Day Trips from Siem Reap to Beng Mealea

Two of the most impressive Angkorian sites—Beng Mealea and UNESCO World Heritage–listed Koh Ker Temple—lie far from Siem Reap. Skip the transportation stress and enjoy the expertise of a specialist guide when you book this small-group tour, direct from your Siem Reap hotel. Capture spectacular shots of jungle-clad ruins during the morning, when Beng Mealea is still uncrowded, then discover Koh Ker. Please note that tickets are at your expense.

About 75 miles (120km) from Siem Reap, in the jungle of northern Cambodia, lie the ruins of Koh Ker temple - built in the 10th-century by Jayavarman IV. High atop a 1700-foot (525m) Dângrêk Mountain cliff, in the Preah Vihear province, sits Preah Vihear Temple - an ancient Hindu construct built during the period of the Khmer Empire. Visit Koh Ker temple that built in 10th-century by Jayavarman IV in the north Cambodian jungle. It's the group of temples that has over ten temples. These temples are a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 kilometres (75 mi) away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor. Beng Mealea, identical to Angkor Wat, but smaller in size.

Join your guide on a full-day private excursion to explore Cambodia's remote temples of Koh Ker. Visit the mountain Hindu temple of Preah Vihear and the jungle temple of Beng Mealea. -Visit the seldom-visited Cambodian temple, Preah Vihear -Marvel at Cambodia’s Pyramid temple, Prasat Thom -See tree root-draped tower of Prasat Pram temple -Explore the jungle temple of Beng Mealea -Enjoy seeing the landscape of the countryside

Discover 3 Angkor-Area Wonders in One Epic Day: -Skip the crowds: Our full-day tour hits Banteay Srei's intricate pink sandstone carvings (finest in Cambodia), jungle-swallowed Beng Mealea (untouched 12th-century ruins over 100 sq miles), and Phnom Kulen's sacred peaks—all with expert local guides. -Authentic Village Start: Taste Real Palm Cakes Kick off at Preah Dak village, watching traditional palm cake making. No tourist traps—just genuine Khmer flavors and hands-on culture before temple hopping. -Kulen Mountain Exclusive Highlights Ascend to 802 AD River of a Thousand Lingas, massive Reclining Buddha (get a monk's blessing!), Poeng Ta Kho cliffs, and thundering waterfalls. Picnic with grilled chicken, fruits, and a swim—pure nature recharge. -Beng Mealea: Indiana Jones Vibes Venture deep into rainforest to this overgrown temple marvel. Explore hidden Hindu-Buddhist motifs amid towering sandstone—raw, mysterious, and Instagram-gold.

Get more out of your time in Siem Reap and go beyond Angkor Wat on this full-day tour of other local highlights. Marvel at amazing waterfalls, admire an enormous reclining buddha statue, visit a mysterious jungle temple, take a boat ride to a floating village and much more. Your English-speaking tour guide takes you to the best spots and ensures you can fully appreciate what you are seeing.

Travelers interested in history and archeology will love traveling beyond the most popular (and crowded) temples of Angkor and exploring off the beaten path. Travel to the Cambodia–Thailand border area, to the incredible cliff-top Preah Vihear Temple. Continue on to the Koh Ker Temple group and the wild Beng Mealea Temple, where few travelers venture. Get a feel for what Angkor Wat was like before its “rediscovery.”

Shun the tourist trail for two of the Angkor empire’s less-visited gems on this small-group tour. Your certified guide will show you around Beng Mealea, a vast ruined temple complex that’s still covered in jungle in places, and Koh Ker, the 10th-century imperial capital. Your tour includes hotel transfers, iced water, and cold towels.

Discover ancient temples of the Siem Reap region with your local guide. Explore some of the area's less visited sites, including Koh Ker, Beng Melea from Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat temple–Visit Angkor Wat Temple is 7 Wonders of the World.This stunning temple is an architectural masterpiece and the largest religious temple in the world. Angkor Thom :Stop at the enormous exquisitely carved Buddha and Asura gate of Angkor Thom before heading through natural to see temples.Bayon Temple-Bayon is a Buddhist temple with many enormous exquisitely carved Buddha faces.Ta Promh Temple-Stroll along a shady path to Ta Promh,the ancient jungle temple. See the giant roots of trees growing on the temple structure.This temple is also known as the Tomb Raider temple, famously used as a location in the Tomb Raider film. Banteay Srei temple or pink lady temple, This temple having unique finest, most intricate carvings to be found in Angkor. Beng Mealea temple is nestled in the jungle. Explore the ancient ruins of this untouched temple and marvel at trees and vegetation growing from the stone walls. Enjoy scenery along the way to temples like rice paddies, village homes.

Vist the Beng Mealea and Koh ker temple has a large baray to the east and some atmospheric satellite temples such as Prasat Chrey. Apsara Authority has plans to reflood the ancient baray, as they did earlier with Jayatataka (Northern Baray), surrounding Neak Poan temple.

Leave your Siem Reap hotel and travel in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle to the jungle temple of Being Mealea and Koh Ker. Learn about traditional ways of life in Cambodia's rural villages, tour a local market, check out a traditional Khmer house, travel past scenic rice fields and see life outside of the city. This memorable tour is limited to just three people per group and guarantees personalized attention.

