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Sambor Prei Kuk Overnight Extension From Siem Reap
Sambor Prei Kuk is home to over 200 temple ruins set in lush forests. It is an area rich in history and traditional crafts. Still today the craftsman practice the age old traditions of craft making using rattan and bamboo. The temples pre date the Angkorian empire and are constructed using perfectly laid bricks and intricate carvings and lintels.
In this overnight extension from Siem Reap we explore the temples on foot visiting some of the best sites within the groups of temples. Our tour supports the Isanborei Project using local guides to bring the history of this area to life. We also visit some of the other attractions within the local area, including local silk farm and weaving, rice noodle making and stone sculptors. For the very energetic you may also wish to include the climb the 800 steps up Santuk Mountain to be rewarded with sweeping views of the area, impressive stone reliefs and amazing shrines.
Sambor Prei Kuk - Overnight Homestay
| 7.00am | We depart from Siem Reap early in the day and commence our journey to Kompong Thom |
| 8.00am | We reach the ancient bridge of Prab Teus located in Kompong Kdei. The bridge has been standing since the time of Jayavarman 7th and was part of a network of bridges that originally linked Angkor to the Pre Angkorian capital city of Sambor Prei Kuk and connected to Champa Empire in was is now HCMC. |
| Explore the bridge walk around - approx 45min stop. | |
| 10.00am | Travel on to Sambor Prei Kuk around 1 .5 hours from the bridge. We arrive at the temple site and purchase our passes For the next few hours a local trained guide will bring these ancient temples to life. We travel on foot between the temples and cover the most impressive monuments in this area. |
| 12.30pm | We enjoy a Khmer lunch in front of one of the temples before continuing with our temple exploration. |
| 1.30pm | The afternoon is spent exploring more of the fantastic temples either on foot or bicycle. Local guides from the Isanborei project share their knowledge of these incredible monuments. |
| 4.00pm | We head to your homestay accommodation for the evening and meet members of the community who will make you feel welcome and share their village with you. |
| The homestay supports the local community, the house is a traditional wooden Cambodian home. Mattresses and mosquito nets are provided. The toilet is in a separate building and is a clean squat toilet. This is an ideal way to immerse yourself in Cambodian village life. | |
| A traditional Cambodian dinner is included | |
| 4.45am | Depart for a sunrise village cycle. |
| 7.30am | Return for breakfast |
| 9am | We then spend the morning exploring the local area including the Santuk Silk Farm and local Rice Noodle production. You can try your hand at creating these tasty treats! Here we enjoy a village tour and learn about the local people and their livelihood. |
| 12.00pm | We enjoy a traditional lunch |
| 1.00pm | We depart and head to the Stone Sculptors on route to Santuk Mountain. The craftsman here work with local stone taken from the foothills of the mountain. they create an amazing array of statues and carvings. |
| 2.00pm | An option exists for the fit to tackle the 800 steps up Santuk Mountain. This is the holiest mountain in the region and has sweeping views of the area. Those that make it to the top are rewarded with ancient stone reliefs anda number of eclectic modern sculptures |
| We journey back to Siem Reap arriving around 7 - 8pm in the evening. |
Sambor Prei Kuk - Homestay Overnight
•Prices are for a private trip
•These rates are based on an English speaking guide & a local English speaking guide at Sambor Prei Kuk
•Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch
•Children 11 years and under are 50%
•Children 4 years and below are free
•If your group is larger than 5 people please email us for the best rate
| Number of People | Price Per Person |
| 1 Person | $340 (car) |
| 2 People | $180 (car) |
| 3 People | $140 (van) |
| 4 People | $120 (van) |
| 5 People | $105 (van) |
