2-Day Siem Reap Private Tour: Angkor Wat & Floating Village

See five major temples in one day, then cruise the floating villages where 90% of residents fish for their living.

A 2-day private tour of Siem Reap combines the Angkor Archaeological Park's most famous temples (Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm) with a sunset viewing at Phnom Bakheng, then moves to a private cruise around Tonle Sap Lake's floating villages on day two. Your English-speaking guide travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle, handling all logistics while you move through the sites at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Angkor Temples and Sunset

• Visit Angkor Wat temple
• Explore Angkor Thom and South Gate
• See Bayon temple faces
• Visit Baphoun temple
• Explore Phimeanakas temple
• Walk Terrace of the Elephants
• Discover Ta Prohm temple
• Watch sunset at Phnom Bakheng

Day 2: Tonle Sap Cruise and City Tour

• Private cruise on Tonle Sap Lake
• Visit Kampong Pluk floating village
• Tour Wat Preah Prom Rath temple
• Explore Artisans Angkor workshop
• See West Baray lake
• Visit Svay Romiet Pagoda

The experience

How do you fit Angkor's scale into two days without rushing? Day one starts with the temples themselves: Angkor Thom's south gate leads into the complex, where Bayon's 54 towers carry more than 200 carved faces that have drawn visitors for centuries. Ta Prohm sits half-reclaimed by jungle: fig, banyan and kapok trees have spread their roots across the stones, creating the scene most travelers come to photograph. Angkor Wat, the largest monument in the group, anchors the afternoon before you climb to Phnom Bakheng for the sunset over the plain. Your guide provides the history and context at each stop. The private vehicle means no waiting for a group to assemble.

Day two shifts to water. Tonle Sap Lake is Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, and its size swells and shrinks with the monsoon: a cycle that shapes everything around it. The floating villages exist because of this rhythm: families live in stilted houses or on boats, and 90% of the population earns their living by fishing. Your private cruise takes you through Kampong Pluk, where wooden and bamboo homes sit on 6- to 7-meter stilts, and you'll also visit Wat Preah Prom Rath, one of Siem Reap's oldest pagodas, which holds 17th-century wall paintings and a large collection of Buddha statues. The tour wraps with a city stop (often Artisans Angkor, a social business reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship) before returning to your hotel.

Logistics are handled: your hotel provides the pickup point, the guide speaks English and holds a professional license, and the vehicle runs air-conditioned throughout. Water and towels travel with you. The Angkor Park pass and meals are separate expenses, which your guide will help you arrange at the entrance and at local restaurants along the way. Dress code matters here: cover your shoulders and wear trousers or knee-length skirts out of respect for the religious sites.

What’s included

• Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle for both days.
• professional English-speaking licensed guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• drinking water and towels throughout the tour.
• private cruise on Tonle Sap Lake around the floating villages.

Options for this experience

3 options

Big Group TourGuide in English · 08:30Tour is for your group only: this package does not include admission fees for the private 2-day Siem Reap tour; pickup is included

Private TourGuide in English · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Includes pickup

Shared small group tourGuide in English · 09:00Group tour: shared small group tour, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Siem Reap; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2d, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 170.05 per person, with live guides in 7 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and RussianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

AgesAdult (5 to 86 years) · Child (under 5): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by About Cambodia Travel & Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this 2-day tour if you want to see Angkor's major temples without the pace of a larger group, and you're willing to spend a full first day on the archaeological park to absorb each site. The private vehicle and guide let you linger at Ta Prohm's jungle-covered stones or spend extra time at Bayon's carved faces without holding anyone back. If you prefer a faster overview or a smaller budget, a 1-day Angkor tour covers the highlights more quickly, though it compresses the experience. If you want to add more regional sites beyond the lake, a 4-day itinerary gives you that room.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 5): free.

What's the difference between Angkor Wat and the other temples on day one?

Angkor Wat is the largest monument in the Angkor group and the best preserved, built as a funerary temple for King Suryavarman II. Its composition, balance and sculpture make it architecturally distinct, while Bayon, built nearly 100 years later, is famous for its 54 towers carved with over 200 faces. Ta Prohm stands apart because it has been left largely untouched by archaeologists: the jungle still covers much of it, giving visitors the experience early explorers had when they first found these monuments in the 19th century.

How does Tonle Sap Lake's water level affect what I'll see in the floating villages?

Tonle Sap's size changes dramatically with the monsoon and dry seasons. During the dry season, the water level drops and the stilted houses look like skyscrapers. Many villagers move temporarily onto the lake and build provisional houses. In the wet season, water rises again and residents move back to their permanent homes on the flood plain, with the stilts now hidden underwater. Either way, you'll see how the lake's cycle shapes the entire economy and way of life around it.

Will I have time to photograph the temples without feeling rushed?

Yes, the private tour means your guide sets the pace at each site rather than waiting for a larger group. You spend the full first day moving through Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakheng, with your guide providing context at each stop. The second day is less crowded, focusing on the lake and villages, so you have flexibility to linger where you want.

What should I know about visiting these temples as a religious site?

Angkor's temples are ancient religious grounds and deserve respect. Wear a shirt that covers your shoulders and trousers or knee-length skirts or pants: no bare shoulders or very short clothing. Your guide will remind you of these expectations, and the dress code applies throughout both days.

Is the Angkor Park pass included, or do I buy it separately?

The pass is not included in the tour price. Your guide will help you purchase it at the entrance to Angkor Park before you begin exploring the temples on day one. Meals are also at your own expense, though your guide can recommend local restaurants along the route.