Angkor Wat Full-Day Tour: The Perfect Add-On to Your Mekong River Cruise

For travelers embarking on the unforgettable 8-day Siem Reap - Saigon cruise or completing the journey in reverse from Saigon to Siem Reap, a stop in the charming city of Siem Reap offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites. Since Angkor Wat is not included in the cruise itinerary, this full-day Angkor Wat tour is the perfect complement to your Mekong River adventure.

Why Join the Siem Reap City Tour?

This immersive experience is designed especially for guests who want to delve deeper into Cambodia’s ancient history and cultural heritage. Led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and complete with private, air-conditioned transport and a one-day temple pass, this guided excursion allows you to uncover the marvels of the Angkor Archaeological Park in comfort and style.

Siem Reap Tour Highlights

Visit Ta Prohm at dawn, world-famous by the movie Tomb Raider.

Explore the majestic Angkor Wat, the crown jewel of Khmer architecture, with its grand scale, intricate carvings, and well-preserved Apsara reliefs.

Sample authentic Khmer cuisine while taking a midday break (at your own expense).

Venture into the walled royal city of Angkor Thom, where you’ll discover the famous Bayon Temple, adorned with 54 towers and more than 200 enigmatic stone faces.

Visit nearby highlights such as the Baphuon Temple, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, and the Royal Palace area, each with their own stories and significance in the Angkorian empire.

Siem Reap Tour Details

Beat the crowds early in the morning by 7:00 AM and visit the picturesque Ta Prohm, which had nearly disappeared into the jungle and remains overgrown, an oddly haunting and exotic scene. The magnificent roots of a tree, pushing between the huge stone blocks of the temple in a sort of embrace, evoke feelings that you may remember forever. And continue to visit the intricately carved Khmer ruins at Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most impressive ruins. The temple still owns fine Apsara carvings in Angkorian-era art. Lunch at the local restaurant (at your own expense).

Afternoon, explore the mysterious Royal City of Angkor Thom & Bayon. Its 54-tower temple is an awesome sight to behold. At first glance, it seems a shapeless mass of stone, but further scrutiny reveals a face, and then another and another until suddenly you are engulfed by the silent, heavy, enigmatic, silent gaze through half-closed eyes, staring out from a primitive and remote time. Further, visit the surroundings of the complex, including the Baphuon, Elephant Terraces, Lepper King Terrace, and Royal Palace area.

Tour Inclusions:

English-speaking guide

Private A/C vehicle for all transfers

1-day Angkor temple pass

Drinking water

Duration: Full day (approx. 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Price: From 83 USD per person

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or finishing your Mekong River cruise, this Siem Reap tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk among ancient wonders and feel the spirit of a lost civilization. Don't miss the opportunity to include this fascinating experience to your Southeast Asia travels.