Siem Reap Angkor Driver Day Tours

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Angkor Wat

   Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

2. Bayon Temple

   The Bayon was the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, built at the end of the 12th century. It is a mountain temple built to represent Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. The Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and massive stone faces on the many towers that jut from the upper terrace and cluster around its center peak The similarity of the 216 gigantic faces to other statues of Jayavarman VII has led many scholars to the hypothesise that the faces are representations of the king himself. Others believe that the faces belong to Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion while yet another commentary suggested that the temple was originally built for the Hindu God Brahma. The temple is also popular for two impressive sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes. This is one of the many ‘must visit’ temples.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

3. Baphuon is a beautiful 11th century “temple-mountain” with steep stairs leading visitors to a terrace which offers one of the best views in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Archaeologists believe that this pyramid-style temple, located within the city of Angkor Thom, was probably among the most impressive of the Angkor temples in its day. Unfortunately, the ravages of time and Mother Nature caused significant damage to this magnificent temple, and it was very nearly lost to history. The tale of how it was restored is just as impressive as the structure itself.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

4. Ta Prohm Temple

   Known today as Ta Prohm or “Old Brahma”, this monument was initially named “Rajavihara” meaning “royal monastery”. In 1186 AD, Jayavarman VII consecrated several statues here, the most important of which was that of Prajnaparamita, the personification of the Perfection of Wisdom, a figure whom the King identified with his mother.

   1 minutes here · Admission included

5. Banteay Kdei

   In stark contrast to the often overwhelmingly crowded and popular Angkorian ruins, Banteay Kdei is peaceful and quiet. Its name means “Citadel of Chambers”, which is apt; the ruins are a fascinating maze of chambers that are a delight to explore. Also serving as a Buddhist temple, these ruins have been home to an active monastery at multiple time periods since their construction in the 12th century, up until the 1960s. Today, the ruins are overgrown and seemingly forgotten by the bustling Angkor tourism industry. Its solitude and mystery make it a hidden gem for explorers of the region. Tall trees cast shade over Buddhist bas-reliefs, and many hours can be spent in its meandering design.

   45 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Angkor Wat Tours Private Car

  Duration: 8 hours Cold Bottle Of Water Small Tours : Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta koe, Ta Prohm & Banteay Kdie Private Car Pick Up & Drop Off Pickup included

• Kulen Mountain & Kompong Pluk

  Duration: 8 hours Cold Bottle Of Water Kulen Mountain & Kompong Pluk: Tours Will visit National Park of Kulen Mountain & Kompong Pluk on tonle sap lake Private Car Pickup included

• Koh Ker & Beng Mealea

  Duration: 8 hours Cold Bottle Of Water Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Private Car Pickup included

• Angkor Wat Tours By Tuk Tuk

  Duration: 8 hours Cold Bottle of Water Small Tours : Tours explore to the main temple such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm & Beanteay Kdie. Private Tuk Tuk Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Siem Reap Angkor Driver With Tiger

Know before you go

• 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

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