• Beng Mealea - Today, meet your personal guide and driver to explore the lost temple of Beng Mealea, often referred to as the “Titanic of Temples.” This majestic structure, hidden for centuries in Cambodia’s forests, is the most accessible of Angkor’s forgotten temples. It mirrors Angkor Wat but is entirely enveloped by nature’s embrace. Built by Suryavarman II (1113-1150), the creator of Angkor Wat, the forest has taken over, making it challenging to discern the monument’s original form amidst the impressive ruins. Visitors can enjoy an “Indiana Jones” style adventure by navigating the expansive ruins. For a more relaxed experience, a sturdy wooden walkway leads directly into the temple’s core. Additionally, visitors can explore a nearby Angkor-era quarry, where stones were sourced to construct these monumental structures.
• Koh Ker Temple - Next, venture into the wilderness to the remote Angkor capital of Koh Ker, an Angkorian site located in northern Cambodia, 70 miles northeast of Siem Reap. It served as the Khmer empire’s capital between 928 and 944 under King Jayavarman IV and his son Hasavarman II. After the Khmer empire was established in the Angkor area (Roluos), Jayavarman IV relocated the capital to Koh Ker in 928. Numerous temples were constructed during his reign until his successor moved the capital back to the Angkor area about twenty years later. The Koh Ker site is dominated by Prasat Thom, a seven-story step pyramid, a 30-meter-tall temple-mountain towering above the plain and surrounding forest. Visitors are rewarded with spectacular views after an adventurous climb. The area has recently been cleared of mines, and the road has been improved, making Koh Ker an appealing destination for those wishing to experience what Angkor might have been like half a century ago.

After exploring Koh Ker, begin the journey back to Siem Reap.

• All entrance fees at places listed above Beng Mealea & Koh Ker
• VAT and all taxes and service charge
• Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with experiences safe driver
• 03-05 bottles of mineral water per person per day
• Professional Licensed English Speaking guide

• personal expenses or travel and health insurance

We head to the lost temple of Beng Mealea, the titanic of temples, a slumbering giant lost for centuries in the forests of Cambodia. Nature is re-staking her claim on the ruins of Beng Mealea. En route, pass small traditional villages before coming upon this mysterious temple being enveloped by the jungle. You’ll understand the thrill French explorer Henri Mouhot surely felt when he came upon the overgrown temples of Angkor in the mid-19th century.

Next, continue drive to Koh Ker served as the capital of the Khmer Empire from 928-944 A.D. Within Koh Ker is Prasat Thom, a tall temple mountain which offers a sweeping view of the forest and plain below. Within the complex itself are temples dedicated to the Hindu deities Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. Given its isolation and distance from Siem Reap, Koh Ker exudes a quiet, peaceful charm that stands in contrast to Angkor Wat.

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