4 WHEEL DRIVE ADVENTURE TOURS FROM SIEM REAP

Exclusive of:

Please note:

Inclusive of an experienced driver and 4WD air conditioned vehicle, (Monterro or  Pajero  vehicle) and is some cases minibus for groups, all transport costs and transfers, refreshments in Hidden Cambodia base prior to and following the adventure tour, entry to various specific temples, heritage sites and attractions along the route as specified in the itinerary, English speaking HC Guide, local guides where necessary, baggage handlers, additional  vehicles or others where required, any local fees such as road charges toils & levies, local and tourist police, military and security escorts when required.

Inclusive of food, snacks, water and accommodation for the duration of the tour. A 4-day tour includes 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners and 3 night’s accommodation. Every effort is made to ensure accommodation the best available at the time. Single accommodation available for a small supplement in hotel locations.

Alcoholic beverages, mixed or soft drinks, hotel incidentals such as phone calls or laundry & travel protection insurance.

Vehicle: Powerful air - conditioned 4WD vehicles. If there is a large number of guests, we may advise an additional support vehicle to accompany to carry extra equipment, luggage etc. In the case of larger groups, we may suggest a minibus where possible. 

Pre-trip meeting: All those traveling on a tour will meet on their arrival in Siem Reap, at least day and a half day prior to the trip to discuss the route, complete payment and review all aspects of the trip.

Price conditions: Prices can vary according to the season. There are no refunds for any unused services of the tour or refunds once the tour has commenced.  Tour prices are subject to change without notice. All quoted prices and payment are in US dollars. All tour balance cash payments due are prepaid on arrival in Siem Reap.

Booking: Those that travel with us usually plan quiet a bit in advance. Those wishing to conduct special interviews such as journalists, those involved in research, journalists, archeologists, and photographers or those who have special requirements are best advised to detail this in an email and we will do our best to accommodate.

Deposits: Deposits are 50% of the total trip. A deposit is received by bank transfer to our Cambodian bank account or PayPal for smaller deposits  Remaining payments on arrival are a cash payment in USD.

Cancellation Policy: In the event of a tour cancellation, 60 days prior to the departure date, the entire deposit is refundable. Cancellations made less that 60 days prior to departure date will result in the forfeiture of the full reservation deposit. In the event of a cancellation, we are happy to move the same booking to an alternative date if both parties can accommodate a change in dates. 

Responsibility: Hidden Cambodia Adventure Tours and its partners so not assume responsibility for bodily injury, nor for damage or loss of any personal effects, luggage or personal belongings, personal injury accidents or illness. Hidden Cambodia Adventure Tours reserves the rights to alter the itinerary at any time for the convenient operation of the tour, dates or departure or return, or withdraw the trip if deemed necessary at any time, for any reason.

4WD 1*

VIP Koh Ker and Beng Melea Temples

Duration:

1 day

Challenge:

Travel on unpaved road to tenth century Koh Ker, ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Unpaved new road continues all the way to Koh ker temples.   A new flat road in good condition 

Tour Summary:

For those of you that are short on time, this tour offers easy road, comfortable travel, low exertion and two excellent destinations.  

Day 1:

A 7.30am transfer  from your hotel to HC base camp and a brief of the tour, guests travel through the Angkor Wat complex north  through the countryside, small villages, past local wats and to near Beng Melea temple. Guests continue on to Svay Leu, 15kms away from Beng Melea and 70 km in total from Siem Reap to visit their small market. This marks the last location of a large village and a cross roads market. Beyond this is Hidden Cambodia.

Guests start their tour of Koh Ker with the palaces before entering and standing in front of Prasat Thom. Guest can climb the pyramid temple for sunning views of the surrounding countryside. Travel onwards by car the visit Prasat 5 (5 temples), Prasat Chen (Chinese temple) Prasat Kamou (Black temple), Lingapura - City of the lingas, the haunting Elephant temple and host of other before returning to the picnic area for a tasty barbequed lunch.  

