Top Experiences in Banteay Chhmar

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.

Explore the massive temple of 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. The reign of Jayavarman VII in the late 12th or early 13th century. One of the temple's shrines once held an image of Srindrakumara Rajaputra (the crown prince), probably a son of Jayavarman VII. The long old Khmer inscription found at the site of Banteay Mean Chey Province about 265KM from Siem Reap.

On the 18-day tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Cambodia, in Phnom Penh and on an island off-shore. The southern part of this beautiful country is perfect for beach lovers or those looking forward to their next adventure!
After your tour brings you through some amazing sites like historical ruins from before Angkor Wat was built (a prehistoric site!), various temples that are still standing after centuries spent leveling buildings down across Asia – including India’s Taj Mahal- there can’t really be another place quite like home so don’t miss out by booking today!

Visit Banteay Chmar temple, Banteay Taop temple and beautiful countryside rice farm and Banteay Mean Chey city and Stop at Preah Net Preah to see Place where villagers do stone carvings and on the way back visit silk’s Farm before return back to Siem Reap.

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This itinerary is a very good selection for celebrity to see Cambodian culture and lifestyle and get a little adventure away from the touristic city. We discover the lost temple and non-restoration Beng Mealea and continue the journey to the lost city of Koh Ker, the right please to see the former capital of the Khmer empire in the forest. We spend overnight stay in Sra Aem village and the next morning we visit the mountaintop temple of Preah Vihear. The journey goes through countryside villages to Banteay Chhmar the fabulous temple off the beaten track and spend the rest of the day at bat cave. Visit Battambang city, wondering around town with French colonial buildings, rice paper village, traditional Khmer house, fish paste market, head to hilltop temple of Banan and then get an experience with Bamboo train ride. Drive straight to Siem Reap and arrive by sunset time.

We will start the great full day private tour to Banteay Chhmar temple from Siem Reap. is one of Cambodia’s most important and least understood temples from the Angkorian period. The temple complex, its moat, baray (reservoir) and surrounding unspoilt environment comprises a unique archaeological site and a vital link in Cambodia’s cultural heritage

This late 12th – early 13th century Buddhist temple is located in the northwest corner of Cambodia's Banteay Meanchay province and only 20km from the Thai border. It 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. The outer gallery is carved with bas-relief depicting military engagements and daily life scenes very similar to the well known ones in Bayon.
Travelling to Banteay Chhmar takes a little effort but this should not deter you. The temple sees very few visitors mainly due to its remote location and this will earn you the well deserved bragging explorer's rights.

The 13-Day Tours will bring your expectations to the highest level and deliver an amazing holiday with us. Cambodia is teeming with such beautiful sites that it would be impossible for you not see them all in just one trip! On these tours, we take you through Phnom Penh’s most popular attractions like they do themselves at home before heading off on their own personalized journeys through Kompong Thom or Siem Reap where there are plenty more ruins waiting patiently outside every hotel door; then finally ending up somewhere new: Battambang province which has its own unique set of temples renowned throughout Southeast Asia as well.

Surrounding Siem Reap are often temple ruins, left aside to focus on the landmarks that make Angkor such an attraction. These off-the-chart ruins have played a crucial part in the development of the Khmer Empire. One of these lies hidden in the far north-western corner of the former Angkor kingdom – Banteay Chhmar. Banteay Chhmar is located around 60 kilometres away from Serey Sophoan and was constructed during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the 12th/13 century. The central temple once held an image of Srindrakumaraputra (the Crown Prince), probably a son of Jayavarman VII.

• Wander around an untouched pearl from the Angkor era;
• Banteay Chhmar is a perfect example of rural Siem Reap
• Learn how locals earn a living through silk weaving
• See Cambodia from an untouched rural perspective
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant

Highlight of Cambodia 7 Days Private Tours is the best tours selection in Cambodia that we chose popular tourist destination sights around Cambodia as the tours start from Siem Reap, it is the third biggest city of Cambodia and visit the main site of Angkor temples as very famous temple Angkor Wat and you will stay 2 nights at Siem Reap and after that continue to visit the second largest city of Cambodia that known as Battambang and visit the most selected attraction as Banteay Chmmar temple and ride Bamboo train and you will stay 2 nights in Battambang and after that continue trip to the modern capital city of Cambodia that known as Phnom Penh and you will explore around the most attractions places in Phnom Penh as Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and you will stay 2 nights in Phnom Penh, this tours for Cambodia 7 Days tours best destinations of the most popular tours in Cambodia and stay in each city for 2 nights at hotel with daily breakfast.

Avoid the tourist's crowds of Angkor Temples, peaceful, very unique, seeing a real color of the Cambodian countryside. Enjoy viewing local plantations such as Mangos farm, tapiocas farm, cashew nuts ... and a lot more local interesting activities. learning more about Cambodia, culture, everyday life, and the country's economy.

Seeing a real color of the local countryside, Ride a very unique transport Bamboo train ride on an old rail way from the French colonization and now people convert this railway to the tourists activities by putting the bamboo cart with a small generator to push it run along the railway so you will experience on this ride. other hand we will stop by the beautiful temple on top of banan mountain and temple. seeing bat cave in the evening and next day we will see the temple of king Jayavarman VII, Banteay Chhmar before we head back to Siem Reap.

Explore our carefully selected highlights of Cambodia on this short but compelling tour of the Khmer Kingdom, whilst staying in charming boutique hotels. After checking out the cosmopolitan capital Phnom Penh travel overland to the provincial town of Battambang to see local lifestyles and explore the surrounding countryside. Continue your journey to the lively city of Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor. Spend the first day at Angkor visiting the most significant temples close to the city, then head off piste with a trip to the remote temples of Beng Mealea and Koh Ker.
All our tours are exclusive private tours, so you will not be put together with other guests

Our escort guide and driver will be meeting you at your hotel’s lobby then drive out of the hassle Siem Reap city to Banteay Chhmar temple, situates amidst jungle, very rare that not many tourists come to explore the site due to its infamous specialty and visit the ruined Banteay Toap temple “Fortress of Army” which is considered as a tribute to Khmer army and nearby is admired by a large water reservoir and beautiful landscape. If you really like to explore hidden Angkorain temples, this would be an ideal for you.
- Private full day tours from Siem Reap with professional English speaking tour guide
- Informative commentary of Cambodia’s past from an insightful personal guide
- Snap photos of the famous destination of Banteay Chhmar, Banteay Toap Temple and more
- Travel by private comfortable air-con vehicle

Private round trip from Siem Reap to Battambang is delved into the mystifying history of Cambodia’s sacred temples and ancient archeological sites on 7 days adventure from round trip from Siem Reap to Battambang. Immerse yourself in Cambodia richest cultural heritage and discover the awe-inspiring temples of the Khmer Kingdom, marvel at the ancient structures of Angkor complex and explore most highlight Angkor temple complex include Angkor Wat , Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Promh, Unique Boat trip from Siem Rea to Battambang and hike into the dense depths of the jungle on an excursion to the River of Thousand Lingas at Phnom Kulen National Park. Cruise around a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Biosphere at Tonle Sap to enjoy an intimate atmosphere on unique experiences in Cambodia.
- Private traditional wooden cruise from Siem Reap to Battambang
- Include accommodation for 3 stars, 4 stars or 5 stars hotel selected
- See local villages and villagers, mangroves, and wildlife