TWO SP DAY ITINERARY

 

ONE-DAY TOUR WITH SUNRISE

One day tour itinerary: Angkor Wat, Basei ChamKrong, South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon temple, Baphoun, Royal palace, Phimeanakas, Preah Palilay, terrace of elephant and terrace of leper king and Ta Prohm temple. (7- 8 hours).

At 5 AM, transporting you to the temple complex by a Car / minivan and then, see sunrise at the spectacular Angkor Wat. During this time of the day the crowds are at a minimum letting you view this amazing structure at its most serene.

Then head north to see Basei ChamKrong built in 947 AD by Harshavarman I and completed by Rajendravarman II, dedicated to Siva (Hindu) as a pyramid temple, which it has a similar plan to a Pyramid in the ancient Maya city of Tikal in around 741 AD in Central America. Then move to smiling-face Bayon temple standing

right in the middle of Angkor Thom, the ancient city with a population of about 300,000 people in thirteenth century. Later on, visit nearby temples, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Royal palace, Preah Palilay, terrace of elephant and terrace of leper king.

Have lunch locally.

After lunch break, visit jungle-clad temple of Ta Prohm. You’ll see how the tentacle-like tree roots are slowly strangling the surviving stones. It’s an evocative sight.

Heading back to the hotel.

KULEN AND BENG MEALEA

 Head up north by car/ van to the sacred mountain for Cambodians called the Kulen Mountain for the 1000s Linga carving under the water stream. This was the birthplace of the Khmer empire which lasted almost 400 hundreds. , Grand Reclining Budha and the Big Water fall. Enjoy taking a bath in the holy water and head down to Beng Mealea temple.

Start your trip with hotel pickup by your expert tour guide. Meet at your hotel lobby from 8 am in Siem Reap. Head off to the Kulen mountain. The trip takes about 1 and a half-hours each way. Enjoy a safe ride while enjoying the scenery landscape and simple lives along the way.

Arrive around 10 am to get up to the top of the mountain to have a cliff view, Walk along the top mountain to the waterfall. You enjoy swimming in this holy water to get blessed by the ancient Khmer kings. Then head to the river of one thousand lingas, and listen to story of the Linga-Cult. Once you are at the highest point of the area, you will feel why the ancient Khmer king built it on top of the mountain. Continue to witness the reclining Buddha which carved out of a huge rock in 16th century.

Lunch break Then head down to Beng Mealea temple. Most of the temple’s history remains unknown, but it can be
dated by its architectural style, similar to that of the Angkor Wat era. Scholars believe it was built in the 12th century. Today, much of the temple is engulfed by the natural forest surrounding the area making it a great place to explore as you discover this ancient treasure.

The price  1 person  2 people 3 people 4 people  More $ 200 $120/ pax $80/pax $ 65/ pax Good discount in low season

The tour includes:

·  Car with A/C/ mini van

·  English-speaking Tour Guide 

·  Cold drinking Water

The tour doesn't include:

·  1 day Kulen Pass $20/pax .

·  Beng Mealea temple ticket: $10/ Pax

·  meals

·  Tip if you like the service.

Please contact us:

1. E-mail: happyangkorwattour@gmail.com.

2. WhatsApp: +855 12806262.