Siem Reap Trip Overview
Long a point of dispute with neighbouring Thailand, the Preah Vihear temple has been long on many customers’ list to see and admire the beauty of this temple range, perched on the ridge of a mountain range on the border with Thailand.
• Access to one of the most adored temples perched on a cliff
• Drive into the mountain ranges, bordering with Thailand
• See some of the country’s most remote parts
• Head into the adventurous side of Northern Cambodia
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant near Phreah Vihear.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Long a point of dispute with neighbouring Thailand, the Preah Vihear temple has been long on many customers’ list to see and admire the beauty of this temple range, perched on the ridge of a mountain range on the border with Thailand.
• Access to one of the most adored temples perched on a cliff
• Drive into the mountain ranges, bordering with Thailand
• See some of the country’s most remote parts
• Head into the adventurous side of Northern Cambodia
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant near Phreah Vihear.
Itinerary
Day 1: SIEM REAP – BENG MEALEA – KOH KER – PREAH VIHEAR
Stop At: Beng Mealea, 40 km east of Angkor Wat Cambodia
The Beng Mealea Temple will be made. This 12th century Angkor temple ruin will reveal a hidden gem in the middle of the jungle, devoid of obtrusive signs of restorations.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Koh Ker Temple, RN64 – 2km south KOH KER site entrance and Srayang 100 Km North of Siem Reap Cambodia
A trip to Koh Ker brings you deep into the Cambodian countryside and way back in time, head north-east from the west of Kulen National Park From there it’s 85 km to the small village of Seong, passing through some remote villages and a beautiful forest. It was built by Jayavarman IV who had feuded with family and as a result, constructed this unusual temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia
After a picnic lunch in the shade, we drive for another 70 kilometres (paved and soil road) to our goal for the day – Preah Vihear. The temple of Preah Vihear is situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates a vast plain. The temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of staircases over an 800-meter-long axis and it dates back to the 9th century. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location, and it has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Over night at Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel or similar, Deluxe room
Day 2: PREAH VIHEAR – SIEM REAP
Stop At: Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia
After breakfast in the hotel, we drive by 4WD car up the hill to bear witness of the beauty of the temple of Preah Vihear, located on the sacred mountain top of the Dong Rek Mountain ranges, extending for over 700 meters on the top of the Dangrek Mountains. The Thailand border is a mere stone’s throw away.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
