Siem Reap Trip Overview
Visit the natural wetlands reserve of Ang Trapeang Thma and see numerous species of bird. Maybe stop for a bite and admire the beauty, or have a swim or a boat ride.
Continue to the temple of Banteay Toap and absorb the history and culture. Then move on the the little known Banteay Chhmar complex, with its satellite shrines and reservoir (baray). It comprises one of the most important and least understood archaeological complexes from Cambodia’s Angkor period.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Visit the natural wetlands reserve of Ang Trapeang Thma and see numerous species of bird. Maybe stop for a bite and admire the beauty, or have a swim or a boat ride.
Continue to the temple of Banteay Toap and absorb the history and culture. Then move on the the little known Banteay Chhmar complex, with its satellite shrines and reservoir (baray). It comprises one of the most important and least understood archaeological complexes from Cambodia’s Angkor period.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Asia Voyage Tour, Siem Reap Cambodia
The tour starts at 5:00am. We pickup guests from their hotel. Guests can bring a packed breakfast to eat along the way or we can stop at a restaurant along the way. The same goes for lunch.
Stop At: Ang Trapeng Thmor Reserve, Sisophon Cambodia
After a 104km drive, we arrive at Ang Trapaeng Thma reserve, which is a 129 sq km of protected forest in northwestern Cambodia. This unique wetland ecosystem was set aside to protect the rare eastern sarus crane but is the home of over 200 bird species. Things to do there, include swimming, boat ride, eating and watching the birds.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Banteay Toap Temple, Thma Puok, Cambodia
70km more driving brings us to Banteay Toap temple. Banteay Toap (pronounced Tor-op) is a fascinating and interesting temple site. The name is thought to mean ‘Fortress of the Army’ and it was built during the same period as the Banteay Chhmar temple complex. It is believed to have been built as a tribute to the Khmer army for their defeat of the Cham army leading to Khmer control of the region.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Banteay Chhmar, Banteay Chhmar, Banteay Meanchey Province
After another 30 minutes driving we reach Banteay Chhmar temple complex. Banteay Chhmar along with its satellite shrines and reservoir (baray), comprises one of the most important and least understood archaeological complexes from Cambodia’s Angkor period. It is the 4th largest temple dating from the Angkorian period after Preah Khan (in Kampong Svay), Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat being the largest temple. There are nine satellite temples making up the temple complex.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Asia voyage tour, 17254 Sala Kamreuk Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Settle back in comfort and enjoy the 3 hour drive back to town, arriving back around 5pm.
