Cambodia · Trekking

Kbal Spean Trekking Tour with Banteay Srei and Landmine Museum

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to Kbal Spean and see the River of 1000 Lingas
  • 02 Visit the intricately carved Banteay Srei Temple
  • 03 Explore Banteay Samré, a temple in the Angkor Wat style
  • 04 Learn about Cambodia’s recent history at the Landmine Museum
  • 05 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 06 Enjoy a private guided day trip from Siem Reap

Discover a different side of the Angkor region on this private full-day tour from Siem Reap, combining light trekking, temple exploration, and powerful modern history. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Kbal Spean, where a forest walk leads to the River of 1000 Lingas and its remarkable carvings set into the riverbed.

Continue to the beautifully detailed Banteay Srei Temple, admired for its refined carvings and elegant scale, then visit Banteay Samré, a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style. Your day also includes a stop at the Cambodia Landmine Museum, adding important insight into the country’s recent past alongside its ancient heritage.

What makes the "1000 Lingas" exceptional is that they are underwater carvings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Siem Reap
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kbal Spean

Kbal Spean is not as breathtaking as other ancient Khmer heritage sites, but is evocative and charming. It can not at all be called a landmark, but it is one of those attractions that are unique to Cambodia, a place of magic beyond imagination. Surprisingly, Kbal Spean was found and explored not before 1969. What makes the "1000 Lingas" exceptional is that they are underwater carvings. The Lingams are at the bottom of the river bed, a few centimetres below the water level. Works of art under flowing water that is the hallmark of Kbal Spean, one more incomparable appeal of Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder.

Banteay Srei Temple

Most visitors asked which was the most beautiful temple they saw in Cambodia, will answer: Angkor Wat was great, but we love Banteay Srei most. And Cambodians will tell you: As long as you have not seen Banteay Srei you have not seen Cambodia. Indeed, Banteay Srei is a top candidate for a competition: Which is the nicest temple in the world? What is special about Banteay Srei, is its abundance in carvings and the perfect harmony of architectural and sculptural art. Actually, at Banteay Srei building and ornamentation is nearly undiscernable, as in the case of the best examples of fine arts in India. But in contrast to Indian masterpieces Banteay Srei is not over-ornate. It's design is discreet, more delightful than impressive. Its dimensions are modest. Most visitors are surprised, how small Banteay Srei is.

Banteay Samre Temple

Banteay Samré is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, located 400 metres to the east of the East Baray. Built during the reign of Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style

Cambodia Landmine Museum

The Cambodian Landmine Museum and Relief Facility is a museum located in Cambodia, south of the Banteay Srey Temple complex, 25 kilometers north of Siem Reap, and inside the Angkor National Park.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up & Drop off at your Hotel ( please provide us your hotel name for pick up )
  • Professional English Speaking License Tour Guide
  • All private transfer by air conditioning vehicle
  • Services charge and current government VAT tax

What's Not Included

  • Cambodia Landmine Museum ticket $5/ticket
  • Tipping for tour guide and driver
  • Angkor Temple entrance tickets ( $37 per ticket to cover all temples in itinerary )

Know before you go

  • We offer free pick up and drop off at hotel located in Siem Reap, please provide us your hotel name and your hotel address for tour pickup
  • Special note: for Italian/French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese/ speaking guides are available upon request but The surcharge will be applied

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Krong Siem Reap..

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