Your guide collects you from your hotel in Siem Reap, ready for an early start before the main crowds arrive.

Begin at the world's largest religious monument — a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose towers, bas-reliefs, and moat are best appreciated with a knowledgeable guide beside you.

Silk-cotton and strangler fig trees have reclaimed this 12th-century monastery, creating one of the most atmospheric and photographed scenes in all of Southeast Asia.

A quieter, forest-fringed temple that most visitors skip — your packed lunch is served here, a welcome break at the midpoint of the trek.

Cross the Siem Reap River to reach this sprawling former royal city and Buddhist university, layered with intricate carvings and long colonnaded galleries.

Pass through one of the five monumental gateways of the ancient walled city, flanked by rows of gods and demons carved in stone.

The tour's closing highlight — Bayon's 216 serene stone faces look out in every direction, and the late-afternoon light makes the carvings glow.

Your guide returns you to your hotel in Siem Reap, completing a full day in the field.