Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit temples from Siem Reap

Five temples, one morning drive, sunset over ancient stone

A small group temple tour from Siem Reap visiting Pre Rup, Banteay Srei, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Phnom Bakheng in a single day, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water included. The tour departs at 8am and ends with sunset viewing. Lunch is at your own expense at Banteay Srei. Children from age 8 are welcome. Knees and shoulders must be covered at all temples.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Pre Rup1h 30m
2. Banteay Srei3h
3. Neak Pean40m
4. Preah Khan1h
5. Ta Som Templepassing by
6. Phnom Bakheng1h

Explore temples outside Angkor Thom

• Depart hotel at 8:00 am
• Visit Pre Rup Hindu temple
• Drive to Banteay Srei temple
• Explore Banteay Srei temple
• Lunch at Banteay Srei (own expense)
• Visit Neak Pean island temple
• Tour Preah Khan temple
• Pass by Ta Som Temple
• Enjoy sunset at Phnom Bakheng ruins
• Return to town late afternoon

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel at 8am and a drive to Pre Rup, a brick and laterite temple mountain built in 961 as the state temple of King Rajendravarman. From there you move to Banteay Srei, a smaller sandstone structure whose detailed reliefs are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. The carvings are intricate enough to reward close looking, and the temple has only been accessible since the late 1990s. You'll have time for lunch here (at your own expense) and a short rest before continuing.

The afternoon takes you to Neak Pean, an artificial island with a Buddhist temple, then to Preah Khan, commissioned by Jayavarman VII in honour of his father. The World Monument Fund is currently restoring Preah Khan, and sections are in remarkably good condition. It offers an interesting contrast to the more imposing Angkor Wat. You'll pass by Ta Som Temple on the route, then end the day at Phnom Bakheng, the vantage point for sunset over the ruins. Return to town happens in the late afternoon after the light fades.

The tour runs 8 hours total and travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Complimentary bottled water and a cool towel are provided throughout the day. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and you'll need your passport name and country at booking. Temple pass is paid directly to the site and is not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
• complimentary bottled water and cool towel throughout the day.

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 24 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Low physical effort

Operated by Journey Cambodia

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange transport yourself. The guide handles the route and timing across five temples in a single day, ending with sunset at Phnom Bakheng. The small group format and fixed 8am start keep the day structured without you building it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Banteay Srei and why is it worth visiting?

Banteay Srei is a smaller sandstone temple whose detailed reliefs are regarded as the finest, most skillfully crafted in Cambodia. The temple became accessible only in the late 1990s after the Khmer Rouge left the area, and the intricacy of the carvings makes it a standout among the temples on this tour.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs 8 hours total and departs your hotel at 8am, with return to town in the late afternoon after sunset viewing at Phnom Bakheng.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is at your own expense at Banteay Srei, where you'll have time to eat and rest before continuing to the afternoon temples.

What's the difference between Preah Khan and the other temples on this tour?

Preah Khan was commissioned by Jayavarman VII in honour of his father and is currently being restored by the World Monument Fund. It offers an interesting contrast to the more imposing Angkor Wat and is in remarkably good condition in places, making it a smaller but significant site on the circuit.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide, complimentary bottled water and a cool towel are all included. Temple pass is not included and is paid directly to the site.