Koh Ker, cascade de Kulen et Beng Mealea de Siem Reap
Description
Explorez la cascade de Kulen, la majestueuse ville antique de Koh Ker et les ruines envahies de Beng Mealea. Profitez de la beauté de la nature et découvrez le mystère de ces incroyables sites cambodgiens.
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Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre hôtel à Siem Reap entre 6h30 et 7h00 dans un véhicule confortable et climatisé. Le trajet vers la montagne dure environ 2 heures, offrant une vue panoramique sur la campagne cambodgienne en cours de route. Vous passerez la journée à explorer les attractions historiques et naturelles de Phnom Kulen, notamment la falaise, le Bouddha couché, la rivière des Mille Lingas et la cascade, ainsi que les temples du groupe Koh Ker et le temple Beng Mealea. Après une journée complète d'exploration, nous vous déposerons à votre hôtel le soir, assurant une expérience fluide et agréable du début à la fin.
Nous avons visité Peng Chruonh, également connu sous le nom de Peung Takhu, un point de vue naturel caché situé sur la crête de la montagne Kulen. Avant d'atteindre la base de la montagne, nous avons vu un petit panneau indicateur sur le côté gauche de la route, à seulement 50 mètres de la bifurcation. Cet endroit calme nous a donné de belles vues et une atmosphère paisible.
Nous avons visité les deux principales cascades du parc national de Kulen : • La première chute d'eau mesure environ 4 à 5 mètres de haut et environ 25 mètres de large pendant la saison des pluies. • La deuxième cascade est plus haute, mesurant environ 15 à 20 mètres de hauteur et environ 15 mètres de largeur.
Nous avons marché le long de la rivière des 1000 Lingas, où d'anciennes sculptures de lingas, de yonis et une grande image de Vishnu sont apparues à travers le lit de la rivière et les surfaces rocheuses. Ce site sacré nous a montré l'importance spirituelle de l'eau et de la fertilité dans l'histoire des Khmers.
Preah Ang Thom est une statue de 8 mètres (26 pieds) de haut du Bouddh couché atteignant le nirvana. La statue est sculptée dans un énorme rocher de grès naturel auquel un escalier moderne a été ajouté ainsi qu'un abri sur le Bouddha. C'est un site très sacré et spécial pour tous les Cambodgiens..
Midi : Koh Ker – La capitale oubliée • Voyage à Koh Ker, une capitale khmère du Xe siècle. Commencez votre exploration à Prasat Thom, un imposant temple pyramidal à sept étages. Montez au sommet pour une vue imprenable sur la campagne environnante. • Continuez votre voyage vers des temples moins connus comme Prasat Landau, célèbre pour ses tours pittoresques entrelacées de racines d'arbres, et Prasat Neang Khmau, présentant des structures uniques en grès noir. • Dégustez un déjeuner traditionnel khmer dans un restaurant local près de Koh Ker, savourant des saveurs cambodgiennes authentiques.
Après-midi : Beng Mealea – Le Temple de la Jungle • Rendez-vous à Beng Mealea, un complexe de temples tentaculaire construit au début du XIIe siècle. Ce site mystérieux, en grande partie non restauré, est englouti par une épaisse végétation, créant une atmosphère mystique. • Marchez le long de sentiers en bois et grimpez à travers des pierres tombées pour explorer ses galeries sculptées et ses sanctuaires cachés. Ce site offre un aperçu rare de la façon dont la nature se réapproprie les créations humaines. • Capturez des photos inoubliables d'arbres imposants et de ruines effritées entrelacées en parfaite harmonie.
Soirée : Retour à votre hôtel • Départ pour votre hôtel, en réfléchissant à une journée riche en histoire, nature et découverte culturelle.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
- Guide touristique et chauffeur viendront vous chercher dans le hall de l'hôtel. - Heure de prise en charge 6h30 à 7h00 selon la localisation de votre hôtel. - Nous vous contacterons pour vous informer de l'heure exacte de prise en charge la veille du début de la visite. - Nous vous encourageons à utiliser le même nom de réservation de visite et la même liste de chambres d'hôtel.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- Cette expérience nécessite du beau temps. En cas d'annulation en raison du mauvais temps, une date différente ou un remboursement complet vous seront proposés.
- Code vestimentaire: Une robe respectueuse avec une couverture vos épaules et vos genoux est requise (seule la vraie écharpe ne permet pas).
- Les drones volants au temple ne le permettent pas. (demandez seulement la permission à APSARA)
- Normalement, notre guide s'arrêtera dans un restaurant local du parc national pour déjeuner à l'heure du déjeuner et cela peut être plus cher que les restaurants de la ville, mais ce n'est que le meilleur choix pour cette visite.
- Les frais d'entrée aux temples acceptent également les cartes visa et peuvent être achetés le jour de la visite, juste avant le lever du soleil.
Avis(15)
It was a very entertaining and interesting excursion. We learned a lot, and our guide was super nice, friendly, and patient. An absolutely perfect and successful day.
