Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple
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Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple is a 13-hour experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from $45 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 13 hours
- From
- $45 per person
On this special tour, we will travel out of Siem Reap to Preah Vihear temple in Preah Vihear province. Preah Vihear was built on the top of a 525-meter cliff between Cambodia and Thailand border. It gives the best view o
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- A truck climb up mountain (4x4 Pick Up truck)
- Private vehicle with an experienced driver
- Professional English Speaking tour guide
About this experience
On this special tour, we will travel out of Siem Reap to Preah Vihear temple in Preah Vihear province. Preah Vihear was built on the top of a 525-meter cliff between Cambodia and Thailand border. It gives the best view of forest and villages. After visiting Preah Vihear temple, we'll head over to Koh Ker temple group. The most famous temple in Koh Ker is Prasat Thom, a 30m-phyramid shape temple, standing high above the plain and the surrounding forest. When the tour has finished we'll drop you back to your hotel or any other location in Siem Reap town.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- A truck climb up mountain (4x4 Pick Up truck)
- Private vehicle with an experienced driver
- Professional English Speaking tour guide
Not included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Siem Reap
Travel throughout Cambodia with your guide in an air-conditioned SUV, with stops along the way to various historical sites and temples. Be picked up from your hotel at 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM and travel to the north of Cambodia. Once you arrive near the Thai border, see Preah Vihear, the most spectacular mountain temple in Cambodia.
60 minutes here
Preah Vihear Temple
After we arrived the foot of Preah Vihear mountain, we need to exchange the vehicle and then drive up the top of the hill in order to the beautiful temples of Preah Vihear and great landscape at the border between Cambodia & Thailand. It was built in the 11th century during the Khmer Empire. It is located on a cliff on top of a mountain with a lush forest below it. The temple was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008.
Pass by without stopping
Koh Ker Temple
After visiting the Preah Vihear temple, Stop for lunch on the way to the Koh Ker archaeological site and then explore Prasat Thom ( Pyramid temple), Prasat Linga ( Linga's temple), Prasat Prum (Jungle-temple) and Prasat Neang Kmao ( Black princess's temple).
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Prasat Beng Mealea
On way back to Siem Reap, we stop and visit the Beng Melea temple, the mysterious 12th-century temple in the middle of the jungle. This temple is heavily overgrown with vegetation, trees, lianas, and mosses. This temple is surrounded by a rainforest due to it being abundant for over 300 years. When it is not fully restored, many local and international tourists fall in love with the area.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Siem Reap
Transfer from Beng mealea temple and to your hotel. It may take about 1-hour drive.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Siem Reap
We will pick up you from hotels where you stay at 4:45am and then we continue our trip to Preah Vihea temple, Koh Ker and return stop to visit Beng Mealea temple.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We will pick up you from hotels where you stay at 4:45am and then we continue our trip to Preah Vihea temple, Koh Ker and return stop to visit Beng Mealea temple.
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
- Angkor Happy Tour
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Channel Laura Croft on this UNFORGETTABLE journey!!!
The main circuit of temples around the Angkor Archeological Park is impressive, and a must see. But it’s got nothing on this! Our guide Ty brought us to three remote temples in one day. These are well off the beaten track (IYKYK), and minimally touristed. There were only a handful (like 5!) of people there at each one. Preah Vihear (sky temple) is actually 100 years older than Angkor Wat and offers stunning views from the mountain top across the borders of Thailand and Laos. It’s mostly only visited by monks and intrepid domestic tourists. The 4x4 truck needed to take you up the mountain is a trip unto itself! Koh Ker park hosts plenty of smaller temples, all in various states of ruin. You’ll visit the small, but picturesque Prasat Pram and then the star of the show is Prasat Thom, a giant 6 story Mayan looking pyramid temple hidden deep in the jungle, giving Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes to whomever intrepid enough to seek it out. There were only three other people there besides us. And the views from the top after a hearty climb are priceless! And Beng Mealea….. My hands down favorite! If you liked Ta Prohm (the Tomb Raider temple), you’ll die for this one. We caught it just after the rain. It was so atmospheric (almost spooky), glistening, abandoned, and hopelessly destroyed. I could have spent hours wandering the elevated walkways amongst the tree devoured ruins. How is this place so untouristed?! In between the main three temples, you also get to see a few quick, small temples and points of interest, and are treated to Ty’s wealth of information and inimitable wit. Not everyone has the time for this tour, but if you do you will never regret it! It is the Cambodia that few see
Response from the operator: Dear Avo_R We thankful of your positive comments about your experience with our tour guide Ty( Kong Thy). It is so meaningful and helpful. As you know, there are millions of travelers every year always use TripAdvisor to search for traveling. So because of your positive comments, we believe next guests will understand well about our services and they contact us to arrange their tour. Sincerely regards Prad Pitt
via Viator
Three days of temple touring. This was our FAVORITE!
