Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei & Banteay Samre temple
Description
Three places in one day * Kbal Spean: Hiking up hill for 1.5km to see 9th century riverbed carvings of 1000 Shiva Linga and other main Hindu Lords * Banteay Srei temple: It's believed that this temple was built by women because the sandstone was used to build this temple is pink color, small in size and decoration is very intricate. * Banteay Samre temple: One of the most preserved late 12 century temple and the peaceful temple in Angkor site.
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Itinerary
We will come and pick you up to start this tour after breakfast at 8 am. We’ll start this tour with Kbal Spean which is about 45 km from Siem Reap City, This tour is recommended to visitors who are fit, it's a hiking up hill a lot up and down . Here you will see the “River of a 1000 Lingas” which is a collection of ancient stone carvings and myriads of lingums. These phallic symbols of Shiva can be found in and around the riverbed. There are also carvings of the other gods including Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi.
We will then head over to Banteay Srei which is called the “Citadel of the Women” in English. It’s believed that the carvings are so intricate that they could only have been carved by the delicate hands of women.This stunning temple is a must-see for anyone interested in learning the fascinating history of the Khmer people. Instead, Banteay Srey temple was built in the reign of two kings Rajendravarman II and Jayavarman V. The 3 main shrines of the structure were dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma.
Finally, we’ll head over to Banteay Samre. This is a 12th century Hindu temple which was built in the style of Angkor Wat. Banteay Samre is a great temple to visit because it’s well off the tourist trail and you can enjoy this magnificent temple in relative peace when compared to the large numbers of tourists which visit Angkor Wat every day.
Optional, get to see and learn history of recent war in Cambodia from 1970 to 1998
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will come to pick you up from your hotel lobby at the start of the tour. But you must let us know the name, address and its contacts of your hotel before the tour date.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that all visitors must respect the strict dress code at the temples. Guests must cover their thighs and shoulders when entering the temple complex. If you are not wearing the correct clothing, you may be refused entrance to the temples.One-Day Angkor Pass required for each visitor. This is hill hiking good walking shoes is recommended.
Reviews(8)
A must see experience. More beautiful and peaceful temples than the most popular ones. And the waterfalls and the hike… worthy as well
Dear, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the experience so memorable. Exploring the lesser-known temples, waterfalls, and hiking routes can truly reveal the beauty and tranquility of the region. We're glad you enjoyed it, and we appreciate your recommendation! We hope to see you again for more adventures in the future! Best regards Bunpheng
Excellent tour. Went to Banteay Srei and Kbal Spean in the morning before having lunch. Went to Banteay Samre in the afternoon. Tour guide very good.
Dear Pollok, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour to Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, and Banteay Samre. It's great to know that your guide made a positive impact on your experience. We hope to see you again for more adventures in the future! Best regards Bunpheng
Excellent tour. Visiting the most unusual Temples in Siem Reap. Had lunch but also just a half day tour.
Dear Christopher, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed visiting the unusual temples in Siem Reap. We look forward to welcoming you back for more explorations! Best, Bunpheng
This is an amazing tour. Chopin Sophat was our tour guide and Dinna was our driver. They are the best of our 6 day travel in Cambodia. Sophat is very knowledgeable on nearly all the subjects we were interested, including the history, the culture, the modern day life’s, the nature and all kinds of things in Cambodia, and not just limited to where we went. Khai Spean is very unique, which you cannot find in other parts of Siem Reap. Bandeay Srei is one of the most significant temples. Banteay Samre is another beautiful temple to see. They both have taken really good care of us. The cold water and lemongrass fragranced cold towel after each site and hiking was very refreshing. They drove with safety and cautions. We were comfortable all the way. We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with Chopin Sophat and Dinna during your 6-day journey in Cambodia. It’s great to know that Sophat's knowledge of history, culture, and modern life added depth to your tour, and that you found the unique sites like Khai Spean and the significant temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre to be highlights of your trip. We're also glad that the refreshments and the safe driving contributed to your comfort. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Best Bunpheng
Nice hike up to the waterfall over rocky paths with some flat and a little elevation. The waterfall is really nice to see. Banteay Srei is fantastic, with very nice carvings and Banteay Samre was very pretty and special. It was quieter than many of the other ruins. The tour guide was helpful and good humored and told some interesting stories about life in Cambodia.
Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience! It's wonderful to hear that you had an excellent time. We are thrilled to hear that Tour guide is amazing, being both friendly and knowledgeable, passion for his job and sharing information about their country and its history must have made the tour even more engaging. Your recommendation of this experience to others speaks volumes about the quality of the tour. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review! Best regards Angkor Doors Team
We had such a great and informative day, we would book the tour again at any time. We not only learned a lot about the landmarks, but also a lot about current life in Cambodia.
Hello Johanna, We’re glad to hear that you had such a wonderful and informative day! . Thank you for your time to leave us review. Best regards Angkor Doors Team
This was the best trip of all, thank you Chen for make this day so special. The Kbal Spean was a wonder to see and Banteay Srei and Samre were amazing temples. Great trip!!!
Dear customers, We are so happy to hear that we made your trip so special, thank you for letting us know. Have a nice day kind regards Angkor doors Team
The walk to the site was easy going. The mix of the forest, the water, the carvings, the river, the waterfall, and picnicking locals charmed us all. A good complement to Angkor.
Dear Sir/Madam, How are you ?. I hope you all are well. Thank you for your value time writing to us, which we are very appreciated. We are glade to hear that you have enjoyed the tour with us. Best regards Angkor Doors Team
