Day Trips from Siem Reap to Beng Mealea

Enjoy this full day tour from Siem Reap with your own private guide. You’ll first visit Preah Vihear, the largest religious complex built during the pre-Angkorian era. Spend a few hours with your guide wandering through the impressive temples. Then, stop at a local restaurant for lunch before moving onto Koh Ker Temple, the largest pyramid temple in Cambodia. Spend some time around the remote site before heading back to your hotel.

Visit two of the outer temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Your guide leads you through the grounds of Beng Melea and Koh Ker, part of Cambodia’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s worth making the 1-hour journey to these temples, which are less crowded but just as fascinating as Angkor Wat.

Escape the crowds around Siem Reap by heading out in the countryside to visit the ruins of Beng Mealea temple, the River of a Thousand Lingas (Kbal Spean), and Phnom Kulen waterfalls. Get a close look at monuments from the ancient Khmer Empire that are located in scenic spots surrounded by natural beauty. Your tour includes time for cooling off at the waterfall and a picnic lunch.

Cambodia’s ruins and villages are hard to understand without a guide. Get a true sense of this majestic country on this small-group tour from Siem Reap. See palm sugar being made and tour a floating village. Discover waterfalls, riverbed carvings, and spectacular views in Phnom Kulen National Park. And marvel at one of Angkor’s most spectacular remains: Beng Mealea, still jungle-clad. Your day includes lunch but excludes entrance fees.

This exclusive private tour offers you a unique opportunity to explore the most significant temples of the Angkor complex while diving deeply into Cambodia’s rich history, culture, religion, and way of life—both past and present. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the Khmer kings governed and shaped the Angkor Empire, leading Cambodia into one of the most powerful and culturally rich civilizations in Southeast Asia. Your flexible and family-friendly itinerary allows for a comfortable pace tailored to your preferences. You’ll also have the chance to witness the breathtaking sunrise or sunset over the temples, arranged according to your preferred timing. Accompanied by a professional private tour guide, you will receive in-depth commentary and key historical insights to help you fully appreciate the grandeur, architecture, and spiritual significance of the Angkor temples during the height of the Khmer Empire.

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.

Discover three fascinating ruins on a full-day guided tour from Siem Reap: Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, and Beng Mealea. Start with Banteay Srei, a small yet stunning temple known for its intricate pink sandstone carvings. Admire the statue of Devatar, often called the “Mona Lisa of the East.” Next, hike to Kbal Spean, the "River of a Thousand Lingas," where ancient stone carvings cover the riverbed and blend beautifully with the surrounding mountains. End your day at Beng Mealea, a mysterious jungle temple rumored to have inspired Castle in the Sky. Its crumbling ruins and overgrown trees make it a true explorer’s paradise. Perfect for travelers seeking nature, history, and adventure all in one.

Experience an unforgettable journey as you explore the largest religious monument in the world. The Ancient Khmer Temple Explorer excursion offers a carefully curated selection of must visit temples within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the comfort of travel in an air conditioned private car, accompanied by a friendly, English speaking driver, ensuring that your experience is both seamless and memorable. Gain insight into the lives of the local Khmer villagers and learn about their livelihoods. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Banteay Srei and the ruins of Beng Mealea temples. Throughout your excursion, you will be provided with bottled water and cool hand towels for your refreshments.

Begin your unforgettable journey with a convenient hotel or meeting point pick-up between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Your adventure starts as you travel to Koh Ker Temple, an incredible 81-square-kilometer protected site. Once the capital of the Khmer Empire, this hidden gem boasts nearly 180 ancient sanctuaries, offering a fascinating glimpse into Cambodia’s rich history and architectural grandeur. After immersing yourself in the wonders of Koh Ker, continue to Beng Mealea, a captivating temple shrouded in jungle. Located about an hour away, this mystical site features crumbling walls intertwined with nature, creating an atmosphere of serene beauty and timeless charm. As the day comes to an end around 5:00 PM, enjoy the final moments of this unique experience before heading back to the city. Whether dropped off at your hotel or the city center, you’ll carry memories of a day filled with awe-inspiring discoveries.

Go beyond the main temples of Angkor Archeological Site on a full-day, private excursion to Beng Mealea and Koh Kor Temple, two spectacular ancient sites with a fraction of Angkor’s crowds. Traveling from Siem Reap to Beng Mealea in a private, climate-controlled vehicle ensures a comfortable day of sightseeing, and you’ll have the flexibility to set your own pace, with plenty of time to see the things that interest you most.

If you've ever wanted to be a jungle explorer, discovering lost worlds and crumbling temples uncovered from layers of nature and time, seize the opportunity on this day trip to Beng Melea Temple, a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological marvels of South-east Asia. Few visitors traverse the moss and tree roots to see this lesser-known 12th-century temple, making your journey all the more intrepid.

Get an early start to see the top attractions of the Angkor Archaeological Park and watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat. You’ll also visit important temples including Bayon, Ta Prohm, Bantey Srei, and Beng Mealea—all part of Cambodia’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the crowds and heat by beginning in the early morning, and travel in comfort from Siem Reap with your own private guide and driver.

Embark on an exclusive journey through the heart of ancient Cambodia history, witnessing the hidden gems temple of Beng Mealea still remaining untouched Indiana Jone expereince, proceed more to the breathtaking majesty Pre-Angkor of Kulen mountain and bathed in holy cascade waterfall, visit reclining Buddha and the river of 1000 Lingas. Let have lunch break at local restaurant neaby. After lunch break immerse yourself in the intricate detailed carvings of Banteay Srei, considered as the jewels in Khmer's art made from the pink-sandstone and end with the ascent to summit of clay-bricked temple of Pre Rup for the serene sunset surrounding with lush forest and rice field. The excursion offers in private tours and a knowledgeable guide in a very comfortable air-conditioning vehicle included cold waters and cold wipes to refresh.

Shun the crowds that beset the most popular Angkor sights and head further afield to two of Cambodia’s most sacred sites on this private door-to-door tour. Exploring with a guide, visit the mountainous Phnom Kulen National Park and swim in a waterfall. Then travel to the jungle-covered temple of Beng Mealea, with its Hindu-Buddhist fusion. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

The Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia is home to a number of unique floating villages. On this private tour from Siem Reap, visit the Kampong Khleang community and learn about the daily lives of local people. Then head to the remote Beng Mealea Temple and discover the history of the Khmer Empire and its stunning architecture before making your way back to Siem Reap.

Starting with the sunrise at Angkor Wat, you and your private party will visit three major temples in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, including the Bayon and Ta Prohm. Escape the heat of the day—and the crowds—by setting out at dawn when the temples are at their most majestic. A personal guide provides round-trip transport for up to 10 passengers from your Siem Reap hotel.

Explore the ancient Buddhist monuments, hidden caves, and beautiful waterfalls of Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour. Enjoy trekking along the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas, take in the views from Kulen Mountain, and dip into a plunge pool. Along the way, stop to visit the Angkor-era temple of Beng Mealea, tucked away in the heart of the jungle.

Perfect for Instagrammers or time-pressed travelers, this private tour lets you see both sunrise and sunset over Angkor Wat—with the time in between free to explore independently. Your guide will collect you from your hotel in good time to catch sunrise views from Phnom Bakheng hilltop, chauffeur you back for breakfast, then accompany you to Angkor Wat itself for sunset. Your Angkor Temples pass is at your own expense.