Preah Vihear from Siem Reap: The 13 Best Day Tours

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

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $100Best rated here

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.Private Preah Vihear and 2 Temples Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $85

Leave Siem Reap at 6:00 am in private, air-conditioned transport for a full day at Preah Vihear, Koh Ker, and Beng Mealea. An English-speaking guide explains the Khmer temples and local life along the long drive. Guides named by past customers include Mr Sok Phally and Sayoeun, though your assigned guide may differ. Tickets, lunch, and the Preah Vihear hilltop vehicle are extra.

“My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Beng Mealea and Koh Ker today. The information and insights given by our guide Mr Sok Phally, were interesting and informative and he was ready and willing to answer any questions that we had. He and our driver (i didn't catRead more”

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5.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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6.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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7.Private Day Tour of Preah Vihear Off the Beaten track

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Leave Siem Reap at 7 a.m. for a private, roughly 10-hour trip to Preah Vihear, a UNESCO-listed temple on the Cambodia-Thailand border. Guide Panha is praised for his English, flexibility and local perspective. Hotel pickup is offered; temple entry, the mountain truck and lunch cost extra.

“Panha was our private driver/tour guide for our whole stay in Cambodia. He speaks excellent English, is very reliable, caring and knowledgeable. Thanks to him we got to know a lot about the country, its history and everyday life. He took uRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $201

Leave Siem Reap around 5am with a licensed English-speaking guide and private, air-conditioned vehicle for three far-flung Khmer temple sites. Preah Vihear crowns a mountain near the Thai border, Koh Ker preserves an ancient pyramid temple, and Beng Mealea offers a tangled, less-restored contrast. Guides have included Thean, Bun Hak, Saruon and Pal; tickets, lunch and a mountain vehicle cost extra.

“Thean was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. It was a long day, but he really tied in the history to make the sights make more sense. Excellent job and the driver, Sreang, was super great too!”

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9.Koh Ker & Preah Vihear

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

From Siem Reap, guide Ry Vanra and a driver take you on a two-day journey to Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, Peung Kom Nuo and Preah Vihear, with a stop at Ta Mok House. Expect remote temples, hilly countryside and glimpses of rural life. Transport, guide, driver and cold water are included; admission, meals and accommodation are extra.

“Ra went above & beyond expectation during my time in Siem Reap. Professional, punctual, and polite, Ra was invaluable and made my trip one to remember. His knowledge & life experience combined with his great sense of humour made my visit one of the best. Mr Ry Vanra is THE BEST.”

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10.Preah Vihear Temple Koh Ker & BengMealea Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $41Cheapest here

Travel by air-conditioned SUV or van from Siem Reap to Preah Vihear on the Dangrek Mountains, then visit Koh Ker, Prasat Pram and Beng Mealea. Your English-speaking driver handles the transfers and hotel pickup; temple visits are self-guided. Driver Vutha is named in feedback, but confirm who will drive your tour.

“The driver was kind and the tour was very comfortable! I think Preah Vihear temple is a must visit place if you travel to Cambodia!”

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11.Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $63

Travel from Siem Reap to three far-flung Khmer temple sites, starting at cliff-top Preah Vihear and continuing to Koh Ker and Beng Mealea. An English-speaking guide helps explain the carvings, structures and stories. Guides associated with the tour include Seila, Bosley and Borey. Expect long drives, and budget separately for temple tickets and the Preah Vihear 4x4.

“We participated as a family of three. Our guide, Seila, explained the ruins, including Cambodian history and mythology, in an easy-to-understand way. During the tour, she carefully checked out toilets and drinking water. Nearly half of the tour was travel time, and the road conditions were not good in some places, but the car was sturdy and comfortable. We first went to Preah Viher, the farthest, and then on the way back to the city, we visited Koh Ker and Beng Mealea, and the timing of each tour was also good. Preah Viher was in the refreshing morning, and Koh Ker was in the hot afternoon, but the walking distance…”

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12.Overland to Preah Vihear, Koh Ker temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Leave Siem Reap early with an English-speaking guide and private driver. Ride a 4x4 truck up to Preah Vihear, explore Koh Ker’s 30-meter pyramid and finish at overgrown Beng Mealea. Guide Ty, also known as Kong Thy, has led this route. The day lasts about 13 hours, and temple admission fees are extra.

“What a treat this day tour has been: you really get to see three very unique temple complexes which see very few tourist . Hence, it is a breathtaking experience because you feel like an explorer. In two temples we were the only guests presenRead more”

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13.Beng Mealea – Koh Ker & Preah Vihear Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $167

Leave Siem Reap at 6 a.m. for three far-flung Khmer temples: jungle-covered Beng Mealea, Koh Ker’s pyramid, and mountain-top Preah Vihear. A private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned car, 4WD ride up to Preah Vihear, picnic lunch, water, and hotel transfers are included. Guide Long is noted for clear explanations and easygoing humor, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Our guide Long told us a lot of jokes in easy to understand English along the way, and we had a great time laughing all the time.”

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