Private Angkor Temples Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Angkor Wat's grandeur
- Discover Bayon's enigmatic faces
- Wander through Ta Prohm's jungle ruins
- Visit Angkor Thom's ancient gates
- Learn from expert local guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Meals
Itinerary
Departing after breakfast accompanied by your guide we will approach an untouched village near by Angkor Thom city by tuk-tuk (motorised trolley) and learning about the day-to-day lives of the local people. Continue your journey by walk (this will take about 1 hours with around 3km over flat ground) provides you with the perfect opportunity to get ‘off the beaten track’ and gain a better understanding of Cambodian local life, along with an insight into traditional Khmer culture.
Continue by head north toward Angkor Thom. This majestic site once served as the Khmer Empire's glistening capital city. Take a moment to consider its grandiosity before venturing inside the city. Arriving at the temple at Bayon, appreciate its beautifully crafted central towers covered in more than 200 enormous faces.
Move to Ta Prohm—a temple set in the midst of the jungle. Wander the maze-like ruins of this ornate worship site, marveling at the fig trees that threaten to overtake the edifice.
Angkor Wat from the little-visited eastern side, the world’s largest sacred building and an architectural masterpiece. Built in the 12th century the temple took 30 years to build and represents the Khmer civilisation at its grandest.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The tour involves significant walking; consider your physical readiness.
- Meals are not included; plan accordingly for food and water.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning architecture and landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult (no less than 5 years old)
- Dress code is need to cover your knees & shoulders
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A minimum of 2 people per booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (approximately 5km)
Traveler reviews
GOAT of Tour Guides
If you’re looking for the perfect Angkor temples tour guide, stop searching, you’ve already found him. Sin Peng Eang is the gold standard. From the moment we met him, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and incredibly thoughtful. He seemed to have an answer for every question we threw his way (and we asked a lot), and somehow made centuries of history feel engaging, clear, and even fun. What really set him apart, though, was his ability to read the room. Touring Angkor is no small feat (heat, crowds, and miles of walking) and he instinctively adjusted the pace based on our energy levels. He knew exactly when to dive deep into explanations and when to give us space to explore, take photos, or just soak it all in. He was professional and reliable throughout, but also genuinely fun to be around, easygoing, engaging, and with a great sense of humor that made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Honestly, if there were a “Temple Guide Olympics,” Sin Peng Eang would be bringing home gold 🥇 Highly, highly recommend.
Walking Tour of Ankor Wat
Bun was our guide for the 2 day tour. His knowledge of all the temples was incredible. He had passion and excitement showing us all the special details that others would miss. Bun did a great job ensuring our small group was safe as crossing is a challenge.
Exciting day in Angkor Wat
We had a really exciting day with Pal who showed us around in Angkor Wat. He made sure we steered away from other tourists, explained about everything we saw, took lots of pictures of us and was very pleasant.
Angkor: a place not to be missed.
Visiting the site with this French-speaking guide was a treat. Both for the eyes and for the way we discovered this site. The explanations were very clear and moreover the guide always took into account our desires. He adapted perfectly to the situation.
The best tour!!
Perfect experience with super helpful driver and an excellent, insightful tour guide (Mr. Sokpee) in Siem Reap. I can only recommend Journey Cambodia who made our trip very pleasant and comfortable!