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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Explore the exquisite Preah Vihear area on this full-day tour from Siem Reap, where you will not only see the " Paradise temple " as Preah Vihear is known but stop at a country market and even see the tomb of the infamous Pol Pot. This private, customizable tour begins in the morning at 7:00 am in front of your hotel where you'll meet your local English speaking driver with experience Preah Vihear adventure by air-conditioned and comfortable minivan, sedan, or minibus.
Preah Vihear is 240km & very far from the crowds of Angkor Wat, so you can enjoy the calm of the countryside & scenes of rural Cambodian life, stopping at Anlong Veng market, and/or Pol Pot cemetery. At Preah Vihear, we climb to the top by pickup truck where you have a couple of hours to take in the scenic views and magnificence of the temple. Enjoy a local lunch on the mountain top or below near the car park. Finish your day either at your hotel, nightspot, or Thailand border crossing.
Options
Toyota Hiace ( minivan )
Toyota Hiace
Pickup included
Lexus SUV
Lexus SUV
Pickup included
What's included
Private tour
Bottled water
Driver Guide
Truck to mountain top US$25 per truck return
Food and drinks
Lunch about US$10 per person
Entrance fees US$10 per person
Preah Vihear Temple
What to expect
Preah Vihear Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
Preah Vihear is one of the most beautiful located along with Cambodia - Thailand border, Preah Vihear been listed as a world heritage sights in 2008 which was a conflict between the Cambodian and Thai army fight for territory and temple. The war start in 2008 and ended in 2011 after Cambodia won at ICJ.
Preah Vihear was built by 3 kings and it takes over 300 years to built, Yasovarman I ( 889-910 ) in 893, Suryavarman I ( 1002-1049 ) and finally complete by King Suryavarman II ( 1113-1150 ) which known as the King who built Angkor Wat, located on top of Dang Rek mountain 550 meters high.
The main purpose of the temple is the mountain temple which is the symbolism of sacred mountain “Meru” where is the abode of all the gods of Hindu.
From Siem Reap, we drive across many local villages, plantations, and a lot of local activities along the way. It takes around 3 hours each way.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick up anywhere around Siem Reap city just inform the hotel names, Boutique, hostels or rental points.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please choose one of the O'Smach options - if that's your final destination
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.