Day Trips from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei

This tour highlights temples located a little further beyond the main Angkor Archaeological Park. In the morning you will travel to a small temple of Banteay Srei well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. Then, go to a jungle temple- Beng Mealea, features mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism attributes and is particularly mesmerising in the wet season. On the way to Siem Reap, we stop at the late 9th century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko which are collectively known as the Rolous Temple Group. Explore the early capital of Angkor and let your guide show you the most attractive sites in this location, the most impressive being the pyramid-like Bakong surrounded by moat still containing water today. To finish off your day you may wish to briefly visit Lolei temple with its four brick towers on a double laterite platform.

In the morning you will travel to a small temple of Banteay Srei well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. Then, we go to the late 9th century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko form what is collectively known as the Rolous group located 15km west of Siem Reap. Explore the early capital of Angkor and the most impressive being the pyramid-like Bakong surrounded by moat still containing water today. In the afternoon you will travel to Kompong Phluk, an authentic stilted village on the edge of the great Tonle Sap Lake. The Khmer, Vietnamese and Cham people live in harmony with the rising and falling water levels of the lake. Fun fact: most households here own boats as well as motorbikes as their road becomes a water channel during the monsoon. The biggest attraction in this neighbourhood is the eerie Flooded Forest accessible by boat during the wet season.

The cradle of Khmer civilisation is located 40 km northeast from Siem Reap and is an important pilgrimage site for Cambodian people. Phnom Kulen often lies shrouded in mist but on a clear day one can see the loaf like shape on the horizon across the flat plains of Siem Reap province. The sites atop Phnom Kulen include a Buddhist Pagoda with giant Reclining Buddha, Hindu carvings in the stone river bed and an impressive waterfall under which swimming is possible. On your way back you will visit a small temple of Banteay Srei well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. This late 10th Century temple is fairly compact and very different from other Angkorian temples. To round off your day you may also visit Banteay Samre – a larger temple which is often overlooked by tourists and looks gorgeous in late afternoon light.

Explore the wonders of Cambodia's natural environment with this full day tour through Kulen Mountain. Led by a local Khmer guide, learn about the history and culture within the park. Start at the Preah Ang Thom pagoda to visit the reclining Buddha. Afterwards, walk to the stunning waterfall for a refreshing swim. Finish the day at a sugar palm stand to sample fresh palm juice, before returning to Siem Reap. Visit the famous temple of the Thousand Lingas Discover the picturesque Phnom Kulen Waterfall Travel in a relaxing air-conditioned vehicle Learn from a local Khmer guide with expertise is Cambodian culture.

Explore the wonders of Cambodia's natural environment with this full day tour through Kulen Mountain. Led by a local Khmer guide, learn about the history and culture within the park. Start at the Preah Ang Thom pagoda to visit the reclining Buddha. Afterwards, walk to the stunning waterfall for a refreshing swim. Finish the day at a sugar palm stand to sample fresh palm juice, before returning to Siem Reap. Visit the famous temple of the Thousand Lingas Discover the picturesque Phnom Kulen Waterfall Travel in a relaxing air-conditioned vehicle Learn from a local Khmer guide with expertise is Cambodian culture

Still embraced by jungle, the vast temple of Beng Mealea is one of the Angkor era’s most impressive sights. Experience it and two other less-visited gems—Koh Ker Temple and Banteay Srei—on this full-day tour with a guide to lead the way and explain the history. Your day includes lunch, fruit, water, and hotel transfers but excludes your Angkor Pass and Koh Ker entrance fees: Upgrade for a private tour.

Discover 3 Angkor-Area Wonders in One Epic Day: -Skip the crowds: Our full-day tour hits Banteay Srei's intricate pink sandstone carvings (finest in Cambodia), jungle-swallowed Beng Mealea (untouched 12th-century ruins over 100 sq miles), and Phnom Kulen's sacred peaks—all with expert local guides. -Authentic Village Start: Taste Real Palm Cakes Kick off at Preah Dak village, watching traditional palm cake making. No tourist traps—just genuine Khmer flavors and hands-on culture before temple hopping. -Kulen Mountain Exclusive Highlights Ascend to 802 AD River of a Thousand Lingas, massive Reclining Buddha (get a monk's blessing!), Poeng Ta Kho cliffs, and thundering waterfalls. Picnic with grilled chicken, fruits, and a swim—pure nature recharge. -Beng Mealea: Indiana Jones Vibes Venture deep into rainforest to this overgrown temple marvel. Explore hidden Hindu-Buddhist motifs amid towering sandstone—raw, mysterious, and Instagram-gold.

This tour takes you to some of the most stunning and spectacular temples in the world. The temple city of Angkor was the greatest metropolis when London was just a village, and on this trip, you'll see some of its most remarkable sites. Included are a minivan, a local expert Khmer guide, a driver, and chilled water. Our guides are passionate about their history and will enrich your experience in Cambodia. With a relaxed, personalized pick-up, a wonderful guided route, and a spectacular sunset to top it off, this is a tour you'll always remember.

We are offered a unique private tour to Angkor temples and other exotic sites make your trip to Siem Reap Cambodia a wonderful trip one including 4 of the best Angkor temples from sunrise Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei.

The tour has many options, so it is fit to many types of visitors. Our professional tour guide can explain what the guest are about to see, the history, culture and religious of Cambodian in the past and today. We will begin our tour at Pre Rup, a pyramid-shape temple, and Banteay Srei or the Citadel of Women temple which was built by rare pink stone. In the afternoon, we'll visit Eastern Mebon, the temple at the center of East Baray. Then, we continue to Ta Som, a small temple which similar to Ta Prohm. Finally, We will explore Preah Khan temple which is know as the Holy Sword temple.

Visit and see all 7 must-see temples with our private guided tour. We offer this tour for all travelers who are looking for a way to see the temples with our experienced guide and driver, but also to see just the most important and must-see temples, as there are many temples in the complex, and you might wonder which temples to visit. We have these temples selected for you, and you will love them.

Head out into the jungle and discover some of Cambodia’s best off-the-beaten-path historical sights on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. A great way to delve deeper into Cambodia’s rich heritage, this tour takes you beyond the usual highlights of the Angkor archaeological complex and into another world, where an ancient riverbed is carved with thousands of ornate motifs and crumbling temples rise from the jungle (entry fees not included).

On this tour, we visit Banteay Srei and the grand circuit. First, we come to see the gemstone of Angkor, Banteay Srei temple (meaning Citadel of Women). It has a beautiful and marvelous design which we can't find anywhere else in Siem Reap. Then, we head to Banteay Samre, a Hindu temple built in 12th century which has well preserved carvings of Hindu stories. After lunch, we continue the tour to Neak Pean temple, a fountain built in the middle of a pool. Next, we will visit Preah Khan or the Holy Sword Temple, and explore the intricacy complex. Then, we will explore Ta Som, a small Buddhist temple. Finally, we come to East Mebon where use to be an artificial island of the now dry East Baray.

After seeing the mighty Angkor Wat, take a day trip from Siem Reap to explore some of the region’s other magnificent temples. Visit the Hindu temple Pre Rup temple; admire the grand Banteay Srei temple, the ‘Citadel of Women’; and learn more about the ancient Khmer empire as you tour the Ta Som and East Mebon temples.

Explore the historic origins of the Angkor Empire at Phnom Kulen National Park. Embark on a journey to the summit of Kulen Mountain, where breathtaking panoramas await. Unwind by the cascading waterfall and indulge in a leisurely picnic amidst nature's beauty.

If you’re spending a few days at the temples, then you might want to consider this tour as an addition to either the Angkor Wat Small Circuit, Angkor Sunrise, or Angkor Sunset tours. If you are only taking a one-day trip to the temples, you can include Angkor Wat as an option on this tour. Our visiting schedule Banteay Srei Temple, East Mebon Temple, Guided Tours, Pre Rup Temple, Preah Khan Temple, Small group tours, Ta Som Temple.

