Itinerary
Day 1: Special Angkor Wat Small Circuit with Sunset
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
After your breakfast our guide will meet and pick you up in the lobby at 8:00am at your accommodation (Hotel or Guest House) and we will take you to buy temples pass along the way to temples then we’ll visit the world famous Angkor Wat temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ta Prohm, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
It really is amazing! Afterward continue to Ta Promh on the small circuit road. This temple is one with a lot of gigantic tree roots over the temple and is the place where Hollywood made the movie "Tomb Raider".
After busy couple hours in the morning between 12:00pm-1:00pm we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant nearby take around 45 minutes-1 hour ( Meals : food can be cost rank from 5USD per dish which depend on the food you order form menu ). After lunch then we go to the next temples.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ta Nei Temple, Siem Reap Cambodia
Ta Nei is small & quite temples with less restoration yet. It is a very good for those who want to avoid crowds. The temple is surrounded by my big trees.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Victory Gate, Victory Way Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
At first we will stop by visit the Victory gate on the east side of Angkor Thom. After quick stop visit & taking photos then we continue to Bayon temple.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Bayon temple is in the centre of Angkor Thom city with 49 towers in which every tower has 4 faces, so that means there are 196 faces of Budhhistsatva Avalokestesvara and we walk to the next temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Baphuon Temple, Angkor Tom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
The nearby temple is called Baphoun which is a Hindu temple built before Angkor Wat in 11st Century. The big Reclining Buddha behind it was built in 16th Century & we continue to Royal Enclosure Wall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Phimeanakas, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Phimeanakas is the pyramid Hindu temple built in 10 Century and located in the center of the old Royal Palace of Angkor Thom so we can visit Phimeanakas altogether with ancient Royal Enclosure Wall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Terrace of the Elephants is the platform was ever used by many kings to view victorious returning army and it has many pictures of elephants carving on the wall of the platform.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Leper King, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
The Terrace of the Leper King is another platform located nearby on the north side of Terrace of Elephants.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Phnom Bakheng, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17000 Cambodia
Last one we go to climb up the hill Phnom Bakheng for waiting to see sunset view but in case if you don’t want to be waiting for sunset then you can skip sunset.
Note: Due to the limited number of tourists allowed at the peak on Phnom Bakheng , if it is busy we will take you to climb up Phnom Bakheng a bit earlier and you can take a bit longer waiting for sunset ( Note : Waiting & see sunset will take 1.45 hours - 2 hours )
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Wonderful Angkor Wat Big Circuit and Banteay Srei with Sunrise
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Starting the tour early, our guide will meet and pick you up in the lobby at 5:00am at your accommodation (Hotel or Guest House) and we will take you to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat. After sunrise then return to your hotel for breakfast and we will start tour again after your breakfast.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Preah Khan, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaelogical Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
After your breakfast our guide will meet and pick you up in the lobby again then we will go to visit Prah Khan which built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Neak Pean, Angkor Wat Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Continue to Neak Poan, a small island temple located in the middle of the last Barray, constructed by a Khmer King in the Angkor Area and we continue to nearby temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ta Som, Angkor Archaeological Park, 17252 Cambodia
Ta Som, the small temple but classic.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Eastern Mebon, Angkor, Siem Reap Cambodia
East Mebon, a large temple-mountain like ruin, rising three levels and crowned by five towers temple and the last one in morning
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pre Rup, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Pre Rup (turn the body), was constructed in late 10th century dedicated to Hindu gods. This reflects the common belief among Cambodians that funerals were conducted at the temple on the most distant on the grand circuit road.
