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The 15 Best Koh Ker Tours from Siem Reap

37 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Koh Ker was briefly the Khmer capital in the tenth century and keeps a seven-tiered pyramid in the forest to prove it. These 15 make the long drive worthwhile, most with Beng Mealea on the way.

Koh Ker Temple Group & Beng Mealea Full-Day Join-in Tour - The day, from hotel pickup to the temples
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Koh Ker Temple Group & Beng Mealea Full-Day Join-in Tour

1.Koh Ker Temple Group & Beng Mealea Full-Day Join-in Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · from $50Our pick

Travel from Siem Reap by air-conditioned car or minivan to Beng Mealea, a temple believed to have been a prototype for Angkor Wat, then explore Koh Ker’s 10th-century forest temples. An English-speaking guide leads the small-group day, with guides such as Phyrom, Chenda, Ry, Lok, and Tola named by past participants. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and cold towels are included; temple tickets and lunch are extra.

“Super amazing tour! Team of Ry and Sim did a great job! I highly recommend to take this tour to wonderland of Cambodia!!!”

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From Siem Reap: Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temples Tour - The drive is part of the day
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From Siem Reap: Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temples Tour

2.Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 293 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Travel from Siem Reap to Beng Mealea’s jungle-covered ruins and Koh Ker’s seven-tiered pyramid with an English-speaking guide. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup, transport, water, and cold towels. Guides have included Kim, Lok, Ry, and Tola. Temple tickets and lunch cost extra.

“These are temples far less visited and I was the only booking. The tour still ran and I had private transport in a Lexus SUV. Guide Mr Ra was excellent and conveyed a lot of the ancient and modern history of the area. Driver Mr Sarai got us there and back very safely. It is a credit to a tour operator that the show will go on even for a 1 person booking. I was very impressed”

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Preah Vihear: Full-Day Preah Vihear and Koh Ker Temple Tour - Koh Ker and the pyramid temple
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Preah Vihear: Full-Day Preah Vihear and Koh Ker Temple Tour

3.Full-Day Preah Vihear and Koh Ker Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 11 hours · from $100

Travel from Siem Reap in a group of up to six to visit Preah Vihear’s cliff-top temple and Koh Ker’s pyramid complex. An English-speaking guide leads the visits, and a 4x4 ride takes you up to Preah Vihear. Allow for a long day on the road; temple tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Pip was amazing, very informative and professional and so was the driver. Had a great time and would recommend this tour. so much to see , full of amazing places and information. Awesome experience and a highlight of my time in cambodia.👍🎉”

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Full-Day Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Private Tour - Preah Vihear: a temple above the forest
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Full-Day Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Private Tour

4.Full-Day Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 101 reviews · 1 day · from $85

Leave Siem Reap around 6 AM for a long private or small-group trip to three very different Khmer sites: cliff-top Preah Vihear, Koh Ker’s pyramid temple and jungle-wrapped Beng Mealea. An English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport are included. Temple tickets, the local truck up to Preah Vihear and lunch cost extra.

“Great day seeing amazing sights. Our guide Polly was so knowledgeable and taught us so much. different temples to the ones at Siem Reap and the views were amazing. 10 out of 10 experience.”

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Preah Vihear temple - Koh Ker & Other temple with Small Group - Prasat Kraham and Andong Kuk: shorter, quieter stops
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Preah Vihear temple – Koh Ker & Other temple with Small Group

5.Preah Vihear temple – Koh Ker & Other temple with Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $100

Spend a long day exploring Preah Vihear and Koh Ker with a group capped at six. Expect a 4WD ride up to Preah Vihear, time at the pyramid temple, and stops at smaller Koh Ker shrines. Guides have included Ra and Dara Try, but your guide is not guaranteed to be either. Temple passes and meals cost extra.

“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!”

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4-Day Excursion of Angkor, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Tonle Sap and Waterfalls - Day 2: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, and sunset
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4-Day Excursion of Angkor, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Tonle Sap and Waterfalls

6.4-Day Excursion of Angkor, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Tonle Sap and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $249

Spend four days exploring Angkor’s headline temples and quieter ruins, with private hotel transfers and an English-speaking guide. The route includes sunrise at Angkor Wat, remote Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Kulen National Park, and a boat trip at Kampong Phluk. Guides named on past tours include August, Phanne, David, and Samath, but assignments are not guaranteed.

“We chooses this 4-days trip because we wanted to see as much as possible. We made a good choose. Our guide was Mr. August, who made the visit of the temples amazing. He choosed the best time for visiting the temples in order to havRead more”

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Siem Reap: Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, & Banteay Srei Join-in Tour - Preah Dak and the palm-cake stop
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Siem Reap: Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, & Banteay Srei Join-in Tour

7.Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, & Banteay Srei Join-in Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 10 hours · from $69

Leave Siem Reap for three very different Khmer temple sites: jungle-covered Beng Mealea, Koh Ker’s seven-tiered Prasat Thom, and finely carved Banteay Srei. An English-speaking guide leads the visits, and the day includes a stop to taste palm cakes in Preah Dak, lunch, hotel transfers, water, and cool towels. Allow for long drives between sites and separate temple passes.

“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.”

