Kbal Spean Tours and Activities

Save the hassle of visiting the ticket office by buying your 1-, 3-, or 7-day Angkor Archaeological Park pass in advance. Rather than waiting in line to purchase your pass on the day—particularly inconvenient if you’re heading to Angkor Wat for sunrise—your pass is delivered to your hotel the night before your visit, meaning you can go directly to temples such as Ta Prohm and Banteay Samre without wasting time.

This tour to Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei, and Banteay Samre will take you far from the busy area around Angkor Wat, to the more peaceful, lesser-visited sites of interest further out. See some of the finest temples and carving work in the Angkor area without the crowds. These temples are around 30 miles (49 kilometers) from Siem Reap, so this organized group tour is a convenient way of reaching them.

Delve into the mystifying history of Cambodia’s sacred temples and ancient archeological sites on a 3-day adventure from Siem Reap. Immerse yourself in Cambodia rich cultural heritage and discover the awe-inspiring temples of the Khmer Kingdom; marvel at the ancient structures of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat; and hike into the dense depths of the jungle on an excursion to the River of a Thousand Lingas. Cruise around a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Biosphere and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 12 people.

PRASAT BANTEAY SREI The most beautiful, pink sandstone temple with detailed caving. Its 35 kilometers away from grand tour site. Because of its delicate carvings Banteay Srei is also known as “Lady Temple”. KBAL SPEAN Kbal Spean “Bridge Head” is 48K from Siem Reap city. At the top of the mountain there is a temple dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu built by King Survarman I and King Udayadit Yavarman II who ruled between 11th and 12th century. You will enjoy your hike if you take your time and look around. In the wet season you will see the waterfall and in summer it is easier to see the figures and depictions carved in the rocks. NOTE: A reasonable degree of fitness is needed for this hike. Dry season is easier than wet season.

Beng Mealea Kbal Bean Spean Banteay Srei Cambodia Travel Angkor Adventure Discover Beng Melea Temple, Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei Summary program: Visit Beng Melea - Kbal Spean (Thousand Linga River) - Banteay Srei

Of all the temple complexes in the world, the Angkor Complex certainly hits the top spot for variety and size; from the awe-inspiring centrepiece of it all – Angkor Wat – to the numerous relics of the building, urging of one of the Jayavarman rulers of a bygone era. But once you follow lesser trodden paths with us, one sees more than just those within a stone’s throw away from your Siem Reap accommodation. We’re talking about two temples that deserve as much attention due to their construction and slightly off the beaten path location. To up the ante in terms of experience, we spice your journey up to Banteay Srey and the Ta Nei temple by driving around in a military jeep. • Admire the well-preserved stone carvings of Banteay Srei • Explore the lesser-known Ta Nei temple inside Angkor • Be driven around in an authentic military jeep • Watch how local life unfolds along country roads • Return transfers from and to your hotel are included.

Discover Cambodia’s most sacred mountain on a full-day adventure from Siem Reap to Mount Kulen, or Phnom Kulen. Exploring in a vintage military Jeep, you’ll find far-flung temples and rock carvings, swim in a waterfall, and get sweeping views across the countryside from the jungle-covered sandstone plateau. This 7-hour Phnom Kulen tour includes pickup and drop-off at Siem Reap hotels, as well as lunch and all entrance fees.

While Siem Reap’s temples and historic attractions are undeniably beautiful, visitors can enjoy lesser-known but equally impressive archaeological sites on a day trip to Kbal Spean. This half-day guided tour takes travelers between ancient landmarks nestled in the wilderness of Phnom Kulen National Park. The ideal option for visitors who want to learn about Cambodia’s history in unique surroundings.

Arrival at Siem Reap airport will be welcome by friendly tour guides to take you to the hotel for check in. Visiting the temples will start shortly thereafter, start visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom and Bayon, the temple of faces, it’s the exact centre of the town of Angkor Thom then continue to visit the temple of Baphuon, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace and back to have lunch at local restaurant in front of Angkor Wat. Afternoon will visit the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, which was built by King Suryavarman II (1113 - 1150) to dedicate to God 'Vishnu'. Angkor Wat is the largest monument of the Angkor complex and the best preserved, is an architectural masterpiece. It is perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief and sculptures make it one of the finest monuments in the world.

Go off the beaten path through rice paddy fields and villages to the beautiful pink sandstone Banteay Srey with the most refined and well-preserved carvings of Angkorian arts and continue by passing the breathtaking landscape, mountain ranges, jungle and plantations and then enjoy a 1.5 km trekking up the natural hill of Kbal Spean to see waterfall and intricated carvings on the natural stone of the river-floor.

Cambodia's rich history is an essential part of any trip. On this tour, which avoids the large crowds at Angkor Wat, you'll enjoy an opportunity to see Khmer art and architecture from the 10th to 12th centuries, including rock relief carvings along the banks of the Siem Reap River that many tourists miss. Taking a private tour means you'll have plenty of time to ask your guide about the history and meaning of the carvings.

Go beyond Angkor Wat and explore the countryside of Cambodia on a private tour. Hike up to Kbal Spean and see the “River of 1000 Lingas,” visit the “Citadel of Women” also known as Banteay Srei to learn about the history of the Khmer people, and stop at the 12th-century Hindu temple of Banteay Samre built in the same style as Angkor Wat over the course of the day.

3-day guided private tour to visit the main highlight of Siem Reap: Day 1: visit Ta Prohm which is in the jungle where Tomb Raider II was filmed, Bayon temple in the center of Angkor Thom with many faces and, the world’s largest religious site, Angkor Wat. Dinner with cultural performance. Day 2: visit Preah Khan, the most beautiful carving temple named Banteay Srei and trek up to the Kbal Spean (the river with one thousands Linga. Day 3: visit the Roluos group and the floating village on Tonle Sap lake.

