• Preah Vihear Temple - The tour begins early at 5:00 am, allowing travelers to bring breakfast or enjoy a meal at a restaurant along the way. Lunch can also be enjoyed en route.

Preah Vihear Temple is a Khmer temple perched on a 525-meter (1,722 ft) cliff in the Dangrek Mountains, located in the Preah Vihear province of northern Cambodia, near the border of Kantharalak district in Sisaket province, eastern Thailand. In 1962, after a prolonged dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague awarded the temple to Cambodia.

Offering a panoramic view across a vast plain, Prasat Preah Vihear boasts the most breathtaking setting among the temples constructed during the six-century-long Khmer Empire. As a significant spiritual monument of the empire, it was enhanced by successive kings, showcasing various architectural styles. Unlike typical Khmer temples, Preah Vihear is built along a north-south axis rather than the usual rectangular plan oriented eastward. The temple lends its name to Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province and the Khao Phra Wihan National Park in Thailand’s Sisaket province, through which the temple is most accessible. On July 7, 2008, Preah Vihear was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Koh Ker Temple - The Koh Ker Group, located in Preah Vihear province, briefly served as the capital of the Khmer Empire from 928 to 944 under King Jayavarman IV and his son Hasavaraman II. After the Khmer Empire was established in the Angkor area (Roluos), Jayavarman IV relocated the capital nearly 100 km northeast 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 30-meter tall temple mountain rising above the plain and surrounding forest. Visitors are rewarded with stunning views after an adventurous climb. Garuda, carved into the stone blocks, still guard the summit, though they are now partially covered.

Throughout the Koh Ker site, there are many prasat or tower sanctuaries. Some still feature a massive linga on a yoni, accommodating several people. The outlet for the sanctified water, which flowed over the Linga, is visible on the exterior wall of one sanctuary. In some instances, three prasat stand side by side, dedicated to Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu. Most are surrounded by libraries and enclosures, and many had moats. At that time, roofs were made of wood, but today only the beam holes remain in the stone structures.

• Beng Mealea - Beng Mealea Temple, meaning “lotus pond,” is situated at the foot of Kulen Mountain. Originally built as a Hindu temple, it features carvings with Buddhist motifs. Constructed primarily from sandstone, it remains largely unrestored, with trees and dense brush flourishing among its towers and courtyards, and many stones lying in heaps. Previously difficult to access, a newly constructed road to the Koh Ker temple complex now passes Beng Mealea, attracting more visitors.

Built in the 12th century, many scholars believe it served as a model for Angkor Wat. It is equally magnificent but remains largely enveloped by the jungle.

• Private transportation
• Cold Water & Sweep towel
• Professional English speaking tour guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Beng Mealea temple (if you have Angkor Temple you don’t need to buy it)
• Koh ker temple
• Preah vihear temple ticket
• Truck/car to drive to climb mountain

The tour necessitates an early start at 5:00am, but provisions can be made for breakfast either packed or eaten at any preferred restaurant during the journey. The same applies to lunch as we will be dining enroute.
The Peah Vihear Temple, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture, is perched on a 525-metre cliff in the Dangrek Mountain range. This site is located in Northern Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province, bordering Thailand’s Kantharalak district in Sisaket province.

Koh Ker Group is another significant site located in Preah Vihear province, it temporarily served as the capital of the Khmer empire from 928 to 944 during the reign of King Jayavarman IV and his son Hasavaraman.

Beng Mealea Temple, also referred to as the ‘lotus pond’, is nestled at the foot of Kulen Mountain. While primarily a Hindu temple, it houses carvings reflecting Buddhist themes. We advise buying the Angkor ticket for at least 2 days as it also includes an entrance to the Beng Mealea temple.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.