Shared transfers collect you from your Siem Reap hotel and head northeast toward the Kulen Hills.

A moderate hike through the jungle leads to the riverbed carvings of Kbal Spean, where linga, Vishnu and other Angkorian motifs are carved directly into the stone beneath flowing water.

Visit this 10th-century temple, celebrated for its exceptionally detailed pink sandstone carvings and compact, beautifully preserved layout.

A stop in Preah Dak Village offers a quiet look at local life, followed by a visit to Banteay Samre, a lesser-visited Angkorian temple with a well-restored enclosure.

Pause at a local restaurant — a chance to eat well and rest before the afternoon.

Climb Phnom Bakheng hill to reach the temple at its summit, perfectly positioned for panoramic views across the Angkor plain as the sun sets behind Angkor Wat.

Shared transfers return you to your Siem Reap hotel at the close of the day.