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Full Day Banteay Srei Beng Mealea and Koh Ker Small Group Tour - Preah Dak: palm cakes and a village stop
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Full Day Banteay Srei Beng Mealea and Koh Ker Small Group Tour

8.Full Day Banteay Srei Beng Mealea and Koh Ker Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $75

Travel from Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide to palm-cake makers in Preah Dak, the overgrown ruins of Beng Mealea, Koh Ker’s pyramid temple and Banteay Srei’s fine carvings. The tour lasts about 10 hours, takes up to 10 people and includes lunch, air-conditioned transport, water and cool towels. Temple fees cost extra.

“thanks to our very patient and knowledgeable guide, we had very good day tour. The only issue was very hot day, but driver and guide tried everything to make it easier for us, getting closer to attractions to make it less walking? They also provided cold water and tropical fruits for us.”

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4-Day All Major Temples & Kulen mountain & Koh Ker & Beng Mealea - Day one: Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom
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4-Day All Major Temples & Kulen mountain & Koh Ker & Beng Mealea

9.4-Day All Major Temples & Kulen mountain & Koh Ker & Beng Mealea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $389

Spend four days exploring Angkor’s headline temples, Phnom Kulen’s carved riverbed and waterfall, and remote Koh Ker and Beng Mealea. The private tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, driver, licensed English-speaking guide, water, and hotel pickup. Guides named in past feedback include Sam and Vanna, with driver Pat; your assigned team may differ. Temple tickets and meals cost extra.

“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”

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Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Temple Guided Tour - The road north from Siem Reap
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Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Temple Guided Tour

10.Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Temple Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $38Cheapest here

Travel from Siem Reap to Koh Ker and Beng Mealea with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, cold water, and cold towels. You get two hours at Koh Ker and one at Beng Mealea, with chances to see Cambodian countryside and sample traditional local products. Guides on past trips have included Sen, Nary, Chai, and Rocky; your guide may differ.

“Mr Nary was a great guide! He gave us a nice introduction and showed us around. This tour is absolutely worth it! Mr Thun’s car is very comfortable, huge space and no smell. Really enjoys the experience!”

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Preah Vihear, Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Tour - Beng Mealea: fallen stones and a quieter mood
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Preah Vihear, Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Tour

11.Preah Vihear, Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $90

Leave Siem Reap at 6:00 am for Preah Vihear on a 525-metre cliff, Koh Ker’s seven-tiered pyramid and the partly unrestored Beng Mealea. An English-speaking guide and transport are included; temple tickets, lunch and the 4WD ride to Preah Vihear’s summit cost extra. Guides on this route have included Pom and Nari, with driver So Hai.

“very friendly and kind guide named pom. thanks for his knowledge we enjoy the trip and more interested to Cambodia culture and history.”

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Private Vehicle - Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Group - Beng Mealea: space to explore an unrestored complex
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Private Vehicle – Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Group

12.Private Vehicle – Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend 8 to 9 hours going from Siem Reap to unrestored Beng Mealea and Koh Ker, once the Khmer capital. A private, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, cold towels, and water are included. You set the pace, and can request a guide. Temple admission and lunch cost extra.

“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!”

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Full Day Private Remote Tour to Preah Vihear Temple + Koh Ker - Koh Ker and the seven-level Prasat Thom
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Full Day Private Remote Tour to Preah Vihear Temple + Koh Ker

13.Full Day Private Remote Tour to Preah Vihear Temple + Koh Ker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $100

Leave Siem Reap around 6 a.m. with a private English-speaking licensed guide and driver for Preah Vihear’s mountain temple, Koh Ker’s stepped pyramid and other ruins, and Ta Mok’s former home near Anlong Veng. Expect a long day on the road. Temple tickets, the mountain truck ride, and lunch 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.”

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Private Tour to Beng Mealea Jungle Temple and Koh Ker - Koh Ker: a pyramid temple worth the climb
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Private Tour to Beng Mealea Jungle Temple and Koh Ker

14.Private Tour to Beng Mealea Jungle Temple and Koh Ker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $183

Travel from Siem Reap in a private, air-conditioned car to Beng Mealea and Koh Ker, with time to explore each temple and see Cambodian village life along the way. The group is limited to three adults per car. Guides praised by name include Sopheak, whose temple explanations and conversations about Cambodian culture add context to the long drive.

“Our tour guide was amazing to say the least he was kind, very informative, humble and smart. Everything that me and my brother wanted he provided and more. I would come back to siem reap Cambodia just to take another tour with this kind soul. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.”

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Full Day Trip to Beng Melea and Koh Ker Temple from Siem Reap - Beng Melea: a temple left rough around the edges
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Full Day Trip to Beng Melea and Koh Ker Temple from Siem Reap

15.Full Day Trip to Beng Melea and Koh Ker Temple from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $99

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Siem Reap to Beng Melea and Koh Ker, two remote temple sites with very different character. An English-speaking driver is included; a licensed temple guide is optional. Expect a long day on the road, a $25 total for the two listed entrance fees, and a route description you should confirm before booking.

“The most impressive thing was that I asked for the trip to koh ker on the morning the same day, they had a driver at my hotel in under 30 mins. Mr Hak was an excellent driver and was very helpful and good company throughout my tour. Thank you for your service .”

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