Why choose this Siem Reap tour ?
Explore the exquisite Preah Vihear area on this full-day tour from Siem Reap, where you will not only see the ” Paradise temple ” as Preah Vihear is known but stop at a country market and even see the tomb of the infamous Pol Pot. This private, customizable tour begins in the morning at 7:00 am in front of your hotel where you’ll meet your local English speaking driver with experience Preah Vihear adventure by air-conditioned and comfortable minivan, sedan, or minibus.
Preah Vihear is 240km & very far from the crowds of Angkor Wat, so you can enjoy the calm of the countryside & scenes of rural Cambodian life, stopping at Anlong Veng market, and/or Pol Pot cemetery. At Preah Vihear, we climb to the top by pickup truck where you have a couple of hours to take in the scenic views and magnificence of the temple. Enjoy a local lunch on the mountain top or below near the car park. Finish your day either at your hotel, nightspot, or Thailand border crossing.
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What makes Private Day Tour of Preah Vihear Off the Beaten track a unique experience ?
Preah Vihear is one of the most beautiful located along with Cambodia – Thailand border, Preah Vihear been listed as a world heritage sights in 2008 which was a conflict between the Cambodian and Thai army fight for territory and temple. The war start in 2008 and ended in 2011 after Cambodia won at ICJ.
Preah Vihear was built by 3 kings and it takes over 300 years to built, Yasovarman I ( 889-910 ) in 893, Suryavarman I ( 1002-1049 ) and finally complete by King Suryavarman II ( 1113-1150 ) which known as the King who built Angkor Wat, located on top of Dang Rek mountain 550 meters high.
The main purpose of the temple is the mountain temple which is the symbolism of sacred mountain “Meru” where is the abode of all the gods of Hindu.
From Siem Reap, we drive across many local villages, plantations, and a lot of local activities along the way. It takes around 3 hours each way.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please choose one of the O’Smach options – if that’s your final destination
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private Day Tour of Preah Vihear Off the Beaten track Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and Hotel or chaom border drop-off
- O’Smach Border dropoff(tour option)
- Driver Guide
Not Included
- Truck to mountain top US$25 per truck return
- Food and drinks
- Lunch about US$10 per person
- Entrance fees US$10 per person
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by ANGKOR CAB-OFF BEATEN TRUCK.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Phnom_Penh.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 16 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
