Angkor Wat zonsopgang tour
Beschrijving
Bezoek zonsopgang buiten Angkor Wat met de grote tempel in duisternis vanaf de westelijke kant binnen en geniet van de sfeer van de dageraad in Angkor, vanaf de rand van een van de oude bibliotheekzwembaden. Breng je dag door met tempel-hoppen met je lokale gids om het meeste te halen uit je bezoek aan het wereldberoemde Angkor-complex, gebouwd tussen de 9e en 13e eeuw, toen het Khmer-imperium de invloed bij uitstek was in Zuidoost-Azië.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
We beginnen met een vertrek vóór zonsopgang (4.30 - 4.45 uur, afhankelijk van de tijd van het jaar) vanuit je hotel voor zonsopgang buiten Angkor Wat. Betreed de grote tempel in duisternis vanaf de weinig bezochte oostelijke zijde en kruip langs grauwe kloosterde gangen voorbij het langste stuk basreliëfsnijwerk ter wereld.
De zuidpoort van Angkor Thom is de best bewaard gebleven. Het wordt van buitenaf benaderd via een verhoogde weg die zich ongeveer vijftig meter uitstrekt over een gracht. Aan elke kant van de verhoogde weg zijn leuningen gevormd met 54 stenen figuren die betrokken zijn bij de uitvoering van een beroemd hindoe-verhaal: de mythe van het karnen van de oceaan. Aan de linkerkant van de gracht trekken 54 'devas' (beschermgoden) het hoofd van de slang 'Shesha' terwijl aan de rechterkant 54 'asura's' (demonische goden) de staart van de slang in de tegenovergestelde richting trekken. In deze mythe wordt het lichaam van de slang om de centrale berg gewikkeld - Mt. Meru - misschien overeenkomend hier met de Bayon-tempel in het midden van de site. Hoe dan ook, de mythe vertelt dat toen de Devas de slang in de ene richting trokken en de goden de andere duwden, de oceaan begon te karnen en de elementen te laten neerslaan. Door afwisselend heen en weer te wisselen, werd de oceaan 'gemolken', waardoor de aarde en de kosmos opnieuw werden gevormd.
Angkor Thom is de majestueuze locatie die ooit diende als de glinsterende hoofdstad van het Khmer-rijk. Neem even de tijd om de grootsheid ervan te overwegen voordat u zich binnen de stad waagt. Aangekomen bij de tempel van Bayon, waarderen de prachtig vormgegeven centrale torens bedekt met meer dan 200 enorme gezichten.
Het 350 meter lange Terrace of Elephants werd gebruikt als een gigantische beoordelingsstand voor openbare ceremonies en diende als basis voor de grote audiëntiezaal van de koning. Het heeft vijf buitenwerken die zich uitstrekken naar het centrale plein - drie in het midden en één aan elk uiteinde. Het middelste deel van de keermuur is versierd met levensgrote garuda's en leeuwen; naar beide uiteinden zijn de twee delen van de beroemde parade van olifanten compleet met hun Khmer-mahouts.
Een van de meest sfeervolle van alle tempels in Angkor. Toen Ta Prohm eenmaal de thuisbasis was van 2.740 monniken, ziet het er vandaag uit, net als in de vroege jaren 1850, toen de Franse ontdekkingsreiziger Henri Mouhot deze afbrokkelende site 'herontdekte'. Na het verkennen van het doolhofachtige interieur van Ta Prohm, keert u terug naar uw hotel na een lange maar bevredigende dag, die u een leven lang herinneringen zal laten aan een van de wonderen van de wereld.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Geniet van probleemloze ophaling van uw Siem Reap hotel om 4:30 uur (timing kan enigszins variëren per locatie). Als uw hotel niet in de lijst staat, vermeld het dan gewoon in uw boeking – wij zorgen voor u.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Kledingvoorschrift: Een respectvolle jurk met bedekking van je schouders en knieën is vereist (schouders met sjaal niet toegestaan).
- Ontbijt: als uw hotelkamer inclusief ontbijt is, raden wij aan om het ontbijtpakket te bestellen en u zult genieten na zonsopgang in Angkor Wat.
- Toegangsprijzen voor tempels accepteren ook visakaarten en kunnen worden gekocht op de dag van de tour vlak voor zonsopkomst
- Comfortabele wandelschoenen worden aanbevolen
Beoordelingen(425)
Chhay is a helpful, knowledgable and humorous guide. I enjoyed hearing from him share about the Khmer culture, royal family and personal experiences. He also knows the secret spots to take good photos. 100% recommending him to take me on a different temple tour next time. Thank you Chhay for this unforgettable experience
Dear Samuel, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience exploring the temples with Chhay. He truly loves sharing the rich history of Khmer culture and finding those perfect, hidden photo spots. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to him. We can't wait to welcome you back for another temple tour next time. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Guide Chay was honest and helpful guide. He gave us tips on where to take the best photo shots. He was informatve, explaiing about Khmer culture and history.
