1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples
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Is 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples worth booking?
1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples is a 6-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $18 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (7)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $18 per person
Koh Ker is unique for its pyramid-style main temple, Prasat Thom, its history as a short-lived capital of the Khmer Empire, and its remote, jungle-clad setting that provides a serene and off-the-beaten-path experience. U
What you get
- Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Pick up & Drop Off
- Cold Drinking Water
- English Speaking Tour Guide
About this experience
Koh Ker is unique for its pyramid-style main temple, Prasat Thom, its history as a short-lived capital of the Khmer Empire, and its remote, jungle-clad setting that provides a serene and off-the-beaten-path experience. Unlike the crowded Angkor temples, Koh Ker offers a more secluded atmosphere with a distinctive architectural style, a monumental seven-tiered pyramid, and numerous surrounding ruins hidden in the forest. Beng Mealea is its status as an "Indiana Jones" style "lost temple," with a large portion of the structure partially collapsed and intertwined with the jungle. Unlike many other Angkorian temples, it has remained unrestored, creating a sense of adventure and mystery, and its architecture, though not mentioned in inscriptions, is complex and comparable to Angkor Wat.
What's included
Included
- Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Pick up & Drop Off
- Cold Drinking Water
- English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Siem Reap Province
Tour will be required to start too early morning at 6: 00 am as you can pack breakfast along with you or you can eat breakfast at any good restaurant along the way & lunch the same also as we eat along the way. PRASAT BOENG MEALEA This temple is quite different to other temple sites. It has not been repaired and you can see how it looked when discovered. See how the jungle took over, causing the temple to collapse. Wander around the ruins, find a quiet place to contemplate the history. Many photo opportunities for you.
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Boeng Mealea
PRASAT BOENG MEALEA This temple is quite different to other temple sites. It has not been repaired and you can see how it looked when discovered. See how the jungle took over, causing the temple to collapse. Wander around the ruins, find a quiet place to contemplate the history. Many photo opportunities for you.
120 minutes here
Koh Ker Temple
PRASAT KOH KER (Group of temples) is in Preah Vihear province as well. This temple is like a Pyramid with seven levels up to the sky. Don’t miss the panoramic view from the top, wonderful for photos. We’ll also see smaller temples in the group – Prasat Krachap, Prasat Neang Kmao, Prasat Ling, Moat, and Prasat Bram, Prasat Chen. Most of these temples are cover by jungle as this area was abandoned and only recently discovered.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Prasat Pram, also known as Pram Temple, is an ancient temple complex belonging to the Khmer Empire, constructed in the 10th century under the reign of King Jayavarman IV. Prasat Pram showcases the pride and power of the Khmer Empire during its peak. What sets Prasat Pram apart is its unique architecture, featuring sandstone towers arranged in a layout unlike other temples in the region.
40 minutes here
Koh Ker Temple
Prasat Kra Chap is a compact temple comprising two rather well preserved gopuras and the ruins of five towers arranged in a quincun. Thanks to the surviving inscriptions on the doorframes, we know that in 928 was dedicated the Tribhuvanadeva, a linga representation of Shiva. The pediments in the two gopuras are of a style similar to that of Banteay Srei, near Angkor, built 40 years later.
30 minutes here
Prasat Chen, or Chen Temple of Koh Ker is a group of three laterite temples on a common terrace that was fronted and flanked by two brick “library” buildings, an enclosure wall of laterite with brick entrance gopura to the east and west followed by another laterite enclosure wall that featured a long laterite terrace. The site is quite ruinous but especially interesting when taking into account the discovery of the statuary that originally resided at the site, more on that further below. Of the three grand laterite towers, the southernmost retains a beautiful lintel with a Garuda separating two entwined naga serpents.
30 minutes here
Prasat Neang Khmao, it is a large square temple constructed of laterite atop a sandstone base that is surrounded by a laterite wall. It features several false levels reducing in size to the top that have accent pieces and at each corner a “mini prasat” decorative piece. The sandstone basement still preserves traces of beautiful decorative carvings. It is one of the best-preserved temples to be found.
30 minutes here
Koh Ker Temple
Prasat Linga is a temple housing a massive linga, a symbolic pillar representing the Hindu god Shiva. These temples, often found at sites like Koh Ker, feature a large, monolithic stone linga (often 2 meters high) on a yoni pedestal (the female symbol). Many of these temples, likely unfinished or missing perishable roofs, were designed so that rainwater could flow over the linga, pooling in a ceremonial tank below.
