Siem Reap: Sambor Prei Kuk & Preah Kan Kampong Svay Tour
ID: GYG1124777-1727135
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the ancient capital of the Chenla Empire at Sambor Prei Kuk and visit the large Khmer temple complex of ancient Spean Praptos.
Starting quite early depart at 7.30 am from your hotel. Private tour from Siem Reap to explore the Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Zone, part of the ancient Ishanapura, the capital of the Chenla Empire. Wander through the lush forest and admire the architectural achievements that laid the foundations for the Khmer Empire.
Next, Preah Khan of Kampong Svay is a vast complex of sandstone and laterite constructions dating primarily from the 9th to 13th century with the majority of the site’s development and activity attributed to Suryavarman I (reign 1006–1050 AD), Suryavarman II, Tribhuvanadityavarman, and later Jayavarman VII, while also featuring activity in the late Angkorian era (14th century) and post-Angkorian era (15th – 18th century).
Highlights
- Discover the ancient capital of the Chenla Empire at Sambor Prei Kuk
- Explore the extensive temple zone and its architectural achievements
- Visit Preah Khan Kampong Svay temple, hindu and buhhdist temples
- Learn about the temple’s history as a hindu temples
- See the temple’s role as a way station on the ancient highway network
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Zone is part of the remains of ancient Ishanapura, the capital of the Chenla Empire.
Preah Khan Kompong Svay is a large Khmer temple complex known for its historical significance in Mahayana-Buddhism and as an industrial center for iron mining and production.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Zone
- Visit to Preah Khan Kampong Svay temple
- Private Tour Guide
- Private Air-conditioned Transport
- Pick up and drop off
- Cold water
NOT INCLUDED
- Food
- Beverage
- Cost of entrance
- Tip
- Personal expense
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
