KAMPONG PLUK VILLAGE & BENG MEALEA TEMPLE

Escape the busy city and enjoy a full-day adventure combining history, nature, and local culture. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8:00am before driving through the Cambodian countryside to the mysterious Beng Mealea Temple, located about 65km from Siem Reap.

Often called the “jungle temple,” Beng Mealea is largely overgrown by trees and vegetation, creating a magical atmosphere similar to what early explorers experienced when rediscovering the temples of Angkor. Walk through collapsed galleries, ancient carvings, and sandstone corridors while learning about Khmer history, Hindu mythology, and the stories of Vishnu and Garuda carved into the temple walls.

After exploring the temple, continue to Kampong Phluk, a traditional fishing village located on the edge of the great Tonle Sap Lake — the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Depending on the season, you will see towering stilt houses rising high above the ground during the dry season or floating above the water during the wet season.

Take a boat trip through the village and discover daily life on the lake, including floating schools, markets, boat shops, fishing families, and even crocodile farms. Continue into the beautiful flooded forest, where trees rise directly from the water, creating a peaceful and unforgettable landscape.

Relax on the boat as you enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery before returning comfortably to your hotel in Siem Reap.