Koh Ker and Boeng Mealea Jungle Explorer
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Koh Ker's ancient temples
- Discover Boeng Mealea's jungle ruins
- Enjoy a guided tour with an expert
- Experience Cambodia's rich history
- Travel in comfort with hotel pickup
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary
This morning depart your hotel at 8:00am you begin with a drive for two hours and a half through scenic rural Cambodia to Koh Ker, which is a 10th-century temple complex in the north Cambodian jungle. A former capital of the Khmer Empire, the site is now remote and heavily forested. Great views await the visitor at the end of an adventurous climb. Then continue to visit The Prasat Krahom, meaning "red temple," is known for its sandstone carvings, while Prasat Pram is covered in strangler figs.
Enjoy your lunch at your own expense and have a short rest then have a short drive to Boeng Mealea, stands almost forgotten in the jungle and getting to the site is quite an adventure in itself. Isolated during Cambodia's civil war, Boeng Mealea was under the control of the Khmer Rouge for decades but has since been ‘de-mined’ and outsiders can now safely visit this temple. It is the largest temple outside the main Angkor complex and in places it is remarkably intact, but in other places utterly destroyed; tree roots envelop many of the temple walls and doorways. The atmosphere here is an eerie but welcome contrast to the more visited temples closer to Angkor Wat. Boeng Mealea shares many characteristics with Angkor Wat, but on a smaller scale. It has three encircling galleries, the same four gates and entrances, and a pair of interior libraries. It differs from Angkor Wat in having only one central tower instead of the famous five towers of Angkor Wat.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Personal attraction tickets are not accepted; attraction prices may change, and tickets are non-refundable.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Dress Code: Respectful dress with cover your shoulders and knees are required (shoulders cover by scarf not allow)
- Temples entrance fee will purchase on the day of the tour
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Traveler reviews
Amazing! Koh Ker and Boeng Mealea Jungle Explorer
Our day spent with your guide Mr. So and driver Mr. Naro was nothing short of amazing. Mr. So is exceptionally knowledgeable and just the right balance of personable and professional. And the sights are of course spectacular and one-of-a-kind. As an added bonus, Mr. So knows all the right photography shots, directs your poses, and is skillful with both DSLR and iPhone cameras. He does all of this with efficiency and grace. We ended the day with tons of professional looking photographs to help us remember beautiful Cambodia. Seriously, book your tickets now!
Sak is great!
We did a customized tour combining Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Koh Ker and Beng Mealea! Sak is good, he is familiar with Angkor Wat that he was able to bring us through a faster route and got us an unblock view of the sunrise. Sak is good with photography too, especially with lights and rays and here are some photos he took for me using lights and rays to create moods. Highly recommend to go with Sak!
Impressive Koh Ker
The visit to the Koh Ker archaeological site was well planned. The guide was informative and knowledgeable. The driver was very accommodating and patient.