ធួរ ខេ អេជ - TOUR KH

Description

From Siem Reap you will drive about 130 km north for a guided tour of the ruins of Koh Ker, the ancient capital under the reign of King Jayavarman IV in the 10th century, and you will also visit Beng Melea, known as Indiana Jones's temple.​

The entrance tickets to the Angkor complex and Koh Ker complex are not included in the price of our service.

Meeting point: We will pick you up at the hotel reception at 08:30 AM.

HIGHLIGHT:

DAY 1:

Koh Ker

Beng Mealea

DAY 2:

Pre Rup

Banteay Samre

Banteay Srey

Ta Som

Preah Khan

Phnom Bakheng

DAY 3:

Angkor Wat

Taprohm

Victory gate

The terrace of the elephants

Baphoun

Bayon

DAY 1: KOH KER AND BENG MELEA

(Tour: 08:30 - 18:00)

In the morning: After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel and he will take you to the ticket office to buy the entrance ticket. Then departure to visit the ancient capital of the Khmer empire 'Koh ker', located 130 km from Siem Reap. Koh Ker is a 10th century temple complex in the jungle of northern Cambodia. A former capital of the Khmer Empire, the site is now remote and heavily forested. The main structure, the Koh Ker temple, is a 7-tiered step pyramid. Free time for lunch at a local restaurant. *included

In the afternoon: After lunch, continue the visit of the Beng Melea temple, one of the most spectacular and mysterious temples of the Angkor complex. It is completely covered by jungle. Being better known, it is few visited. The loneliness and magic of the place left an unforgettable memory for visitors. Back to the hotel.

DAY 2: GRAND TOUR WITH SUNSET

(Tour: 08:30 - 18:30)

In the morning: After breakfast, start your visit at the following temples: Pre Rup, the brick temple that was a royal crematorium during the Khmer empire. Mebon, the brick temple built in the middle of the artificial lake (currently dry). Banteay Srey, 'the ladies temple' located 37 km from Siem Reap town, the only temple built of pink sanstone. Free time for lunch at a local restaurant. *included

In the afternoon: After lunch, continue your visit to Ta Som, the Buddhist monastery built between the 12th and 13th centuries. Preah Khan, the Buddhist temple built as a funeral temple dedicated to the father of King Jayavarman VII. Before going back to the hotel, you will have the sunset view at Phnom Bakheng.

DAY 3: SMALL TOUR WITH SUNRISE

(Tour: 05:00 - 12:00)

Early morning: The guide will take you to Angkor Wat to watch sunrise (you can take your breakfast from the hotel or snack, it is recommended). After breakfast, start your fresh morning visiting Angkor Wat (one of the seven wonders of the world by Unesco) the famous temple - best preserved of all Angkor temples. It is considered the largest religious monument ever built, and one of the most important archaeological treasures in the world. After visiting Angkor Wat, continue your visit to Ta Prohm, (less crowded) the most famous temple by Hollywood movie 'Tomb Raider', and one of the most beautiful temples in the area, almost intact since its discovery. Visiting Angkor Thom, including: The victory gate, The terrace of the elephants, The terrace of the leper king, Baphuon recently opened after years of restoration, and Bayon located in the center of the city of Angkor Thom, which characterized by its 54 towers and more than 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Back to the hotel.

NOTE: On day 3, the lunch is not included in our service. Because the tour ends around 12:30.

*Visit floating village at Tonle Sap lake (optional)

If you would like to visit floating village on day 3, you can talk directly with your guide to organize this excursion for you.