Koh Ker Temples Day Trip

Visit one of Cambodia's largest ancient temple complexes with a tour guide to explore the jungle around Koh Ker and Beng Mealea.

Koh Ker Temples Day Trip Itinerary

Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap between 7:40 am and 8:10 am, traveling by bus to the northeast into an important archaeological park.

After an approximate 56-mile (90 km) drive, you will reach Koh Ker, the former capital of the Khmer empire and the second largest temple complex in Cambodia, covering over 50 square miles (80 sq m) and housing more than 180 temples, of which only a few are accessible to visitors.

Among the 10th-century temples, you will visit Prasat Prang, a seven-tiered pyramid that measures 203 feet (62 m) wide and 118 feet (36 m) tall. Other notable sites include Prasat Thom, Prasat Krahom, and Prasat Krachap, which are lesser-known and surrounded by dense tropical trees.

Your next stop is Beng Mealea Temple, a mysterious Hindu sanctuary where access is gained via a wooden walkway. Here, you can admire the remaining stone carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

After exploring the temple ruins, you will dine at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel in Siem Reap around 7 pm.