Private Sambor Preikuk & Spean Praptos Guided Tour
Description
Discover the rarely visited remains of the Sambor Prei Kuk complex and the ancient bridge at Spean Praptos. Sambor Prei Kuk was once the second capital of the Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century), then known as Isanapura. The buildings are characteristic of the Pre-Angkorean period with a simple external plan. The principal material is brick, but sandstone is also used for certain structures. Architectural features include numerous prasats, octagonal towers, shiva lingams and yonis, ponds and reservoirs, and lion sculptures. Sambor Prei Kuk is located amidst mature sub-tropical forests with limited undergrowth. Spean Praptos was once the longest corbeled stone-arch bridge in the world. The bridge was built in the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the few Khmer empire era bridges to have survived to the modern day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
An hours drive down route #6, on the way to Phnom Penh, brings us to Spean Praptos. Also known as Kampong Kdei Bridge, it was once the longest corbeled stone-arch bridge in the world, with more than twenty narrow arches spanning 285 ft (87m). The bridge was built in the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the few Khmer empire era bridges to have survived to the modern day.
Continuing the 167 km drive from Siem Reap to Kompong Thom province, we arrive at Sambor Prei Kuk (about another 2.5 hours later). The now ruined complex dates back to the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century). The temples were built as a central royal sanctuary the second capital of the Khmer Empire. They were built in the 7th Century by King Isanvarman I, then known as Isanapura.
Settle down for a long drive back to town, arriving at around 5pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Ensure you inform us of your hotel details. You should be ready at 7:00am in the hotel lobby. If you have not been picked up by 7:30am, ask your receptionist to call us. Note: if you booked within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It's a good idea to bring sun-protection and insect repellent
- Due to uneven surfaces, tour is not advised for people with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is smart and casual. But please respect the ancient religious grounds. Shoulders should be covered, Wear trousers or knee-length pants or skirts. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please do NOT climb on the ancient monuments
Reviews(4)
I really want to visit some temples outside of the city. Along the way to temples, I can see the lifestyle. I really enjoyed the tour very much. I would recommended to people who have plenty time in Siem Reap,Cambodia.
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I enjoy this tour very much because I can see more then advertise. I prefer this tour very much because I like Sambour prey kuk very much. I would recommend this tour by booking through Asia voyage tour
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The tour to Sambor preikuk and spean praptos is very good. I really enjoyed the tour very. A long the way, I can see many different things for my experiences in Cambodia.I would recommended this tour to people who come.
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Nice to see Sambo preykok.It about 170km on the east of siem reap.along the way,we passed by Spean praptus.it is very nice one that people should go to see it
good trip
