Cambodia · KOH KER & PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLES
33 reviewed
Koh Ker was briefly the capital and still has its seven-tier pyramid; Preah Vihear stands on the escarpment at the Thai border with a view over the whole plain. Both are long days out of Siem Reap. Below: driving times, what each tour includes, whether Beng Mealea is bolted on, and what it costs.
Small-group full-day trip from Siem Reap to remote Koh Ker and Beng Mealea, with guide, hotel pickup, and clear ticket budget tips.
“The temples are far away, so it is worth going to see them because you find few people and they are spectacular. We were lucky to have had an exceptional guide, I wish you well. Thank you John!”
Visit jungle-tempered Beng Mealea and forest-remote Koh Ker from Siem Reap, with a small group guide, water, and cold towels.
“These are temples far less visited and I was the only booking. The tour still ran and I had private transport in a Lexus SUV. Guide Mr Ra was excellent and conveyed a lot of the ancient and modern history of the area. Driver Mr Sarai got us there and back very safely. It is a credit to a tour operator that the show will go on even for a 1 person booking. I was very impressed”
Small-group full-day trip from Siem Reap to Preah Vihear and Koh Ker, with a 4x4 climb, UNESCO views, and pyramid temples.
“Phyrom was amazing and very knowledgeable about each place that we went to and throughout driving he was pointing out key features and landmarks about the city. He doesn’t hesitate to take any pictures that you want and brings chips cookies and water for you. My driver sopaon was awesome he stops at any temple you chose and opens and closes your do and has max ac ready once you enter the bmw😜”
Full-day private tour from Siem Reap to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Beng Mealea, with an English guide, AC drive and jungle ruins.
“Great day seeing amazing sights. Our guide Polly was so knowledgeable and taught us so much. different temples to the ones at Siem Reap and the views were amazing. 10 out of 10 experience.”
Small-group day trip from Siem Reap to Preah Vihear and Koh Ker, with 4WD climb, jungle temples, and air-conditioned comfort.
“This is an amazing opportunity to see some less visited gems in Cambodia. There’a a fair bit of driving time, but it’s definitely worth it. The time flew by and our guide Ra was super knowledgeable. An amazing day!”
4 days in Siem Reap with Angkor Wat sunrise, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Tonle Sap floating village, and Kulen. Private guide and hotel pickup.
“This was the best way to spend 4 days in Siem Reap! We had the best guide- David and safest driver- Mr Trea! They made the experience fantastic! The knowledge and the information provided made this tour exceptional! David was wonRead more”
Small-group temple day from Siem Reap to Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, and Banteay Srei, plus palm cakes, lunch, and cool towels.
“Raman was a great guide and he explained everything we saw in detail. All the temples we visited were breathtaking in their own unique way. It was an amazing experience, totally worth it! :)”
Private Siem Reap day trip to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker, and Beng Mealea with an English guide, AC transport, and hotel pickup.
“I really enjoy this tour because can see many things . Along the way to overther I can see many thing people's living. If people have time,please go to visit this temples. Preah vihea is very good, Beng meal name is small temple . Koh ker is peramit”
Small-group day trip from Siem Reap to Beng Mealea, Koh Ker, and Banteay Srei, with palm cakes and an included lunch.
“Excelente opcion para conocer importantes lugares fuera de Angkor. Muy bien planeado, excelente atención del guía Mr Sam, información adecuada y mucha atención para el grupo. El conductor Mr. Teara sumamente amable y atento a las necesidades del grupo. Snack, agua, toallas, una comida exquisita y para finalizar postre. Recomendaría no perderse el tour y si pueden que Sam y Teara estén a cargo.”
4 days of Angkor and beyond with sunrise temples, Phnom Kulen 1000 Lingas, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, and a private A/C car.
“What a great four days I couldn’t have been more pleased. There were six of us and traveling every day to fabulous temples with our guide Vanna and driver, Pat. They both did a great job. We traveled long distances and short distances Read more”
A full-day guided circuit from Siem Reap to Koh Ker’s seven-tier pyramid ruins and the cool, un-restored maze of Beng Mealea.
“The itinerary was listed as 7:30 AM–6:00 PM. Before the tour, the supplier asked to change departure to 6:00 AM, saying it would allow better scenery and still finish around 5:30 PM. I clearly confirmed the end time because I had a 10:00 PM flight and arranged airport drop-off. He confirmed. However, the tour ended around 2:00 PM. I did not rush and spent enough time at each site. We reached the airport before 4:00 PM. This was very different from the confirmed schedule. If I had known it would finish so early, there was no need to start at 6:00 AM. When I asked for clarification, the supplier became…”
See three Khmer temple worlds in one day: Preah Vihear, Koh Ker pyramid climb, and Beng Mealea ruins from Siem Reap.
“very friendly and kind guide named pom. thanks for his knowledge we enjoy the trip and more interested to Cambodia culture and history.”
Private day trip from Siem Reap to Beng Mealea and Koh Ker, fewer crowds, flexible pace, hotel pickup, and cold towels for up to four.
“Professional service. I was picked up in a Lexus and the whole tour was customizable to my liking. Touch Chanthy and Mr Sokheng (the driver) were a gem!”
Private 10-hour Siem Reap trip to Preah Vihear, off-the-beaten-track calm, hotel pickup, and a private guide for up to 4 at $299.
“Panha is amazing! I highly recommend him for tours based out of Siem Reap. He is super knowledgeable, speaks excellent English, is very friendly, flexible with travel plans and pickup, and has a comfortable vehicle with lots of space.”
Private full-day tour from Siem Reap to Preah Vihear and Koh Ker, with Alongveng and Ta Mok House, plus cold towels and a guide.
“John was a very friendly and safe driver. He drove a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and took us to interesting places, explaining the sights along the way. He also acted as a great driver-guide.”
