Siem Reap · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 history tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend two early starts exploring Angkor’s major and quieter temples with guides such as Sam, Vone, Sok, and Heang. Expect hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, cold water, wet towels, sunrise at Angkor Wat, sunset at Phnom Bakheng, and a separate $62 temple pass.
“Excellent, Sok was great and very knowledgeable about all the history of the temples. It was a great experience.”
Spend nine hours beyond Angkor Wat with an English-speaking guide such as Pal, Bun, or Sak. Visit Banteay Srei’s fine carvings, atmospheric Preah Khan, Neak Pean’s island temple, and Pre Rup at sunset in an air-conditioned minibus with hotel pickup, water, and cold towels.
“Awesome experience from start to finish. Our guide Mr. Sakriya gave us the right amount of info to keep us interested throughout the day. The amount of time spent at each stop was well planned, as well as our transport and restaurant where we stopped for lunch. The tour is also flexible with the sunset and can take you to the hotel earlier if the weather isn't good. Luckily for us the sky was ok. In any case the absolute highlight are the temples, well worth visiting these key ones in the grand circuit. Thanks Journey Cambodia!!!”
Join a small group of up to 15 for an eight-hour temple day from Siem Reap. An English-speaking guide such as Sak or Pi explains the carvings and Khmer history, while an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, and cool towels help with the heat.
“Thank you Sak tour guide & Mr Black good safe driver. This is a must do tour in addition to Angkor wat. Sak was engaging and provided many good details & history, I learnt interesting details. Sak was also a great photographer took great pictures. Cannot miss these amazing temples. I highly recommend this tour.”
Start at 4:30 am for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Bayon with a licensed English-speaking guide. Hotel transfers, bottled water, and a small group of up to 15 are included. Bring breakfast from your hotel and budget $37 for the temple pass.
“Enriching, culturally and literally. The tour was perfect for us 12 people coming from USA, UK, Singapore and Philippines. Chayy - our tour guide is masterful and a history junkie. No dull moment during the entire tour. Not only we were able to see Angkor Wat, we also experience the killing fields.”
Spend three private days exploring Cambodia’s Khmer temples with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The route covers Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei, the Roluos Group, Koh Ker, and Beng Mealea. Guides such as Veasna and Sophia have led past departures, subject to availability.
“An exceptional experience overall. Our tour guide, Mr. Sophia, was outstanding. He shared extensive insights about each temple we explored and took us to the most picturesque locations for photographs—he was not just a guide but also ouRead more”
Explore Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Nei, Srah Srang, and Ta Prohm by private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide. Ben or Yen may guide your visit, while Bo has driven guests between the temples. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are listed, with water included.
“Had a great time! Saw the big sites and at a good pace. My tour guide Ben/Yen was absolutely fantastic. He gave plenty of explanations and stopped to rest frequently which was appreciated. I loved getting around in Tuk Tuk. Thank you to Bo for driving. We saw Angkor WRead more”
Leave Siem Reap at 8 a.m. for a private day at Phnom Kulen, the Khmer Empire’s birthplace. With an English-speaking guide such as Bun, So, Rom, or Chhay, you’ll see the waterfall, reclining Buddha, River of a Thousand Lingas, and forest scenery in an air-conditioned vehicle.
“This is a tour that goes beyond the standard temple circuit in Siem Reap, and an absolutely amazing one to do.”
Spend two private days exploring Angkor with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. See Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Pre Rup, and the Roluos temples, with time for the Old Market and Artisans Angkor. Guides such as Veasna and Vutha are praised for clear stories and helpful photo tips.
“This tour was amazing. Our guide Mr. Veasna was so passionate and knowledgeable, explaining everything and answering all of our questions. We were picked up by lexus SUV which was so comfortable and provided with water and ice cold towels throughout the day by our lovely happy driver. Angkor Wat is really majestic and well worth a visit.”
Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Ted, Eim, and Mr. Thet are known for clear explanations and attentive service. Temple tickets and meals cost extra.
“Absolutely first rate trip with Eim and Mr Thet. Don't miss this, especially if you have limited time. Iced water on tap plus iced flannels. Excellent advice as to early start [ a must for europeans]. Very knowledgeable guide and helpful driver who both spoke good English throughout - nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended!!!”
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