Angkor Wat, Ta Promh, Banteay Srei, Bayon temples Private Tour
Description
Explore the spiritual and architectural heart of Cambodia on this private guided tour through the most iconic temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park. From world-renowned landmarks to intricately carved sanctuaries, this journey offers a deep dive into the majesty of the Khmer Empire. ✅ Angkor Wat: Begin your day at the legendary temple, admired for its massive scale, detailed bas-reliefs, and perfectly symmetrical layout. ✅ Ta Prohm: Walk through the mysterious, jungle-covered temple where nature and stone collide in haunting beauty. ✅ Banteay Srei: Discover the “Citadel of Women,” celebrated for its fine pink sandstone carvings and delicate details unlike any other Angkorian temple. ✅ Angkor Thom & Bayon Temple: Explore the ancient capital city and the Bayon’s iconic stone faces, representing the height of Khmer creativity. ✅ Expert Private Guide: Gain cultural and historical insight from your official licensed guide, offering rich context at every stop.
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Angkor Wat is an enormous Buddhist temple complex located in northern Cambodia. It was originally built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hindu temple. Spread across more than 400 acres, Angkor Wat is said to be the largest religious monument in the world.
Ta Prohm is the undisputed capital of the kingdom of the Trees. It has been left untouched by archaeologists except for the clearing of a path for visitors and structural strengthening to stave of further deterioration. Because of its natural state, it is possible to experience at this temple the wonder of the early explorers when they came upon these monuments in the middle of the nineteenth century. Shrouded in dense jungle the temple of Ta Prohm is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura. Fig, banyan and kapok trees spread their gigantic roots over stones, probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars. The strange, haunted charm of the place entwines itself about you as you go, as inescapably as the roots have wound themselves about the walls and towers.
Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The detailed carving of the sculptures, lintels, and friezes make it a beautiful structure. The walls are covered with deep, intricate carvings, each one carved with superb detail. Banteay Srei was built by a Brahmin counsellor to King Rajendravarman at a time when the Khmer Empire was growing in power and territory.
Concluding the day with a sunset view from Pre Rup temple is a breathtaking experience that encapsulates the beauty and history of Cambodia's treasured heritage.
This gate is one of the most famous sites at these ruins of Angkor Thom, the former capital of the Khmer Empire.
The Bayon Temple, which was constructed during Jayavarman VII's reign, is unique as it is the only Buddhist state temple and the last to be built in the Angkor Empire. These structures are known as "face towers." The bas-relief carvings on the outer walls of the Bayon towers depict heroic historical tales as well as scenes of everyday Khmer life.
“Angkor Thom” is sometimes spelt “Angkor Tom”. The name “Angkor Thom” has been used only after Angkor was not the Khmer capital any more, it means "Angkor Big" or "Capital Great". It was the last capital in the Angkor era. After Jayavarman VII recaptured the Angkorian capital from the Cham invaders and became king in 1181, he began a massive building campaign across the empire, part of it was constructing Angkor Thom as his new fortified capital. One inscription found in the city refers to Jayavarman as the groom and the new capital as his bride.
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We offer free pick up and drop off at your hotel please provide us your hotel name and your hotel address that our tour guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
Our full-day tour of Angkor Wat’s magnificent temples, including the main complex and several surrounding sites like Ta Prohm, was an unforgettable highlight of our Siem Reap visit. Sara’s vast knowledge of Khmer history brought the ancient temples to life, sharing intricate details about the Hindu-to-Buddhist transitions and royal legacies that we wouldn’t have grasped otherwise. His kindness shone through in his patient explanations and thoughtful attention to our comfort, making us feel genuinely cared for during the adventure. We always felt completely safe under Sara’s expert guidance, navigating crowded sites effortlessly without any concerns. He removed all language barriers by speaking clear English and anticipating our questions, ensuring smooth communication throughout. Art was the perfect driver, handling the winding roads to multiple temples with skill and punctuality, right up to our timely return to the Sofitel before our evening flight. His thoughtful touches—like providing wonderful cool towels and refreshing water—kept us comfortable in the tropical heat. This was a flawless, 5-star tour we’d recommend to anyone visiting Cambodia.
Dear Marshall M We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for choosing About Cambodia Travel & Tours for your holiday in Cambodia. It was truly our great pleasure and honor to have our professional tour guide and driver accompany you on your journey through the spectacular sights of our beautiful country. We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your travel experiences with us. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team. At About Cambodia Travel & Tours, we are committed to providing valuable and memorable travel experiences at affordable prices. We hope to have the chance to welcome you, your family, and your friends again in the future. Wishing you a wonderful day and please stay in touch! Warm regards, Guest Relations Manager About Cambodia Travel & Tours
Very nice. Leisure pace while seeing all the sites. A private tour so we could regulate times at locations. Very good English speaking guide with a wealth of knowledge. Car was excellent as was driver. Very nice lunch spot with very good food and very fresh fish! Recommend
This tour was great. Sara was very knowledgeable and professional. Between our driver and Sara, we had an experience of once in a lifetime.
The temples are so fascinating and majestic! Our tour guide, Leap, was simply the best! He was very knowledgeable, patient, and he showed us all the important temples, carvings, and statues. We also learnt a lot about the Khmer people and language. Our driver was also very professional. We were provided with cold towels and water. The Angkor Wat temples are a must see, and this tour is a must do. 10/10
The temples are so so beautiful and majestic. Our tour guide Leap was the best! He was very informative and patient, and he showed us all the important temples and explained the history, carvings, and statues in detail. The temples at Siem Reap are breathtaking and taking a tour with Leap is a must do.
The views were great and our guide Sara was very knowledgeable. We were able to see more than 10 different temples without difficultly or over exerting ourselves. Overall awesome experience.
We had Sara as a tour guide and he was great. He was very knowledgeable about the different temples. I highly recommend booking this tour and asking for Sara as a guide.
Leap and Pheap were amazing. Leap gave the most in depth tour imaginable. Went out of his way to teach and show hidden gems.
Leap Pheap were both very good. Leap answered every question and offered in depth insight of every temple, by far the most informative and complete temple tour I've had.
Mr. La and Mr. Sara were absolutely wonderful. They were kind, attentive, flexible and took care of everything we needed. I'm so glad that we chose them for our tour guides. I would definitely book them again!
