Visit Banteay Srey and Kulen Mountain Private Day Tour
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.
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
Not allowed
Smoking in the vehicle
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.
CANCELATION POLICY:
- 24 hour and more days before departure free of charge
- Less than 24 hours before departure 100%