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One Day Tour to Sambor Prei Kuk Group ( World Heritage Site )

This tour is ideal for those not bothered by longer drives in order to gain another perspective on temple touring. It’s essential to leave Siem Reap early in the morning as getting to Sambor Prei Kuk takes approximately two and half hours. Consisting of dozens of impressive brick prasats in semi-cleared jungle, many ruins display excellent examples of early Khmer art. This pre-Angkorian complex is an important destination for the serious temple visitor. You will pause briefly at the Kampong Kdei Bridge. We also visit the stilted community of Kompong Khleang located on the northern edge of the Tonle Sap lake approximately 55km east of Siem Reap town. When the monsoon comes the waters rise up to one or two meters of the buildings. This is a permanent community with subsistence fishing as the main source of livelihood. This is also one of the largest communities on the Tonle Sap lake.
Destinations

Kampong Thom

Duration

7-8 hours

Live Guide

English

Tour Type

Private Tour

Description

After breakfast at hotel, we leave Siem Reap for Sambor Prei Kuk, the old city of Chenla. In the early 7th century, Sambor Prei Kuk was the capital of the Kingdom of Chenla, a pre-Angkorian Khmer kingdom that was known in Chinese chronicles as “Zhēnlà.” Constructed by King Isanavarman I, the complex was an important religious center devoted to the worship of Shiva. Boasting more than 100 temples, mostly made of brick, the temple ruins are located in three main groups, scattered across the semi-cleared jungle. Explore the serene temples, including the Prasat Yeay Peau, atmospherically smothered by ancient trees, and the extravagant lion carvings of the Prasat Tao. After that, we stop over the stilted community of Kompong Khleang located on the northern edge of the Tonle Sap lake approximately 55km east of Siem Reap town. Accessible in both dry and wet season, visitors to Kompong Khleang during the dry season are universally awestruck by the forest of stilted houses rising up to 10 meters in the air. When the monsoon comes the waters rise up to one or two meters of the buildings. This is a permanent community with subsistence fishing as the main source of livelihood. This is also one of the largest communities on the Tonle Sap lake. Back to Siem Reap and drop off at hotel.

 

Group: $358.98 ( Max. 06 pax )

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What's Included

  • Private Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tipping/ Gratuities

What's Excluded

  • Temple Ticket
  • Boat Fee
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Dress code is formal
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

What you bring during the trip:

  • Some Cash
  • Hand Sanitizing Gel
  • Sun Cream
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Power bank & Charger
  • Daily Medicine
  • Camera or Phone
  • Dress covering your knees and shoulder
  • Shoes or Flip-flops are fine.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour experience for a full refund.

  • You must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time for a full refund.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour experience’s start time, all the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes or amendment made less than 24 hours before the tour experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Operation of times are based on the tour experience’s local time.
  • If you canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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