Discover Angkor Wat Temple Tour

Discover Angkor Wat Temple Tour

Cambodia has many Hindu and Buddhist temples that are famous all over the world for their brilliant architectural designs and stone carvings. But the most famous of all the temples in Cambodia is Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is not a single temple, but a vast temple complex comprising numerous big and small temples. Angkor Wat is listed by UNESCO as one of the most famous world heritage sites. A tour of Angkor Wat will reveal a lot more interesting aspects about this famous Hindu temple. But the interesting thing is that there are so many kinds of tours that you can do at Angkor Wat.

Bike tour Angkor Wat

You can rent a bike and do a bike tour of Angkor Wat with a local guide. He will show you the best bike trails where you will be able to explore the hidden temples at Angkor Wat. The amazing thing about a bike tour of Angkor Wat is that you can see the intricate carvings and architecture from a very close range. A bike tour is ideal for the entire family.

Jeep Safari 

A jeep safari is a quicker way to explore the Angkor Wat temples. You can customize the jeep tour and halt at places that you find interesting. But a jeep tour of Angkor Wat is also very comfortable as you will find many hidden places on this jeep tour. You can also explore the Angkor Wat and its many temples on this jeep tour.

Car tour Angkor Wat

On a car tour of Angkor Wat, you can be with your private family members and friends. On a car tour, you can explore the temples of Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei. You can also customize this tour and see other temples in Siem Reap. Small groups and families will find a car tour a very comfortable way of exploring the temples of Angkor Wat.

Photo tour Angkor Wat

A photo tour of Angkor Wat is a very thrilling and exciting way of visiting Angkor Wat. You can visit the temples of Angkor Wat at your own pace. Halt at interesting places and shoot photographs. A photo tour of Angkor Wat will give you unending opportunities to shoot photos and videos that you can keep with your fond memories.

Zipline tour Angkor Wat

You can also discover Angkor Wat and its magnificent temples on a zip line tour. When you glide down the zip line, you are above the temples. So you can see all the famous temples from above. You will also get a chance to see the rainforest, swamps, sky bridges, and the surrounding areas of Angkor Wat on this zip line tour.

Tuk Tuk tour Angkor Wat

A Tuk Tuk tour will be a very enjoyable way of visiting Angkor Wat Temples. You can ride a Tuk Tuk which is a form of local rickshaw in Cambodia. The most amazing thing about this Tuk Tuk tour is that the driver can also be a tour guide. He can show you some of the most amazing temples like Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants, Banteay Kdei, and others. You can listen to a lot of interesting things about Angkor Wat from this tour guide cum driver.

Angkor Wat Sunrise tour

Many things make a Sunrise tour of Angkor Wat so much more interesting than all the other tours. First, you can see Angkor Wat temples at the time of the rising sun. The temples appear in a new light at this time. Secondly, there are not many people at this hour of sunrise. You are all alone for this sunrise tour and can have peace and relaxation during this tour. You can also go on a river cruise on the Tonle Sap River.

Hot-air balloon ride

On a hot air balloon ride, you can literally, fly over Angkor Wat temples. You can have a bird’s eye view of Angkor Wat temples. You can see all the rice fields, villages, and picturesque Cambodian countryside landscapes from atop the balloon.

Helicopter tour

A helicopter tour of Angkor Wat will show you the temples from up the air. You can have a personal guide who can tell you all about these temples and the history behind them.

Multi-day tour Angkor Wat

A multi-day tour of Angkor Wat will be a chance to see all the big and small temples of Angkor Wat. You can see the main temple of Angkor Wat and its surrounding greenery. You can see other temples like Banteay Srei, Bayon Temple, etc.

Things to do Angkor Wat

• Visit the Landmine Museum
• See the exotic birds at Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary
• Visit Angkor night market
• Watch a traditional Apsara dance
• Horse riding in Siem Reap
• Visit Angkor National Museum
• See the rural village life at Kampong Phluk Floating Village

Best time to visit Angkor Wat

The months from November to April are best to visit Angkor Wat. Days are not very hot and evenings are cool, so it will be very ideal weather to do sightseeing. But you will have to visit with thousands of other tourists. You also will have to pay more for hotel accommodation and flight tickets. April to October is a rainy period. Accommodation is not very expensive during this period, and crowds are also less.