Private One Day Tour with Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Early risers and thrill-seekers? This is the tour for you. Get an early morning wake-up call, and rise and shine your way to Angkor Wat temple to watch the sunrise. See the iconic towers and ancient walls of Angkor Wat in the cool morning air, and experience the landscape of Siem Reap as it awakens from darkness. Discover the temple and uncover hidden gem photography spots with your guide. You might anticipate the basic viewing function by the lotus pond and see Angkor Wat and its reflection. Let a local host guide you through this cultural attraction and experience it from a regional perspective. Give yourself the gift of an Angkor Wat Temple day trip with a local – it’s a must-do!
You will be picked up at the lobby of the hotel where you are staying at 4:30 am. Then, you will be transferred to Angkor Wat to experience the silhouette of the largest religious monument ever built slowly emerge in front of you as darkness gives way to the first rays of dawn. This is a truly spectacular sight and well worth the early start today! You may wish to assume the classic viewing position by the lotus pond and see Angkor Wat and its reflection, or find yourself a different vantage point to appreciate and photograph this mesmerising temple. As the colours of the sunrise begin to fade, you will explore the inner parts of Angkor Wat, learning about its history and the fascinating stories behind the intricate carvings adorning the walls of the temple galleries.
After that, you will visit Angkor Thom, which features a wall rising eight meters high. The laterite wall, measuring 3x3 km, guards many treasures inside and is protected by a moat that remains flooded to this day. You will 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. Your guide will point out the best angles for photography here and explain the intricate carvings on the gallery walls. You will then continue to Baphuon, with its long causeway and an impressive giant Reclining Buddha. This jigsaw puzzle was only put back together in 2011 following a 37-year-long disruption caused by the war. Phimeanakas is hidden in the shaded jungle, offering a decent view over the treetops to those who conquer the steep steps to the top. Continuing along the Esplanade of the Royal Palace, more commonly known as the Terrace of the Elephants, you will wind up your exploration in the shaded area of the picturesque Preah Palilay. Break for lunch.
In the afternoon, your day will begin with a brief stop at Srah Srang, the King's Baths – a large reservoir that still contains water today. From here, it's only a short walk to the sprawling labyrinth of the Buddhist temple, Banteay Kdei. Our next stop, Ta Prohm, gained its 21st-century fame from the movie Tomb Raider featuring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. Today, with Lara long gone, this temple is on the itinerary of most visitors and rightfully so. Many corners of Ta Prohm showcase an intricate relationship between the roots of the Spung tree (Tetrameles Nudiflora) and ancient stones covered in moss. Truly a photographer's paradise, don't miss the opportunity to capture your own explorer's moments.
Drive back to the hotel and drop off. End of Service.
Price included:
• Private Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Private Driver with a license
• Professional guide with a license
• Private tour & Travel Insurance
• Toll Roads
• Car Parking
• Cold Waters
• Gasoline
• Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Price excluded”
• Meals ( Lunch )
• Temple ticket
• Tipping/ Gratuities
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