Siem Reap Shared Full-Day Guided Tour of Angkor Temples
Description
The Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans over 400 square kilometers with hundreds of ancient temples. Discover the most iconic ones—Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm—on this full-day tour with a professional guide. Available in multiple languages, with small-group or private options. The Angkor Pass is not included. Transportation: Tuk-tuk for 1–2 people, air-conditioned vehicle for groups of 3 or more.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting point: Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 8:30 AM. From there, you will go together to the ticket office to purchase the temple pass, or you may choose to buy it online in advance. Note: The entrance ticket to the Angkor Archaeological Park is not included in the tour price.
Angkor Thom – South Gate: After purchasing your entrance pass, the tour begins at the magnificent South Gate of Angkor Thom. This impressive entrance features gigantic smiling stone faces and marks the gateway to the ancient walled city.
Bayon Temple – The Temple of Smiling Faces: Continue your journey through Angkor Thom with a visit to the impressive Bayon Temple, located at the heart of the ancient city. Famous for its imposing structures adorned with more than 200 serene, smiling faces, Bayon is one of Cambodia’s most iconic and photogenic temples. Its intricate bas-reliefs and mystical atmosphere make it an unforgettable highlight of the tour.
Baphuon – The Temple Mountain: Continue on to the impressive Baphuon Temple, a pyramid-shaped monument once known as the “Bronze Tower.” Built in the 11th century and originally dedicated to Shiva, Baphuon is one of the most important temple-mountains of the Angkor period. Its steep terraces and grand scale offer an excellent insight into early Khmer religious architecture and engineering.
Terrace of the Elephants – Royal Viewing Platform: Stroll along the impressive Terrace of the Elephants, a 350-meter ceremonial platform used by King Jayavarman VII to observe royal processions and public ceremonies. The terrace is richly decorated with detailed carvings of elephants, garudas, and mythical creatures, offering a vivid glimpse into the grandeur of ceremonies of the ancient Khmer Empire.
Terrace of the Leper King – A Mysterious Legacy: Just a short walk from the Terrace of the Elephants lies the Terrace of the Leper King. Named after a moss-covered statue, it is believed to represent Yama, the god of death, or a Khmer king who suffered from leprosy.
Ta Prohm – The Jungle Temple: Step into a cinematic scene at Ta Prohm, one of Angkor’s most iconic and atmospheric temples. Famous for its appearance in Tomb Raider, this 12th-century Buddhist monastery has been largely preserved in its natural state, with massive silk-cotton and strangler fig trees intertwining with the stone ruins, creating a breathtaking “lost in the jungle” atmosphere.
Lunch (not included): Enjoy a Cambodian meal at a nearby restaurant recommended by your guide.
Angkor Wat – The Jewel of Cambodia: Continue your tour with a visit to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and the iconic jewel of the Angkor complex. Built in the early 12th century as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, it later became a revered Buddhist site — a spiritual and architectural masterpiece that continues to captivate visitors today.
Return to Your Hotel in Siem Reap: After a day full of discoveries, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel in Siem Reap, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing end to your temple adventure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off are included in the service. Please provide the hotel name or address when making your reservation. We will pick you up at the hotel reception between 08:30 and 09:00.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance ticket (not included): The entrance ticket to the Angkor Archaeological Park must be purchased separately at the gate: USD 37 per person (1 day).
- Transportation: Shared tour: 1–3 people by tuk-tuk; 4–10 people by air-conditioned van or bus. Private tour: 1–2 people by tuk-tuk; 3 or more people by air-conditioned van or bus.
- Children under 12 years old are only permitted on private tours, not shared tours.
- Dress code: You may use a scarf to cover your knees and shoulders when entering most temples. However, for Angkor Wat, it is mandatory to wear trousers or skirts that cover the knees and shirts that cover the shoulders. Miniskirts, shorts, sleeveless shirts, or other revealing clothing are not permitted.
