Angkor Sunrise Adventure Private Tour
Description
A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine exploring the largest religious monument in the world with your own relaxation, the Angkor Sunrise Adventure excursion offers the best selection of the must-visit temples in Angkor Archaeological Park, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel by an airconditioned private car with a friendly English-speaking driver makes your days the unforgettable experience. Learn how the local life of the Khmers in the villages make their living. Witnessing the best sunrise on earth at Angkor Wat and explore the jungle temple, Ta Prohm and few others. Refreshing yourself with bottled water and cool hand towels
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Angkor Wat, which has an original name as Parama Visnuloka, is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It occupies a vast site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 square meters or 402 acres) within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. Built by Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to dedicate to Vishnu. Over time, it evolved into a Buddhist temple. It served as both a state temple and a mausoleum for the King. Angkor Wat combines two fundamental styles of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. The temple is meticulously designed to symbolize Mount Meru, the mythical abode of the devas in Hindu cosmology. The Guinness World Records recognizes Angkor Wat as the largest religious structure in the world. Its outer wall stretches over 3.6 kilometers, enclosing three rectangular galleries raised successively above each other. At the center stands a quincunx of towers, forming an awe-inspiring sight.
Banteay Kdei, meaning “A Citadel of Chambers”, also known as the “Citadel of Monks’ cells”, is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia. Here are some fascinating details about this hidden gem: Built during the 12th to early 13th centuries AD, Banteay Kdei was commissioned by King Jayavarman VII during his reign. It follows the Bayon architectural style, similar to Ta Prohm and Preah Khan but on a smaller scale. The temple’s structures are enclosed within two successive enclosure walls. It consists of two concentric galleries from which emerge towers. A cloister precedes the eastern entrance. Located in the Angkor Archaeological Park, Banteay Kdei is approached from the east gopura of Ta Prohm. It lies 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) east of Angkor Thom.
Ta Prohm, also known as the “Ancestor Brahma”, is a remarkable ancient temple located approximately one kilometer east of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Here are some fascinating details about this hidden gem: Built during the 12th century under the reign of King Jayavarman VII, Ta Prohm was originally called Rajavihara. It served as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and center of learning dedicated to the king’s mother. After its abandonment, trees took root in the loosened stones, creating a mesmerizing scene. The temple’s crumbling walls and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the most popular temples for visitors to the Angkor area. Ta Prohm gained fame as the “Tomb Raider Temple” due to its depiction in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). The iconic scenes of massive tree roots enveloping the temple were filmed here. Visiting Ta Prohm offers a unique blend of history, nature, and mystery—a true exploration of the ancient Khmer civilization.
Thommanon Temple is a small yet elegant Hindu temple located in the Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the 12th century, it is dedicated to the deities Shiva and Vishnu. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor and is situated east of the Gate of Victory of Angkor Thom and north of Chau Say Tevoda. Thommanon is renowned for its well-preserved carvings, particularly the devatas (female deities), which are similar to those found in Angkor Wat. The temple’s architecture is a fine example of the “Angkor Wat Style,” featuring a single tower with an east-facing central sanctuary. Despite its smaller size compared to other temples in the region, Thommanon stands out for its intricate and refined design.
The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism, located at the heart of Angkor Thom in Cambodia. Let’s delve into its fascinating features: Built in the late 12th or early 13th century, the Bayon served as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII. It stands at the center of Jayavarman’s capital, Angkor Thom. The Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and smiling stone faces of The Buddha—possibly modeled after King Jayavarman VII himself. The temple represents a striking expression of the baroque style of Khmer architecture, contrasting with the classical style of Angkor Wat. The Bayon is a mountain temple, symbolizing Mount Meru, the cosmic center in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Its towers cluster around a central peak, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. Exploring the Bayon offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic legacy of the Khmer Empire.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait for the pickup team 10 minutes before the departure time at the hotel waiting area. Our member will ask for your name from the hotel reception.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Temple admission prices: $37.00 per day per person $62.00 for two days per person. $72.00 for three days per person
Reviews(10)
Seng was great very helpful and informative. Happy to recommend him. Trip was great
Dear Mr. Lain, Warmest greetings from Siem Reap, Angkor, the Kingdom of Cambodia. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you for your recent visit to Angkor Wat, the largest religious temple on earth, and I do appreciate your kindness for using my personal transportation service to explore the ancient Khmer temples in Siem Reap. I am thrilled to read your recommended review on this travel giant community, Tripadvisor, to share your real experience of your tour with me. I am pleased to hear my name, SENG, shouted out as a helpful and informative man. In addition, I am delighted to read that the trip was great. Once again, I really appreciate your presence in this Kingdom of Smiles, buying my personal transportation service, and recommending me to everyone. I look forward to another opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Best Regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor
I had an amazing private tour experience in Siem Reap. The team was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure everything was comfortable and enjoyable. Not only did they guide us through the major temples with great knowledge and flexibility, but they also captured incredible photos and videos for us—memories we’ll cherish forever. Kimsath was very friendly, approachable, and attentive to our needs. He adjusted the pace of the tour to suit us, offered helpful explanations about the history and culture, and made the whole experience feel personal and special. The flexibility in the schedule allowed us to explore at our own rhythm, which made the day even more enjoyable. Highlights included: - Visiting iconic temples like Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm. - Learning fascinating stories about Khmer history and traditions. - Having a guide who not only explained but also made the journey fun and interactive. - The thoughtful touches, like helping us find the best photo spots and ensuring we stayed comfortable throughout. I highly recommend this private tour to anyone visiting Siem Reap. It’s the perfect way to explore the temples with ease, gain deeper insights, and enjoy a truly personalized experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dear Mr. Alexandro, Greetings from Siem Reap, the Kingdom of Cambodia. I would like to express my deep gratitude to you for using my family's transportation service from the Siem Reap-International Airport to town and exploring the ancient temples of Cambodia in Siem Reap. Thank you so much for your recent visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the hidden and forgotten empire, and I am grateful for your time writing this 5* review on TripAdvisor to share your true experience with other travelers in this community. I am personally thrilled to read that you were satisfied with my driving service, which made your temple and culture exploration a great experience and enjoyment. Your wonderful words will be shared with my family driving members because the positive feedback is really important for us, as it is a mirror to show our daily service quality. Once again, I really appreciate your visit to Siem Reap, your positive review, and your recommendation of me to fellow travelers traveling to this destination. THANKS!. I look forward to another opportunity to welcome you back HERE in the near future. Best Regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor
Very kind. Excellent service. In addition to transportation it also explains the story. During tours you also have complimentary bottles of water
Dear Mr. Julian M, Greetings from Kim's family. I trust you and your friends are well. Let me take this opportunity to thank you all again for your recent visit to Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, the largest religious temple in the world, and thank you for choosing our family transportation service to explore the ancient temples of Cambodia. We are thrilled to read your 5-bobble review to share your fantastic experience from sunrise to sunset with fellow travelers here at Tripadvisor, the largest traveling community. I am happy to hear my name, Kim, called by you, and I am delighted that I could offer you an excellent service. Once again, thank you for visiting the Kingdom of Smile, for your positive review, and for using our family service. We hope to welcome you back to the Kingdom shortly. Best Regards, Kimsath SENG Customer Advisor khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
Kim was great! He was our driver and guide for the day. Very kind, with a great historical and geographical knowledge of the site. I recommend!
Dear Hugo, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to sincerely THANK you for your recent visit to Siem Reap Province, for choosing my transportation service to explore the temples in Angkor Archaeological Site of Cambodia, and for recommending me, Kim, to everyone who travels to Siem Reap, Angkor. It's heartfeltly appreciated. At Khmer Temples & Nature, we were delighted to receive your brilliant review on Tripadvisor. Your feedback not only captures the essence of your experience but also serves as an invaluable resource for fellow travelers. Please know that your kind words will be shared with our family members, as it means a great deal to us. Thank you once again for traveling to Siem Reap, for highly recommending me to everyone, and for your wonderful review. We hope to have another chance to welcome you back in the short future. Best regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor P: (855) 016 551 555 T: (855) 016 551 555 W: (855) 014 290 789 E: khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
Kim accommodates very well to what we wanted to know and gave us information for every place we visited. As well, his car was clean and nice
Dear Emilia G, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to sincerely THANK you for your recent visit to Siem Reap Province, for choosing our transportation service to explore the temples in Angkor Archaeological Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, and for writing this candid review to share with everyone who travels to Siem Reap, Angkor. It's heartfeltly appreciated. At Khmer Temples & Nature, we were thrilled to read your wonderful review on Tripadvisor. Your feedback not only captures the essence of your experience but also serves as an invaluable resource for fellow travelers. "Great Experience" is what we want to hear. Please know that your kind words will be shared with our family members, as it means a great deal to us. I am personally pleased to read that I, Kim, could well accommodate you and your party. Thank you once again for traveling to Siem Reap, for recommending me to everyone, and for your thoughtful review. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future. Best regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor P: (855) 016 551 555 T: (855) 016 551 555 W: (855) 014 290 789 E: khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
We had an amazing time. The tour guide was very knowledgable of the area. He took amazing photos, both individual and of the group. He supplied water and cold cloth at the end of each segment. This was very much appreciated as it was hot outside. I would highly recommend this tour.