The Grand Circuit at Angkor Park is unique because it provides access to less-visited, more remote temples, offering a more peaceful and less crowded experience than the main Small Circuit. Highlights include the island temple of Neak Pean, the temple of Ta Som with its striking tree-entwined gate, and the sunset-view temple of Pre Rup. This circuit is a good option for those with more time who want to explore deeper into the park's wonders. Banteay Srei is unique for its highly intricate, 3D carvings in a soft, pinkish sandstone, its relatively miniature size compared to other Angkor temples, and the fact that it was not commissioned by a king, but by a Brahman courtier. It is often called the "jewel of Khmer art" or the "Citadel of the Women" due to the delicate and detailed craftsmanship.

Banteay Srei is unique for its highly intricate, 3D carvings in a soft, pinkish sandstone, its relatively miniature size compared to other Angkor temples, and the fact that it was not commissioned by a king, but by a Brahman courtier. It is often called the "jewel of Khmer art" or the "Citadel of the Women" due to the delicate and detailed craftsmanship. Kulen Mountain's uniqueness stems from its role as the birthplace of the Khmer Empire, its spiritual significance, and its combination of natural and archaeological wonders. It's the sacred site where King Jayavarman II declared independence in 802 AD, and it features waterfalls, ancient temple ruins, and the River of a Thousand Lingas. Beng Mealea is its status as an "Indiana Jones" style "lost temple," . Beng Mealea is unique for its "Jungle Temple" appearance, with a layout similar to Angkor Wat but overgrown by the jungle, making it a more untamed and mysterious experience.

A private tour to explore the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia. This experience takes you into the magnificent nature of Beng Mealea and Kampong Phluk encounters. You’ll be picked up by your guide, and a driver from your hotel. First, we’ll visit a country market. Then take a short boat ride through the fishing village and Mangrove trees to Tonle Sap Lake and walk through a Village to see the everyday life of the villagers. Drive to Beng Mealea. After lunch, you’ll visit the Beng Mealea temple and Ancient Quarry (the Place, where ancient Khmer cut the stones to build Angkor Wat). Next, visit the beautiful Banteay Srey Temple. On the way back to your hotel, you may want to visit a Sugar palm-producing village.

Every day is a fresh start, and find joy in the Journey. Your Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin the Tour. Drive out of the City (35 minutes) through villages, where people sell Khmer Noodles, Baskets, Palm Sugars, etc. Visit the pink-colored Sandstone Temple BANTEAY SREI. Next, drive past the Butterfly Garden to visit a beautiful BANTEAY SAMRE. Then, take a short drive to CHAO SREY VIBOL. Finally, explore an impressive BAKONG Temple located in the Rolous Group.

Combine history, culture, and amazing natural beauty on this full-day private tour from Siem Reap. A great way to squeeze in visits to some of the most incredible remote temples and historic sights around Siem Reap—including the sacred Kulen Mountain—this full-day tour will give you both a physical understanding of the sheer scale of the ancient Angkorian capital and a deeper understanding of Cambodian history and culture (entry fees not included).

Kulen Moutain is a national park of Cambodia lying about an hour from Siem Reap. It was an ancient city recently discovered by an Ultra-Sound scanning technology of Laida. It is home of many ancient temples, waterfalls and sacred sites. Beng Mealea is a temple lying to the east of the National Park Kulen which is more than an hour drive from Siem Reap town. The temple is perfectly constructed and carved during the reign of King Suryavarman II, early of the 12th century which is the same period of Angkor Wat. It is the only temple still preserved in its natural state (untouched) by archeologists. The ruined state and parasite trees growing all over the temple provides an endless impression to all visitors. The program and tour are conducted by Fin who has been working in the guiding field for more than 20 years with excellent English. These years, he has been working with many well-known companies and is still their favorite guide. He will bring you into the depth of local culture.

Embark on our all-inclusive guided tour showcasing the magnificent Banteay Srei Temple, the awe-inspiring Kulen Mountain with a delightful picnic and the enigmatic Beng Mealea Temple.