Siem Reap Camping Tour

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Thanks to the 1998 integration of all the Khmer
Rouge forces into those of the government, it is
now a possibility for you to go camping in
Cambodia. Projects of demining have been
undertaken around Cambodia in an attempt to
foster rural development and open new grounds
for tourist. Beng Mealea Temple was demined in
early 2000 and consequently chosen as a shoot
location for a movie starring Indiana
Jones. Years ago in 2001, our team ventured out
on a search for possible tour of Koh Ker. The
100km journey from Siem to Koh Ker took us 2 days
by pickup truck. Our pickup had to wade through
the muddy terrain of the jungle. We kept pushing
the pickup and it barely moved. The truck took
an entire hour to complete a mere 1km distance.
The scenario is however completely different now.
A lot has changed three years afterwards, temple
at Koh Ker has undergone demining and a road has
also been constructed to enable people access
it. Camping tour of Koh Ker area is one of the
amazing camping tours which we have recently
added to our Siem Reap Camping Tour. Because of
our latest research initiatives, you can now
combine the trekking to and camping at Koh Ker
with a tour of Beng Mealea and Phnom Kulen. You
only need to follow our camping itinerary and
adventure guide in order to enjoy this
experience.
Preah Khan Temple Situated 100km east of Siem
Reap along the ancient 'Route 66' Angkorian
highway,
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Preah Khan is a beautiful and serene place to
stay in. The temple is seldom visited by other
tourists owing to its remote location in the
depth of the Cambodian jungle. The camp is
situated just outside the entrance of the temple,
you will get to enjoy ice cold drinks and a
great barbecue as you watch the sunset behind the
temple arch.
Kulen Mountain The sacred Kulen Mountain will
provide you with an unforgettable overnight stay.
You can spend the night in raised wooden huts,
tents, and even in hammocks by the riverside, it
all boils down to your choice and preference.
Following a visit to the temples at the mountain
tops and meeting with the local monks, you will
go down the mountainside to view the sacred
river bed carvings. You can cool off the heat of
the afternoon by swimming in the Mountain Rivers
and waterfalls before heading back to the camp
for a barbecue dinner which is eaten around a
fire. Koh Ker Koh Ker is made up of a complex
of 180 temples far into the jungle. These temples
are connected together by dirt roads and tracks
which make it easier and fun for you to explore
the temples as the sun is going down. We will
camp next to Prasat Thom, the 'pyramid' temple,
putting up our tents and hammocks under the trees
around a fiercely burning campfire.
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Mekong River Island This is a Laos Border Camp
situated on a private beach in the heart of the
Mekong River. It is so close to Laos, only 100m
away. While our team is attending to the task of
setting up a great campsite, you will go on a
boat ride to a Laos village (you don't require a
passport for this whatsoever!). You will also
visit Mekong rapids and get a chance to catch a
glimpse of the rare Irrawadee river dolphin. You
will then be taken back to the camp where you
can enjoy a sunset deep into the river as well as
a great barbecue around a bellowing campfire.