2-Day Culture & Nature Tour
UNESCO temples and a sacred mountain on Day 1 — Tonle Sap wetlands, silk weaving, and rice-field roads on Day 2.
About This Tour
This two-day tour gives you the full breadth of Kampong Thom — from its ancient UNESCO temples and sacred mountain on Day 1, to the living landscapes of Tonle Sap wetlands, traditional silk weaving villages, and golden rice-field countryside on Day 2. Overnight in a guesthouse or community homestay in Kampong Thom town, giving you an evening to explore the riverside market at your own pace. Ideal for travellers who want more than a one-day snapshot and are ready to understand why Kampong Thom is Cambodia's most underrated province.
Your Day
Hotel Pick-up & Drive to Sambor Prei Kuk
Meet your guide at your guesthouse. Drive 35 km north to Sambor Prei Kuk — arriving before the heat builds.
Sambor Prei Kuk — All Three Temple Groups
Full guided exploration of groups N, S, and O. Your guide connects the architecture to the Chenla Kingdom story.
Village Lunch near the Temples
Home-cooked Cambodian lunch with a family near Sambor Prei Kuk.
Drive to Phnom Santuk
Drive south to the sacred mountain — about 45 minutes. Rest stop at a local coffee shop.
Phnom Santuk — Sacred Mountain
Climb 809 steps at leisure — shrines, rock-carved Buddhas, monkeys, and panoramic views. Stay for sunset if timing allows.
Return to Town — Evening Free
Drop-off at your guesthouse. Evening at leisure — stroll the Stung Sen riverside, visit the night market.
Tonle Sap Wetlands — Boat Tour
Early departure southwest. Community-led boat tour — floating villages, fish traps, flooded forest, and waterbirds at their most active in morning light.
Baray Silk Weaving Village
Visit a Baray weaving family. See silkworms, natural dye pots, spinning wheels, and hand loom in action. Try weaving yourself.
Countryside Lunch & Rice-Field Ride
Lunch at a countryside restaurant, then a tuk-tuk or cycling route through rice paddies and sugar-palm landscapes.
Return to Town & Final Drop-off
Return to Kampong Thom town. Drop-off at your guesthouse or transport connection.
- ✓Expert local guide for both days
- ✓Private tuk-tuk or car transport throughout
- ✓All entrance fees (Sambor Prei Kuk, Phnom Santuk, Tonle Sap boat)
- ✓Two village/community lunches (home-cooked)
- ✓Bottled water throughout both days
- ✓Hotel pick-up and final drop-off in Kampong Thom
- ✕Overnight accommodation (we can recommend options)
- ✕Breakfast and dinners
- ✕Tips for guide and driver
- ✕Personal travel insurance
- ✕Bicycle rental if cycling option chosen ($5/day)
Ready to Book?
Contact us with your preferred dates and group size — we'll confirm availability and arrange everything.