Following lunch, guests travel on to Beng Melea to view this 11th century. This is a very beautiful ruined y temple with overhanging ferns that was used as the hunting lodge of Angkor Wat and also as a resting location for Kings traveling for the old pre-angkorian capital,   the Great Preah Khan over 100km away from Beng Melea. Guests arrive back in good time, 5.30pm to 6pm, through Angkor Wat and a welcoming drink back at base.  

please note: Options and time allowing: We can do less temples and more rural villages by visiting Koh Ker and Phum Thmei Villages 

Food: 

Tasty! Hidden Cambodia Chef travels with the group to barbeque lunch in Koh Ker. Large hamper and cold box travel with group with goodies for the full day, Selection of meats, vegetables, cheese selection & bread, yoghurts, fresh fruit, cake, coffee, water soft drinks, smaller items for snacks 

Inclusive of:

Exclusive of:

This 1 day,  4WD adventure trip includes an experienced driver and 4WD air conditioned vehicle,  all transport costs and transfers, refreshments in Hidden Cambodia base prior to and following the adventure tour, ticket entry and tour of Beng Melea and Koh Ker temples, 1 lunch, water, snacks, road payments &  levies,  English speaking HC Guide, local guides where necessary, baggage handlers, additional military vehicles where required, any local fees such as road charges and toils, local and tourist police, 

Alcoholic beverages, mixed or soft drinks, hotel incidentals such as phone calls or laundry & travel protection insurance.

Travel on paved national road to Anlong Veng. Unpaved new road continues all the way to base of Preah Vihear. Steep incline to Preah Vihear Mountain and a lesser one to the Dangrek escarpment. Road in good cpondition  to Anlong Veng now.    

For those of you that are short on time, this tour offers a medium challenge road and two excellent destinations.

Day 3:

Full day  back to Siem Reap with numerous stops and detours. Back in Siem Reap before sunset and in good time for a celebration dinner and some refreshments. 

Guest houses,

No problems. Great restaurant in Anlong Veng.  Basic Khmer food available on the mountain. Small restaurant at Preah Vihear Temple market.

Exclusive of:

This 3 day, 2 night 4WD adventure trip includes an experienced driver and 4WD air conditioned vehicle, (Monterro or Land Cruiser vehicle), all transport costs and transfers, refreshments in Hidden Cambodia base prior to and following the adventure tour, entry and tour of the Dangrek Escarpment and mountain to include Pol Pot’s 2 residences & bunker, cremation spot, location of trial, & Ta Mok’s residence and museum, entry into Prasat Preah Vihear, 2 nights accommodation in total in Anlong Veng and Preah Vihear, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2  dinners, water, snacks, road payments &  levies,  English speaking HC Guide, local guides where necessary, baggage handlers, additional military vehicles where required, any local fees such as road charges and toils, local and tourist police.   

Alcoholic beverages, mixed or soft drinks, hotel incidentals such as phone calls or laundry & travel protection insurance.

 4WD 14

 Prasat Bakan, Tbang Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Anlong Veng, Siem Reap

5 days, 4 nights  

Average travel per day of 5/6 hours, Prasat Bakan is quiet remote, very basic accommodation as well as Preah Vihear with regards to facilities but a once in a lifetime trip. Food good throughout.

A taste of a glorious past in these two magnificent Angkorian complexes, an fantastic opportunity to visit remote villages, the lively provincial capital of Preah Vihear and a chance to gain greater insights in to the borders of Cambodia and the people who live there.

Day 1 :

Depart Siem Reap and travel to Bakan via Stoung. Numerous stops along the road at small villages and turns in the road. Late afternoon arrival at the crossroads in Ta Seng Village to visit with locals. Travel 5km to visit this massive temple complex of Bakan.  Sleep in a cabana located at Bakan Temple in hammocks accompanied by staff from the temples, a stunning location for a campfire. Alternatively stay possible in a prominent village house in the village of Ta Seng. Bathroom facilities in the Village house , limited cold shower facilities.  All supplies send from HC base will allow for a fantastic barbeque dinner and breakfast in either location

Day 2:

Day 3:

Travel on to Preah Vihear Temple. Travel up the steep incline to Preah Vihear at the base of the mountain to the top of Preah Vihear. Overnight in a guesthouse in the town of Sre Eim.   Guest’s can explore the temples prior to sunset.   Increased settlers and military presences has made this all  in all  a busy location 

Day 4:

Depart for Anlong Veng. Enjoy an excellent lunch in Anlong Veng town before driving up the escarpment. Pol Pot lived here during his last years and died in his jungle hide out on the mountain in 1998. Tour of the mountain, Pol Pots grave and bunker and the remains of the house he was tried in, visit with local people, dinner and over night in a spectacular mountain camp in comfortable wooden bungalows. 

