Koh Ker Temples Day Trip

Visit one of Cambodia's largest ancient temple complexes. Your tour guide will reveal the hidden secrets of the crumbling shrines as you explore the overgrown jungle around Koh Ker and Beng Mealea.

Koh Ker Temples Day Trip Itinerary

After being picked up from your hotel in Siem Reap between 7:40 am and 8:10 am, you'll head out of the city to the northeast by bus. The journey will take you into one of the most important archaeological parks of Cambodia.

Following an approximately 56 mile (90 km) drive, you'll arrive at Koh Ker, the former capital of the Khmer empire. This site is the second largest temple complex in Cambodia, covering over 50 square miles (80 sq m) and home to more than 180 temples, with only a few accessible to visitors amidst the dense jungle.

Among the 10th century temples, one notable site is Prasat Prang, a seven-tiered pyramid measuring 203 feet (62 m) wide and 118 feet (36 m) high. You will also visit Prasat Thom, Prasat Krahom, and Prasat Krachap, which are less frequented by tourists.

Next, you'll explore Beng Mealea Temple, a mysterious Hindu sanctuary with a lost history, where crumbling walls are intertwined with tree roots. Access the ruins via a wooden walkway and view the remaining stone carvings depicting Hindu mythology.

After your exploration, you'll have a meal at a local restaurant and return to your hotel in Siem Reap by around 7 pm.