Original “River of a Thousand Lingas” Kbal Spean is and intricately carved riverbed deep in the foothills the Cambodian jungle. Lingas are phallic representations sacred to Hinduism as symbols of fertility, and hundreds of them are carved into the rock here, as are several carvings of Gods and animals above the small waterfall....

Beat the crowds and visit an off-the-beaten-path part of Siem Reap on a full-day tour of Banteay Srei and Kbal Spean (River of a Thousand Lingas). Perfect for lovers of art, architecture, and nature, this tour provides an insider’s glimpse into the ancient Khmer history and the Angkor empire. Plus, exploring with a guide means you’ll be able to decipher hard-to-find carvings that may otherwise have eluded you.

This package is designed for those who would like to discover the best temples outside Angkor complex. This is a flexible package giving you the structure of an itinerary, but allowing you to set your own pace. This is based on you purchasing a 3 day temple pass Highlights See Angkor Wat and the best temples outside the Angkor complex too Travel comfortably between sites with transportation organized for you Save hours of research time and enjoy having a full schedule taken care of A private tour ensures a more personalized experience

We designed this day tour for visitors who look for a tour to see 3 famous remote sites in one day. 1. Banteay Srey temple, is known as woman temple. The special charm of this temple lies in its remarkable state of preservation, small size and excellence of decoration. 2. Cheerful hiking up mountain to see the carvings of Hindu Lords on sandstone riverbed. 3. Beng Mealea, this stunning temple has been left to ruins, still jungle took over and remote location away from Siem Reap town. However, after setting eyes on the temple, you’ll understand why it’s worth the trip.

Summary program: Sacred Mountain Tour of Kbal Spean (Thousand Linga River) - Banteay Srei and Temples in the Great Circuit

Embark for a three-day private tour to discover and explore the magnificent and enigmatic Angkor Wat temples, Banteay Srey’s hidden gems and Siem Reap area including Kompong Phluk floating village on the TonLe Sap lake. On Day two, explore “the citadel of women”, a more remote temple which really worth the visit, located in Banteay Srey, around 36 kilometers north-east of Siem Reap. The visit will be followed with a sight of the Kbal Spean Waterfall and the River of 1 000 linga before headed back to Angkor Wat main complex. On Day three, discover Cambodian’s traditional life on TonLe Sap lake by visiting the Kompong Phluk floating village. you will head back to Siem Reap’s main touristic interest such as the old market, the Angkor museum and a visit to the Artisans d’Angkor where you will be invited to create your own stone carving. This three-day tour is a great combination of temples, countryside and culture reflection of the Cambodian lifestyle.

Visit Angkor Wat complexe, the Unesco World Heritage Site, which is one of the most important archaeological site in South-east Asia built by the great Khmer King Soriyavaraman II in the early on 12th century and dedicated to Vishnu God Hindu religion. Embark for a four-day private tour to discover and explore the magnificent and enigmatic Angkor Wat temples, Banteay Srey’s hidden gems and Siem Reap area including Kompong Phluk floating village on the TonLe Sap lake. Let our English-speaking guide leads to discover fascinating historical facts and anecdote about the ancient temples while you will end your day tour admiring the sunset over Angkor Wat and all surrounding temples. This four-day tour is a great combination of temples, countryside and culture reflection of the Cambodian lifestyle. Our tour guide will try to manage the visit schedule at best in order to avoid the crowd as much as possible.

What you get from this itinerary is a comprehensive experience on all ancient structures which are listed as world heritage sites in Cambodia. These are:Life on water, people, flooded forest, markets, arts and crafts, shopping, carvings, architecture, history, roots, trees, giant enigmatic faces, forest, sunset views, active exploration, jungle, nature, waterfall and away from crowds exploration. •Sites you will visit: Angkor Thom, South Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, Pre Rup, Banteay Srei, Banteay Samre, Jungle Temple, Koh Keh group, Handicraft Center and Floating village on Tonle Sap.

We will visit the river is located on a 150m stretch of the Steung Kbal Spean River which is around 25km from the main group of temples near Angkor Wat. There are also other Hindu mythological motifs including carvings of Hanuman, Lakshmi, Rama, Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma. After lunch, we will start the tour with a short journey to Banteay Srei which is a beautiful temple located about 35km outside of Siem Reap town. You'll also have the opportunity to stop at a local community along the way and I will help you to experience the daily life of the locals living there. We can also taste some palm wine and palm sugar (depending on the season) and try other local products.

The private Kbal Spean, Bonteay Srei and Beng Mealea tour is created very special for the travelers who has another day trip and want to experience the temples out of the Angkor complex, by the way, they will get a good experience to do the trekking tour up to the mountain about 3 km. It is the best way to stay close the nature and also the best way to avoid the big crowds. Tourists are able to experience too many places such as: the must-visit temples, natural jungle, animals, trekking, 3D carvings and nice spots for taking picture etc. This tour also brings vacationers to learn and discover about the local authentic city, rich cultures, histories, architectures, religions and the life of the Cambodian people. It is the best experiences which travelers should not miss when they come to visit Siem Reap.

Visit the 7th Wonders, Angkor Wat is one of the core attractions attracting millions of visitors to visit Cambodia annually. With over a thousand standing Hindu and Buddhist ancient Khmer temple, the most authentic Khmer art, traditional music, foods, all visitors are able to gain more unforgettable memories, core value experiences and learn most interesting history of Cambodia’s golden age since the past until recent during their stay in Cambodia. This tour will provide you all inclusive service taking you to explore the Angkor archaeological park, 1000-linga river and Preah Vihear province.