The Hidden Banteay Chhmar Temple Tour 1 Day

Visit the untouched huge temple complex of Banteay Chhmar temple situates amidst jungle, very rare that not many tourists come to explore the site due to its distance but it’s an ideal attraction for discovery for adventurers. Built in 12th century, Banteay Chhmar resembles Angkor Thom whose the inscription is quite similar to popular Bayon’s bas reliefs that depicts about daily life and military scenes. If you really like to explore hidden Angkorain temples, this would be a nice remote adventure trip from Siem Reap for you.

Tour code: #morningglory
City/region: Siem Reap → Banteay Meanchey
Tour type: private, historical, adventure
Duration: 8-9 hours
Hassle: free, flexible
Available: daily (best period: November to February)
Advance booking: required
Tour required: Banteay Chhmar ticket

Detailed Itinerary

Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 7.30am at your hotel’s lobby then drive out of the hassle Siem Reap city to Banteay Chhmar temple, situates in Thma Puok District, Banteay Meanchey. The journey takes about 3 hours (165km) from Siem Reap, passing countryside dotting with palm trees, rice paddies and we stop to see people selling crispy bugs (Ex. Cricket, grasshopper), and you have the chance to try different delicious bugs.

Once we arrived, we begin our guided adventure to reveal Banteay Chhmar temple hiding among lush forest and you could be the only tourists exploring this Angkorian temple, which was built in 12th century during the reign of famous Khmer King “Jayavarman VII” and the temple complex resembles Angkor Thom. Stroll around to unlock interesting bas-reliefs describing military and daily life engagements, take some nice photos before visiting Banteay Chhmar Buddhist pagoda. One the way back, we stop by to 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.

Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person

1 Pax: $220.00
2 Pax: $125.00
3 Pax: $95.00
4 Pax: $75.00
5 Pax: $65.00
6 Pax: $55.00

Tour Included
› Experienced local English-speaking guide
› Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
› Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
› Motorbike from main road to Banteay Toap
› Tour activities and sightseeing per program
› Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues
Tour NOT Included
› Accommodation
› Travel insurance
› Banteay Chhmar ticket $5/pax
› Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
› Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver
Additional Information
How much is Banteay Chhmar ticket?

The entrance fee of Banteay Chhmar temple cost $5 per person and it can be purchased at the ticket booth, just before you reach temple entrance. Our tour guide will be happy to assist you with this.

Our local experienced English speaking guide

Our local tour guide is the most important part of the entire trip. He/she is the one who makes your day well worth a visit and will do his/her best to ensure you leaving Cambodia with a great experience and unforgettable. More importantly, we patiently commit and carefully reserve one of our top tour guides that has more than 10 years experienced in taking care of clients to see beautiful Cambodia as well as sharing lovely Cambodia’s culture and history, and he/she has friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable, and advisable.

Transportation

Due to the distance, air conditioning vehicles are the best option, cool and comfortable while Tuk Tuk is not available for this trip.

*Payment: The booking is not required a deposit in advance. You will be paying in full amount (US dollar cash) on the touring day when our team picks you up at your hotel’s lobby. However, we require you to respectfully take responsibility to inform us at least 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you wish to cancel the booking.

*Dressing Code

Strong footwear is strongly recommended for walking at Banteay Chhmar temple, and dressing should cover your shoulders and below your knees, should bring along insect repellent, sun cream, hats and make sure your camera is fully charged a day before.