Siem Reap: Bonteay Srei & Elephant Sanctuary Private Tour Bonteay Srei Temple & Elephant Sanctuary Private Tour by Van

Discover the beautiful temple of Banteay Srei temple, built by pink sandstone in 10 century. Visit elephant sanctuary on a private tour. Learn detail history, religion and enjoy playing with elephant.
With this private tour, your professional tour guide will pick up you at your hotel based on your booking time, then head to visit a small temple of Banteay Srei well known for its beautiful delicate carvings in warm pink sandstone. Officially, Banteay Srei was completed on the 22nd April 967 AD. The temple was dedicated to Shiva as were many of the temples built during this time.

Originally, Banteay Srei was called Tribhuvanamahesvara which means the lord of the threefold world. In fact, different parts of the temple were dedicated to different gods. The east-west axis and the buildings to the south were dedicated to Shiva and the ones to the north of the axis were dedicated to Vishnu.

The more modern name “Banteay Srei” was given to the temple because the intricate carvings. The name means “citadel of the women” or “citadel of beauty” in reference to these bas-relief carvings which contain many carvings of devatas.

In the afternoon, continue to an Elephant Sanctuary, where you’ll observe these gentle giants in their natural forest environment. Feed the elephants, take photos with them, and offer handmade, healthy snacks as you get up close in a respectful and ethical setting.

Engage in an enriching mud bath experience, combining fun with learning as you watch the elephants interact, play by the pond, and enjoy their surroundings. The experience concludes with a refreshing bathing session alongside the elephants.

Spend time observing the elephants’ daily lives as they roam freely, walk with them into the forest, and see how they choose to spend their time. At the end of the tour, return to base camp to relax and enjoy fresh seasonal fruit, coffee, tea, or snacks before heading back to Siem Reap.

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