The tour was great! Super tour guide, who had a lot to share, was very patient, and even took photos for us. The tour was diverse and exciting!
In the Mount Kulen area, we enjoyed nature and Cambodian culture with cliffs, waterfalls, 1000 linga and the Nirvana Buddha. Ko Kea area is far from Siem Reap city so it's quiet, but it turns out there used to be a city here. Although Bemmeria has not been restored, it is a beautiful site that makes you feel the passage of time. The tour was conducted in English, but the guide, Mr. Tan, explained it clearly, and the car was comfortable, with water and a tumble. This tour is recommended for exploring this area.
Tann is one of the best guides we have ever had. Knowledgeable, friendly, good sense of humour and ready to take photos for your memories. Just a delightful day.
I believe this is a tour that is new to Viator and it certainly is an amazing experience. The drive up to the mountains takes you through some pretty countryside. Waterfall was lovely and being close to the villages gives you a real insight into how these beautiful people live. The temples were the best part though. Such a variety of temples which so much old and mysterious history surrounding them. Tan, our tour guide was such a wealth of knowledge who guided us through the day effortlessly. He was very responsive to the needs of the tourists on board, and really looked after our well being on a rather hot day. He spoke very good English and was a genuinely nice person. My sister and I had the best day, long but well worth it.
We had a very interesting day together with our excellent guide Sopheap Rath and excellent driver Nat. Sopheap shared his wide range of knowledge with us and Nat always provided us with cool refreshing towels and cold water. So in spite of the heat we really enjoyed the tour and can absolutely recommend it.
We had a very interesting day together with our excellent guide Sopheap Rath and excellent driver Nat. Sopheap shared his wide range of knowledge with us and Nat always provided us with cool refreshing towels and cold water. So in spite of the heat we really enjoyed the tour and can absoluter recommend it.
Dear Ulrike, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such an interesting and enjoyable day with our guide Sopheap Rath and our driver Nat. It is great to know that Sopheap’s wide range of knowledge helped enrich your experience, while Nat’s refreshing towels and cold water kept you comfortable despite the heat. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and are very happy to know you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to welcoming you again on another memorable experience with us. Kind regards, Srey Rath
We hesitated a lot before validating this day because of the rather high price of activity and admissions. We had already made 2 days of visit to the temples of Angkor and we were not sure if this day was worth the expense, but we wanted to go off the beaten track, in small group, and we absolutely do not regret our decision. The magnificent cliffs of Poeng Ta Kho, the casdade of Phnom Kulen, the 1000 lingas, the beautiful pagoda with the reclining Buddha, the Koh Ker complex with its huge pyramid and finally, in apotheosis, the magnificent temple of Beng Mealea. It was a fabulous day with our awesome driver guide, Tann. Everything was perfect. A high-end vehicle, super comfortable. The explanations in English and Tann's kindness. And that shared wonder in Beng Mealea, almost empty at the end of the day. What a marvel, this temple! One can imagine how the discoverers must have felt about this huge building, which has largely collapsed, but whose galleries and walls make it possible to imagine its past beauty. If you want to take full eyes, away from the crowds of Angkor, with extraordinary sites, then this day will exceed your expectations, I am sure!!!
Dear Yves, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed and wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that your day exceeded expectations and that our guide Tann provided an exceptional experience throughout the tour. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed the Poeng Ta Kho cliffs, Phnom Kulen waterfall, the 1000 Lingas, the Reclining Buddha Pagoda, the Koh Ker complex, and the magnificent Beng Mealea temple. We are delighted that the high-quality vehicle, comfort, and Tann’s explanations and kindness enhanced your journey. Your description of the shared wonder at Beng Mealea is truly appreciated. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable tour. Kind regards, Srey Rath
We loved this tour! It allowed us to see many beautiful places all in one day. Great thing about this tour is that it starts early enough to catch these amazing places before other tourists – we were all alone at the waterfall!! Our tour guide Tann was super nice, told us a lot about Cambodia History and current events, he had great knowledge about the temples. He was also an amazing photographer and took a lot of pictures for us! The transportation was very comfortable, punctual, the lunch was tasty. Tour wasn’t rushed and we felt like we could experience places we visited exactly as we wanted. We highly recommend taking this tour, its a new tour so it doesnt have many reviews but i’m sure it will be very popular soon.
Dear Ewelina C, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the temples, and the waterfall, and that our guide Tann provided informative, engaging, and attentive service. We are pleased that the transportation, lunch, and pace of the tour contributed to a comfortable and memorable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Best Regards, Srey Rath
Highly recommended excursion. Beautiful day in the company of Tann who has always made us find fresh water and some sneakers. Very good and engaging he also took pictures that he then sent us. Wonderful places and Tann is really great!!!
Dear Jacobo p, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had a beautiful day and enjoyed the excursion. It is wonderful to know that Tann’s attentiveness, care, and engaging personality made your experience even more special, from offering fresh water and snacks to taking photos for you. We are also glad that you enjoyed visiting such wonderful places and that Tann’s guidance added so much to your day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences. Warm regards, Srey Rath
