Tour Details

Preah Vihear & Koh Ker: A Journey Through Ancient Khmer Wonders

OVERVIEW

We are leaving at 5.30am! 2 hours driving to Pol Pot House at AlongVeng.  Situated atop a 525 meter high cliff in the Dongkrek Mountains forming the natural border between Cambodia and Thailand is Preah Vihear temple, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Subject to controversial ownership issues over time, this temple officially belongs to Cambodia. Its location is 150km north of Siem Reap and we will spend approximately 3 hours getting here through picturesque countryside which becomes less and less populated the further north we go. We will explore this large temple and admire the impressive views.
We’ll have lunch locally and then head on to Koh Ker.

The seven-tiered pyramid like structure of Prasat Thom is by far the most prominent structure in this temple complex scattered across a large area. Up here it’s all red earth, blue skies and green vegetation. We will arrive back in Siem Reap in the late afternoon / early evening depending on our exploring pace.

Here’s a well-structured one-day tour plan covering Ta Mok’s House, Preah Vihear, and Koh Ker Temple..

Tour Details

Destination

Cambodia

Location

Siem Reap - Preah Vihear

Duration

1 day

Guide Service

English Speaking Tour guide

Transportation

Pick up and transfer back to the airport

ITINERARY

  • Preah Vihear & Koh Ker: A Day of History, Temples & Scenic Views

    6:00 AM – Leave KoemleHome after your breakfast and coffee.

    Travel 2 and half hours to Ta Mok’s House (Anlong Veng) and explore the former home of Ta Mok, the Khmer Rouge leader.

    Learn about Cambodia’s recent history through photographs, bunkers, and remains of the Khmer Rouge stronghold.

    Spend about 45 minutes here.

    From there Depart for Preah Vihear Temple

    Enjoy the scenic drive toward the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple, which sits atop a mountain on the Cambodia-Thailand border.

    The journey takes about 2.5 hours.

    Take a local pickup truck up the steep road to the temple entrance.

    Explore the stunning Khmer temple complex, famous for its cliffside views and intricate carvings.

    Take in the panoramic views of Thailand and Cambodia.

    Spend about 1.5 hours exploring.

    Today, we’ll have Lunch at local restaurant.

    Try Khmer cuisine, such as grilled fish, Amok, or Lok Lak.

    After our lunch, we’ll travel to Koh Ker Temple

    Drive about 2.5 hours to Koh Ker, an ancient 10th-century capital of the Khmer Empire.

    Explore Prasat Thom, the step-pyramid-style temple that resembles Mayan architecture. Visit other smaller temples in the complex, such as Prasat Pram with its tree-covered ruins.

    6:30 PM – Depart for Siem Reap

    • Drive back, which takes about 2 hours.
    • Arrive around 8:450 PM and enjoy a relaxing dinner in Siem Reap.

    Things to Bring:

    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sunscreen & hat
    • Camera

INCLUSION

EXCLUSION

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