After busy couple hours in the morning between 12:00pm-1:00pm we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant nearby take around 45 minutes - 1 hour ( Meals : food can be cost rank from 5USD per dish which depend on the food you order form menu ). After lunch then we go to the next temples.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
After lunch break then we go to visit Banteay Srei or called Ladies temple, the one which built from the pink sandstone in half of 10th century by Hindu King Rajendravarman II for dedicated to trinity Gods in Hindu mainly Shiva.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Banteay Samre, Banteay Srei Angkor, Siem Reap Cambodia
Banteay Samre is the Hindu temple built in 12 century as this temples the architectures didn't found much evident to tell the fact but they believe similar model to Angkor Wat.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Banteay Kdei, Angkor Archaelogical Park, Siem Reap 17000 Cambodia
Banteay Kdei temple was Buddish temple built in 12 Century and the structures of this temples very similar style to Ta Promh and Bayon.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
We will come to pick you up from hotels and other places. Please provide us the address of you stays, hotel's name, hotel's phone number & hotel's website that will convenience for us to find your hotel location. Thank you!
2 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : xlk2024
We were led by our tour guide, Sam, and driver, San, for a 2 day tour around the small and big circuits. Overall great experience with Sam being very detailed in his commentary of the history behind the temples, sharing interesting tidbits of info and being able to answer any questions we have proficiently.
Sam was also very attentive to details and set about making the tour more enjoyable. He customised the tour to better suit the heatwave we were experiencing in May at that time, going first to Angkor Wat in the morning when it was cooler so we could look around the main attraction in comfort, before visiting the other temples in the afternoon. He proactively suggested photo spots and poses, and helped take pictures for us.
Sam, the driver, also provided excellent service, ensuring we always had access to cold water and towels every time we were back in the car, and that we didn't have to wait for long when we were exiting the current temple to board the car for the next leg of the journey.
Would highly recommend Happy Angkor Tour if you want a highly detailed tour with a professional tour guide and driver!
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : fanjw007
For anyone still on the fence about the 1 or 2 day temples tour, take the 2-days tour! One day is simply not enough to experience all the majestic beauty that the ancient Khmer civilisation has to offer.
And we had the best experience ever - led by our tour guide Mr Sam and driver Mr San, we were ushered around the vast expanse of the park in the comfort on an Air Conditioned SUV; a godsend in the 42°C weather of May 2024 (when most of Southeast Asia was experiencing one of the harshest heat waves on record).
Mr Sam never fretted about the heat and kept up a constant flow of information about the architecture, carvings, religion, and Cambodia in general - great for casual tourists like us who "don't know what we don't know". So it was amazing having a knowledgeable tour guide like Mr Sam who was very detailed in his explanations, and when we did have more questions he was able to answer them! Bonus points for the wisecrack jokes keeping us entertained. And double bonus points as he knew all the good photo spots and helped us take quite a number of fun shots. He was also instrumental in us getting front row seats to the Angkor Wat sunrise.
Mr San was an excellent navigator. He took us safely around the park, piloting the SUV smoothly for us passengers to feel relaxed in the car. And when we came back from exploring the temples, he always had ice-cold water and fresh towels (ice-cold too) waiting for us, an absolute lifesaver! He also found the neatest places to park the car under shade so that the sun would never heat it up too much and so we always returned to a cool car.
An unforgettable adventure definitely! And one that I am most delighted to have taken with Happy Angkor Your - especially with Mr Sam and Mr San around to make the experience all the more perfect! (:
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Pei_S
Most touched by the gentle and friendly nature of our guide Sroeb Mao and driver So Phattra from Happy Angkor Tour that made the 2 days comfortable and enjoyable. We saw many temples.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Nazzer_2013
Trip was 2 days we had private tour so a custom made itinerary.
Tour guide Jimmy was knowledgeable, punctual and always able to answer any questions.
Driver San drove safely, always provided cold water and cold towel upon return from a site visit. Lunch stops were good too.
Overall good experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : raulcarlos84
Sam and San were beyond out expectations.
Sam our guide was extremely resourceful, patient while explaining the details, carvings, sculptures and history un each temple. He took us to each temple while bring patience AND took us to diferente angeles to be able to admire the details and perspectives from multiple sites.
