Banteay Srei and Kbal Spean
A wonderful full-day tour that takes you out to the Cambodian countryside to Beng Mealea, a sprawling jungle temple. Enjoy a delicious lunch before heading on to Banteay Srei temple, a beautiful a mysterious red sand-stone temple.
Area
Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Challenging
Duration
Full Day
Full day out from Siem Reap: Across ancient reservoirs (long since devoid of water), through pretty villages and rice paddies, visit the fine riverbed carvings of Kbal Spean, some 50km from Siem Reap. After trekking down the hill, visit ACCB (Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity – guided tours daily at 13:00 except Sundays) to learn of wildlife in this area including birds, reptiles, and mammals before a visit to Banteay Srei temple [AD967], a small pink sandstone temple with the most exquisite, deep and complex carvings on the way back.
Medium level of fitness required (3km round jungle trek)
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