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Angkor Wat: Experience the magical sunrise with guide from local village

4.58
Acceptable (33 ratings)
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Rity
Registered on 21 January 2024
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Hi I’m Rity, born and raised in the temple area in Siem Reap, no more than 5km from Angkor Wat. I’m a licensed tour guide since 2015 and have been following my passion to show you the history and culture of my beautiful country.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

In this 2-3 hours tour we’re going to visit the Angkor Wat, one of the seven world wonders at sunrise. After that we’ll explore the upper areas of Angkor Wat, the hidden bas-relief carving of Hindu mythology followed by Bagan the famous third floor of Angkor Wat. I will make sure that no questions remain unanswered and you have an unforgettable experience of my hometown.

Tour Highlight
1. The Rainbow Bridge: The ancient stone bridge with 200m long walking to the first main gate( king entrance). In addition, we highlight some Hindu deities which they installed in the gate for worship.

2. The long causeway with 350m long: The causeway accompanied by Naka statue with seven headed (king of snake). And we can visit two main buildings of libraries that nearby the pond.

3. The man made pond: we stop to wait for sunrise( the reflection sunrise into the pool). And explaining the general history-information of Khmer Empire and Angkor Wat temple.

4. 6:10am-6:30am: Taking photos with the best spot for beautiful sunrise.

5. 6:30am: we commence to go up the first floor. I will be detailed the bas-relief carving of the battle field between the Khmer emperor  Suryavarmann 2 and enemies in the early 12th century.

6. The second long gallery: I will be clarified the Buddhist-Hindu concept of Karma and new reincarnation. You will visit the carving of Hell, Earth and Heaven. The trouble punishments for the bad Karma people and sinners in hell. The peaceful life for kindness people on the heaven, and real activities for human on the earth. The end of life; the kindness people would go up to heaven and bad Karma people would go down to hell.

7. The third long gallery: I will inform you the famous Hindu mythology of the immortal life story, and fighting between Demons and Devas(gods) for taking the immortal water to drink.
8. We have to climb up to the second floor of Angkor Wat. Visiting the meditation hall. Normally the second floor represented to the earth in Hindu concept.

9. Going up to visit the third level of Angkor Wat is Bagan(the royal floor). Taking a gorgeous picture on the top floor. There are four Buddha statues and other Hindu god images without head at that floor too.

10. Going down to visit the Thousands Buddha hall and Echo chamber at the first level. Moreover we will see the ancient inscriptions on the stone pillars that written by prayer in the 16th century.

11. Starting tour at 9:00 or 13:45, we will follow all the highlights tour above.

Tour Included
- English Speaking Tour Guide

Tour Excluded
- The entrance ticket to Angkor Wat is required.
- Ticket fee:1person= 37$(usd)/1day, 62$(usd)/3days.
- Ticket must be bought before the start of the tour.
 Vehicle
 You can select one of two options:
-The option1: you can take the scooter or bike by yourself.
-The option2: you can take a Tuktuk for pick up and transfer at hotel.  
                                
Kind regards!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
CV75+2VC, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
The rainbow bridge point at Angkor Wat.
1
Outside visit
The rainbow bridge at Angkor Wat temple
The stone bridge at Angkor wat temple is the best point for meeting.
2
Outside visit
Angkor wat
The stone gates are the main entrance of Angkor wat.
3
Outside visit
Angkor Wat
The long stone causeway is the beautiful spot for walking to see sunrise.
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

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4.90
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4.71
Quality
4.81
Route
4.87

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.

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