Dear christinecL407OS, Greetings from Khmer Temples & Nature, trust you are well. Thank you very much for your recent visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat, the largest religious temple in the world, and thanks for having used my transportation service to explore the Khmer ancient city of Mahendraparvata at Kulen National Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We, the Khmer Temples & Nature, are thrilled to read your candid feedback written to share your truly beautiful experience with fellow travelers here at Tripadvisor, the largest traveling community. Your sentence "We had an amazing time." is what I love to hear from you and everyone as a guest advisor. Your positive review really means to our family job and it will be shared with the entire family. Your high recommendation to others is really appreciated. Again, thanks for the visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, thanks for your amazing review, and thanks for the use of my family transportation service. We hope to welcome you back to the kingdom soon in the short future. Best Regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
Mr. Kim is very friendly and he told us many things about the temple that helped me and my partner throughout the trip. Highly recommended!
Dear alanisu, Chhum Reab Sou! I hope this message finds you well. I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your recent visit to Siem Reap and the Angkor temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are also thankful for choosing our transportation service to explore this remarkable destination. Please convey our sincere appreciation to your partner. At Khmer Temples & Nature, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback shared on TripAdvisor. Your kind words not only inspire our team but also assist fellow travelers in their journey. Knowing that my service left such a positive impression is truly rewarding, and your high recommendation to others is greatly valued by our family business. Once again, thank you for visiting the Kingdom of Smiles, for your encouraging review, and for trusting me, Kim, with your travel needs. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back to our beautiful kingdom in the near future. Best regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
Kim is the perfect tour driver; our route was fantastic, he gave insightful information about each temple, is a calm and considerate driver, and a lovely chap to spend a day with! The car is great too, comfortable and environmentally-friendly. We are very grateful to have chosen his services, and will definitely book Kim again if we return to Siem Reap.
Dear Lain W, Greetings from, Kim, your driver, Khmer Temples & Nature, I trust you are well. Thank you very much for your recent visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat, the 8th Wonder of the world and thanks for having used our transportation service to explore the ruined temples of Cambodia. We, the Khmer Temples & Nature, are thrilled to read your wonderful review written to share your truly beautiful experience with fellow travelers here at Tripadvisor, the largest traveling community. Your positive review really means to our family job and it will be shared with the entire family. I am really pleased that I personally drove you both to see the temples and happy that you were satisfied with the service I provided. Once again, thanks for the visit to the kingdom of smile and thanks for your candid review and thanks for the use of our family service. We hope to welcome you back to the kingdom soon. Best Regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
We were so lucky to have Kim take us around the temples of Angkor for two days. He was such lovely company, a great driver, perfect advice for when and which temples to visit and gave us the perfect amount of really interesting information and knowledge at each temple. He even summarised the details and sent us a list of where we went and the key pieces of information about each temple after we finished our two days with him. I cannot recommend him enough. It was the highlight of our Asia trip so far. I am so grateful to have met him and spent the time with him. Thanks again Kim!
Dear Maddeleine S, Greetings from Khmer Temples & Nature, Kim, I trust you are well. I have nothing to say, but a BIG FAT THANK to you and Lain for your recent visit to Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, the largest religious temple in the world, and thanks for choosing our transportation service to explore the ancient temples of Cambodia. We, the Khmer Temples & Nature, are thrilled to read your 5-bobble review to share your perfect experience from sunrise to sunset with fellow travelers here at Tripadvisor. We are happy to hear you were satisfied with what I had done for you both. Your high recommendation to other travelers means to me as well as to the whole family of mine and it will be shared with the family. Once again, thank you for visiting the Kingdom of Smile, for your positive review, and for using our family service. We hope to welcome you back to the Kingdom shortly. Best Regards, Kimsath SENG Guest Advisor khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
The driver made our experience incredible! He speaks very well english and is very kind and listens to your wishes! He also knows the story of each temple, which makes the experience more immersive! I truly recommend 100%!
Dear Leo, Greetings from Khmer Temples & Nature, Kim, I trust you are well. Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your recent visit to Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, the largest religious temple in the world, and thanks for choosing our transportation service to explore the ancient temples of Cambodia. We, the Khmer Temples & Nature, are thrilled to read your 5-bobble review to share your fantastic experience from sunrise to the waterfall with fellow travelers here at Tripadvisor, the largest traveling community. We are happy to hear that I personally drove both of you safely to see the temples in Siem Reap and the ancient city of Mahendraparvata on the top of Kulen Mountain. Your high recommendation to other travelers means to me as well as to the whole family of mine and it will be shared with them. Once again, thank you for visiting the Kingdom of Smile, for your positive review, and for using our family service. We hope to welcome you back to the Kingdom shortly. Best Regards, Kimsath SENG Customer Advisor khmertemples.nature@gmail.com
