Cambodia · Archaeology

Full-Day Beng Mealea and Kampong Phluk Tour from Siem Reap

1 Day Round trip from Cambodia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Beng Mealea, a famous sandstone temple from the Angkor Wat period
02 Explore a largely unrestored temple with trees and thick brush among its towers
03 See Kampong Phluk, a floating village accessible only by boat
04 Witness how local people live in houses on boats

Visit the famous Beng Mealea temple, a sandstone monument from the Angkor Wat period, and continue to Kampong Phluk on this guided tour from Siem Reap. Explore a largely unrestored temple where trees and thick brush thrive among the towers and courtyards, then see how local people live in floating houses in a village accessible only by boat. This tour combines Cambodia's archaeological heritage with a glimpse of life on the water.

Its primary material is sandstone, and it remains largely unrestored, with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards, while many of its stones lie in great heaps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Siem Reap, Beng Mealea

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Beng Mealea Temple and Kampong Phluk Floating Village

Meet your Cambodian tour guide and driver in the lobby of your hotel at 8 am.
Travel to Beng Mealea, built as a Hindu temple, though some carvings depict Buddhist motifs. Its primary material is sandstone, and it remains largely unrestored, with trees and thick brush thriving amidst its towers and courtyards, while many of its stones lie in great heaps. For years, it was not easy to reach, but a road recently built to the temple complex of Koh Ker passes Beng Mealea, and more visitors are now coming to the site, which is 77 km from Siem Reap.
Break for lunch.
Head to the floating houses in Kampong Phluk, a village located about 25 km east of Chong Kneas. This village is accessible only by boat.
Head back to Siem Reap with your Cambodian tour guide.

Where this trip takes you

Beng Mealea temple, trees and thick brush among sandstone towers, Kampong Phluk floating village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cambodia 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Cambodian tour guide
Private transportation with A/C
Pure drinking water
Wet towel

What's Not Included

Temple ticket and boat
Meals
Other services not mentioned in the program

Know before you go

Dress code: Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees, and bare shoulders, are prohibited in sacred places. Respectful dress is strongly encouraged in Angkor.
Monuments: Touching carvings, sitting on fragile structures, leaning on temple structures, moving or taking archaeological artifacts, and graffiti are strictly prohibited. Backpacks, umbrellas with sharp tips, tripods, and high heels are discouraged inside the temples.
Sacred sites: As Angkor is a sacred site, loud conversation, noise, and other inappropriate behaviour in Cambodian culture are considered offensive and may disturb other visitors. Please remain calm and respectful.
Restricted areas: For your own safety and for the conservation of Angkor, please comply with all signs on the site and be mindful of your steps at all times. Do not climb on loose stones.
Smoking and littering: As a member of the World Health Organization, Angkor has been a smoke-free site since 2012. Smoking cigarettes disturbs others, and cigarettes can start bush fires. To protect the environment, please do not smoke or litter.
Candy or money for children: Buying items or giving candy or money to children encourages them not to attend school but to beg. If you wish to help the children, please consider donating to a recognized charity.
Monks: Monks are revered and respected. If you want to take pictures, please ask for permission first. Women should not touch, stand, or sit too close to monks.

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