Reviews(98)
You can see very beautiful things. Our French-speaking (and multilingual) guide Alex was a great teacher.
The content and organization and logistics of the tour is very good. Good experienced guide, attentive, with very good humor, friendly and spoke of all the historical context and valuable anecdotes in each of the visited sites. The tour does not include lunch but we have been taken to a very good place where they attended our requirements in diets and allergies. The driver very friendly and always worried that we had enough water. Excellent service.
Angkor Wat Sites Tour The guide and driver were very kind to me. It was a private tour, so I was happy that many photos were taken.
ご感想ありがとうございます！プライベートツアーで、ガイドとドライバーがお手伝いでき、たくさん写真を撮るお手伝いができて嬉しいです。アンコールワットでの素敵な思い出を楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。
A wonderful place and a good guide and photographer. Always attentive to take the best photos
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de este maravilloso lugar y que el guía estuvo siempre atento, ayudándoles a capturar las mejores fotos. Será un placer recibirles nuevamente en otra experiencia inolvidable.
I asked for a private tour with four women who enjoy photography. We only had half a day to visit the Angkor ruins, but our Japanese-speaking guide, Mr. Pollin, efficiently guided us around the main sites: Asahi, Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Taprom. He also taught me the key points of photo spots, and I was able to take good photos thanks to him. From 5 a.m. to about 14:00 a.m., the souvenir shop also took us along as requested! I came to Cambodia from Japan in the middle of winter over 30C, so it was physically difficult, but I had a good experience. I'd like to take a little more time to visit next time, so I look forward to seeing you again.
ありがとうございます！素敵なレビューをいただき光栄です。ポリンとのプライベートツアーで、朝日や主要な遺跡を効率よく楽しんでいただけたこと、フォトスポットでも良い写真が撮れたことを嬉しく思います。暑い中でのご体験でしたが、楽しい思い出になったとのことで何よりです。次回はぜひもっとゆっくりと楽しみにいらしてください。
Our guide Samir was very professional and attentive. He guided us with great attention and sympathy. The impressive temples.
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de la visita con nuestro guía Samir y que la experiencia en los templos fue impresionante. Trasmitiremos sus elogios a Samir. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirlos nuevamente en el futuro.
Great experience with our extremely nice and very explicit Hing guide in his comments. We were able to converse well, listening to our questions (which I did without moderation)🤣. Attentive to the needs of the people who accompany him, smiling, kind, I highly recommend.
Merci beaucoup pour ce superbe retour ! Nous sommes ravis que votre expérience avec Hing ait été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Sa gentillesse, son écoute et sa passion pour le partage font en effet toute la différence 😊 Nous ne manquerons pas de lui transmettre vos compliments. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau à Siem Reap !
A remarkable discovery of the temples of angkor, with our guide, it allowed us to discover these exceptional places, two... offering original photos of couple, historical anecdotes, moments of fun... in short a guide to find , if you pass by Siem Reap
Un grand merci pour ce magnifique retour ! Nous sommes ravis que cette découverte des temples d’Angkor ait été si spéciale pour vous deux. Entre anecdotes, moments de partage et belles photos, notre guide sera très touché par vos mots. Au plaisir de vous revoir à Siem Reap !
I had an incredible private tour with Youk, he was knowledgeable, engaging and flexible. He worked with me and gave me the history I was looking for as well as kept the speed I personally like to have on a tour day. He was flexible with which temples I wanted to see vs the itinerary and accommodated all my needs! I would tour with him again and again!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that Youk made your private tour both informative and enjoyable, and that he could adapt the itinerary to your pace and interests. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for another adventure with him anytime!
Mario, our guide, proved to have a good knowledge of the temples we visited. His explanations were correct and funny.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del tour y que las explicaciones de Mario sobre los templos fueron claras y entretenidas. Esperamos verlos nuevamente en otra experiencia con Vamos Camboja Turismo.