40 minutes here
Koh Ker Temple
Prasat Banteay Pichean is a rarely visited ancient temple located within the Koh Ker temple complex in the Preah Vihear Province of Cambodia. It dates to the 10th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman IV.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Koh Ker Cycling Hidden Trails
In detial: We'll cycling the see the unique around Koh Ker complex not many toursit know about yet. We'll see many hidden temples. Duration: 11 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Koh Ker 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study. Easy & Backroad: We'll cycling on the backroad to visit many temples & we'll visit indigenous people village to see their amazing culture. Mountain Bike & Car : We'll start cycling on checkpoint in Koh Ker around 4 kimeters away from temple areas. Many temples are hidding. Includes : Speaking Tour Guide & Mountain Bike & Helmet & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Sambor Prei Kuk Tour
In details: You'll visit golden ancient bridge and Sambor Prei Kuk temples as many temples there. This area was the oldest capital. Duration: 11 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples. Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Beng Mealea & Koh Ker temples
In details: You'll visit Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples Group. These temples are highly recommend after Angkor Wat tour. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples. Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Kulen Mountain & B.Mealea
In detail : You'll visit the most popular Kulen Mountain as oldest capital before Khmer empirethen you'll drive to visit Boeng Mealea. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples. Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Beng Mealea Temple
In detail : You'll visit Boeng Mealea and other temples around. This temple as the second tomb riader that lost in the jungle. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Easy & Backroad: We'll drive through local villages, where you'll experience everyday Cambodian life on the way to the temples. Transport : Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Beng Mealea Cycling Tour
In detail: You'll visit main Boeng Mealea, Kong Phluk,Toap Chey Thom, Spean Ta Oung (Brigde),Trung Lolok,Daun Chan, Chrei Temples. Duration: 10 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Beng Mealea 1 x Meal: This tour includes lunch prepared by a local family.Your visit supports their income and helps children continue their study. Easy & Backroad: We'll start cycling at checkpoint and then we ridding to explore a few the amazing hidden temples. Mountain Bike & Car : We'll pick you up from hotel & drive to Beng Mealea & then we'll start our biking tour at Mealea Village near check point. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Angkor Wat Small Tour
In details: You'll visit Angkor Wat, South Gate of Bayon, Bayon, Death of Gate, Chau Say, Ta Nei, Ta Prom (Tomb Riader) temples. Duration: 8 hours: All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Easy & Backraod : All tour activities are flexible and can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a worry-free experience. Transport: Air-Conditioned Car or Minivan – Hotel pickup and transportation to all destinations included in the itinerary. Includes: English Speaking Tour Guide & Cold Drinking Water & Pick Up & Drop Off. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Easy Angkor Trip
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Prasat Pram
Prasat Pram is a temple complex consisting of three temples standing close together. Picturesque photo backdrop, also architecturally interesting.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Koh Ker with Mr. K
We were a team of volunteers from the National Museum Bangkok touring Khmer temples outside of the Angkor complex. Koh Ker was really a highlight and very worth the extra time it takes to visit. Mr K is very professional and knowledgeable and we had an excellent tour with him and his professional driver. Will definitely use the service again when I come back!
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip, services, and felt safe exploring the incredible temples. Your feedback is invaluable for other travelers considering Cambodia as their destination.
via Tripadvisor
Authentic experience!
After visiting the Angkor Wat complex and the Grand Circuit Tour on the following day, we decided to carry on with visiting other temples and get a more holistic insight into Cambodian culture so we chose Beng Mealea and Koh Ker complex. These are more secluded temples and therefore much quieter and less crowded, almost for yourself, in the middle of nature and where you can only hear the birds. We decided to go with Easy Angkor Trip, run by Mr. K. He gave us all kinds of details and curiosities which helped us to understand more about the history and religion of this fantastic country, besides taking lots of amazing pictures. We also had so much fun with Mr. Nakhim, our driver, who was always smiling and so attentive to all that we could need. Thanks to Mr. K we were also able to meet many different people, have a taste of the rich cuisine of the area (including some vegetables we took from the fields) and get to know more remote villages in the jungle. In short, we lived a unique experience that would not have been possible on our own. If you really want to understand the history and meet the people of Cambodia Mr. K. is your man. We highly recommend this tour, we are looking forward to come back to continue discovering this wonderful country.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for travelling with us here.
via Tripadvisor
An out of the way temple
So great to see an unrestored temple with the jungle overtaking. I would not have missed this. Mr K was a brilliant guide
Response from the operator: We're delighted to know you enjoyed the unique experience at our temple. It's wonderful to hear that Mr. K's guidance added to your visit. Thank you for your kind words.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent full day tour.
This tour provides an interesting drive through rural landscapes & villages. Boeng Mealea requires a reasonable degree of fitness to access all it has to offer but definitely worth the effort. If it's uncrowded, it is so peaceful. Now included in the Angkor Pass. Short drive on to Koh Ker which is not, so far, included in Angkor Pass(buy US$15). Koh Ker has a good walking track into the main temple with a few low, easy stairs to navigate, then an excellent flat track around the site. Sturdy stairs (165 approx) at back of temple for climb to top. Not so well know so very quiet and tranquil, especially walking beside the moat when full of water. Plenty of local eating places and good toilet facilities at both locations. I highly recommend Kosorl as your guide for this amazing day trip. Kosorl is passionate about his job and proud of his Khmere history. He took very good care of us, is a very safe driver and happy to answer our questions.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your amazing feedback and we are very appreciated for coming to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia. We here to help you as wish and also here is your second home. Best Regard Mr K
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $18 to $175
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
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1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.
How much does 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples cost?
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Prices start at $18 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Siem Reap usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Siem Reap is not rushed.
Is 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Siem Reap, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Siem Reap can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Siem Reap and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1 Day Private Tour Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Siem Reap within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Siem Reap?
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On Outty we rank every Siem Reap experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Small-Group and Guide tours, Angkor Wat full Day 'Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide, Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Siem Reap?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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