We head to the lost temple of Beng Mealea, the titanic of temples, a slumbering giant lost for centuries in the forests of Cambodia. Nature is re-staking her claim on the ruins of Beng Mealea. En route, pass small traditional villages before coming upon this mysterious temple being enveloped by the jungle. You’ll understand the thrill French explorer Henri Mouhot surely felt when he came upon the overgrown temples of Angkor in the mid-19th century. Next, continue drive to Koh Ker served as the capital of the Khmer Empire from 928-944 A.D. Within Koh Ker is Prasat Thom, a tall temple mountain which offers a sweeping view of the forest and plain below. Within the complex itself are temples dedicated to the Hindu deities Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. Given its isolation and distance from Siem Reap, Koh Ker exudes a quiet, peaceful charm that stands in contrast to Angkor Wat.

The best pyramid and ruined temple of Cambodia Explore the ancient capital city of the Khmer empire, Koh Ker in the 10th century. It's known as the Pyramid temple where is located about 120 km northeast of Siem Reap town. It's the best way to avoid the big crowds. Beside Koh Ker, we continue to experience one of the beautiful ruined temple, Beng Mealea, which was built by the same king who built Angkor Wat temple. Learning and discovering about the local authentic city, rich cultures, histories, religions, architectures and daily life of Cambodia etc.

Head out into the jungle and discover some of Cambodia’s best off-the-beaten-path historical sights on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. A great way to delve deeper into Cambodia’s rich heritage, this tour takes you beyond the usual highlights of the Angkor archaeological complex and into another world, where an ancient riverbed is carved with thousands of ornate motifs and crumbling temples rise from the jungle (entry fees not included).

Visit some of the lesser visited temples on this private tour of Beng Mealea, Banteay Srei, and Rolous Group from Siem Reap. You’ll be collected from your hotel, then driven to the temples where you can explore and learn all about them, and see what makes them stand out. Cold water is provided, but snacks and meals are at your own expense.

We will start to pick up our customers from the hotel at 8:00 am and our tour end to arrive Siem Reap at 6:00 pm. We will first explore the Preah Vihea temple first and after that Koh ker temple then it is the lunch time at the local restaurant. After we finish our lunch we will keep going on to Beng Mealea we will reach there around at 2:30pm. So it is the time for exploring the Beng Mealea. -Visit the seldom-visited Cambodian temple, Preah Vihear -Marvel at Cambodia’s Pyramid temple, Prasat Thom -See tree root-draped tower of Prasat Pram temple -Explore the jungle temple of Beng Mealea -Enjoy seeing the landscape of the countryside

Beng Mealea Temple Adventure — The Perfect Start or Farewell to Siem Reap Make the most of your time in Siem Reap with an unforgettable visit to Beng Mealea Temple, an awe-inspiring hidden gem often called the “Jungle Temple.” Whether you’ve just arrived or are preparing to depart, this half-day adventure is the perfect way to begin or end your Cambodian journey. Explore the mysterious, jungle-covered ruins of Beng Mealea. -Enjoy flexible scheduling — perfect for arrival or departure days. -Comfortable air-conditioned transport from/to Siem Reap Airport. -Experience the beauty and tranquility of rural Cambodia along the way. Don’t just arrive or leave Siem Reap — make it an adventure! Book your Beng Mealea Temple experience today and step into the heart of Cambodia’s timeless history.

Morning pick up at the hotel’s lobby, jump in into your air-conditioned vehicle, and start to make some friends from all over the world. Spend your wonderful day with your new friend and our professional and experienced tour guide discovering the furthest and least crowded temples. Begin with Beng Melea, one of the completely lost temples, ruined by the forest. It’s one of the ancient Khmer temples that remains the authentic lost and not many visitors visit there. Afterward, heading to another ancient Khmer temple located approximately 50km away from Beng Mealea. The temple is known as Koh Ker, constructed similar to Chichen Itza in Mexico. This temple used to be one of the capital cities during the ancient times of Cambodia, where the civilization of the Khmer kingdom started to rise. Explore the most interesting history and culture until transfer back to your hotel. Lunch will be done next to the temple.

Your certified guide will show you around Beng Mealea, a vast ruined temple complex that’s still covered in jungle in places, and Koh Ker, the 10th-century imperial capital. Your tour includes hotel transfers, iced water, and cold towels. Entrance fees (which are not included in the Angkor Pass) are at your own expense.

Go on a One Full-Day private tour with professional English speaking driver who takes you to the best the temples in the Angkor region. Claim your amazing experience with us. Appreciate a flexible itinerary so you can set your own pace and see more of what you love from local villages to authentic cuisine and of course, stunning temples.

Make a little extra effort to escape the crowds! Explore the genuine forgotten city! Visit Koh Ker’s long abandoned monuments! And on the way see the best example of a lost temple, overgrown by the jungle, Beng Mealea! - My webpages try to be most informative on their historical background.

The tourists at the most popular sites, this tour to Koh Ker and Beng Mealea is an ideal day trip for you. The temples here are overgrown with plants and tree roots feel like quite a jungle explorer.Join your guide on a full-day private excursion to explore Cambodia's remote temples of Koh Ker. Visit the mountain Hindu temple of Preah Vihear and the jungle temple of Beng Mealea. -Visit the seldom-visited Cambodian temple, Preah Vihear -Marvel at Cambodia’s Pyramid temple, Prasat Thom -See tree root-draped tower of Prasat Pram temple -Explore the jungle temple of Beng Mealea -Enjoy seeing the landscape of the countryside

Visit the remote temples of Koh Ker and Beng Mealea via car or minivan with this small-group tour from Siem Reap. You'll venture off the beaten track, heading first to Beng Mealea (believed to be a prototype for Angkor Wat) and then on to Koh Ker, an abandoned forest temple dating to the 10th century.