The main circuit of temples around the Angkor Archeological Park is impressive, and a must see. But it’s got nothing on this! Our guide Ty brought us to three remote temples in one day. These are well off the beaten track (IYKYK), and minimally touristed. There were only a handful ( like 5!) of people there at each one. Preah Vihear (sky temple) is actually 100 years older than Angkor Wat and offers stunning views from the mountain top across the borders of Thailand and Laos. It’s mostly only visited by monks and domestic tourists. Koh Ker is a giant 6 story pyramid temple hidden deep in the jungle, giving Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes to whomever intrepid enough to seek it out. There were three others there besides us. And the views from the top after a hearty climb are priceless! And Beng Mealea….. My hands down favorite! If you liked Ta Prohm (the Tomb Raider temple), you’ll die for this one. We caught it just after the rain. It was so atmospheric (almost spooky), glistening, abandoned, and hopelessly destroyed. I could have spent hours wandering the elevated walkways amongst the tree devoured ruins. How is this place so untouristed?! In between the main three temples, you also get to see a few quick, small temples, and are treated to Ty’s wealth of information and inimitable wit. Not everyone has the time for this tour, but if you do you will never regret it! It is the Cambodia that few see.
Response from the operator: Dear Nekras2 We thankful of your positive comments. It is so meaningful and helpful. As you know, there are millions of travelers every year always use TripAdvisor to search for traveling. So because of your positive comments, we believe next guests will understand well about our services and they contact us to arrange their tour. Sincerely regards Prad Pitt
via Tripadvisor
This tour is a must!
What a treat this day tour has been: you really get to see three very unique temple complexes which see very few tourist . Hence, it is a breathtaking experience because you feel like an explorer. In two temples we were the only guests present - just us, our guide - the staff of the sights. Our guide Pitt was amazing: he spoke really good English and gave his best to make this day a memorable one. This long day on the road flew by quickly. The pickup at the hotel was smooth, the vehicle very comfortable, all was safe - and if you pack some lunch/snacks you can skip a proper break. Highly recommendable! Finally a word of advice: while the tour agency happily caters to you wishes for a comfortable starting time, you should not start from Siem Reap later than 7 am. We started later and therefore only made it to Beng Mealea Temple (you have seen nothing like it) by making some shortcuts and due to efforts of our guide and drive to make in time to this temple before closure. While it worked for us, you might not always be so lucky due to traffic.
Response from the operator: Dear Torsten, Thank you for the great reviews for the guide of Angkor Happy Tour. We are warmest to read all your feedback, we can't describe how happy we are with 1 Day: Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Beng Mealea -Free Airport Pick Up The entire team of Angkor Happy Tour is glad to have Mr.Thy as your tour guide, we agree with what you have mentioned above, it's memorable for him with your holiday in Cambodia. It's pleasure for the world traveler who wishes to have experience in Cambodia, thank you for choosing Angkor Happy Tour as part of your service venue! We do hope you have a wonderful time in Siem Reap, Cambodia, we are looking forward to welcoming you back. With my warmest regards. Angkor Happy Tour of Siem Reap Culture Village Team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $120
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
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Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Siem Reap.
How much does Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple cost?
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Prices start at $45 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 Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple take?
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Plan for about 13 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 Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 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 Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple?
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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 Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple?
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Around 1 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 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Siem Reap: Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple 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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