1-Day Jungle Temple Tour in Siem Reap with Beng Mealea and Peung Komnou

1 Day Round trip from Hotel Lobby in Siem Reap Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through peaceful bamboo forest to discover Peung Komnou
02 See extraordinary ancient sacred carvings hidden beneath a jungle boulder
03 Explore Beng Mealea, the Indiana Jones temple left entirely to the jungle
04 Enter Beng Mealea from the eastern side, the most atmospheric approach
05 Walk collapsed stone galleries and root-wrapped corridors untouched by restoration

Discover two of Cambodia's most extraordinary and least-visited jungle temple ruins in one incredible day: the raw, unrestored Indiana Jones temple of Beng Mealea and the extraordinary ancient carvings of Peung Komnou, hidden beneath a jungle boulder. This experience combines a peaceful bamboo forest trek, atmospheric temple exploration, and authentic local flavour with lunch included. It is an ideal choice for travellers seeking a more off-the-beaten-path side of Siem Reap.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Siem Reap, Beng Mealea

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jungle Trek to Peung Komnou and Beng Mealea Exploration

Pick up from your hotel at 6:40 AM and drive to the checkpoint.

Trek through peaceful bamboo forest to discover Peung Komnou. See extraordinary ancient sacred carvings hidden beneath a jungle boulder.

Explore Beng Mealea, the Indiana Jones temple left entirely to the jungle. Enter Beng Mealea from the eastern side, the most atmospheric approach.

Walk through collapsed stone galleries and root-wrapped corridors untouched by restoration.

Enjoy an authentic Khmer lunch at a local restaurant.

There will be incredible photography opportunities at both sites.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel Lobby in Siem Reap 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Expert English-speaking local guide
Jungle trek to Peung Komnou
Beng Mealea temple entrance fee
Authentic Khmer lunch at a local restaurant
Bottled water throughout the day
Chilled towels

What's Not Included

Personal travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Additional meals and beverages
Personal expenses and souvenirs

What to bring

Mosquitoes: apply insect repellent before the jungle trek.
Sun exposure: reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Know before you go

Wear temple-appropriate clothing from the start of the day - it also works perfectly as comfortable trekking wear.
Dry Season (Nov-May): hot, sunny, and dry, with temperatures of 28-38°C.
Green Season (Jun-Oct): warm with occasional rain, and the jungle is lush and green.
Rain preparation: a light rain jacket or packable poncho is recommended from Jun-Oct.

Logistics