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Cambodia
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Siem Reap Province
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Krong Siem Reap
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Phnom Bok Mountain Temple Tour from Siem Reap
6 h
About this activity
This full-day tour takes you to Banteay Samre to visit one of the superb Hindu temples of the Khmer rulers, Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II.
Constructed in the mid 9th-Century, very few tours visit the temple as it involves climbing up 640 steps of a steep mountain. But the view from the top is magical and offers 360-degree views of Angkor Wat and the Kulen Mountains.
Ideal for adventure travelers with a moderate level of fitness, the tour takes you to Phnom Bok Mountain, approximately 12 miles (20 kilometers) from Siem Reap.
On the way, you will make a detour to Banteay Samre. The style of the towers and balustrades of the Hindu temple bear strong resemblance to those at Angkor Wat, and even more so to the temples of Phimai in Thailand. Many of its carvings are in excellent condition.
Proceed to the base of Phnom Bok and climb to the top of the hill to a very flat summit. Here you can enjoy views of the ivy clad sandstone temples that date back to the 9th-Century. The area was once occupied by the Khmer Rouge and old artillery guns and machine guns still in place serve as a reminder.
The tour departs Siem Reap daily at 8am, and includes a free lunch before you return to Siem Reap in the afternoon.
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Constructed in the mid 9th-Century, very few tours visit the temple as it involves climbing up 640 steps of a steep mountain. But the view from the top is magical and offers 360-degree views of Angkor Wat and the Kulen Mountains.
Ideal for adventure travelers with a moderate level of fitness, the tour takes you to Phnom Bok Mountain, approximately 12 miles (20 kilometers) from Siem Reap.
On the way, you will make a detour to Banteay Samre. The style of the towers and balustrades of the Hindu temple bear strong resemblance to those at Angkor Wat, and even more so to the temples of Phimai in Thailand. Many of its carvings are in excellent condition.
Proceed to the base of Phnom Bok and climb to the top of the hill to a very flat summit. Here you can enjoy views of the ivy clad sandstone temples that date back to the 9th-Century. The area was once occupied by the Khmer Rouge and old artillery guns and machine guns still in place serve as a reminder.
The tour departs Siem Reap daily at 8am, and includes a free lunch before you return to Siem Reap in the afternoon.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/tuk tuk
- Bottled water
Not included
- Temple Pass $37 1-day, $62 3-day, $72 7-day (valid for 1 month)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- It is advised that both male and female visitors cover to their elbows and knees or risk refusal of entry, due to the complex being a highly religious site
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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This tour was amazing!
I would not recommend this tour for anyone with back, hip, or knee issues. There is a LOT of climbing and the stairs are a bit irregular in construction and quite steep. Nothing like walking up the stairway at Mt. Popa in Myanmar. That said, the tour guide was fantastic and professional, he even added in a stop at Banteay Samre on our way to lunch, which was not included on the original itinerary. The view from the mountain top made the hike worth it and it was neat to see some of the temple ruins that predate the building of Angkor Wat.