Day 5

Following a    Following a hearty breakfast and a tour of Ta Mok’s Villa in the town of Anlong Veng. Depart for Siem Reap with numerous stops and detours, notably Serai Noi, meaning Little Women, the half waypoint between Anlong and Siem Reap. Back in Siem Reap before sunset and in good time for a celebration refreshments.  

Exclusive of:

This 5 day,  4 night 4WD adventure trip includes an experienced driver and 4WD air conditioned vehicle, (Monterro or Land Cruiser vehicle), all transport costs and tranfers, refreshments in Hidden Cambodia base prior to and following the adventure tour, entry and tour of Prasat Bakan and surrounding temples, Preah Vihear temple, the Dangrek Escarpment and mountain  including Pol Pot’s 2 residences & bunker, cremation spot, location of trial, & Ta Mok’s residence, entry into Prasat Preah Vihear, all overnight accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4  dinners, water, snacks, road payments &  levies,  English speaking HC Guide, local guides where necessary, baggage handlers, additional military vehicles where required, any local fees such as road charges and toils, local and tourist police, military and security escorts.   

 Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry services, phone calls, and medical insurance.

 4WD 8

 Prasat Bakan, Koh Ker,  Beng Melea, Siem Reap

3 days, 2 nights  

Average travel per day of 5/6 hours, Prasat Bakan is quiet remote, very basic accommodation  but stunning, basic with regards to facilities but a once in a lifetime trip. Travel on main road to Kulen and then on to Koh Ker. Roads good from Koh Ker onward to Siem Reap

 A taste of a glorious past in these two magnificent Angkorian complexes, a fantastic opportunity to visit remote villages, the remote village of Ta Seng and the people who live there. Koh ker has been opened greatly to allow visitors to understand this 10th century complex more fully.

Day 1:

Depart SR and travel to Bakan via Stoung. Numerous stops along the road at small villages and turns in the road. Late afternoon arrival at the crossroads in Ta Seng Village to visit with locals. Travel 5km to visit this massive temple complex of Bakan.  Sleep in a cabanna located inside the gates of Bakan Temple in hammocks with staff from the temples, a stunning location for a campfire or stay in a basic family wooden house in the Village of Ta Seng. Bathroom facilities at the homestay.  All supplies send from HC base will allow for a fantastic barbeque dinner and breakfast in either location.    

Day 2:

Visit the Baray on the other side of Ta Seng and Prasat Domri. Depart Bakan for Koh Ker temple. Stay in either the small village of Seyang, just 5km for the temples in a small family house or Koh Ker Jungle Lodge,  our won  house in the village of Koh Ker  . Our hosts, as do in all locations, welcomes Hidden Cambodia guests weekly.  Tour of the main complex and surrounding temples at the rear with local officials on arrival or before departure, time allowing. Wander through the small village of Seyang in the evening prior to dinner and overnight. Possibility to stay closer to Koh Ker temple and the small village beside it.  

Day 3:

Tour of the small village and surrounding countryside of Koh Ker. New network of roads now allow access to newly uncovered and demined temples.  Depart for Svay Leu and the unusual relief carving found deep in a bamboo forest. Following lunch, guests visit Beng Melea temple or can have an informal stop at an alternative location, returning to HC Base for celebratory drinks.

Exclusive of:

This 3 day, 2 night 4WD adventure trip includes an experienced driver and 4WD air conditioned vehicle, (Monterro or Land Cruiser vehicle), all transport costs, refreshments in Hidden Cambodia base prior to and following the adventure tour, entry and tour of Prasat Bakan and surrounding temples, Koh Ker, Beng Melea, Svay Leu unusual relief temples, 2 nights accommodation,  2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2  dinners, water, snacks, road payments &  levies,  English speaking HC Guide, local guides where necessary, baggage handlers, additional military vehicles where required, any local fees such as road charges and toils, local and tourist police, military and security escorts.   

 Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry services, phone calls and medical insurance.