Private Prasith and Reap Temples Day Trip from Phnom Penh

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.

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.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 or more paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate