• Beng Mealea - After breakfast travel to the lost temple of Beng Mealea, the titanic of temples, a slumbering giant lost for centuries in the forests of Cambodia. It is the most accessible of Angkor’s lost temples, a mirror image of Angkor Wat, but utterly consumed by the voracious appetite of nature. Constructed by Suryavarman II (1113-1150), the builder of Angkor Wat, the forest has run riot here and it is hard to get a sense of the monument’s shape amid the daunting ruins. Here it is possible to enjoy an Indiana Jones experience clambering about the vast ruin. For those who want a more gentle adventure, there is also a sturdy wooden walkway running right into the heart of the temple. It is also possible to visit a nearby Angkor-era quarry from where stone was cut to build these massive monuments.
• Koh Ker Temple - We then head into the bush to the remote Angkor capital of Koh Ker. The history of Cambodia is riven with dynastic spats and political intrigue and one of the most memorable came in the 10th century when Jayavarman IV (928-942) fell out with his family, stormed off to the northwest and established the rival capital of Koh Ker. Although the capital for just 15 years, Jayavarman IV was determined to legitimise his rule through a prolific building programme that left a legacy of 30 major temples and some gargantuan sculpture that is on display in the National Museum in Phnom Penh. Picnic lunch at Koh Ker. Return to your hotel in Siem Reap late this afternoon.

• 1 lunch included as specified in the itinerary
• Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• All taxes, VAT, and service charges included
• 02 bottles of mineral water per person during sightseeing and transfers
• Admission fee for Angkor Archaeological Park single-day pass ($37 value)
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Professional Licensed English-speaking guide

• Personal, travel and health insurance
• Drinks during meals
• Meals that are not specified

Embark on an all-day adventure through Beng Mealea and Koh Ker: Commence your day with breakfast before venturing to the enigmatic temple of Beng Mealea, compared to a slumbering leviathan entwined within Cambodia’s jungle. This temple stands as the most reachable among the enigmatic temples of Angkor, reflecting Angkor Wat’s design, yet completely overtaken by the relentless force of the wilderness. Erected by Suryavarman II (1113-1150), the same monarch who constructed Angkor Wat, this site is enveloped in luxuriant growth, making the original structure’s layout elusive amidst its impressive debris. Delight in a true exploration akin to an Indiana Jones adventure as you navigate the extensive wreckage. We then proceed through the wilderness to visit Koh Ker, the isolated, erstwhile capital of Angkor. Cambodia’s history is punctuated with royal conflicts and political schemes. A notable episode occurred in the 10th century when Jayavarman IV (928-942) quarreled with his kin, retreated northwest, and founded the contentious capital of Koh Ker.

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