Itinerary

Day 1

7.30am Depart through Angkor complex to begin the two hour journey to Koh Ker

Phnom Bok - a steep hill with a flat summit 20kms outside Angkor complex. It contains ivy clad sandstone temples dating from the 9th century & spectacular views. Once occupied by the KR & still maintained by the army as a post, one can see oiled rotary machine guns and other relics of a war gone by. Expected trek to be 20 minutes to reach the top.

Depart for Beng Melea temple, thought to be the protoype for Angkor Wat and is situated on the old Angkorian highway that connects to the Great Phreah Khan of Kampong Svay. It has over 11 galleries and filed with hanging ferns and butterflies : just what you imagine you would find in Cambodia!

Lunch in Beng Melea at a local restaurant. Tasty.
Continue on to Svay Leu, 15kms away from Beng Melea to visit their small market. This marks the last location of a large village and a crossroads market.

As we travel to Koh Ker our guide will explain Kulen Mountain as we pass by the base of it, the complex of Koh Ker and its place in the ancient Cambodia empire, the number of temples to be found and the related symbolism and its history to date, including the French explorers, during the Khmer rouge to it present day protection under Apsara Authority, other wise know as the “ Key to Angkor”

Vehicle will drop guests at temples and continue to ready lodge for overnight and dinner.
Tour of a small temple but it is adviseed that guest walk and return to lodge well before sunset so that showers etc can be had in the light and to get a sense of the village life & have time to relax before dinner.

Dinner in the balcony overlook the village with a view of Koh Ker Temple and overnight.

Day 2

Full day exploring Koh Ker and it villages.

Following breakfast, Walk through Koh Ker Village and explain the house, the community structure, the agri practices, the hunting tradition, the school and the history of the village. Walk to the second built well in Koh Ker. Continue on to a second village, expected 30 minute walk or travel by oxen and cart. 4 kms.

Suggestions: Bring two water filters with the group $14 x 2 to present to village chief as a token. This is a very poor village and Hidden Cambodia has built two wells here to facilitate the 80 families who like here.
Return to tour temples of Koh Ker and return for lunch in Koh Ker Village, cooked by Ms Choen.

Time allowing Walk to Rum Jake, a flat sandy path through the forest, inaccessible by vehicle.

Depart for Siem Reap at 3.30pm
Celebratory drinks at Hidden Cambodia base on arrival.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Including 4WD air-conditioned Monterro vehicle, all transport costs, entry into Beng Melea temple, Koh Ker complex and Phnom Bok, 1 lunch at Beng Meela, 1 breakfast, 1 barbequed lunch and dinner with traveling support cook, light beverages, road payments, levies and entry in to Koh Ker and surrounding temples, English speaking HC Guide, local guide and guides from Koh Ker area to tour there.

Exclusions -

laundry, personal phonce calls, medical insurance