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Private Full-Day Tour to Koh Ker and Beng Mealea
Siem Reap, Cambodia
7 hours
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What You Will Do
An opportunity to discover some of the most iconic temples of Beng Mealea, Koh Ker, and Ancient Quarry. The guide will meet you in your hotel Lobby to begin this private excursion and drive to Koh Ker.
We’ll visit Koh Ker and some other beautiful Temples surrounding it. Enjoy your Lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Beng Mealea.
We’ll enter the Beng Mealea from the West Gate, walk through the Jungle Path to the central Temple, and creep around the Sanctuary to view the Trees overgrow on the Towers and Galleries. Then, you’ll venture deep into the central and up to the upper terraces of this truly great temple by walking on the wooden bridge to photograph this incredible site.
Next up, we explore the Ancient Quarry” the place where the ancient Khmer took the stones to build Angkor Wat”. The Guide will share with you how the Stones were cut and transported to the Angkor Wat area.
At the end, you may want to visit Handicrafts, Cloth Weaving & Made in Cambodian Market.
We’ll visit Koh Ker and some other beautiful Temples surrounding it. Enjoy your Lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Beng Mealea.
We’ll enter the Beng Mealea from the West Gate, walk through the Jungle Path to the central Temple, and creep around the Sanctuary to view the Trees overgrow on the Towers and Galleries. Then, you’ll venture deep into the central and up to the upper terraces of this truly great temple by walking on the wooden bridge to photograph this incredible site.
Next up, we explore the Ancient Quarry” the place where the ancient Khmer took the stones to build Angkor Wat”. The Guide will share with you how the Stones were cut and transported to the Angkor Wat area.
At the end, you may want to visit Handicrafts, Cloth Weaving & Made in Cambodian Market.
What's Included?
- Bottle of drinking water
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private air conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Koh Ker Temple
3 hours
Journey to Koh Ker, the former 10th century capital of the Angkorian Empire. Koh Ker was abandoned in the forest for too many years due to the Civil wars. After a drive for about two hours through beautiful scenic rural Cambodia, we arrived at Koh Ker ruins. We begin our visit at Prasat Thom creeping through the main gate way, franked by atmospheric sanctuaries. Walk along a serpent lined causeway to Prasat Krahorm “red brick temple” near there are Libraries and Reservoirs. Finally we arrive at Prasat Thom “centerpiece” Prasat Thom is large seven level pyramids constructed of sandstones, 45 meters height. If we climb to the upper terrace we will see panoramic jungle views. Visit other outlying temples. Archaeologists believe there may be more than 100 temple ruins in the area waiting to be discovered. On the way back we stop to visit O-thma Dab ”the place where the ancient Khmer people took stones to build Angkor Wat.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Journey2 Angkor.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your Tour Guide will send you a Link to purchase the temple entrance e-ticket days in advance.
- Please wear flat shoes that are comfortable for walking.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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