Sambor Prei Kuk & Kompong Khleang Private Tour
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Journey beyond the main Angkor complex on a private full-day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sambor Prei Kuk and the authentic stilted village of Kompong Khleang. Ideal for history enthusiasts seeking a unique perspective, this off-the-beaten-path day trip combines 7th-century pre-Angkorian architecture with an immersive look into rural life on Tonle Sap Lake. Guided by an expert local host, you’ll explore the ancient capital of the Chenla Kingdom, where over 100 brick temple ruins sit shrouded in semi-cleared jungle. Admire early Khmer art including the famous lion carvings of Prasat Tao and tree-wrapped sanctuaries of Prasat Yeay Peau. Afterward, travel to Kompong Khleang, one of the largest stilted communities on the lake, to witness towering wooden homes and traditional fishing culture. Enjoy private air-conditioned vehicle transfers, seamless hotel pickup, and flexible pacing tailored to your group.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Tour Guide
- hotel pick up & drop off
- Private Transportation
- Pure Drinking Water
- Travel Insurance
What's not
- Temple Ticke pay onsite
- Boat Fee pay onsite
- Meals
Itinerary
Following an early hotel pickup in Siem Reap, travel through the countryside to Sambor Prei Kuk, the 7th-century capital of the Chenla Kingdom founded by King Isanavarman I. Explore three main temple groups scattered throughout the tranquil forest. Marvel at early Khmer brick architecture, including the intricate lion carvings of Prasat Tao and the mossy, tree-wrapped walls of Prasat Yeay Peau. Pauses along the route include a brief view of the historic Kampong Kdei ancient bridge.
Continue to Kompong Khleang, located on the northern shore of Tonle Sap Lake. Walk or cruise through this permanent fishing community to observe its remarkable adaptation to seasonal water levels—featuring soaring 10-meter-high stilted houses in the dry season and floating structures during the monsoon. Gain rare cultural insights into daily life on Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake before a comfortable private drive back to Siem Reap for hotel drop-off.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tour Guide-Siem Reap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Siem Reap
- Its from-price is 145% above the median of the 2414 experiences we list in Siem Reap.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1484 of 2414.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the riverside town beside Angkor, Cambodia's vast complex of Khmer temples, with night markets, river walks and a relaxed centre.
Angkor Wat, often called the largest religious monument in the world, rises above its moat in a silhouette of lotus-bud towers that is breathtaking at sunrise. Nearby, the walled city of Angkor Thom holds the Bayon, with its more than two hundred serene stone faces, the Terrace of the Elephants and the Baphuon, while Ta Prohm is gripped by the roots of giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees.
Top-ranked sights in Siem Reap: Angkor Thom, Tonlé Sap, Kampong Phluk.
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