Explore the mysterious temples of the Khmer Empire on a full-day tour of Banteay Srey and Kulen Mountain from Siem Reap. Watch a traditional Apsara dance, and more.

About this tour

- Hotel Pick Up: 08:00 am
- Drop off at 4:00 pm
- Duration 8 hours
- Private group
- Min Age 12+ Years
- English tour guide
- Place Visited: Kulen waterfall, 1000 Linga, Recycling Buddha and Banteay Srey Temple

Highlights

- Visit the sacred mountain of Kulen, Grand Reclining Buddha statue and Linga
- Admire the carvings in the red sandstone temple of Banteay Srey
- Watch a traditional Apsara dance of Cambodian myths during a buffet dinner
- Learn more about the Khmer Empire and its mighty rulers

Full description

Experience the rich culture of Cambodia on this full-day tour of the sacred Kulen Mountain, birthplace of the Khmer Empire, where you will see thousands of linga carvings. Continue to the ancient temple of Bantaey Srey, one of the most unique temples of the Angkor complex.

Following a hotel pick-up in Siem Reap, drive to Phnom Kulen Mountain, widely regarded as the site of the beginnings of the ancient Khmer Empire. The isolated chain of mountain plateau lies south of the Dangrek Mountains, approximately 29 miles (48 kilometers) north of Siem Reap. Considered a holy mountain in Cambodia, it is of special religious significance and a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists.
The site of thousands of Linga carvings under the water stream, among the highlights you will explore are the 16th-century statue of a Grand Reclining Buddha, and the cascades of the Big Waterfall.

After lunch by the waterfall, continue to Bantaey Srey temple, which once belonged to the medieval capitals of Yasodharapura and Angkor Thom. Considered a jewel of Khmer art, you will admire the carvings in the temple’s red sandstone walls, and see ornate pediments that depict Khmer myths and legends.

Return to Siem Reap for a buffet dinner, stoppin en route at traditional villages to learn about sugar palm production, time permitting. Enjoy a traditional Apsara Dance show, and marvel at the graceful poise, and ornamental costumes of the dancers as you dine.

Includes

- Pick-up and drop off at hotels in Siem Reap
- Air-conditioning vehicle with driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Cool drinking water

Excludes

- Personal expenses
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Temple pass
- Buffet dinner with the Apsara Dance Show
- Gratuities

Price:

- $ 135 Per group up to 2 people

More than 2 people:

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Note:

Pick up and drop off at the hotel in Siem Reap City Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Dress Appropriately!

Respect the ancient religious grounds when you visit them. Wear a shirt that can cover your shoulders, and trousers or knee-length pants or skirts are permitted.

What to bring?

- Bring a swim suit!
- Bring sunscreen — protect your skin from the sun!
- Bring mosquito spray — there are pesky bugs all over Cambodia!
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes — 10/20 min walk on small trail!

Why visit Banteay Srey?

One of the most impressive structures at Angkor is the Banteay Srey temple, which can be found around 29 kilometers (18 miles) to the northeast of Angkor Wat.
One of the rare temples in the Angkor region to have been commissioned not by a king but rather by a Brahman, Banteay Srey is believed to have been a tutor to Jayavarman V during his reign.

Banteay Srey temple is home to some of the most beautiful and elaborate carvings that can be found anywhere in Angkor.
One of the most, if not the most, decorated temples in the Angkor complex in Cambodia is called Banteay Srey. This Hindu temple in Cambodia dates back to the 10th century and is well-known for the stunning pinkish sandstone and complex wall carvings that it features.

The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva.
Banteay Srey, The Lady Temple, it is also referred to as The Jewel of Khmer Art. Many also call it the “pink temple.” Banteay Srey gets this nickname from the pinkish color of the sandstone that was used in its construction.

This sandstone is malleable and can be carved like wood. This helps explain why there are so many different kinds of ornamental embellishment spread across the entire building. Nearly every surface that may be used has elaborate depictions of various stories and designs on it.

The temple, located in an isolated region, was found again in 1914 and cleaned up around ten years after that. During the 1930s, it was restored by the French conservator Henri Marchal, who used the anastylosis process to put it back together again.
It is recommended that you go during the cooler parts of the day, which will also provide you with the best opportunity to capture some breathtaking pictures of the pink temple as the light changes.

Term & Condition

- All above rate is quite in US dollar
- Deposit 50% before arriving
- In case have any change or cancel booking must be informed in advance at least 48hours no charge, 24hours charge 50%, on the last minutes or no-show charge 100%.
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