ANGKOR / SIEM REAP
2 days · 2 circuits

A temple itinerary

Two circuits.
One ancient city.

A considered route through the temples of Angkor — from sunrise at Angkor Wat to quiet reservoirs and jungle-wrapped ruins.

Begin before the crowds.Travel clockwise, keep the morning light on your side, and let the temples unfold in sequence.

Small Circuit

The essential loop · clockwise from Siem Reap

10 stops
Morning-first pacing. These routes are designed to beat the largest crowds, prioritize the most photogenic temples, and return to the hotel before the hottest part of the day.

Day 1 · Small Circuit sunrise

Early start for Angkor Wat, back at the hotel around noon.

Depart 04:30
Hotel ~12:40

Recommended time allocation

Angkor Wat150 min ★★★★★
Bayon50 min ★★★★★
Ta Prohm50 min ★★★★★
Preah Khan70 min ★★★★★
Neak Pean30 min ★★★★☆
Pre Rup35 min ★★★★☆
Baphuon30 min ★★★★☆
Ta Som30 min ★★★★☆
East Mebon30 min ★★★☆☆
Terrace of the Elephants20 min ★★★☆☆
Ta Keo20 min ★★★☆☆
South Gate10–15 min ★★★☆☆
Banteay Kdei15 min ★★☆☆☆
Srah Srang10 min ★★☆☆☆
Krol Ko10 min ★★☆☆☆
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