2-Day: Explore Preah Vihear, Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Tour

2-Day: Explore Preah Vihear, Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Tour

  • Duration 2 Days
  • Travel Location Preah Vihear
  • Tour Style Adventure Tours
  • Destination Included

    Preah Vihear, Cambodia

Tour Highlights

Similar to 1-Day Preah Vihear & Koh Ker, the 2-day tour just added Beng Mealea jungle temple that you will need to spend an overnight, and the adventure gives you a bit more time to explore each temples without hassle. The journey starts from your hotel in Siem Reap, drive with a few hours to see museum house of Tamok who was one of well-known Khmer Rouge leaders then continue to visit Preah Vihear temple built atop Dangrek Mountain along with the fascinating 360 degree view. Spend overnight in Preah Vihear town before heading to witness UNESCO world heritage Koh Ker temple in Pyramid Shape and venture Beng Mealea jungle temple with its giant ruins and tranquil surrounding.

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Full Itinerary

Day 1: Siem Reap – Tamok House & Preah Vihear Temple

Our escort guide and driver will be greeting you at 7.00am at your hotel’s lobby then drive out of the hassle Siem Reap city to Preah Vihear province bordering Thailand. The journey takes approx. 4 hours, passing countryside dotting with palm trees and rice paddies. We stop to visit Ta Mok’s house which owned by a famous Khmer Rouge leader, named Ta Mok, we witness the remnants used by Pol Pot leader and unlock the tragic history of Cambodia.

Once we arrived, we process to take 4-WD (pickup vehicle) to explore the ancient Preah Vihear temple atop Dangrek mountain which provides the spectacular landscape, learn from your tour guide about temple history as we stroll around to take picturesque photos of the most spectacular setting of the temple and observe the beautiful surroundings with 360° views from the mountain as well as enjoying the tranquil breathtaking before we take 4-WD vehicle back to our car/minivan then heading to Preah Vihear town or a guesthouse near Koh Ker temple for an overnight (own account).
*Recommend hotel near Koh Ker temple: Koh Ker Temples Garden Hotel and Restaurant.

Overnight in Preah Vihear

Day 2: Koh Ker Pyramid & Beng Mealea Jungle Temple

We set off at a convenient time to explore UNESCO world heritage “Koh Ker Temple” – an archaeological site of Pre-Angkorian monument, the very less touristy temple that Koh Ker has attracted more and more tourists to discover its ruins among the wilderness. Koh Ker temple was probably served as state temple of Khmer King Jayavarman IV, vertically arises in Pyramid shape with 7 tiers enhanced by impressive shrines.

Learn from your tour guide about the significant city of Khmer Empire. Resume the journey to venture Beng Mealea jungle temple which was built in 12th century during Angkor Wat time. We then enjoy the guided walking orientation within the wilderness to unlock the hidden temple whose the ruined rocks spread around, enhanced by the vegetation and the tranquility. Walk, crawl, climb and squeeze into/over galleries to see its amazing setting, reveal the history, take some amazing photos and feel the natural surroundings. Finally, we make our way back to your hotel in Siem Reap city and on the way, we observe stone quarry that our tour guide will explain you how people cut sandstone in impressive shapes to build temples and stop to see how traditional bamboo sticky rice is made, and try some bites of its delicious taste.

Tour Includes

  • Experienced local English-speaking guide
  • Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
  • Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
  • 4-WD vehicle round trip up/down mountain
  • Donation for Ta Mok house
  • Tour activities and sightseeing per program
  • Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues

Tour Excludes

  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Beng Mealea ticket $10/pax (or valid Angkor ticket if you have)
  • Preah Vihear ticket $10/pax
  • Koh Ker ticket $15/pax
  • Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
  • Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver
 

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