Private Prasith and Reap Temples Day Trip from Phnom Penh

Name: Private Prasith and Reap Temples Day Trip from Phnom Penh
Brand: Green Cultural Travel
SKU: bfd91d7f-26a8-43ce-a729-a24ce7e2f580

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Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Private Guide
Private transport of your choice and driver
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup
Gratuities
Donations

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Face masks provided for travelers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Green Cultural Travel

About operator:

Green Cultural Travel is a provider of unique travel and tour experiences in Cambodia. We are a social based enterprise majority owned by our staff and local based charities. We can arrange all of your travel requirements to make your holiday simply amazing. Whether it’s a cultural experience, the adventure of a lifetime or something to enrich your spirit, let our local knowledge create your next vacation.