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Monk Blessing Ceremony in Siem Reap: Experience Buddhist Rituals and Chants for Karma Cleansing
Witness a Buddhist ceremony to cleanse bad elements and request the aid of Buddha. Witness the monks of Siem Reap as they chant and perform rituals to cleanse karma, and create a positive environment. Understand these traditions during this 1.5-hour tour offered in the morning and afternoon.
Witness a Buddhist ceremony to cleanse bad elements and request the aid of Buddha. Witness the monks of Siem Reap as they chant and perform rituals to cleanse karma, and create a positive environment. Understand these traditions during this 1.5-hour tour offered in the morning and afternoon.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wat Athvear Temple - The Buddhist temple will be receiving blessings from a Buddhist Monk for good fortune, prosperity, and longevity.
- Wat Athvear Temple - The Buddhist temple will be receiving blessings from a Buddhist Monk for good fortune, prosperity, and longevity.

What's Included
- Sarong provided
- English-speaking driver/guide included
- Participate in a monk ceremony
- Have the opportunity to make a monk offering
- Travel comfortably by private car or tuk tuk
- Sarong provided
- English-speaking driver/guide included
- Participate in a monk ceremony
- Have the opportunity to make a monk offering
- Travel comfortably by private car or tuk tuk
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Narelle_c
Feb 17, 2026
Blessing - This was such really nice experience from the monks. The chanting and general peaceful atmosphere was humbling. Lots of “gratuities” needed though.
The blessing did leave us feeling peaceful and revitalised.
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Michael_b
Jan 25, 2026
Must do experience - Wow what an experience a must do for everyone, guide was great and the temple was amazing.
Book it up you will not be disappointed.
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Ben_y
Nov 19, 2025
new experience - when we got there, we were the only group there and we had a good time with the monk blessing my friends with water. it was a very unique experience
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Lee_h
Aug 5, 2025
A unique experience in Siem Reap - A wonderful experience at a pagoda just outside of the main city. Our driver and guide was great and explained as he took us through the monk blessing. It was around an hour in total and was definitely a unique experience.
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O677prjaimeb
Jun 30, 2025
Great experience! - This was a very interesting experience! Our guide, Sophak was so wonderful and explained everything to us. He even went out of his way to help us out with another excursion we wanted to do!! Highly recommend!
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Nicole_d
Jun 11, 2025
Great experience: don't want to miss - Special experience , highly recommended ; if you get the chance definitely go book ... once in a life time
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Tara_p
Mar 20, 2025
Everyone should experience this :) - It was a lovely experience from start to finish. Everyone here is prompt and on time and we had an informative guide who explained everything very clearly. They provide the sarongs to wear and show you how so you do not need anything. There is a gorgeous temple right beside the monk’s home too for photos etc. it was definitely a one of a kind experience for all religious and non religious people and I would recommend everyone to experience it with an open mind. AC car, guide and driver - perfect for us. Just a short ride out of town as well and takes no more than 90 min. So leaves plenty of time for a full day of activities - :)
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Akira_t
Mar 19, 2025
Holy water was cold - As Buddhists, it's very horner to be blessed with a monk.
We don't have to dry cloths and or so. Just bring ourselves.
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Kjfoote
Jan 1, 2025
New Years Day Buddhist Blessing - We took our two kids on this tour January 1st and it was a super special way to start the year!! Very personal and we had an extremely informative guide who made it a great morning for us :)
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Amanda_h
Feb 17, 2026
Worst Tour Guide Ever! - Our driver/guide sent a message to say he was waiting in the hotel foyer. When we went down there were many guides waiting for guests and we had to get assistance from concierge to try and locate ours. After speaking to every single guide, we finally located ours sat on a bench completely engrossed in his phone and not looking as if he was waiting for anyone. Not the best start!
On the car journey to the activity he was trying to persuade us to take extra tours with him and we had to be extremely firm when refusing. After that he appeared to lose interest in us and didnt really talk anymore.
He didnt explain what would happen at the activity so we were confused about the process. It felt rushed and chaotic and not enjoyable.
He kept telling us to follow him and then would walk away really fast and so I had to shout to him to slow down because I had to help my friend (who is blind and has a white stick to indicate this) but he did not slow down much.
He was the worst tour guide ever and completely spoilt the experience for us ... and all because we wouldnt hire him for additional tours around Siem Reap.
It was a complete waste of money and I feel ripped off!
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