Cambodia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Temple Tour of Kampong Thom from Siem Reap with Phnom Santok

1 Day Round trip from Krong Siem Reap Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Sambor Prei Kuk, home to some of Cambodia's oldest pre-Angkorian monuments
  • 02 Marvel at the giant Buddha statues carved from sandstone at Phnom Santok
  • 03 Climb 802 steps for stunning views of Tonle Sap Lake, rice fields, and rainforest
  • 04 Visit Prasat Kuh Nokor, a Buddhist temple built by King Suryavarman I

Visit the lesser-known heritage sites of Cambodia on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Explore Sambor Prei Kuk, home to some of Cambodia's oldest pre-Angkorian monuments, admire the giant Buddha statues at Phnom Santok, and continue to Prasat Kuh Nokor Temple. Along the way, take in sweeping views of Tonle Sap Lake, rice fields, and tropical rainforests.

Climb 802 steps to the peak to behold a stunning view of Tonle Sap Lake, the surrounding rice fields, and tropical rainforests.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Siem Reap
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Sambor Prei Kuk, Phnom Santok and Prasat Kuh Nokor

  • Meet your tour guide in Siem Reap and embark on a short drive to Kampong Thom Province.

  • Reach Sambor Prei Kuk, home to some of Cambodia's oldest pre-Angkorian monuments. Built in the 7th century by King Isanavarman, more than 100 brick temples are scattered deep in the forest for you to discover and explore. During the early 70's, Sambor Prei Kuk was heavily bombed by the US Air Force, and some of the craters left behind from the bombings are still visible to this day.

  • Make your way to Phnom Santok. This ancient site nestles between the four mountains of Phnom Srah Kmao, Phnom Penhum, Phnom Champa, and Phnom Santok. On top of the mountains, you will find many giant Buddha statues carved out of sandstone. Climb 802 steps to the peak to behold a stunning view of Tonle Sap Lake, the surrounding rice fields, and tropical rainforests.

  • After lunch, continue your tour to Prasat Kuh Nokor Temple. This Buddhist temple is located in Trodoc Poung and was built in the 10th and 11th centuries by King Suryavarman I.

  • Return to Siem Reap after an exhilarating tour.

Sambor Prei Kuk temples, Phnom Santok giant Buddha statues, Tonle Sap Lake views

Where this trip takes you

Sambor Prei Kuk temples, Phnom Santok giant Buddha statues, Tonle Sap Lake views

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Krong Siem Reap 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Cambodian tour guide

  • Transport

  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • Water

  • Cold towels

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Food and drinks

  • Tickets

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tour start
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Krong Siem Reap.

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