Explore Angkor Koh Ker and Beng Melea 2 days

Explore Angkor Koh Ker and Beng Melea 2 days

Feel the legacy of history visiting the ruins of the ancient capital Koh Ker. From Siem Reap we will travel about 130 kilometers north to take a guided tour of the ruins of Koh Ker, former capital under the reign of King Jayavarman IV in the 10th century, and also visit Beng Melea.

Itinerary

Day 1: DAY 1: KOH KER AND BENG MELEA

Stop At: Koh Ker Temple, 100 Km North of Siem Reap Cambodia
(Tour: 08:30 - 17:00)
In the morning: After breakfast, departure to visit the ancient capital of the Khmer empire 'Koh ker', located 130 km from Siem Reap. Koh Ker is a 10th century temple complex in the jungle north of Cambodia. An ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, the site is now remote and heavily wooded. The main structure, the Koh Ker Temple, is a 7-level stepped pyramid.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Beng Mealea, 40 km east of Angkor Wat Cambodia
In the afternoon: After lunch, continue the visit of the temple of Beng Melea, one of the most spectacular and mysterious temples of the Angkor complex. It is completely covered with vegetation. Being better known is little visited. The solitude and magic of the place left for visitors an unforgettable memory. Back to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: DAY 2: ANGKOR THOM, TAPHROM & ANGKOR WAT

Stop At: Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 21000 Cambodia
(Tour: 08:30 - 18:00)
In the morning: After breakfast, departure to know the main temples of Angkor including: Ta Prohm of 'Tomb Raider'; Angkor Thom: Victory Gate; Terrace of the elephants; Terrace of the leper king; Baphuon newly opened after years of restoration and Bayon located in the center of the city and characterized by its 54 towers and the more than 200 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
In the afternoon: After lunch, continue your visit in the temple of Angkor Wat (one of the seven wonders of the world) the famous temple - best preserved of all the temples of Angkor. It is considered the largest religious monument already built, and one of the most important archaeological treasures in the world. The view of the sunset in front of Angkor Wat. Back to the hotel.



* Watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat (optional)

NOTE: If you want to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat, you should pay the extra US $ 25 per group for the guide and the driver to accompany them to the early morning temples.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.