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Angkor Wat: Tuk Tuk and Ancient City Walking Tour – Explore Angkor Beyond the Crowds

Highlight

  1. Explore Angkor Wat from the quieter Eastern Entrance
  2. Walk atop the ancient walls of Angkor Thom
  3. Visit the hidden Prasat Chrung Temple
  4. Discover the rarely visited West Gate of Angkor Thom
  5. See the famous smiling faces of Bayon Temple
  6. Experience the jungle-covered ruins of Ta Prohm
  7. Travel like a local by traditional Cambodian tuk-tuk

Intinerary

7:30 AM – Hotel Pickup in Siem Reap

Meet your local guide and tuk-tuk driver at your hotel and begin your adventure toward the Angkor Archaeological Park.

7:45 AM – Enter Angkor Wat via the Eastern Gate

Skip the busy western entrance and enter Angkor Wat from the quieter eastern side, offering a unique perspective and excellent photo opportunities.

8:00 AM – Explore Angkor Wat

Spend approximately two hours discovering the world’s largest religious monument. Wander through its grand galleries, sacred chambers, intricate bas-reliefs, and towering structures while learning about the history, architecture, and mythology of the Khmer Empire.

9:30 AM – Refreshment Break

Enjoy a complimentary fresh coconut or soft drink before continuing your journey.

10:00 AM – South Gate of Angkor Thom

Travel by tuk-tuk to the impressive South Gate of Angkor Thom, where giant stone faces guard the entrance to the ancient royal capital.

10:20 AM – Walk the Ancient Walls of Angkor Thom

Leave the crowds behind as you begin a guided walk along the ancient laterite walls of Angkor Thom.

Along the route, discover:

  • Ancient city fortifications
  • Peaceful forest surroundings
  • Hidden viewpoints
  • Fascinating stories of the Khmer kings

10:40 AM – Visit Prasat Chrung
Reach the secluded Prasat Chrung Temple, a small but fascinating monument located at the southwest corner of Angkor Thom. Few visitors make it here, making it one of the hidden gems of Angkor.

10:50 AM – Explore the West Gate of Angkor Thom

Continue to the West Gate (Ta Kav Gate), one of the least-visited entrances to Angkor Thom. Learn about its strategic importance and admire the impressive Khmer engineering that protected the ancient city.

11:15 AM – Bayon Temple

Meet your tuk-tuk and continue to Bayon Temple, famous for its 216 giant smiling stone faces.

Explore its remarkable galleries and detailed carvings depicting daily life during the Khmer Empire.

12:15 PM – Lunch Break

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).

1:30 PM – Ta Prohm Temple

Enter Ta Prohm from the eastern side and explore one of Angkor’s most iconic temples.

Famous for its giant tree roots intertwining with ancient stone ruins, Ta Prohm remains much as it was when rediscovered by European explorers in the 19th century and later became known worldwide through the Tomb Raider film.

2:30 PM – Return to Siem Reap

Relax in your tuk-tuk as you journey back to the city.

2:50 PM – Hotel Drop-Off

Arrive back at your hotel with unforgettable memories of Angkor’s temples, hidden trails, and ancient city walls.

Includes & Excludes

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Private tuk-tuk transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Cool towel
  • Fresh coconut or soft drink
  • Meal
  • Temple entrance fee: US$37.00 (covers all temples for one day)

Important Info

Additional Info:

  • Standard pick-up time at 7:30 AM from your hotel lobby
  • Tour ends between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
  • Lunch will be available at a local Khmer restaurant (own account).
  • Dress code: casual but shoulders and knees must be covered inside temples
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • For your ventures outside we recommend you leave your airline tickets, passport, and the bulk of your cash/ travellers cheques at your hotel for safekeeping. Just take enough valuables to cover your temple entrance and meal
  • No wheelchair accessible

Terms & Conditions

Journey Cambodia’s Terms & Conditions 

Cancel Policy:

  • Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will not be refunded.
  • Any amendments must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Refunds will be processed within 7 business days.

Good Reads and Helpful Resources

• Get temple-ready instantly with Get Your Angkor Ticket Now

• Border crossing made simple – read Cambodia Entry Rules

• Stay comfortable during temple hopping with Angkor Archaeological Park facilities

• Jungle temple costs revealed – check Beng Mealea Entrance Fee

• Join the sunrise pilgrimage on our Angkor Wat sunrise tour

• Ancient pyramid awaits – grab your Koh Ker Temple pass

• Two temples, one epic day – book our Koh Ker and Boeng Mealea tour

• Holy mountain adventure starts with Kulen Mountain Ticket

• Smooth entry guaranteed with Cambodia e arrival card

 

From

$42

Discover Angkor’s most iconic temples and hidden corners on this immersive full-day experience combining traditional tuk-tuk transportation with guided walking through the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

Unlike typical Angkor tours, this journey takes you beyond the main temple circuit, allowing you to walk along the centuries-old walls of Angkor Thom, visit the hidden Prasat Chrung Temple, explore the rarely visited West Gate, and uncover fascinating stories of the Khmer Empire from an expert local guide.

From the magnificent Angkor Wat to the jungle-covered Ta Prohm, every stop reveals another chapter of Cambodia’s remarkable history.

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