Banteay Srei Full-Day Tour: Temples, Butterflies & Lunch
Siem Reap, Cambodia
From USD 132.00
Office phone number: +855 12 391 780 or +855 92 999 860
Banteay Srei Full-Day Tour: Temples, Butterflies & Lunch
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Join a friendly local guide for some serious temple-hopping, nature appreciation and an in-depth look at local life in Siem Reap. Together we’ll explore the most interesting and beautiful temples Banteay Srei has to offer, visit Southeast Asia’s largest butterfly centre, stop by the Cambodian Landmine Museum, enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch and meet the locals in Preah Dak village to find out about the production of sugar in the area. History, nature, sugar cane candy, and more — it’s a match made in perfect tour heaven…
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Highlights
- Discover the ancient temple of Banteay Srei and go boating on a prehistoric lake
- Enjoy a tasty and traditional three-course Cambodian lunch cooked with love at the community restaurant
- Learn all about the lifecycle of butterflies at the Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre, home to magnificent moon moths and pretty rose butterflies
- Visit two elaborate temples, Neak Pean and 12th-century Preah Khan, located within the grand circle of Angkor
- Meet friendly locals involved in sugar palm production and try a freshly made sugar palm candy
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- The Banteay Srei Butterfl Centre (BSBC) y cares for thousands of free flying butterfies. With a strong emphasis on conservation. 10% of each tour sold goes directly to the Centre.
- Revenue generated from admission fees to the Centre is used to support the farmers and their families by giving them a supplementary income.
- People from local communities are employed by BSBC to manage the centre, train and support the butterfly farmers and guide visitors.
- Another portion of the revenue from tourist admissions to the BSBC is used to support local conservation projects, such as biodiversity surveys.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Meeting point:
Main Entrance of King’s Road Angkor, a modern Khmer-style market.
Address: Corner of 7-Makara & Achar Sva Street, Old Market Bridge, Siem Reap.
- Starting time: 8.00 AM
- Ending point:
Drop off at your centrally located hotel in Siem Reap. If you’re not centrally located, your guide will be happy to help you organise transport back to your accommodation.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking tour guide, Butterfly Centre admission, one-day Angkor Day Pass, transportation with air-conditioning, local lunch, Landmine Museum entrance fee, drinking water.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
During your Banteay Srei tour, we will explore the surrounding Banteay Srei district, meeting locals as we walk, hearing their stories and we’ll lead you to some lesser-known attractions that many tourists don’t know about. Get ready for a memorable day!
Our first stop will be the Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre, where we’ll learn all about the lifecycle of butterflies. The netted tropical enclosure here contains thousands of beautiful, free-flying butterflies and is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Revenue generated from tour admissions to the centre are also re-invested back into the local community to aid a number of poverty alleviation and conservation projects, so as you admire those beautiful butterflies, you can feel good about yourself too!
The next stop on our tour is the Cambodian Landmine Museum which was established in 1997 by ex-child soldier Aki Ra. Following years of fighting, he returned to the villages where he had planted mines as a child soldier and began removing then by hand and defusing them with homemade tools. The museum aims to educate visitors on the importance of clearing landmines in Cambodia and also supports at-risk Khmer children.
The truly stunning Banteay Srei Temple is next, which is home to some of the most exquisite stone carvings on earth. We’ll take a look around, learn a little about the temple and its history and, let’s be honest, pretend to be Indiana Jones for a few minutes. Since you're likely getting hungry at this point, we'll stop for a local lunch before heading to the next stop.
On the way back, we’ll stop to meet the sugar palm community at Preah Dak Village, the biggest sugar palm producer in Siem Reap. Here you’ll get a chance to learn how this organic sugar is produced and hopefully you’ll get to taste one of their sweet treats too!
Our last stops of the day will be at two more elaborate temples in the grand circle of Angkor. Neak Pean is a Buddhist temple on a circular island in Jayatataka Baraym, built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Then we'll finish off with a visit to Preah Khan Temple, one of the largest complexes at Angkor.
After a full day of exploring and gathering some killer holiday snaps, we’ll head back into Siem Reap and drop you off at your centrally located hotel. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in Cambodia.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking tour guide, Butterfly Centre admission, one-day Angkor Day Pass, transportation with air-conditioning, local lunch, Landmine Museum entrance fee, drinking water.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Dress standard: Please dress respectfully as part of the tour will be spent meeting members of the local community. Trousers and a skirt or knee length shorts and a shirt/t-shirt that covers your shoulders are most appropriate. Comfortable shoes or sandals suitable for walking are also highly recommended.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: It is hot in Siem Reap for most of the year, therefore your guide will make regular stops where you can purchase water and snacks. Please keep hydrated and bring sunscreen and hats to protect yourself from the sun. At the start of your trip there is the option of upgrading from a 1-day to a 3-day Angkor pass for an additional $25. Speak with your local guide about this.
Closure of sites: In the rare event of extreme weather or other conditions such as flooding you will be contacted and given the opportunity to reschedule or cancel affected at late notice.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@siemreapurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +855 12 391 780 or +855 92 999 860
Email address: info@siemreapurbanadventures.com
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