Angkor Temples Grand Circuit, Banteay Srey, Kbal Spean, Roluos Group and Tonle Sap Floating Village


Angkor Wat Temples 4 Days Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Siem Reap to Angkor Wat Temples Historical Discovery

Morning

After your breakfast at Mom's GuestHouse in Siem Reap, the Tour Guide takes you to visit south gate of Angkor Thom, the Famous Bayon, the Ba Phoun, the Elephant Terrace and the Leper King Terrace.

Ancient Angkorian Capital
Our tours are designed to give you a good view of the architectural development and a clear explanation and discovery of the numerous Angkor Wat Temples.

Begin by visiting some of the earlier temples in the Angkor Thom area:

  • Prasat Kravan (921 n. Chr. /Koh Ker period): King Hashavarman I (910-923)
  • Mebon (952): King Rajendravarman II (944-968)
  • Pre Rup (961): King Rajendravarman II (944-968)
  • Ta Som (end of the 12th century, King Jayavarman VII)
  • East Mebon (10th Century, King Rajendravarman)
  • Have your lunch at a local Khmer Restaurant.

Afternoon:

  • Kingdom of Suryavarman II (1113-1150)
  • Extensive guided visit of the main Angkor Wat Temple, first half of 12th century
  • First Angkor capital (King Yasovarman (889-900)
  • Phnom Bakheng (end 9th century): King Yasovarman I (889-900)
  • Enjoy the sunset from a hill with a great view over the surrounding landscape and Angkor Wat Temple Ancient City

 

   

 

Day 2: Sunrise and the Last Great King Day Tour

Early Morning: Breakfast at Mom's GuestHouse in Siem Reap and get ready for the sunrise.

Transportation to the Angkor Ancient City and Sunrise over the main Angkor Wat Temple.

After the sunrise, you will explore the temples of the last Great King in the reign of the Kingdom of Jayavarman VII (1181-1219)

Starting from the south gate of Angkor Thom, you will be guided to the famous Bayon, a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple. Built in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon temple, with its 52 towers, stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom.

Then your guide will take you to the Ba Phoun, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Leper King was built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII, though its modern name derives from a 15th century sculpture discovered at the site.

Have your lunch at a local Khmer Restaurant.

Afternoon: You will discover the Thommanon temple, Chau Say Tevoda and the Ta Keo temple, a symbolic depiction of Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods (begining of 10th century, King Jayavarmans V. (889-900).

You complete your 2 days Angkor Wat Temples Tour with the magnificinet Ta Phrom jungle temple. The photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made the Ta Phrom temple one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors.

 

   

 

Day 3 : Kbal Spean & Banteay Srei Day Tour
Morning at Kbal Spean:

Kbal Spean ("Head Bridge") is an Angkorian era site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills, 25 km from the main Angkor group of Siem Reap.

Kbal Spean, commonly known as the valley of a 1000 Lingas, consists of a series of stone carvings in and around the Stung Kbal Spean river. The motifs for the stone carvings are roughly three: myriads of lingams, depicted as neatly arranged bumps that cover the surface of a rock; lingam - yoni designs; and various Hindu mythological motifs, including depictions of gods and animals.

Have your lunch at a local Khmer Restaurant.

Afternoon at Banteay Srei:

Banteay Srei (or Bantey Srey) is a 10th century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. Located in the area of Angkor in Cambodia, it lies near the hill of Phnom Dei, 25 km (15 miles) north-east of the main group of Angkor that once belonged to the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom. Banteay Srei is built largely of red sandstone, a medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today.

The buildings themselves are miniature in scale, unusually so when measured by the standards of Angkorian construction. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a "precious gem", or the "jewel of Khmer art."

Back at your accommodation in Mom's GuestHouse in Siem Reap.

Banteay-Srei-district-of-Siem-Reap   

Day 4 :  Roluos Group and Tonle Sap Floating Village

Morning at the Roluos Group: Starting with Bakong, the first temple mountain constructed by rulers of the Khmer empire at Angkor. In the final decades of the 9th century A.D, the Roluos Group, 15 km east of Siem Reap, served as the official state temple of King Indravarman I in the ancient city of Hariharalaya.

Roluos Group was the capital of Indravarman I (877 to 889). These were the first temples built to last and are made of brick with some carved plaster reliefs. The group is made up of the three temples of Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei. Many of the later temples in the Angkor group are based on these earlier temples.
Back in Siem Reap and have your lunch at a local Khmer Restaurant.

Afternoon : Cruise on the great Tonle Sap lake to see the floating villages and fisheries. Visit the nearby floating village of Chong Kneas, including schools, restaurants, shops and even all moored in the middle of this massive lake.

Back to your accommodation in Mom's GuestHouse in Siem Reap.

    

Included in this Classical Historical Tour to Angkor Wat Ancient City 4 Days Tour:

  • All ground transfers and private transportations from your accommodation
  • Professional English speaking Tour Guide
  • Temple Passes and admission fees to Angkor Wat Temples Sites
  • On site lunches at local Khmer Restaurants and fresh water
  • All services mentioned in this itinerary

Classical Historical Tour to Angkor Wat Ancient City 4 Days Tour Prices:

Nb. of Pax 1 2 3-6 7-10 More then 10
Price in US $ 414$ 257$ 242$ 190$ Please contact us