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The unique for Sambor Prei Kuk temple is its pre-Angkorian architecture, particularly the use of octagonal temples and "flying palace" carvings, which set a precedent for later Khmer styles. As a former capital of the Chenla Empire during 6th to 7th century, the site's ruins are embraced by nature, creating a distinct blend of ancient architecture and the jungle, a contrast to the larger, more formal structures of Angkor. The site features numerous smaller temples built of brick and laterite, dedicated to Hindu deities, with intricate decorations that provide insight into early Cambodian history and arts.
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Spean Praptos
We will pick you up from hotel at 6:00 am. Tour will be required to start too early morning as you can pack breakfast along with you or you can eat breakfast at any good restaurant along the way & lunch the same also as we eat along the way. From Siem Reap to Kampong Thom is 176 kms away. SPEAN PRABTOS is also known as Kampong Kdei Bridge on the National Road 6 from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, used to be 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.
Sambor Prei Kuk
PRASAT SAMBOR PREI KUK (Temples Group) is a very old, and rarely visited, temple located a four hour drive from Siem Reap. The nearby Kampong Thom City is an excellent place to spend the night if you want to enjoy a leisurely trip. The drive itself is beautiful, a journey along the lush scenery of the Prey Preas River. Villagers in this area specialize in meals that include crickets, spiders, and frogs as well as sticky rice. The Sambo Prei Kuk temples were the second capital of the Khmer Empire and were built in the 7th Century by King Isanvarman I.
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Angkor Cylcing Hidden Trails
In details: You'll visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Chau Say, South gate bayon, Death gate of ban, Ta Nei & Ta Promh (Tomb Riader). Duration: 8 hours Free : Cold Drinking Water & Cold Towel Backroads: You'll learn more about the secret of Angkor Era and Khmer cultures. You'll see some animal and birds sometimes. Transport: Mountain Bike Helmet Include : English Speaking Guide Pickup included
Sambor Preikuk Cycling
In detials: You'll visit many temples were lost in jungle - this temple was oldest capital that you should spend more time to explore. Duration: 10 hours Include : Cold Drink & Lunch Backroad : You'll ridding bike through the enthic group who live there as many centuries and we'll see more temples as hidding. Mountain Bike Include: English Speaking Guide Pickup included
Drop off After Touring
Indetail: This tour is one way after we finish visit Sambor Prei Kuk temple and then drop off in city so you can take own journey. Duration: 10 hours Include : Cold Water And Soft Drink National Road : Easy Transport : Car or Mani van with A/C English Speaking Guide Pickup included
Angkor Wat Small Tour
In details: You'll visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, South gate of bayon, Death gate of bayon, Chau Say, Ta Nei, Ta Promh (Tomb Raider). Duration: 8 hours Free: Cold Drinking Water & Cold Towel Transport: Tuktuk or Car or Mani Van or Bus with AC Include : English Speaking Guide Pickup included
Sambor Prei Kuk Temples Group (Siem Reap to Kampong Thom)
Pickup included
S.Prei Kuk & P.Kampong Svay
In detials: You'll visit Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Group and head to Preah Khan Kampong Svay. Please google these temples for more info. Duration: 12 hours Include: Cold Drinking Water Easy: National Highway and Village Road Transport: Car or Mani Van with A/C Include : English Speaking Guide Pickup included
Koh Ker & Boeng Mealea
In details: You'll visit Boeng Mealea & Koh Ker, Krachap, Pream, Linga, Neang Khmao, Sralao, Beng, Pi Choan, Chrap, Chen temples. Duration: 11 hours Free: Cold Drinking Water & Cold Towel Transport: Car or Mani Van or Bus with AC Include : English Speaking Guide Pickup included
What‘s Included
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Pick Up & Drop Off
Cold Drinking Water
English Speaking Tour Guide
Our tour supports the local community to cook our lunch with Khmer Cuisine Styles
Sambor Preikuk Temple Pass (Travellers will be paid direct onsite)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Day at Sambor Preikuk with Mr Kosorl
Adventure56604583486,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun way to see the temples of Sombor Preikuk is by bicycle. If you enjoy walking, that's easy too. If you're not so agile, a driver with moto can be arranged to take you around. The trails are well made, well signed and generally not crowded. The whole area is very shady with beautiful trees. Occasionally you might see well behaved monkeys. This complex was built 6-7th century so much older, smaller and quite different to what you see at Angkor Wat. I can highly recommend a day trip to Sambor Preikuk with Mr Kosorl and Easy Angkor Trip. It is a long day with many sights of Khmer life along the way.
Fantastic tour
Christine V,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! My guide had us leave early to beat the traffic. It felt like I had most of the temples to myself. I really enjoyed the day in the jungle with the wildlife and beautiful temples and history. The guide was very supportive of the local community and we stopped in a village to see flax rice being made. An absolutely wonderful day.
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