Siem Reap Trip Overview
Kbal Spean or the River of 1000 Lingams has an intricately carved riverbed deep in the foothills of the Cambodian jungle. It is a unique feeling when visiting Kbal Spean because this secret place is hiding in the forest. We will need to go trekking to reach the site while enjoy the view of nature and wildlife. After lunch, we continue our tour to Banteay Srei, the gemstone of Angkor. The temple was built by red sandstone blocks which is the unique of Banteay Srei. Finally, we will visit Banteay Samre, a 12th century temple which share the similarity of Angkor Wat.
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* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Kbal Spean or the River of 1000 Lingams has an intricately carved riverbed deep in the foothills of the Cambodian jungle. It is a unique feeling when visiting Kbal Spean because this secret place is hiding in the forest. We will need to go trekking to reach the site while enjoy the view of nature and wildlife. After lunch, we continue our tour to Banteay Srei, the gemstone of Angkor. The temple was built by red sandstone blocks which is the unique of Banteay Srei. Finally, we will visit Banteay Samre, a 12th century temple which share the similarity of Angkor Wat.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kbal Spean, Angkor Kulen Hills, Siem Reap Cambodia
In the morning, visit Kbal Spean. The original River of Thousand Lingams, Kbal Spean is an intricately carved riverbed deep in the foothills of the Cam-bodian jungle. Lingams are phallic representations sacred to Brahmanism as symbols of fertility, and hundreds of them are carved into the rock here, as are several carvings of gods and animals above the small waterfall.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Cambodia
On the way back, we will visit Banteay Srei Temple, the beautiful ‘Women’s Citadel’. Located 32 kms. From Siem Reap town, this was Cambodia’s last major Khmer temple to be re-discovered. Originally called Tribhuvanamahesvara, the name Banteay Srei (or Banteay Srey) is a modern one, meaning “citadel of the women” or, “citadel of beauty”. People speculate that this is due to its miniature scale, the pink colour of the limestone, and the elaborate decorative carvings of many devatas (minor female deities) that grace its walls. At 12:30pm, it is time for break for your own lunch there will be recommend by your professional and friendly guide.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Banteay Samre, Banteay Srei Angkor, Siem Reap Cambodia
Then move to Banteay Samre Temple. It was built in the middle of the 12th century by king Suryavarman II (reigned 1113-1150) and dedicated to Hindu (dedicated to vishnu). At 3:00pm, Our tour comes to an end and our guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Phare, The Cambodian Circus, Intersection of Ring Road and Sok San Road South of intersection with Sok San Road, Siem Reap 17253 Cambodia
This is an optional tour after visiting the temples. Phare Ponleu Selpak has extensive outreach programs, trying to help with the problems highlighted in their own tales. Phare, the Cambodian Circus offers these students and graduates somewhere to hone their skills and a place to earn a decent wage. Money that will take them out of poverty and give them self-respect and freedom.
7:00pm We leave for Cambodia Phare Circus show.
7:30pm Arrive and explore the Phare Boutique. The boutique offers a showcase of original art produced by students, delightful mementos from the circus and a variety of locally made handicrafts.
8:00pm Show starts with more than just a circus, Phare performers use theater, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent.
9:00pm End the show and you be transferred back to hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Por Cuisine ប៉ូរ ឃ្វីហ្ស៊ីន, Sangkat Sala Kamroeuk, 298 Street 22, Krong Siem Reap 17254, Cambodia
This is an optional tour after visiting the temples. No visit to Cambodia is complete without at least a quick glimpse of women performing the ancient art of Apsara dance, as depicted on the walls of Angkor’s temples. Po Cuisine restaurant provide a delicious dinner and wonderful Apsara dance show.
6:00pm We leave for Por Cuisine Restaurant
7:30pm Arrive and enjoy a dinner while watching the traditional Cambodian dances.
8:30pm End the performance and you be transferred back to hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Champey Restaurant, Street 09 Mondol 1 Village, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia
This is an optional tour after the temples. You will meet your guide for a specially designed evening foodie tour and experience. Champey restaurant offers authentic Khmer foods in Pub Street.
6:00pm Leave for Sambai for local wine testing
6:30pm We will leave for local food testing at local night market
7:30pm Return to city for dinner at Champey Restaurant
9:00pm Transfer back to hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
