2-Day Siem Reap and Phnom Kulen Tour with Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei

2 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Witness the beauty and grandeur of Siem Reap and Phnom Kulen on this 2-day tour through some of Cambodia's most remarkable religious and historical sites. Explo...

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

Know before you go: Dress code: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees, as well as bare shoulders, are prohibited in sacred places. Respectful attire 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 inappropriate behaviour in Cambodian culture are considered offensive and may 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 the 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 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, or giving candy or money to, children encourages them not to attend school but to beg. If you wish to help 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
Professional photographer guide
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Toll roads
Car parking
Cold water and wipes
Gasoline
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not Included

Temple pass/entrance fee
Meals
Accommodation
Other services not mentioned

Itinerary

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Day 01

Phnom Kulen, Banteay Srei, and Banteay Samré

Meet your tour guide and driver at 8:00 AM in the lobby of your hotel. Meet your tour guide and driver at 8:00 AM in the lobby of your hotel. Depart for Kulen Mountain, located 40 km northeast of Siem Reap. Known as the cradle of Khmer civilization, it is also an important pilgrimage site for Cambodian people. Depart for Kulen Mountain, located 40 km northeast of Siem Reap. Known as the cradle of Khmer civilization, it is also an important pilgrimage site for Cambodian people. Visit the sites of Phnom Kulen, including a Buddhist Pagoda with a giant Reclining Buddha, Hindu carvings in the stone river bed, and an impressive waterfall where swimming is possible. Visit the sites of Phnom Kulen, including a Buddhist Pagoda with a giant Reclining Buddha, Hindu carvings in the stone river bed, and an impressive waterfall where swimming is possible. On the way back, proceed to the small temple of Banteay Srei, which is well known for its beautiful and delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. On the way back, proceed to the small temple of Banteay Srei, which is well known for its beautiful and delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. Continue to Banteay Samré, a larger temple that is often overlooked by tourists. It looks gorgeous in the late afternoon light. Continue to Banteay Samré, a larger temple that is often overlooked by tourists. It looks gorgeous in the late afternoon light.
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Day 02

Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Exploration

Pick up at the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 AM. Pick up at the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 AM. Enter the ancient city through its South Gate and see the temple of Bayon. Take photographs of the temple while your guide explains the many intricate carvings on the gallery walls. Enter the ancient city through its South Gate and see the temple of Bayon. Take photographs of the temple while your guide explains the many intricate carvings on the gallery walls. See Baphuon Temple with its long causeway and impressive giant Reclining Buddha. See Baphuon Temple with its long causeway and impressive giant Reclining Buddha. Visit Phimeanakas Temple, hidden in the shaded jungle, which offers a decent over-the-treetops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top. Visit Phimeanakas Temple, hidden in the shaded jungle, which offers a decent over-the-treetops view to those who conquer the steep steps to the top. Proceed to admire the esplanade of the Royal Palace, more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Proceed to admire the esplanade of the Royal Palace, more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument ever built. One can simply spend hours marvelling at the grandeur of this temple, its many levels, and the intricate carvings adorning its galleries. Continue to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument ever built. One can simply spend hours marvelling at the grandeur of this temple, its many levels, and the intricate carvings adorning its galleries.