San our driver was extremely helpful. Excellent driving, and "the devil is in the details": always opening the door, providing cold water AND fresh/cool towels that were highly needed, we visited when the city was above 100 F at noon.
We has the opportunity to visita 4 cities before Siem Reap with Sam and San being the best duo.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : rendelros
Amazing 2 days temple tour with our tour guide Lonn Thou and our driver Path. Two wonderful men who really looked after us during our trip. Highly recommend these 2 men!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
Posted By : Pathfind6
The temples of Angkor Wat and surrounding areas were excellent and I enjoyed the experience despite the 39 degree heat. Our guide Thou and driver Bungay were knowledgable and very helpful. Thou even bought some glue so that I could mend my shoes which disintegrated in the heat. The two days were both enjoyable and informative thanks to our guide and driver.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : jacod848
Tour guide, Lonn, Thou was very friendly and informative. He had a good knowledge of the history behind temples. Will recommend the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06
Posted By : Nathaniel_N
Our time with the 2-day Angkor Wat tour with Jimmy as our tour guide in Cambodia was exactly our vision. The experience was exactly what was explained online. The experience was worth the money in every possible way, but the highlight of the tour was our guide, Jimmy. His kindness and friendliness put us at ease, setting the tone for a memorable two-day experience.
Right off the bat, Jimmy's sense of humor added an extra layer of fun to our trip. His jokes and anecdotes entertained us during long drives and helped create a warm atmosphere throughout the trek. But it wasn't just his humor that made him exceptional; it was his depth of knowledge about the sites we visited.
As we explored landmarks like Angkor Wat, Bayon (a now personal favorite!),Ta Prohm and ten other sites, Jimmy served as our personal encyclopedia of history and culture. His explanations of Hinduism and Buddhism, intertwined with captivating stories, enriched our understanding of Cambodia's heritage. He didn't just recite facts; he made everything more personal and magical, bringing the ancient sites to life. He also knew logistics like when to hit which locations before crowds showed up or which spots were better in the morning because of heat.
Jimmy also had loads of patience and flexibility. He tailored our experience to suit our interests and pace, ensuring that we got the most out of every moment. Whether we wanted to linger at a temple to soak in more epicness or call it early because jet lag can be a bummer, he was willing to go with the flow. One of our favorite moments was when Jimmy guided us toward a very special spot in one of the temples. He mentioned how many people pass it because it’s a bit of the way or because they didn’t have the right information, but he knew we were going to love it. It ended up being a beautiful shrine to a queen that was decorated with gifts and incense. Other tourists continued to pass it without knowing it’s existence but because of Jimmy we got a special VIP memorable moment.
Jimmy's talent as a photographer also elevated our experience. He knew precisely where to position us for the perfect shot. He even played around with my different Polaroid cameras knowing how special it was for me to have momentos. He did it without an ounce of doubt. Thanks to him, we have a stunning collection of photographs that capture the essence of a trip to the different monuments.
We would book Jimmy for future adventures in Cambodia in a snap. His professionalism, expertise, and genuine passion for sharing the locations make him an invaluable tour guide. We will enthusiastically recommend him to all our friends who express an interest in visiting Cambodia, knowing that they will be in the best possible hands.
We also have to give a shout out to Jimmy’s driver, Hi, who constantly kept us safe on the roads and hydrated with plenty of water and cold towels in the trunk of the car. Life saver, really!
We feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to have had Jimmy as our guide. His wisdom, enthusiasm, and warmth enriched our journey in ways we never imagined possible. He didn't just show us the sights; he enlightened us, leaving an indelible mark on our experience. Thank you, Jimmy, for a truly unforgettable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01
Posted By : Elaine M
Excellent touring experience with Happy Angkor Tour. Owner Mony answered our enquiries promptly with suggestions and customized options. Punctual and good driving in comfy vehicle with Driver Det. Tour Guide Jimmy was very informative about the temples and life in Cambodia, showed us great photo "money shots" and looked after our group well. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30
