The Elephant Ride in Angkor Thom, Siem Reap

Elephant Rides are one of the popular Siem Reap attractions becoming a more and more popular way of visiting many of the Angkor Temples. This was how the Ancient Angkorian Kings of old used to get from one place to other place, and elephants were key to the construction of the Angkor Temples themselves as they were used as principal modes of transport given their strength and obedience. Elephants can be taken from the South Gate of Angkor Thom where they will lead you down the road to the majestic Bayon Temple to the backdrop of inquisitive monkeys and jungle. Once within Bayon the elephant can lead you around the perimeter of Angkor Thom's signature temple. You can also take an elephant up to Phnom Bakheng or Bakheng Mountain to watch the spectacular sunset over Angkor Wat and the west Baray (lake)

The Elephant ride cost

An elephant ride from South Gate to Bayon Temple and around will cost US10 per person. A trip up the mountain to Bakheng will cost US20 per person. Each elephant can take 2 people.

What time does they serve the elephant

An elephant ride to Bayon Temple will usually start between 7.30am and 8am, and to Bakheng will be at 3;30pm in time to enjoy the spectacular sunset over Angkor Wat. And Baray Both trips will take approximately 20 minutes to 30 minutes time.