Interesting Trekking Trip to explore Seam Reap

This trekking tour begins in Siem Reap, home of the Angkor complex and other majestic temples. First of all, you will pay a visit to the spiritually, historically, and culturally important temples in Phnom Kulen then head to Kulen Mountain to enjoy a swim in the waterfall and visit the Bat Cave. The next day, continue trip on feet along the mountain to SvayLeu village. Last but not least, discover BengMelea with the ancient temple of the same name. Immerse yourself into the spectacular landscape

3 days 2 nights

Cambodia

Trekking Tours

Attractions

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Code

CATR4

Overview

Overview
This trekking tour begins in Siem Reap, home of the Angkor complex and other majestic temples. First of all, you will pay a visit to the spiritually, historically, and culturally important temples in Phnom Kulen then head to Kulen Mountain to enjoy a swim in the waterfall and visit the Bat Cave. The next day, continue trip on feet along the mountain to SvayLeu village. Last but not least, discover BengMelea with the ancient temple of the same name. Immerse yourself into the spectacular landscape on the way and learn more about Cambodia’ culture thru the remote villages.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Discovery of the spiritually, historically temples of in Phnom Kulen
Trek in the villages of the Roulous Group, meeting with locals
Explore at Kulen mountain, swimming in the waterfall, visit of the Bat Cave
Two nights in the tent
Visit of the village of Beng Mealea and the ancient temple of the same name

Itinerary

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Today, our guide will pick you up at the hotel in Seam Reap to transfer to Phnom Kulen, taking about 1.5 hours. From the foot of the mountain, we start our trekking in visiting Preah Ang Choub Pagoda and up to the top of the hill to visit The River of 1000 Lingas. It is very spiritually, historically, and culturally important in terms of agriculture since it flows down to Angkor Wat and into the Siem Reap River - which turns flows into Tonle Sap, the largest lake in Cambodia.Nearby is Preah Ang Thom, a sacred temple where has a giant Buddha statue.Reach the Phnom Kulenwaterfall, we can enjoy the great swim into it. After having lunch provided on the site, we continue trekking into the jungle, small villages to visit the natural cave called Bat Cave and visit Srah Damrey, where you can see the large elephant, lion and frog carved on the original stone from 9th century. Before it is dark, we walk to WatPreahKral for dinner and overnight with tent.
Walking: 12km

Accommodation: Overnight with tent in Phnom Kulen
Meal: Lunch, Dinner

The tour guide will prepare a breakfast for you. After having breakfast, we continue the trip on feet along the mountain range to SvayLeu village. Today will be a long trekking day, taking 7 hour-trekking with 18km but the scenery on the way is very great: jungle, local farms and very remote villages. You sill have a lunch en route. Reach SvayLeu village, we will transfer by private vehicle to BengMelea village for dinner and overnight.

Walking: 18km
Accommodation: Overnight with tent in Beng Melea village
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will take about 1 hour to visit BengMelea temple. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Watarchitecture by King Suyavarman II in the early 12th century, BengMealea might be considered as a prototype for Angkor Wat. It quitely collapsed after war, but can be seen as monumental as Angkor Wat. This also is the burial ground of KingSuryavarman II.
Return to Seam Reap and end the trekking trip.

Walking: 2km
Accommodation: None
Meals included: Breakfast

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Private trekking tour guide (English Speaking)
All entrance fees as mentioned per program
Drinking water during the tour
Support vehicle to transfer to trekking point
Meals as mentioned per program
Boat, cruise included in itinerary
Accommodation

Tour excludes:

Cambodia Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary