Jungle Temple and Sacred Mountain

We make an early start today as we have a long and exciting day ahead! Depart with your vintage Jeep and knowledgeable guide and driver, and ply the numerous beautiful red dirt roads, through the countryside to the overgrown ruins of Beng Melea Temple, located about 40 kilometers northeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Unlike the more popular Angkor Wat, Beng Mealea remains largely untouched by modern restoration efforts, offering a glimpse into the ancient Khmer Empire in its natural state.

Put on your Indiana Jones fedora and it’s time to explore! Indiana Jones was not filmed here, but this stunning temple has been used as a filming location for several movies including the 2004 award winning ‘Two Brothers’ starring Guy Pearce. You will understand why when you get here…
The combination of ancient ruins, lush greenery, and the play of light through the trees creates stunning photographic opportunities.
Back to our vintage jeep and we have a short drive to Phnom Kulen.

Following the road into the national park allows us to arrive at the main sites in the afternoon, when many tourists are already on their way back to town. You will visit a beautifully carved reclining Buddha resting above Preah Ang Thom temple, before visiting the 1000 lingas, where an array of Hindu lingas are carved into the riverbed.

Your visit will conclude with one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Cambodia. At the base of the falls is a large pool where we can go for a refreshing swim.

Before we bid farewell to the majestic Phnom Kulen, prepare to conquer a breathtaking cliff! From its rugged edge, an epic panorama awaits: vast, untamed stretches of jungle, dramatic canyons plunging into the depths, and the majestic sweep of distant mountain ranges. It's a view that will truly ignite your adventurous spirit!

After a full and rewarding day, you will return by jeep through the countryside to Siem Reap arriving late afternoon or early evening.