Siem Reap Trip Overview
Get out of Siem Reap province and see the hidden Cambodia with a trip to Preah Vihear province. On the first day, we’ll get to explore the hidden temple of Koh Ker. This is one of the most remote temples in Cambodia. On the second day, we’ll continue to see Preah Vihear temple which sits on top of a 500m cliff overlooking Thailand. We’ll also stop to see Ta Mok’s house, one of the leaders of the brutal Khmer Rouge Regime.
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* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Get out of Siem Reap province and see the hidden Cambodia with a trip to Preah Vihear province. On the first day, we’ll get to explore the hidden temple of Koh Ker. This is one of the most remote temples in Cambodia. On the second day, we’ll continue to see Preah Vihear temple which sits on top of a 500m cliff overlooking Thailand. We’ll also stop to see Ta Mok’s house, one of the leaders of the brutal Khmer Rouge Regime.
Itinerary
Day 1: Koh Ker Temple
Stop At: Koh Ker Temple, RN64 – 2km south KOH KER site entrance and Srayang 100 Km North of Siem Reap Cambodia
This is a full day tour which will take us into the next province of Preah Vihear to visit the “Lost Jungle” temple of Koh Ker. We’ll come and get you from your hotel around 8 o’clock in the morning after you’ve eaten breakfast. We’ll then start the journey to Koh Ker temple along National Road 6.
Along the way, we’ll stop at Dom Dek Market which is a popular local market on the busy highway. Here, you can see how the locals go about their every day lives and take some time explore the market.
We’ll then continue along our 3 hour drive to Koh Ker temple which is an abandoned temple group which used to be the capital city of the Angkorian empire from AD 928 to AD 944. It’s one of the most remote temples in Cambodia and you’ll be only one of few visitors there at any given time.
Our tour will start with the impressive Prasat Krahom which has stunning stone carvings throughout. We’ll then continue to the famous Prasat Thom which means “Big Temple” and this temple will have stark similarities with Mayan Temples which you might find in Central America. You’ll see a 55m wide and 40m high pyramid temple with 7 tiers.
After exploring the temples at Koh Ker, we’ll start the 3 hour journey back to Siem Reap town
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Preah Vihear Temple
Stop At: Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia
On the second day, we’ll go to see Preah Vihear temple which was said to be the favourite temple for most of the ancient Khmer kings. Nowadays, it sits on the border of Cambodia and Thailand on top of a 500m cliff. The temple offers stunning views of the surrounding area and few tourists venture out this way. It’s a great place if you want to get off the beaten track and explore the hidden Cambodia that few get to see.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
