Visit Angkor in 3 days with Koh Ker and Beng Mealea

Day 1: Day 1: Visit the Angkor site: Ta Prohm - Bayon - Angkor Wat

Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
In the morning you can enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before starting the tour. French guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then take you to visit the most beautiful World Heritage sites: the site of Angkor called the "little circuit". The city of Angkor was the capital of the Khmer Empire and the largest metropolis of its time. The starting point is the temple of Ta Prohm, it is a temple where the roots of trees have invaded the roofs and walls of the temple. Ta Prohm is one of the most atmospheric temples of Angkor. The Hollywood blockbuster 'Tomb Raider' (with the participation of Angelina Jolie) has made the temple famous. Once you have covered the site, you will be surprised by the unique atmosphere created by the Angkorian temples half covered with trees and vegetation.

Then you will continue to visit the Bayon Temple which is located in the middle of the great ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, it is a city surrounded by a rampart 8 meters high and 3 km on each side, drawing a perfect square. Bayon, state temple of King Jayavarman VII dated 1181, is one of the most mysterious temples in the Angkor region. You will admire its beautifully carved central towers that cover 200 huge stone Buddha faces facing the four cardinal points. Leaving Bayon, you will visit the terrace of elephants. Then you will visit the temple of Baphoun, which was one of the biggest temples of the Angkor site. Built like a pyramid in the 11th century, Baphuon's main attraction is the reclining Giant Buddha (60m long) that can be discovered on the South side. Right next to the temple, you will discover Phimeanakas, which is inside what was the Royal Palace. The temple of Phimeanakas (literally "heavenly palace"), built in the 10th century, was covered with a golden roof.
In the afternoon, you will have a break for lunch.

After the meal and a moment of rest, you will visit the largest and most impressive temple of all the sites of Angkor: the temple of Angkor Wat, the largest sacred building in the world. This great temple, built by King Suryavarman II in the early twelfth century, lasted 37 years of work dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, symbol of the apogee of the Khmer civilization. The complex covers nearly 210 hectares, and unveils to visitors the majesty and beauty of its impressive architecture. You will visit the epic scenes on the walls of the temple with our French guide. The 5 towers of Angkor Wat are now on the flag of Cambodia.
Return to the hotel late afternoon, overnight in Siem Reap.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day 2: Explore remote temples of Koh Ker and Beng Mealea

Stop At: Koh Ker Temple, 100 Km North of Siem Reap Cambodia
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the remote temple Koh Ker through the typical Khmer countryside (120 km from Siem Reap). There is a lot to see in 2.5 hours by car as it takes you through many lively villages and rice fields. Discover the temples long abandoned in the forests of northern Cambodia. Your day is dedicated to the Pyramid temple of Koh Ker, this temple was built by King Jayavarman IV in 928 to 942. Visit the temples in the group of Koh Ker like, Prasat Pram, Prasat Kra Cham, Prasat Neang Kmao, Prasat Damrei, Prasat Thom (Koh Ker). It was also a prolific period for gigantic sculpture and many of the most impressive pieces in the National Museum of Phnom Penh come from Koh Ker. In the afternoon, you will have a break for lunch in a Cambodian restaurant

After the meal and a moment of rest, on the way back, you will continue the visit by the discovery of Beng Mealea (60 km from Siem Reap and 1 hour drive from Koh Ker). You contemplate an authentic Cambodian countryside lined with kms of rice fields crossing a multitude of typical village. This abandoned temple in the forests of northern Cambodia, it was never restored. Return to Siem Reap and overnight at your hotel
Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Day 3: Visit Banteay Srei - Banteay Samrè and the big circuit

Stop At: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
Today, after breakfast. French guide and driver pick you up at your hotel. Your starting point will be the remote temple of Banteay Srei, also known as the 'Women's Citadel', which is located about 40 km from the city of Siem Reap. Banteay Srei, dated 10th century, is a small marvel of pink sandstone, very well preserved dates from the tenth century. Of rare finesse, richly and finely decorated with graceful motifs and scenes of Hindu mythology. It is a small and the most beautiful temple of Angkor. On the way back, stop in the village of Pradak for a demonstration of the harvest of palm juice for the making of palm sugar. Continue your visit to the Banteay Samre temple dating back to 12th century dedicated to Vishnu and Civa.

You will continue exploring the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, which ruled over a very large area including present Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and a large part of Vietnam in the 13th century. You will discover temples in the big circuit. You will visit the temple of Pre Rup dated 10th century, before reaching the East Mebon (an ancient city, of which there remains only the main temple, surrounded by a water tank), you will pass along Ta Som (a temple covered by vegetation), then continue to the temple of Neak Pean also called naga coiled. Built in the 12th century, Neak Pean has a sanctuary located in the middle of an artificial basin. The lake was made to be a replica of the sacred lake of Anavatapta, located in the Tibetan Himalayas.
In the afternoon, you will have a break for lunch.
After the meal and a moment of rest, you will continue visiting the largest temple of the great circuit named Preah Khan, also called "sacred sword". Preah Khan was once a Monks Monastery and a Buddhist University. You can admire the magnificent sculptures that decorate the ancient walls of the temple.
Return to Siem Reap late afternoon
Duration: 7 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Departure Point :

Siem Reap Center, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Return Detail :

Returns to original departure point

Hotel Pickup :

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