2-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap

2 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Explore Banteay Srei, the late 10th-century "Lady temple" known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone, then continue through the countrysid...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Siem Reap, Beng Mealea · Languages: Cambodian, English

Know before you go: Dress Code: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees, and clothing that shows bare shoulders, are prohibited in sacred places. Respectful dress is strongly encouraged in Angkor.; Monuments: Touching carvings, sitting on fragile structures, leaning on temple structures, moving or taking archaeological artifacts, and graffiti are strictly prohibited. Backpacks, umbrellas with sharp tips, tripods, and high heels are discouraged inside the temples.; Sacred Sites: As Angkor is a sacred site, loud conversation, noise, and other behaviour considered inappropriate in Cambodian culture may offend others and disturb other visitors. Please remain calm and respectful.; Restricted Areas: For your own safety and for the conservation of Angkor, please comply with all signs on site and be mindful of your steps at all times. Do not climb on loose stones.; Smoking and Littering: As a member of the World Health Organization, Angkor has been a smoke-free site since 2012. Smoking cigarettes disturbs others, and cigarettes can start bush fires. To protect the environment, please do not smoke or litter.; Candy or Money to Children: Buying items from children or giving them candy or money encourages them not to attend school but to beg. If you wish to help the children, please consider donating to a recognized charity.; Monks: Monks are revered and respected. If you want to take pictures, please ask for permission first. Women should not touch, stand, or sit too close to monks.

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What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/guide
Professional guide
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Toll roads
Car parking
Cold water and wipes
Gasoline
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not Included

Entrance fee
Meals
Accommodation
Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea and Kompong Phluk

Meet your driver and tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 AM. Meet your driver and tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 AM. Travel to the small temple of Banteay Srei, well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th-century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. Travel to the small temple of Banteay Srei, well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th-century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. Continue through picturesque countryside and rural villages for approximately 60 km to the northeast, reaching the jungle-clad temple of Beng Mealea. This mid-12th-century temple features a mixture of Buddhist and Hindu attributes and is particularly mesmerising in the monsoon season. Continue through picturesque countryside and rural villages for approximately 60 km to the northeast, reaching the jungle-clad temple of Beng Mealea. This mid-12th-century temple features a mixture of Buddhist and Hindu attributes and is particularly mesmerising in the monsoon season. Arrive in Kompong Phluk, an authentic stilted village on the edge of the great Tonle Sap Lake. Here, Khmer, Vietnamese, and Cham people live in harmony with the lake's rising and falling waters. Arrive in Kompong Phluk, an authentic stilted village on the edge of the great Tonle Sap Lake. Here, Khmer, Vietnamese, and Cham people live in harmony with the lake's rising and falling waters.
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Day 02

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm

You will be picked up at 4:45 AM from the lobby of your hotel. You will be picked up at 4:45 AM from the lobby of your hotel. Travel to the largest religious monument ever built as it slowly emerges before you while darkness gives way to the first rays of dawn. This is a truly spectacular sight and well worth the early start. You may wish to take the classic viewing position by the lotus pond to see Angkor Wat and its reflection, or choose a different vantage point to appreciate and photograph this mesmerising temple. When the colours of sunrise begin to fade, explore the inner parts of Angkor Wat and learn about its history and the fascinating stories behind the intricate carvings adorning the walls of the temple galleries. Travel to the largest religious monument ever built as it slowly emerges before you while darkness gives way to the first rays of dawn. This is a truly spectacular sight and well worth the early start. You may wish to take the classic viewing position by the lotus pond to see Angkor Wat and its reflection, or choose a different vantage point to appreciate and photograph this mesmerising temple. When the colours of sunrise begin to fade, explore the inner parts of Angkor Wat and learn about its history and the fascinating stories behind the intricate carvings adorning the walls of the temple galleries. Explore the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom along with some other iconic temples. Explore the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom along with some other iconic temples. Enter 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. Take photographs here and admire the many intricate carvings on the walls of the galleries. Enter 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. Take photographs here and admire the many intricate carvings on the walls of the galleries. Continue to Baphuon with its long causeway and impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37-year-long disruption caused by the war. Phimeanakas hides in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-treetops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top. Continue to Baphuon with its long causeway and impressive giant Reclining Buddha, a jigsaw puzzle only put back together in 2011 following a 37-year-long disruption caused by the war. Phimeanakas hides in the shaded jungle and offers a decent over-the-treetops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top. Admire the Esplanade of the Royal Palace, more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. 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 human-made structures, and golden Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) roots wrap themselves around mossy stones in a tight embrace. Back to hotel. Admire the Esplanade of the Royal Palace, more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. 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 human-made structures, and golden Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) roots wrap themselves around mossy stones in a tight embrace. Back to hotel.