In this tour, we will cover 3 must-see spots in Cambodia. First, Angkor Wat, the best preserve Hindu temple in the area and also it is the biggest one which was built by the king Suryavarman II (1112-1150). Then we take you to visit also Angkor Thom, a big city which protected by the enclosure wall (3km by 3km). In here you can visit the south gate of the city, Bayon temple, Baphuon temple, Terrace of the elephant, and then we continue to visit a jungle temple Ta Prohm.
At Your Hotel
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century as such it is also described as a "Hindu-Buddhist" temple. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation.
At local restaurant in the temples area, (own account)
It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the Bayon, with the other major sites clustered around the Victory Square immediately to the north. It is also a very big tourist attraction, and people come from all over the world to see it.
Located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray, it was founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm is in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. Today, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region.
At Your Hotel
*Professional English speaking tour guide
*SUV car/ Standard mini van, car fee, gasoline fee and toll fees
*Drinking water during the tour
*Cold towels
*Entrance fees (Angkor Wat 1-day pass – US$ 37, available for purchase online or at the visit site)
*Meals
*others Personal expenses
*Gratitude tip for guide & driver
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*Short dress is ok but not too short. Your shoulders must be covered with short sleeves.
*This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes
*Bring sun block, sunglasses, hat
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Our guide was Mr Veurn. He was very knowledgeable and gave us great information about all the sites. Importantly for us, he was also very accommodating in tailoring itineraries to our needs(we wanted early starts and early finish due to the heat) and to our interests.
If you are looking to book a tour for Angkor Wat please don’t hesitate. Sarak is extremely knowledgeable about the history of all temples and the history of Indo-China and the Khmer. He speaks perfect English and the air conditioned car with chilled towels are a delight…didn’t think we needed them…boy were they a nice bonus…it gets hot out there. Most importantly he is extremely flexible and listens to you and will make changes accordingly. There are many options available…however the knowledge, stories and making the temples come alive were indispensable….worth every penny and a lot more. Please do yourself a favor and book , you can’t do any better!
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful review of 1-day Angkor Wat, world heritage, private tour with Sarak. I'm so glad to hear that you had such an amazing experience with me. Thank you again for choosing Sarak to be your Angkor Guide and I hope to see again.