Full day - Banteay Srei & Valley of a 1000 Lingas
Go beyond Angkor Wat and explore the countryside of Cambodia on a private tour. Hike up to Kbal Spean and see the “River of 1000 Lingas,” visit the “Citadel of Women” also known as Banteay Srei to learn about the history of the Khmer people, and stop at the 12th-century Hindu temple of Banteay Samre built in the same style as Angkor Wat over the course of the day.
- Explore the countryside of the Siem Reap province
- Visit Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei, and Banteay Samre
- Learn about the history of the Kingdom of Cambodia
- Enjoy a personalized experience with this private tour
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Full day - Banteay Srei & Valley of a 1000 Lingas
Pickup included
What's included in Full day - Banteay Srei & Valley of a 1000 Lingas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kbal Spean
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.
Banteay Srei
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.
Cambodia Landmine Museum
Landmines left over from Cambodia’s many conflicts still kill dozens of locals a year. The Cambodia Landmine Museum, founded by former child soldier Aki Ra, shows the horrors of this national curse. The small, largely open-air museum reopened in January 2019 after a fire led to its closure.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up & Drop off
- Local- English speaking tour guide
- Bottles of cold drinking Water
- Transportation ( AC car or minivan )
- Temple pass (pay to ticket office)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Cambodia Landmine Museum
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up in 30 minutes before tour start and drop off from your hotel or apartment.
