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Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Small Tour off beaten track
Product code 26033P9
From
From USD 150
Dates
Available from Dec 10, 2024
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-99
Options
Toyota Hiace, Lexus SUV
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Phnom Penh
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From
From USD 150
Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Small Tour off beaten track





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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Phnom Penh
Why Travelers Love This
1. Perfect alignment with the temple * The sun rises directly behind the temple’s iconic towers, creating a dramatic silhouette against the morning sky. 2. Beautiful reflections * The lotus ponds in front of the temple often reflect both the towers and the colorful sunrise, making for stunning photographs. 3. Unique architecture * Angkor Wat was originally built in the 12th century and is oriented toward the west, which is unusual for Khmer temples. This creates distinctive lighting effects at dawn and dusk. 4. Atmosphere * Before sunrise, the area is quiet and cool. Watching the sky gradually change colors behind one of the world’s most famous temples creates a memorable experience. 5. Cultural significance * Angkor Wat is Cambodia’s national symbol and the largest religious monument in the world. Seeing the first light of day illuminate such a historic site feels meaningful to many visitors
Overview
1. Perfect alignment with the temple * The sun rises directly behind the temple’s iconic towers, creating a dramatic silhouette against the morning sky. 2. Beautiful reflections * The lotus ponds in front of the temple often reflect both the towers and the colorful sunrise, making for stunning photographs. 3. Unique architecture * Angkor Wat was originally built in the 12th century and is oriented toward the west, which is unusual for Khmer temples. This creates distinctive lighting effects at dawn and dusk. 4. Atmosphere * Before sunrise, the area is quiet and cool. Watching the sky gradually change colors behind one of the world’s most famous temples creates a memorable experience. 5. Cultural significance * Angkor Wat is Cambodia’s national symbol and the largest religious monument in the world. Seeing the first light of day illuminate such a historic site feels meaningful to many visitors
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Not included
Temple entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Please wait for us at the hotel lobby our driver guide will look for you with your nameplate.
End point
Please wait for us at the hotel lobby our driver guide will look for you with your nameplate.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 1
After we meet you at Hotel we will proceed to Angkor Wat but if you have no ticket we will stop by the ticket booths so we can get one there after we will drive to Angkor Wat for viewing a wonderful sunrise behind Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat mean ( City/Capital of Temples ) is a Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2; 402 acres). Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ, present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaiva tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 2
The Bayon ( Prasad Bayon) is a richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia. Built-in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the center of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom, Following Jayavarman's death, it was modified and augmented by later Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences. The Bayon's most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and smiling stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple has two sets of bas-reliefs, which present a combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes. The main conservatory body, the Japanese Government Team for the Safeguarding of Angkor (the JSA) has described the temple as "the most striking expression of the baroque style" of Khmer architecture, as contrasted with the classical style of Angkor Wat.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 3
Ta Prohm ( ancestor of Brahma ) is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called Rajavihara ( royal monastery ). Located approximately one kilometer east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray, it was founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII, as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm is in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. Today, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region. The conservation and restoration of Ta Prohm is a partnership project of the Archaeological Survey of India and the APSARA.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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