Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour from Siem Reap
Description
Discover Cambodia’s finest temples on this 9-hour small group tour! Explore the intricately carved Banteay Srei, serene Neak Pean, sprawling Preah Khan, and majestic Pre Rup, ending with a stunning sunset over ancient ruins. Perfect for a 2-day temple adventure, this tour offers a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience!
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Itinerary
Today we visit the most interesting temples outside Angkor Thom city. Departing your hotel at 8.00 am, you begin with first stop at Pre Rup Hindu temple built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962. It is a temple mountain of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction.
Continue a drive for the intricately carved and well-preserved Banteay Srei. The detailed reliefs on this smaller sandstone structure are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. Banteay Srei has only been accessible since the late 1990s, when the Khmer Rouge left the area. We end our touring at Angkor with lunch at the temple (own expense), and a short rest.
Move to Neak Pean, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple.
Construction of this site was commissioned by the great 'temple builder' Jayavaraman VII (in honour of his father) and a visit to this smaller site makes for an interesting contrast with the more imposing Angkor Wat. Preah Khan is currently being restored by the World Monument Fund and in places is in remarkably good condition.
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End the day by enjoy at temple ruins, the perfect vantage point to witness the magical sunset. Late afternoon return to town after a memorable day exploration on your Small Group 2 days Angkor Tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Enjoy hassle-free pickup from your Siem Reap hotel at 8:00 am (timing may vary slightly by location). If your hotel isn’t listed, simply mention it in your booking—we’ll take care of you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Passport name and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- This tour is ideal for people who wish to have 2 days temples tour.
Reviews(150)
Great tour! Our guide Mr Sam was very knowledgeable about the subject and the transport was also very comfortable. 5 Stars!
Dear Value Customer, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Mr. Sam is indeed an expert on the local history, and I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to him. We’re also glad the transport kept you comfortable throughout the day. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Our guide Sak is very knowledgeable about Cambodian history and made this trip a memorable one.
Dear Mohan, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that Sak made your trip memorable. He takes great pride in sharing the rich history of Cambodia with our guests, and we will be sure to pass your generous words along to him. We hope to see you again for another journey into the past. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Great tour to the ruins of Angkor jewel of Cambodia accompanied by the guide Sak very professional and extensive knowledge. I recommend
Dear Henri, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great tour exploring the ruins of Angkor, the jewel of Cambodia, with Journey Cambodia. It’s wonderful to know that Mr. Sak, your guide, shared his extensive knowledge professionally, making your experience enjoyable and informative. Your recommendation means a lot to our team, and we will be very happy to share your feedback with Sak. Thank you again for choosing Journey Cambodia, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future. Warm regards, Ravoth Journey Cambodia
If you want to learn more about Cambodian history, this is the perfect tour! Our guide Mr. Sak was very knowledgeable and can answer any questions about Cambodia. We also had enough time for solo exploration of each place. The tour lasted a full day ending with a sunset view from huge pyramid temple. The driver Mr. Black was providing cold water and towels after each temple. You have the option to bring your own food, if you don't want to lunch at the tourist restaurant, where the prices are 2x than Siem Reap.
Dear Dimitar, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Mr. Sak’s knowledge of Cambodian history added such depth to your experience. We also believe that having the space for solo exploration is key to a great tour, so we’re glad you enjoyed that balance. Mr. Black will be delighted to hear his hospitality (and cold water!) kept you refreshed. We hope the sunset view was a perfect end to your day. Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
I had a great tour with Sak. He was caring, friendly, and very knowledgeable, and he also took great photos for me. The driver was excellent as well, always welcoming us back with cold water and refreshing wet towels after each stop. Everything was well organized and very enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Dear Lillian, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable experience. Sak is indeed a gem—his passion for sharing knowledge and his knack for capturing the perfect photo always make a trip special. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to him and our driver, who takes great pride in keeping everyone refreshed. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Warmest regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Mr Sok was a very good guide and gave us a lot of interesting information about Cambodia and Angkor in between our visits to the beautiful temples. Watching sunset from the top of one of the temples was a highlight. I also enjoyed the visit to the palm cake bakery, where he explained all of the uses for palm in the daily lives of Cambodians, we saw the cakes being made and tasted them. He also shared some personal experiences and insights about the country. I definitely recommend this tour for anyone since it scores high points for variety, entertainment and historic beauty.
Dear Lynn, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that Mr. Sok made your visit to Angkor and Cambodia so memorable. He takes great pride in sharing not just the history of our temples, but also the daily traditions like the palm cake making. We'll be sure to pass your compliments along to him. We hope to welcome you back to Cambodia again someday! Warmest regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
This great trip was great due to amazing guide Mr.Sok Chae... if you go to Siem Reap, look for this guide. He is fantastic guide. His English is very good, he speaks about important facts, explains history and daily life as well. He uses maps, books, cell phones to show the areas, points of interest/ flowers in order for us to better understand it. He even draws pictures in the soil to explain, what we will see at the temple... He is very human, sympathetic and well organised. Always check if all people are in the bus.
Dear Keiti, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that Mr. Sok Chae made your visit to Siem Reap so memorable. He truly goes above and beyond to make history come alive, and we’ll be sure to share your praise with him—especially regarding his creative 'soil sketches' and organization. We hope to welcome you back to Cambodia again soon! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
THIS tour with Siem Reap Shuttle was so good because we saw so many temples in so many different settings. Again it was very well organised with a very good guide, free water bottles and concern that we all made use of toilet stops. First stop was the late 10th century Banteay Srei temple with its strikingly carved stone door surrounds on an open airy site where trees and walls provided welcome shade in the heat. Then it was on to the mid-10th century East Mebon temple with its main levels reached up a stone staircase. The views from on high back to ground level were stunning. The mid-10th century Pre Rup temple dominating the right angle in a leafy road was next followed by the temple of Ta Som which was built between the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century. It is the first conservation project to be managed by Cambodian staff from the World Monuments Fund. There are some lovely carvings of apsara dancers and some striking carved stone faces looking down from above stone gateways. We also visited the restoration of the ancient dike at the Neak Proan temple before we finished our day with a visit to the Preah Khan temple with some marvellous stone structures surrounded by 100ft trees. All in all this was such an interesting and varied day that it has to be on any visitor's list of things to do. Don't miss it.
A super great tour, its a must, my guide Nimol was the best, we was so nice to us, and we learned a lot from him, its a really nice experience
Dear Jaime, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We couldn't agree more about Nimol—he is a fantastic member of our team! We will be sure to share your feedback with him. He will be so happy to know that his kindness and the knowledge he shared made your experience truly special and educational. We hope to welcome you back again! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
Nice temples! It is a very different experience comparing to the inner tour. Sak knows a lot about the temples.
Dear Juliano, Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so happy you enjoyed visiting the temples it really is a different and special atmosphere compared to the inner tour, and we’re glad you got to see that side of Cambodia. We will certainly pass your kind words on to Sak. He is deeply passionate about the history of these sites, and he’ll be thrilled to know his knowledge made a difference in your trip. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more exploring in the future! Warmest Regards, Phalla Chhou (Mr.Paul) Operations Assistant Tel & WhatsApp:+85512334657 E-mail:info@journeycambodia.com
