Sunrise at Angkor Wat, the jungle swallowing Ta Prohm, the enigmatic smile of the Bayon — and further afield, Banteay Srei's pink-sandstone reliefs or jungle-lost Beng Mealea. Every temple activity around Siem Reap, with hours, prices and verified booking links.
Departure around 4:30 AM, tuk-tuk included, English-speaking guide. The central tower reflected in the north pool in near silence. From about $30/person — pass not included.
Read the guide →The three essentials in one day: the classic splendour of Angkor Wat, the faces of the Bayon, and the giant roots of Ta Prohm. Ideal for a first visit.
Read the guide →Preah Khan, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Pre Rup — grand-circuit temples, less crowded and often more atmospheric. Dedicated driver-guide for the full day.
Read the guide →38 km northeast, Angkor's pink-sandstone “jewel” from the 10th century. Exceptionally fine carvings. Often combined with Banteay Samré and remoter sites.
Read the guide →The Angkor pass is required to enter the archaeological park. Buy it on site at Angkor Enterprise (angkorenterprise.gov.kh) or from 5 PM the day before. Most GYG tours do not include it — check before booking.
Angkor Wat · Bayon · Ta Prohm · Banteay Kdei. The four headline sites in a well-paced day. Ideal for a 1-day pass or to start a 3-day visit.
Read the guide →Preah Khan · Ta Som · Neak Pean · Pre Rup. Grand-circuit temples are less crowded, often moss-covered, and feel much more authentic late in the morning.
Read the guide →Banteay Srei (38 km) is included in the Angkor pass. Beng Mealea (68 km) requires a separate 5 USD entry fee. Allow an extra half-day or a dedicated day.
Read the guide →Our field-tested itineraries include the best temple stops, with day-by-day circuits for each traveller profile.
In-depth guides to prepare each visit — history, architecture, practical tips and booking links.
History, bas-reliefs, sunrise, central tower — everything you need to know about the world's largest religious monument.
Read the guide →Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (Bayon, Baphuon, terraces), Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei — itinerary and tips for your first day.
Read the guide →Preah Khan, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Pre Rup, East Mebon — the quieter northeast temples, often more intimate.
Read the guide →54 towers, 216 stone faces — Jayavarman VII's enigma at the heart of Angkor Thom. Bas-relief galleries of everyday Khmer life.
Read the guide →The temple where the jungle won. Giant silk-cotton trees, strangler figs, overgrown galleries — and how to avoid the crowds.
Read the guide →The pink-sandstone jewel (967). Exceptionally fine carvings 38 km from Siem Reap. The Malraux story. Khmer art at its peak.
Read the guide →Unrestored temple 68 km away, swallowed by jungle. Separate 5 USD entry. Real archaeological discovery.
Read the guide →UNESCO-listed 2008 temple on the Dangrek escarpment at 625 m. Views across two countries. The border dispute with Thailand.
Read the guide →Former capital (928–944) and its 35 m pyramid. UNESCO 2023. 120 km from Siem Reap, often combined with Beng Mealea.
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