1 Day Private Tour Siem Reap and Banteay Srei
Description
The Grand Circuit at Angkor Park is unique because it provides access to less-visited, more remote temples, offering a more peaceful and less crowded experience than the main Small Circuit. Highlights include the island temple of Neak Pean, the temple of Ta Som with its striking tree-entwined gate, and the sunset-view temple of Pre Rup. This circuit is a good option for those with more time who want to explore deeper into the park's wonders. Banteay Srei is unique for its highly intricate, 3D carvings in a soft, pinkish sandstone, its relatively miniature size compared to other Angkor temples, and the fact that it was not commissioned by a king, but by a Brahman courtier. It is often called the "jewel of Khmer art" or the "Citadel of the Women" due to the delicate and detailed craftsmanship.
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Preah Khan is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. It is located northeast of Angkor Thom and just west of the Jayatataka baray, with which it was associated. It was the centre of a substantial organisation, with almost 100,000 officials and servants.
Neak Pean at Angkor, Cambodia is an artificial island with a Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baray, which was associated with Preah Khan temple, built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is the "Mebon" of the Preah Khan baray.
Ta Som is a small temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built at the end of the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. It is located north east of Angkor Thom and just east of Neak Pean. The King dedicated the temple to his father Dharanindravarman II who was King of the Khmer Empire from 1150 to 1160.
The East Mebon is a temple with five towers arranged like the numbers on a die atop a base with three tiers. The whole is surrounded by three enclosures. The towers represent the five peaks of the mythical Mount Meru. The stairways of the tiered base are flanked by lions.
Banteay Samré is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, located 400 metres to the east of the East Baray. Built during the reign of Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.
Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Located in the area of Angkor, it lies near the hill of Phnom Dei, 25 km north-east of the main group of temples that once belonged to the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
After visiting the most known temples of Angkor Wat complex, we decided to do the Grand Circuit Tour and Banteay Srei on the following day, so we could get a better insight into Cambodian culture. These are more secluded temples and therefore much quieter and less crowded, almost for yourself, in the middle of nature and where you can only hear the birds. We decided to go with Easy Angkor Trip, run by Mr. K. He gave us all kinds of details and curiosities which helped us to understand more about the history and religion of this fantastic country, besides taking lots of amazing pictures. We also had so much fun with Mr. Nakhim, our driver, who was always smiling and so attentive to all that we could need. Thanks to Mr. K we were also able to meet many different people, have a taste of the rich cuisine of the area (including some vegetables we took from the fields) and get to know more remote villages in the jungle. In short, we lived a unique experience that would not have been possible on our own. If you really want to understand the history and meet the people of Cambodia Mr. K. is your man. We highly recommend this tour and we are looking forward to come back to continue discovering this wonderful country.
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip, services, and felt safe exploring the incredible temples. Your feedback is invaluable for other travelers considering Cambodia as their destination.
Amazing day of visit with this elegant continuity of the small tour. More diverse, intimate and still mind blowing. Our excellent driver and guide has a significant share in the greatness of our experience. Highly recommanded.
Thank you very much brother for visiting here with us and we are very excited to hear from you as your amazing experiences . We are looking forward to see you again in next time. Best Regard
A great tour! Mr. K was very informative, attentive, and knew what temples were of most interest and a good time of day to visit them. He also gave us great information about the area outside the temples, his love for Cambodia shines through. I highly recommend any tour that he organizes.
Thank you very much for your reviewing and we hope to see you one day. Pls have nice day. Best Regard Mr K
