Siem Reap- Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Full-Day Join-in Tour by Minivan

A full day (upto 9 hours) tour of the remote, mystical and rarely visited temples of Koh Ker and Beng Mealea in the private tour.

The tour includes an English speaking guide, who has been trained and has certification from the Apsara Authority who operate the temple complex.

The transport is a 8 seat, 15-seater mini-bus, with 5 seats reserved for ice-box and guest hand baggage etc. Complimentary cold towels and iced bottled water are available on the bus.

Guests can bring a packed lunch, or eat at the cafes nearby the temple, but guests are warned that the cafes are significantly more basic than in town.

After Pick Up from hotel so we will drive about 2 hours from Siem Reap to visit the Koh Ker Group located more than150 km northeast of Siem Reap town in the province of Preah Vihear, it was briefly the capital of the Khmer empire between 928 and 944 under king Jayavarman IV and his son Hasavaraman II. After the Khmer empire had been established in the Angkor area (Roluos), Jayavarman IV moved the capital in 928 almost 100km northeast to Koh Ker. Here a vast number of temples were built under his reign, until his successor returned to the Angkor area about twenty years later.
The Koh Ker site is dominated by Prasat Thom, a 30 meter tall temple mountain raising high above the plain and the surrounding forest. Great views await the visitor at the end of an adventurous climb. Garuda, carved into the stone blocks, still guard the very top, although they are partially covered now.
Across the site of Koh Ker there are many prasat or tower sanctuaries. A couple still feature an enormous linga on a yoni that provides space for several people. The outlet for the water that was sanctified by running it over the Linga can be seen in the outside wall of one of them. In other cases, three prasat stand next to each other, dedicated to Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. Most of them are surrounded by libraries and enclosures, many also had moats. At that time, the roofs were still made of wood. Today, only the holes for the beams remain in the stone structures.

After we return from Koh Ker Group , we will break to have the authentic local food in the restaurant in front of arrival Beng Mealea temple at your own account.

Beng Mealea Temple (its name means “lotus pond”) is nearly 80km from Siem Reap town at the foot of Kulen Mountain. It was built as Hinduist temple, but there are some carvings depicting Buddhist motifs. Its primary material is sandstone and it is largely unrestored, with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards and many of its stones lying in great heaps. For years it was difficult to reach, but a road recently built to the temple complex of Koh Ker passes Beng Mealea and more visitors are coming to the site.
Built in the 12th Century, many scholars believe it was the model for Angkor Wat. It is just as wonderful of a temple but it is still largely lost in the jungle.

We will drop you there if your schedule to flight on the same day at free of charge.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Small Group from 4 people up
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  Minivan: Private tour with good AC transportation and English speaking tour guide.
  Pickup included
• Private Tour 100% & SUVs Car
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  Minivan/ SUV Car: Private tour : This option is a private tour and it’s extremely suitable for a couple and family. The tour itinerary and time
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• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Cold Water and swap towel during the tour
• Hotel pick up and drop off

• Beng Mealea entrance fee including with Angkor Wat ticket
• Koh Ker entrance fee (USD 10)/person
• Food & Drinks
• Gratuities
• Travel Insurance

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• This Tour is Provided by Buffalo Journey Cambodia.
• 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.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.