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Prasith and Reap Temples Private Day Trip from Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
8 hours
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What You Will Do
Phnom Prasith and Phnom Reap Temples are located approximately 25 kilometers from Phnom Penh. The journey itself offers views of natural lakes, rice fields, traditional houses and locals going about their daily lives.
Phnom Prasith is situated on the top of a hill providing breathtaking views of the surrounding country side. The temple is on the eastern summit of two hills and visitors will enjoy the rich architecture, stupas, sculptures and art works including a large reclining Buddha reaching nirvana.
A short journey back down the hill leads you to Phnom Reap temple or alternatively named Prasat Vihear Suor. It is a relatively new structure finished in 1998. It follows the architectural style of Angkor Wat and is often called the New Angkor Wat. You will enjoy beautiful sculptures of ancient kings and Buddha. Many local people make the pilgrimage to seek good luck and blessings from the monks.
Phnom Prasith is situated on the top of a hill providing breathtaking views of the surrounding country side. The temple is on the eastern summit of two hills and visitors will enjoy the rich architecture, stupas, sculptures and art works including a large reclining Buddha reaching nirvana.
A short journey back down the hill leads you to Phnom Reap temple or alternatively named Prasat Vihear Suor. It is a relatively new structure finished in 1998. It follows the architectural style of Angkor Wat and is often called the New Angkor Wat. You will enjoy beautiful sculptures of ancient kings and Buddha. Many local people make the pilgrimage to seek good luck and blessings from the monks.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Private transport of your choice and driver
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- Tea and coffee
- Private Guide
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Donations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Prasat Suor Prat
8 hours
After hotel pickup, you will discover the landscape of Cambodia in your choice of a tuk tuk or car during the 90 minutes journey to Phnom Prasith Temple. On the way you will enjoy a local snack for morning tea. Set high on top of the eastern summit of twin hills, Phnom Prasith Temple offers breath taking views of the surrounding country side. Visitors will enjoy taking in this ancient structure which is home to a community of monks going about their daily lives. We will then continue our journey back to the base of the hill and enjoy a lunch at a traditional Khmer restaurant in a beautiful shady location while enjoying the views of the surrounding rural landscape. Then it is a short drive to a Buddhist centre known as Putmondul. Here you will see monks and nuns as well as many locals seeking good luck through their offerings. It is home to a magnificent reclining Buddha and many fine paintings depicting the history of this religion. Then we move onto Phnom Reap Temple which is alternatively known as Prasat Vihear Suor. This relatively new structure which was finished in 1998 and is based on the architectural style of Angkor Wat and is referred to as the new Angkor Wat. It is home to many beautiful sculptures of ancient kings and of Buddha. You will see many locals who have made the journey to seek the blessing of the monks in the hope of good fortune.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Green Cultural Travel.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 or more paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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