was used for the public ceremonies and served as the stage for the king’s grand audience hall, Terrace of leper king one of Angkor’s mysteries, the ancient Royal Palace Phimeanakas.
Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which is embraced by the enormous fig trees. It has left in much the same condition in which it was found.
The gigantic roots of the fig trees embraced the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the Angkor’s most popular temples.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit Banteay Kdei was built by the King Jayavarman VII in the late of 12th century to the early of 13th century. The temple sprawling, largely non-restored, monastic complex in much the same style of Ta Prohm temple. It was originally constructed over the site of an early temple and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under king Jayavarman VII.
Afterwards visit the WORLD HERITAGE SITE which is well known as Angkor Wat which is one of the most important archaeological site in South-east Asia which was built by the great Khmer King Soriyavaraman II in the early on 12th century dedicated to Vishnu God Hindu religion. In the evening view the sunset on the top of Phnom Bakheng hill.**Please note that the itinerary above can be changed depending on the guests’ favorite and request**
Siem Reap And temples of Angkor Two days:
Day one: Morning visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom and then go to visit central Angkor Thom (Bayon consists 54towers and 216faces of Buddhisatva Avalokesvara which was built me the Angkor’s greatest King Jayavaraman VII at the end of 12th , Baphoun which was the one the most spectacular temples in its heyday, Terrace of Elephant which was used for the public ceremonies and served as the stage for the king’s grand audience hall, is Terrace of leper king one of Angkor’s mysteries, The ancient royal Palace Phimeanakas.
Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which is embraced by the enormous fig trees.It has left in much the same condition in which it was found.
The gigantic roots of the fig trees embraced the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the Angkor’s most popular temples.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit Banteay Kdei was built by the King Jayavarman VII in the late of 12th century to the early of 13th century. The temple sprawling, largely non-restored, monastic complex in much the same style of Ta Prohm temple.It was originally constructed over the site of an early temple and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under king Jayavarman VII.
The Angkor’s greatest King Jayavaraman VII at the end of 12th , Baphoun which was the one the most spectacular temples in its heyday,Terrace of Elephant which was used for the public ceremonies and served as the stage for the king’s grand audience hall, Terrace of leper king one of Angkor’s mysteries, The ancient Royal Palace Phimeanakas.Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which is embraced by the enormous fig trees.
Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which is embraced by the enormous fig trees. It has left in much the same condition in which it was found. The gigantic roots of the fig trees embraced the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the Angkor’s most popular temples.Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit Banteay Kdei was built by the King Jayavarman VII in the late of 12th century to the early of 13th century. The temple sprawling, largely unrestored, monastic complex in much the same style of Ta Prohm temple. It was originally constructed over the site of an early temple and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under Jayavarman VII.
Afternoon: Visit Banteay Kdei was built by the King Jayavarman VII in the late of 12th century to the early of 13th century. The temple sprawling, largely unrestored, monastic complex in much the same style of Ta Prohm temple. It was originally constructed over the site of an early temple and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under Jayavarman VII.Afterwards visit the WORLD HERITAGE SITE which is well known as Angkor Wat which is one of the most important archaeological site in South-east Asia which was built by the great Khmer King Soriyavaraman II in the early on 12th century dedicated to Vishnu God Hindu religion.
In the evening view the sunset on the top of Phnom Bakheng hill.
Day two:After breakfast at the hotel start the to visit Banteay Srey temple loosely translates to (the citadel of women) located about 36 Kilometers north-east of Siem Reap town. The temple was constructed in the late 10th century (year 967) by a Brahmin counselor under a powerful King Rajendravarman II and later jayavarman V.
The temple relatively small size, pink sandstone construction, the walls are densely covered with some most beautiful deep and intricate carvings of any Angkorian temple.
And then visit Kbal spean Waterfall and The River of 1000 Lingas located about 13 Kilometers past Banteay Srey temple. Kbal Spean Waterfall has the beautiful carvings under the water and the carvings of Vishnu and Brahma Gods.Uphill walk through the jungle about 2 kilometers to reach the waterfall.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Afternoon come back to visit the grand circuit to visit The East Mebon temple which is a large temple-mountain-like , rising three levels and crowned by five brick towers. the temple was constructed by the King Rajendravarman II the late of 10th century on an island in the middle of the now dry East Baray (Ancient water reservoir )
Neak Pean a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray (Ancient water reservoir)to be constructed by the King jayavarman VII. The central tower sits at the axis of a cross or lotus pattern of the eight pools. Preah Khan (sacred sword) it is a huge, highly explorative monastic complex. Full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities.
The temple originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.
For the short period the temple was also a residence of the king Jayavarman VII during the construction of his permanent home in Angkor Thom.At the evening come back to Siem Reap town enjoy the night life.
Day three:Skipping from The Angkor’s temples to avoid temples tired after breakfast around 8: 30 AM start the tour to visit the countryside village great way to get an inside looks at the real Cambodian life.
Afterwards go to visit The Great Lake Tonle Sap which is the biggest fresh water lake in South-east Asia, take a cruise to visit Kompong Pluk floating Village ( traditional Khmer floating Village) by private boat through fishing Village of Tonle Sap Lake to discover the tall stilted houses, Floating Village, the floating hospital, fisher-boat ,fishery, old lifestyle of the country and the natural landscape of the Tonle Sap Lake flooded Mangroves forest and an Iceland Buddhist temple.( Cruise takes about 1/30 – 2 hours)
Lunch will be at a local restaurant on the way back to Siem Reap.
