From Siem Reap: Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Toap Day Trip

Discover the remote Banteay Chhmar temple on a day trip from Siem Reap. Learn about the history of the temple from a local guide, and see the bas-reliefs of military engagements and daily life scenes.
Embark on a private day trip to Banteay Chhmar, a remote temple that sees very few visitors due to its location. Explore the temple with a local guide and see the well-preserved bas-reliefs that depict military engagements and daily life scenes.

Be picked up from your hotel in Siem Reap and travel by a comfortable van with air conditioning. After a 2-hour journey, arrive at the temple, which is located in the northwest corner of Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchay province and only 20 km from the Thai border.

Explore the late 12th – early 13th century Buddhist temple, which is one of the largest temple-city complexes built by a Khmer king. The temple is in a bad state of preservation as no restoration efforts were conducted here in the 20th century. The layout resembles Angkor Thom and other structures attributed to Jayavarman VII.

See the outer gallery, which is carved with bas-reliefs depicting military engagements and daily life scenes very similar to the well-known ones in Bayon. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective.

If time permits, visit Prasat Banteay Toap. On the way back, pause to get briefings about the Ancient Bridge, namely Spean Toap, which means Soldier Bridge in English.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.