Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean & Beng Mealea Tour with Airport Transfer
Description
Escape the crowds and explore the most spectacular temples and natural wonders outside the main Angkor complex. This private tour is perfect for travelers seeking a unique, off-the-beaten-path adventure in Siem Reap. Banteay Srei: Known as the "Citadel of the Women," this 10th-century masterpiece features some of the finest, most intricate pink and yellow sandstone carvings found anywhere on Earth. Kbal Spean: Enjoy Siem Reap’s premier jungle hike to the "River of a Thousand Lingas," where ancient Hindu symbols are beautifully sculpted directly into the riverbed. Beng Mealea: A colossal, unrestored jungle temple overtaken by massive roots and vines. Sharing the same floor plan as Angkor Wat, it offers the ultimate "Indiana Jones" explorer experience. Bonus Value: To save you time and money, we include a complimentary post-tour transfer directly to the airport for your departure, or back to your hotel.
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Itinerary
Venture deep into the lush jungle northeast of Angkor to discover Kbal Spean, widely regarded as Siem Reap’s premier hiking destination. Located roughly 50 km from the city center, this extraordinary site features a spectacularly carved riverbed known as the "River of a Thousand Lingas." As you trek through the scenic forest, you'll uncover ancient Hindu symbols intricately etched into the sandstone riverbeds and boulders, leading to a refreshing waterfall. The local name itself beautifully translates to "bridgehead," referencing the natural rock formations here.
Banteay Srei, known as the "Citadel of the Women," Banteay Srei is widely considered to be one of the most intricately carved temples on Earth. Built from unique pink and yellow sandstone, this 10th-century masterpiece features remarkably fine, miniature-scale bas-reliefs that have survived beautifully through the centuries.
Beng Mealea, hidden away and heavily overtaken by the jungle, Beng Mealea is one of the most mysterious and captivating temples in the Angkor region. Often described as a twin to Angkor Wat due to its identical floor plan, this massive, unrestored ruin offers the ultimate "Indiana Jones" experience. You’ll feel like a true explorer as you navigate past crumbling stone blocks, winding vines, and ancient trees growing directly out of the temple walls.
For your ultimate convenience, this tour includes a complimentary transfer. After the tour concludes, we can drop you off directly at the airport to save you time and taxi expenses, or safely return you to your hotel.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up directly from your hotel in Siem Reap. I will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby at our scheduled start time. You will travel in a clean, modern, and fully air-conditioned car or minivan, operated by a professional licensed driver to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the day.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
Wow what a truly amazing day! Tom was an excellent guide and so incredibly informative. He told us so many stories and history of each place we went. My husband loved learning about the political history of Cambodia as well during our drives. The hike to Kbal Spean was fantastic. Highly recommend this tour as it is off the beaten path from more touristy areas and truly incredible to see Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, and Beng Melea. I feel these are not glamorized as much but are a must see!
Dear Jeralyn, On behalf of Mak Adventure team, I would like to thank you for choosing our service and spend your valuable time to write a great review. We really appreciate for everything, hope you enjoyed and experienced more about temples and Cambodia. We have a strong commitment to create the best service and unforgettable experience to the tour we conduct. We look forward to serving you in up coming future, have a great time! Best Regards, Makara
My husband and I did the full day private tour with Mak and had a wonderful experience. Mak is friendly and professional and speaks good English, so we got a lot out of the tour. Additionally, he was super helpful while we were coordinating what we wanted to do and get out of the tour. He also suggested short stops at two other temples along our route. We spent just enough time and got to explore as much or as little as we wanted at each stop. We saw other private guides who didn't offer nearly the same experiences to their clients. Would highly recommend Mak!
Dear Susie and Jeff, On behalf of Mak Adventure team, I would like to thanks for choosing our service to be your vacation partner and spend your valuable time to write a great review. We really appreciate for everything, hope you were enjoyed and experienced more about our temples and Cambodia. We promise to improve everything to be better and better. We look forward to serving you in up coming future! Best Regards, Mak
