Cambodia · KOH KER TOURS
Koh Ker is a two-hour drive and a seven-tier sandstone pyramid you can still climb. These 15 compare the full-day runs, the Beng Mealea and Preah Vihear pairings, and what a car and guide add to the ticket.
Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Chenda, Ry, Phyrom, Lok, or Mr. He, visiting Beng Mealea and remote Koh Ker from Siem Reap. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, quiet jungle temples, long road time, and extra entrance fees.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We had a beautiful day and very much enjoyed the temples!”
Travel from Siem Reap to the jungle ruins of Beng Mealea and the seven-tiered pyramid of Koh Ker. A small group, English-speaking guide, comfortable vehicle, cold towels, and hotel pickup keep the long day manageable. Guides such as Nara, Kim, Tola, and Pheap are known for clear history and helpful photos.
“Me and my husband were so fortunate to have Kim as our tour guide. He is very friendly, polite and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Cambodia, if you’re able to choose your guide go for Kim . Thank you Kim so much for your expertise and for an amazing day . We had fun and we learned so much. Kim was very knowledgeable and had an answer for everything!”
Travel from Siem Reap in a small group of up to six with an English-speaking guide such as Pip, Tola, or Narah. Ride a 4x4 to cliff-top Preah Vihear, then explore Koh Ker and nearby ruins. The day costs $100, plus $25 for temple passes and your own lunch.
“It’s was. A great day out tour guide Tola is the best tour guide I am strongly recommend”
Leave Siem Reap at 6 AM for Preah Vihear on the Thai border, Koh Ker’s pyramid temple, and jungle-wrapped Beng Mealea. Guides such as Sayoeun, Borey, Seng, and Phally Sok are praised for clear Khmer history, while drivers provide cold water, towels, and a cool car between walks.
“We had a great time on our tour seeing Preah Vihear, Koh Ker, and Beng Mealea and were really glad we got to fit in all 3 temples in a day! Our guide, Mr. Seng Heak, was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of interesting facts/history about the temples and the Khmer Empire throughout the centuries. His English was also great! We would highly recommend him for anyone making this trip. Also a big thank you to our driver, Mr. Oueon, who was attentive to getting us water and cooling off towels, driving us across a many kilometers in Cambodia while we got to relax on the way. I…”
Travel from Siem Reap with a group of up to six to Preah Vihear and Koh Ker. Guides such as Ra and Dara Try lead temple walks, village views, and photo stops. Expect 10 to 11 hours on the road, two temple passes, and a 4WD ride up Preah Vihear.
“This is an amazing opportunity to see some less visited gems in Cambodia. There’a a fair bit of driving time, but it’s definitely worth it. The time flew by and our guide Ra was super knowledgeable. An amazing day!”
Spend four full days with a private English-speaking guide and driver visiting Angkor Wat at sunrise, remote Koh Ker, jungle-clad Beng Mealea, Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen, and Kampong Phluk. Guides such as August, Phanne, David, and Samath are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.
“Amazing four days! The trip was very thoughtfully planned out to avoid crowds the best we could. You do everything you could possibly want to do while in Siem Reap. We were traveling with our tween/teens, so it was great to have a private tRead more”
Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Siem Reap to three very different Khmer temples. Your English-speaking guide, such as Seila, Dara, Sam, or Mony, explains the carvings and history while your driver provides water, cool towels, fruit, and snacks. Expect a long day, quiet ruins, and about three hours of walking.
“We got to see some really interesting and unique temples. Makara was a very good tour guide, so enthusiastic and happy to share his knowledge. Our car was extremely comfortable and our lovely driver provided us with cold water and towels at every stop, and a delicious snack pack of fruit and spring rolls to eat along the way. All in all a fantastic day out, highly recommend.”
Travel from Siem Reap into the Cambodian countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Seila, Dara, or August. Visit Beng Mealea, Koh Ker, and finely carved Banteay Srei, with local palm cakes, lunch, fruit, cold water, and towels included.
“This is a great trip if you have an extra day in Siem Reap, a chance to get to the countryside and see lesser now but in my opinion more intact and beautiful temples. Fun visit to a village at the end to try a local dessert was wonderful. Mone Read more”
Spend four days with a private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed English-speaking guide exploring Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Kulen Mountain, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, and more. Guides such as Sam and Vanna explain Khmer history while the driver handles long rural roads and hotel pickups.
“What a great four days I couldn’t have been more pleased. There were six of us and traveling every day to fabulous temples with our guide Vanna and driver, Pat. They both did a great job. We traveled long distances and short distances Read more”
Travel from Siem Reap to Koh Ker’s seven-tiered pyramid and the unrestored Beng Mealea temple. You’ll ride with a driver, learn about Khmer history from an English-speaking guide such as Nary, Sen, or Chai, and stop for village scenery and local products.
“We had such a fun day, everything was perfect. Our guide Sen was very informed, very funny and spoke very well English. We had more than enough time to take pictures and walk around to everywhere we wanted. In the end we forgot our wallet in the car and the driver found it and brought it all the way back to our hotel before we even knew it was missing. Thank you so much for everything!”
Travel from Siem Reap to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker, and Beng Mealea with an English-speaking guide, transport, water, and cold towels. Guides named Pom and Nally appear in the service history, with driver Sohai also noted. Expect a 6:00 am start, a long road day, and extra temple fees.
“very friendly and kind guide named pom. thanks for his knowledge we enjoy the trip and more interested to Cambodia culture and history.”
Spend a full day with a private driver at Beng Mealea and Koh Ker, two ancient Khmer sites far quieter than Angkor Wat. You get hotel pickup, cold towels, water, and freedom to set your pace. Request a guide, or travel independently with Touch Chanthy and driver Mr Sokheng available through the service.
“Professional service. I was picked up in a Lexus and the whole tour was customizable to my liking. Touch Chanthy and Mr Sokheng (the driver) were a gem!”
Leave Siem Reap at 6 a.m. for remote Preah Vihear, ride a pickup truck up the mountain, then explore Koh Ker’s pyramid temples and Ta Mok’s former house. A private English-speaking guide, transport, bottled water, and cold towels are included. Temple fees, lunch, and the mountain truck cost extra.
“We did a full day tour of Anghor Wat. John was wonderful, well organized. He planned the tour to avoid crowds and was very informative about anghor wat and its history. He personalized the tour and saw to our every comfort. Would highly recommend John for anyone seeking a private personalized tour of Anghor Wat.”
Travel from Siem Reap in a private air-conditioned car to Beng Mealea and Koh Ker with an English-speaking driver. Expect quiet temple ruins, rice fields, villages, markets, and a traditional Khmer house. The group is limited to three adults, with guide Sopheak sometimes leading the day.
“Guide knew exactly how to pace this outing so we could maximize the experience without being overwhelmed. By recommending which temples to focus on, we had plenty of time to appreciate the structures, history, and take pictures. Our party had plenty of time to climb the pyramid temple and admire the surrounding area.”
Set out early from Siem Reap with an English-speaking driver and optional licensed temple guide. Visit jungle-covered Beng Mealea and Koh Ker’s pyramid temple in a private vehicle, with water and iced towels included. Confirm the route carefully, since some tour details also mention Preah Vihear.
“We had an incredible one-day tour from Siem Reap to the stunning Preah Vihear Temple with John, and it was absolutely worth every moment!”
Pick a temple, a stretch of water or a kitchen.
