Kbal Spean Trekking, Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit

To those who like to explore Angkorian temples for the next following days after visiting Angkor Wat, this private tour would be an ideal for you to go beyond. Definitely, experience hiking up/down Kbal Spean hill toward the riverbed of 1000 lingas, the series of stone rock relief carvings and admired by a small waterfall (wet season only) before resuming witness incredibly beautiful Banteay Srei with its detailed carvings as well as visit a few main temples in Grand Circuit on the way back if you want.

Tour code: #spinach
City/region: Siem Reap
Tour type: private, adventure, historical
Duration: 6-7 hours
Hassle: free, flexible
Available: daily (best period: November to February)
Advance booking: required
Tour required: valid Angkor ticket

Detailed Itinerary

Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.00am at your hotel’s lobby then transfer beyond Angkor jungle toward to Kbal Spean hill where we start hiking up with 45 minutes, through rooting/rocky path to see the series of sandstone formation carved under the river, which was built during Angkor period. We stroll around the riverbed of 1000 linga carvings admired small river and its waterfall (seasonal) and learn from your tour guide about Angkorian history then you can bathe under the falls if you visit it at the end of the rainy season. Resume the journey to unlock the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei – considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features elaborate decorations and its finest details. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”.

On the way back, we have a short visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft, continue to visit some temples within grand circuit including Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Preah Khan (Royal Sword), Neak Pean (Coiled Serpents) etc.

Return to your hotel and end of service.

Note: If you don’t feel tired, you can consider to watch beautiful sunset at Pre Rup temple or at Phnom Bakheng.

Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person

1 Pax: $95.00
2 Pax: $52.00
3 Pax: $40.00
4 Pax: $32.00
5 Pax: $26.00
6 Pax: $23.00

Tour Included
- Experienced local English-speaking guide
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
- Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
- Tour activities and sightseeing per program
- Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues

Tour NOT Included
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Angkor ticket ($37/pax)
- Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
- Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver

Additional Information
How much is Angkor ticket, how does one get it and how is it used?

The Angkor ticket can be purchased at the toll booth en route to Angkor Archaeological Park. There is always queue, payment is made in cash and they will take photo for you. Once you get the pass, make sure you keep it with you safely (or use name tag) because you have to show your pass to authority guards at the entrance of each temple. Buying Angkor ticket online is also available and convenient, you should prepare a photo ready to upload when you’re processing your ticket on the official website: https://www.angkorenterprise.gov.kh/

A). 1-day pass is USD 37
B). 3-day pass is USD 62 (Valid within 10 days)
C). 7-day pass is USD 72 (Valid within 30 days)

Temple hours: The Angkor Wat complex opens at 5:00am and closes at 6:00pm. Banteay Srei closes at 5:00pm and Kbal Spean closes at 3:00pm, so plan your itinerary carefully.

Our local experienced English speaking guide

Our local tour guide is the most important part of the entire trip. He/she is the one who makes your day well worth a visit and will do his/her best to ensure you leaving Cambodia with a great experience and unforgettable. More importantly, we patiently commit and carefully reserve one of our top tour guides that has more than 10 years experienced in taking care of clients to see beautiful Cambodia as well as sharing lovely Cambodia’s culture and history, and he/she has friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable, and advisable.

Khmer lunch set menu

Due to having a lot of complaining about expensive lunch & drinks at local restaurants near Angkor temples, we highly recommend you to book Khmer set lunch with us so that we can reserve a delicious set lunch for you in advance at one of good restaurants.
Price is from $10.00 per person.

Transportation

Due to the distance, air conditioning vehicles are the best option, cool and comfortable while Tuk Tuk is not available for this trip.

*Payment: The booking is not required a deposit in advance. You will be paying in full amount (US dollar cash) on the touring day when our team picks you up at your hotel’s lobby. However, we require you to respectfully take responsibility to inform us at least 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you wish to cancel the booking.

*Dressing Code

Strong footwear is strongly recommended for trekking at Kbal Spean and dressing should cover your shoulders and below your knees, should bring along insect repellent and make sure your camera is fully charged a day before.