Afternoon: Visit the Angkor National Museum presenting one of the most immense and prestigious collection of Buddha statues and relics ever assembled just in one gallery. And then visiting Artisan D'Angkor where they train Khmer people to carve stone, wood statues and carvings. Afterwards go to the Old Market for some Shopping and City Tour then transfer to the airport for flight to next destination.
* Please note that the itineraries above be changed depending on guests' favorite and request.
Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor four days/three nights:
Day one: Morning visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom and then go to visit central Angkor Thom (Bayon consists 54towers and 216faces of Buddhisatva Avalokesvara which was built me the Angkor’s greatest King Jayavaraman VII at the end of 12th , Baphoun which was the one the most spectacular temples in its heyday,Terrace of Elephant which was used for the public ceremonies and served as the stage for the king’s grand audience hall, Terrace of leper king one of Angkor’s mysteries, The ancient Royal Palace Phimeanakas.
Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple which is embraced by the enormous fig trees. It has left in much the same condition in which it was found. The gigantic roots of the fig trees embraced the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the Angkor’s most popular temples.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit Banteay Kdei was built by the King Jayavarman VII in the late of 12th century to the early of 13th century. The temple sprawling, largely non-restored, monastic complex in much the same style of Ta Prohm temple. It was originally constructed over the site of an early temple and functioned as a Buddhist monastery under Jayavarman VII. Afterwards visit the WORLD HERITAGE SITE which is well known as Angkor Wat which is one of the most important archaeological site in South-east Asia which was built by the great Khmer King Soriyavaraman II in the early on 12th century dedicated to Vishnu God Hindu religion. In the evening view the sunset on the top of Phnom Bakheng hill. Day two:After breakfast at the hotel start the to visit Banteay Srey temple loosely translates to (the citadel of women) located about 36 Kilometers north-east of Siem Reap town. The temple was constructed in the late 10th century (year 967) by a Brahmin counselor under a powerful King Rajendravarman II and later jayavarman V.
The temple relatively small size, pink sandstone construction, the walls are densely covered with some most beautiful deep and intricate carvings of any Angkorian temple.
And then visit Kbal spean Waterfall and The River of 1000 Lingas located about 13 Kilometers past Banteay Srey temple. Kbal Spean Waterfall has the beautiful carvings under the water and the carvings of Vishnu and Brahma Gods. Uphill walk through the jungle about 2 kilometers to reach the waterfall.Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Afternoon come back to visit the grand circuit to visit The East Mebon temple which is a large temple-mountain-like , rising three levels and crowned by five brick towers. the temple was constructed by the King Rajendravarman II the late of 10th century on an island in the middle of the now dry East Baray (Ancient water reservoir ) Neak Pean a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray (Ancient water reservoir) to be constructed by the King jayavarman VII. The central tower sits at the axis of a cross or lotus pattern of the eight pools.
Preah Khan (sacred sword) it is a huge, highly explorative monastic complex.Full of carvings, passages and photo opportunities.
The temple originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.
For the short period the temple was also a residence of the king jyavarman VII during the construction of his permanent home in Angkor Thom. At the evening come back to Siem Reap enjoy the nightlife.
Day three: After Breakfast at the hotel start the tour to visit Beng Melea temple located about 70 kilometers north -east of Siem Reap town. Beng Melea sprawling jungle temple covering over 1 kilometer square, the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and very lightly tourist, giving it an adventurous lost temple feel.Trees growing from the broken towers and gallery offer some of the best ‘tree in temple’ shots aside from Ta Prohm temple. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style under the same king who built Angkor Wat. Beng melea preceded and may have served as a prototype of sorts for Angkor Wat. Though there are some lintel and doorway carvings, there are no bas-reliefs and carvings are comparatively sparse.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: visit Roluos Group (Bakong temple, Preah Ko temple, Lo Lei temple) a collection of monuments presenting remains of Hariharalaya,the first major capital of the Angkorian -era Khmer Empire. it has become known as Roluos Group due to its proximity to the modern town Roluos. Hariharalaya was established by the king Jayavarman II (802 -835) and served as the capital of Khmer Empire for over 70 years under four successive kings.Day four :Skipping from The Angkor’s temples to avoid temples tired after breakfast around 8: 30 AM start the tour to visit the countryside village great way to get an inside looks at the real Cambodian life.
Afterwards go to visit The Great Lake Tonle Sap which is the biggest fresh water lake in South-east Asia, take a cruise to visit Kompong Pluk floating Village ( traditional Khmer floating Village) by private boat through fishing Village of Tonle Sap Lake to discover the tall stilted houses, Floating Village, the floating hospital, fisher-boat ,fishery, old lifestyle of the country and the natural landscape of the Tonle Sap Lake flooded Mangroves forest and an Iceland Buddhist temple.( Cruise takes about 1/30 – 2 hours)
Lunch will be at a local restaurant on the way back to Siem Reap.
Afternoon: Visit the Angkor National Museum presenting one of the most immense and prestigious collection of Buddha statues and relics ever assembled just in one gallery. And then visiting Artisan D'Angkor where they train Khmer people to carve stone, wood statues and carvings.
Afterwards go to the Old Market for some Shopping and City Tour then transfer to the airport for flight to next destination.Please note that this itineraries above can be changed depending guests' favorite and request.
Angkor Archeological Park: Main Park Area