2-Day Journey To Sambor Prei Kuk & Beyond
Highlights
Siem Reap
boating, archaeological, sightseeing
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the ancient Sambor Prei Kuk temples, a 7th-century marvel built by King Isanavarman I, showcasing over 150 structures dedicated to Shiva. Witness the remnants of bomb craters and recently demined grounds. Visit the 12th-century Spean Praptos, the well-preserved Kompong Kdei Naga Bridge. Discover Kampong Khleang, a vast floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. Marvel at towering stilted houses and immerse yourself in the unique culture of this remarkable lakeside community.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Visit Sambor Prei Kuk
- On the first day of this tour, we’ll drive out to Kampong Thom province to visit one of the earliest Khmer temples known as Sambor Prei Kuk. It was built in the 7th century by King Isanavarman I and it’s located on the eastern side of the Tonle Sap lake. There were more than 150 temples built on this site and it was dedicated to Gambhireshvara, a reincarnation of the Hindu god, Shiva. In more modern times, the area was heavily bombed by the United States and you can still see the craters left by the bombs. Local guerrilla fighters also heavily mined the area which was only demined in 2008.
- On the first day of this tour, we’ll drive out to Kampong Thom province to visit one of the earliest Khmer temples known as Sambor Prei Kuk. It was built in the 7th century by King Isanavarman I and it’s located on the eastern side of the Tonle Sap lake. There were more than 150 temples built on this site and it was dedicated to Gambhireshvara, a reincarnation of the Hindu god, Shiva. In more modern times, the area was heavily bombed by the United States and you can still see the craters left by the bombs. Local guerrilla fighters also heavily mined the area which was only demined in 2008.
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Day 2: Exploring Kampong Khleang
- On the way back to Siem Reap, we will take you to see the great lake called the Tonle Sap.
- We'll take our first stop at Kompong Kdei Naga bridge " Spean Praptos ", it was built in the 12th century and is preserved in good condition now.
- You’ll leave Kompong Thom town around 8 o’clock in the morning and start the drive out to Kampong Khleang which is a floating village situated on the Tonle Sap Lake. It’s more remote and less touristy than the other floating villages and visitors are often in awe of the tall houses sitting on top of the tall stilts which are clearly visible in the dry season. During the wet season, all these houses are floating on top of the lake. Kampong Khleang is the largest village and community on the lake with a population around 10 times bigger than the other floating villages on the lake.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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