10:00 AM

– Banteay Srei (The Pink Temple)

Explore Banteay Srei before the mid-day heat. Admire some of the finest, most intricate wall reliefs and lintel carvings in Angkorian art, preserved remarkably well due to the hard pink sandstone.

 

12:30 AM

– Preah Khan Monastery

Head back toward the main park to explore Preah Khan, a massive monastery and university built by King Jayavarman VII to honor his father.

 

01:30 PM

– Lunch Break

Pause for a relaxed lunch at a clean local restaurant near the Srah Srang reservoir or within the temple park (lunch expenses paid individually).

 

02:30 PM

– Neak Pean

Visit Neak Pean, an ancient hospital-temple standing on an island in the reservoir, reached by walking along a wooden causeway over the water.

 

03:30 PM

– Ta Som

Discover Ta Som, a compact Grand Circuit temple famous for its eastern outer gateway, which is dramatically strangled by massive tree roots.

 

04:15 PM

– East Mebon

Stop briefly at East Mebon, a mountain temple standing on what was once an island in the now-dry East Baray, guarded by giant monolithic stone elephants.

 

04:45 PM

– Pre Rup Temple Pyramid

Arrive at Pre Rup, a 10th-century temple mountain built of warm-toned brick and laterite blocks. Ascend the central pyramid to secure a spot on the top terrace.

 

05:30 PM

– Golden Hour & Sunset

Watch the sun dip below the horizon, casting a warm golden light over the surrounding countryside and ancient stone towers.

 

06:30 PM

– Hotel Drop-off

Return safely to your accommodation in Siem Reap.