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: 13 hours
* 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
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Preah Vihear Temple, Cambodia
We will leave Siem Reap early in the morning (around 7 am) and depart northbound for around 250 kilometres (3 hours and 30 minutes) to the Cambodian – Thai border where can see the sacred mountain range of Dong Rek appear in the distance. Averaging in height of about 500 metres with the peaks reaching up to 700 metres, this mountain range is home to the ancient relic of Preah Vihear and affords spectacular views of the Cambodian plains beneath that stretch as far as Phnom Kulen – a national park just north of Siem Reap. Its vast size and easy access to Thailand meant that this is where Pol Pot hid in his later years taking advantage of an easy route to flee.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chuor Phnum Dangrek, Cambodia
Via Anlong Veng, a bustling local market, we drive up the hill to our destination of the day. The mountain ranges here extend for over 700 meters on the top of the Dong Rek Mountains. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
The Hindu temple of Preah Vihear was constructed to worship the god Shiva, dating back to the first half of the 11th century. Its complex history refers already to scriptures that date back to the 9th century. The temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800-metre long axis. Customers looking for a well-preserved temple complex – look no further; part of this has been due to its remote location and the exceptional quality of the architecture. Aside from its historical and cultural attractiveness, as brought forward by an English-speaking guide, the panoramic views from the top are seen as some of the most memorable ones in the country.
Duration: 4 hours
