Private Banteay Chhmar Banteay Toap and Ang Trapaeng Thma Guided Tour

Private Banteay Chhmar Banteay Toap and Ang Trapaeng Thma Guided Tour

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
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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, 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 Road, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Settle back in comfort and enjoy the 3 hour drive back to town, arriving back around 5pm.