Siem Reap - Kbal Spean – Bantey Srey - Siem Reap
7:00 AM - Departure for excursion at Kbal Spean / Phnom Koulen or The River of the Thousand Lingas a the River of the Thousand Lingas in the second sacred site in the Koulen Mountains and was "discovered "in 1968 by Jean Boulbet, a French researcher from the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient. It should take about half an hour walking through the jungle (take good walking shoes-non slippery ones during the rain season) before you reach the river that contributes to the irrigation of Angkor. The bed of the river is lavishly sculpted. Numerous lingas lay there, caressed by the crystal – clear waters. Bas-reliefs depict scenes from the Brahman pantheon such as Vishnu lying, his head sheltered by a Naga (a snake with multiple heads) or Brahma born out of a lotus. According to inscriptions found there, the site was decorated from 1054 onwards. Enjoy a Picnic lunch in a serene environment. a After lunch return to Siem Reap a half way between Kbal Spean and Siem Reap visit the magnificent Bantey Srey temple, the “jewel among the Angkor temples” a late afternoon return to Siem Reap.
Note: For those who cannot make the jungle walk, a similar itinerary can be made to Phnom Koulen, which can be reached by car.
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Inclusive:
- Government taxes and service charge.
- Accommodation is based on twin sharing.
- All transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles.
- Private English, French, Japanese or Thai speaking station guide.
- Boat fees as scheduled in the program.
- Picnic lunch as mentioned in the program.
Exclusive:
- Visa fees
- Air tickets (both international and domestic)
- Airport taxes
- Drinks and Personal expenses
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