Private Angkor Wat Full-Day Tour: Explore Angkor Thom, Bayon & Ta Prohm Embark on an enriching journey where you’ll get to know everything about this must-visit attraction with its ins and outs, its incredible history, insights, and fun facts. The more you explore, the more you’ll discover why this place is so important to the locals and its cultural relevance. Thanks to this private Angkor Wat Temple day trip, you’ll be able to say that you got an exclusive experience from an authentic perspective. Reasons to book this experience We pick you up at the lobby of the hotel. Find yourself a different vantage point to appreciate and photograph this mesmerizing temple. New exploration of three major temples-Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Taprohm Experiencing Khmer history, culture and civilization in details. Explanation about causes and reasons of each monument. Local safety regulations are put in place to ensure your comfort. Drinking water provided for free during tour Private English Speaking Tour Guide included 100% Private Tour with the number of people you book. Private transportation and petrol included in this tour cost. Always fun and exciting Highlights of an ancient bridge, roots and trees, architecture, carvings and history ITINERARY You will be picked up at the lobby of hotel. Then, you are transferred to visit the ancient city through its South Gate. In the very centre lies the temple of Bayon – silent witnesses of time, the 216 enigmatic faces gaze over the horizon and one can only wonder what they have seen throughout the ages. Your guide will point out the best angles for photography here and give explanation of the many intricate carvings on the walls of the galleries. You will then continue to Baphuon with its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37 year-long disruption caused by the war. Phimeanakas is hiding in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-tree-tops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top. Continuing further, you can admire the Esplanade of the Royal Palace more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Next, we go to explore a jungle temple. Having gained its 21st century fame from the Tomb Raider movie, the charming and iconic Ta Prohm features on most visitors’ itineraries and rightfully so. Here nature takes over ancient man made structures and golden Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) roots wrap themselves around mossy stones in a tight embrace. Break for lunch. After that, we go to visit the largest religious monument ever built – Angkor Wat. One can simply spend hours wandering in awe at the grandeur of this temple, its many levels and intricate carvings adorning the many galleries. The stories told by your guide will bring ancient Angkor times back to life. Return to the town and drop off at hotel. End of Service. Price Included: Private Professional guide Bottled water Private Hotel pickup and drop-off Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan Travel Insurance Parking Fee Price Excluded: Meals & Beverage Temple Ticket: USD 37/pax Accommodation Tipping/ Gratuities
