Private Tour
Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Temple Full-Day Private Tour from Siem Reap
Overview
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Explore Cambodia’s most impressive and remote temple complexes on this private full-day tour from Siem Reap. Journey through ancient jungle ruins, climb to a clifftop sanctuary, and uncover centuries of Khmer history in one unforgettable day.
✅ Koh Ker Temple Complex: Explore the former capital of the Khmer Empire, home to Prasat Thom, a pyramid-like temple that stands out from other Angkorian architecture.
✅ Beng Mealea Temple: Wander through this atmospheric, jungle-entwined ruin, often called the “prototype for Angkor Wat.”
✅ Private & Comfortable Travel: Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
✅ Professional English-Speaking Driver: Friendly, knowledgeable driver ensures a smooth and flexible experience throughout the day.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Siem Reap
Pick up at your hotel in the lobby in Siem Reap city that your English speaking driver meet you at your hotel in the lobby at starting time selected in booking
Koh Ker Temple
Koh Ker was the capital of the Khmer Empire for a brief period, between 928-941 C.E. under its founder King Jayavarman IV. As yet, the only authentic, contemporary information about the political ideology of Angkor comes from the Koh Ker inscription which establishes a clear shift of Khmer political ideology from ‘rāja’ or king, to ‘rājya’ or the kingdom and its people. In support of this new ideology, no war was waged by Jayavarman IV; his reign was the most peaceful phase of the Khmer Empire, which enabled a cultural resurgence. This time of peace allowed Jayavarman IV to carry out projects of regional, social, economic and architectural development, town planning and rural infrastructure, of which the ensemble of monuments at Koh Ker bear testimony.
What‘s Included
Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel (please provide us your hotel name for pickup)
Professional English Speaking Driver
Official English speaking license tour guide in booking option selected
Private transfer by comfortable air-conditioning vehicle
Tips for Driver & Tour guide
Ticket for Koh Ker Temples
Ticket for Beng Mealea temple
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Big Group Tour with Driver
Joint Group Tour
Pickup included
Include Tour Guide & Driver
Private Tour: Book this tour package option include official English Speaking License Tour Guide and driver to explain all tour sites.
Pickup included
Small Group Tour with driver
Self guide with private driver: Book this option for a private with driver for the whole tour
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great combination of nature and architechture
569balazsh,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience, with Beng Mealea turning out to be an unexpected jam with an incredible combination of nature and architechture. Our guide, Sopal was very kind and patient (we travelled with a 2-year-old, so we needed that). I absolutely recommend this for families.
Excellent with a toddler!
Eudion2022,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sophal was very helpful and patient, we really enjoyed the tour!
Good driver, nice destinations, but all in all a little too expensive
joaquine403,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Koh Ker, especially the pyramid and Beng Mealea are very worth seeing and not crowded. Worth a visit, the tour consisted of only one rider, who did his thing very well. The price is a little high.
Memories in the Ruins
singhasam,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00MAN'S mighty works are as nothing to the power of Nature, something we found out on a Siem Reap Shuttle tour to the temples of Beng Mealea and Koh Ker. Unlike restored sites such as Angkor Wat, Beng Mealea is largely unrestored with trees and undergrowth thriving on the site where fallen stones lie in great heaps. In many ways I found this sight to be more evocative than many temple sites because it was as if Beng Mealea had just fallen asleep. I clambered about, picking my way from one tumbled pile of stones to another, many with intricate carvings on them softened by time and moss. It was utterly fascinating because I could imagine what the whole place must have been like in its prime. Kok Ker was different with some restoration going on together with more evidence of how invasive the jungle had been with tree roots embracing several stone structures. The majestic pyramid temple appeared to offer a daunting climb up a huge stone staircase with no hand rails, but authorities had created a wooden staircase round to one side so visitors could climb to the top in relative safety to enjoy its stunning views. It was a great day out and definitely worth taking this opportunity to get out right away from Siem Reap to see archaeological sites where Nature still largely rules.
Tour of PreahVihear
Tourist42567412985,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver was kind and his drive was safe and comfortable. The tour was really satisfying. You must apply for this tour if you have enough time to travel.
Away from the tourist flow and highly recommended
DOXAficionado,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My driver, with 20 minutes before the agreed time on time picked me up at just after 05:00. Large spacious vehicle in good condition and he equipped with good English always ready to answer any questions competently. Nevertheless, I am also interested in world events and my view. The journey to the Preah Vihear temple on the border with Thailand took about 4 hours. Afterwards, you get on a motorbike ($5) or car ($25 can be shared with fellow travelers or others) and are taken to the temple top. The whole facility is huge and very impressive. It took me about 1.5 hours to get to and from the ticket station. Afterwards we will go to the temple complex Koh Ker for 2 hours. This is a huge complex with 8-10 temples of which the large phyramid-like temple is the most impressive. It is very reminiscent of a Mayan temple with its construction. Definitely climb (170 steps) and enjoy the view. Return to Siem Reap in 2:00 hrs with arrival at about 17:00 hrs. A long and “difficult day, but worthwhile as a contrast program to the tourists flocking in and around Angkor Wat. Especially because I had a great conversation with my driver about a lot of topics that enriched me off the culture.
new year holiday tour
Flyer47766839755,Dec 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide(Mr.Leap) and driver(Mr.pheap) are so kind. We so enjoyed this tour. The views are amazing.
Fabulous Day out of Siem Reap
Petra H,Aug 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fabulous day out of Siem Reap with Kimy our tour guide who was very informative and also very funny. Preah Vihear and Pol Pot house as well as the big story are a must see. We stopped to watch a lady making palm sugar in a village on the way back to the city which was also a great experience. Would definitely recommend this trip.
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