Dear Deswee, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time with Chay. He takes great pride in sharing the rich history and culture of Cambodia, and he’ll be delighted to know his photography tips helped you capture some great memories. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Our experience with Sam was absolutely exceptional. He was not only an incredible guide, but a true professor of Cambodian history, culture, and spirituality. There was not a single question he could not answer his knowledge is truly impressive. Beyond that, Sam is kind, patient, warm, and made the entire experience feel deeply special. He also takes the most beautiful photos and knows exactly how to capture memorable moments throughout the sunrise tour. I can genuinely say this was the best guided tour experience I have ever had in my life. If you are visiting Angkor Wat, you would be very lucky to have Sam as your guide. Thank you again for such an unforgettable experience.
Dear Rafaela, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your sunrise tour was the best guided experience of your life. Sam is indeed an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to Cambodian history and spirituality, and we are so proud to have him on our team. I will be sure to pass along your kind words and your compliments on his photography skills to him. He will be delighted! We hope to welcome you back to Angkor Wat someday. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
We had a wonderful experience with Mr. Sok Chea. He was very friendly and knowledgable and I would recommend him to anybody looking for an Ankor Wat tour.
Dear Harry, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful tour of Angkor Wat. Mr. Sok Chea is indeed a fantastic guide, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. He will be delighted to know he made your visit so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap in the future. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
I had a wonderful experience with Mr. Sok Chea. Sok was not only very informative, but also made very personable as well. The Angkor wat tour was beautiful and awe inspiring. We then went to buoyon temple and this was just as amazing! Sok was the best and will highly recommend this tour and Sok to others!
Dear Value Customer, Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such an awe-inspiring experience exploring Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to Sok Chea—he will be absolutely delighted to know his informative and personable approach made your tour so memorable. Thank you for highly recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Siem Reap in the future. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Our group had an amazing tour with our guide, Sok. Sok was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun, and gave us a tour of the many historical sites of the Angkor area. 10/10 would recommend and do again!
Dear Value Customer, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time exploring the historical sites of the Angkor area. Sok is indeed a fantastic guide—his knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication to making every tour fun really shine through. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to him. We would love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Sam was a terrific and knowledgeable guide taking us to the key temples at Angkor Wat. He knows some great photo spots and took some amazing photos. He answered so many of our questions and gave us some great insights into Cambodian history, religion and its people. Da was a great driver, magically appearing to pick us up from different spots with a welcomed iced water and cold towel several. Sunrise at Angkor Wat is magical and we highly recommend Sam & Da.
Dear Value Customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your magical experience with us. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable sunrise tour. Sam will be delighted to know that his knowledge of Cambodian history and knack for finding those perfect photo spots made such a great impression. We will also be sure to pass along your kind words to Da takes great pride in keeping our guests comfortable and refreshed, and he’ll be happy to hear his timing with the cold towels and iced water was spot on. We hope to welcome you back to Cambodia for more adventures in the future. Best regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
We had a fantastic Angkor Wat tour from start to finish. The pickup was on time, the itinerary was well planned, and we got to see the best highlights without feeling rushed. Our guide SO was knowledgeable about the history and answered all our questions with amazing photos throughout. Sunrise at Angkor Wat was unforgettable, and the rest of the temples Angkor Thom, Ta Phrom, Bayon Temple were equally stunning. Our driver SAMBATH made us feel comfortable in the scorching heat at all times. Excellent service, highly recommend Journey Cambodia! Best tour we booked in Siem Reap!
Dear Rasika, Thank you for the wonderful review and for highly recommending Journey Cambodia. We are so glad you had an unforgettable sunrise experience and enjoyed exploring Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and Bayon Temple at a comfortable pace. So and Sambath will be thrilled to hear your compliments about their guidance, photography, and hospitality. We hope to see you again. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Amazing experience, Mr So is an exceptional tour guide providing a plethora of insightful facts and details about the history of the temples that we visited. Highly recommend, one of the most beautiful experiences you can enjoy! Sambath was our amazing driver (and water provider)!
Dear Value Customer, Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad you enjoyed the rich history of the temples with Mr. So and appreciated Sambath’s excellent driving and hospitality. Your high recommendation means the world to our team. Safe travels on your next adventure! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
We truly enjoyed our sunrise tour! Our guide, Sopheaprath, was wonderful — so knowledgeable about his culture. Our driver, Dara, went above and beyond by offering cold water and towels whenever needed, which made our experience even better. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Siem Reap!
Dear Lodwin, Thank you so much for your kind words! It is wonderful to know that Sopheaprath’s knowledge of our culture added depth to your visit, and that Dara’s attentive service with cold water and towels kept you comfortable throughout the morning. We take great pride in our team’s dedication to providing a seamless experience, and your recommendation means the world to us. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
