Itinerary
Day 1
Pick up from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). Welcome by their guide to pick you up at the Siem Reap Airport to your hotel at Siem Reap City and then visit Angkor Wat Temple.
Day 2
Leave Siem Reap early in the morning towards Anlong Veng, the last stronghold of the Khmer Rough on the border to Thailand. Visit the grave and cremation site of the late leader of the Khmer rough regime, Pol Pot, and his cliff-top hideout, with stunning views over the northern plains.
You also visit the townhouse and cremation site of the chief military commander of the regime,Ta Mok. After, the tour will tackle the last stretch of road to the village of Saem for dinner and accommodation.
You will be accommodated in a good guesthouse with AC. Alternatively, customers can choose to upgrade to the beautiful Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel.
On this day, you will also have the option to stop and visit the beautiful temple of Bantey Srei and the waterfall and rock carvings in the river in Kbal Spean. It is a gentle walk through the forest, taking roughly 1.5 hours.
For this option, you will have to provide your own entrance ticket, which is part of the 3 day pass to the Angkor Archeological Park (must be purchased in advance at the main Angkor ticket booth).
Day 3
Set out early to Preah Vihear temple, located in the heart of the Dangrek Mountains. The famed “Jewel of Cambodia” is one of the masterpieces of ancient Khmer architecture and set in a stunning location atop a massive cliff, overlooking vast parts of Cambodia and Thailand.
They will have to hire motos with drivers, as the road up the hill can be dangerous, and they are not allowed to drive up themselves.
By mid afternoon, you will return to Saem for lunch before setting off to Koh Ker. Your accommodation will be in Koh Ker in a basic but clean guesthouse, no AC.
Day 4
After breakfast, you visit Koh Ker. Isolated in the forest, this former capital of the Khmer Empire includes a series of ruins around a Baray (water reservoir). The primary tower is an impressive 7-tier pyramid, which can be climbed for beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Other sights include the giant lingas and the scenic elephant temple. After lunch, you will continue your way towards Siem Reap. Arrival back at your hotel between 5:00-6:00 pm.
Day 5
On the last day, they will transfer you back to Siem Reap Airport and say good bye to your guide and driver.
Skill level required for this tour: Beginner
Beginner:
- Can ride for 2-3 hours
- Minimal riding experience
- Assistance required
- Comfortable with curves and leans
- Basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- Short distance ascents and descents