Koh Ker temple tours with transportation included
Real 2026 prices for Koh Ker temple tours with transportation included, plus the $15 site entry rule everyone misses.
Koh Ker temple tours with transportation included come in three published tiers in 2026. The 2 day shared classic starts at $69 per person, the private SUV plan starts at $115 for the whole vehicle (up to 12 travelers), and the small group minivan runs at per-person pricing confirmed by email.
Koh Ker temple tours with transportation included also need a separate $15 temple ticket at the gate, since the Angkor Pass does not cover this site. The ruin sits 120 km northeast of Siem Reap, roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes one way on Highway 6 plus provincial road 2610.
Key Takeaways
- Three real prices, from $69 per person up to $115 private vehicle
- The $15 Koh Ker ticket is sold on site, NOT covered by the Angkor Pass
- Hotel pick up, drop off, driver, fuel, cold water, English speaking guide are in the price
- Pair with Beng Mealea for a one day jungle run or split into two days
- Pub Street tuk tuk drivers will quote $250 and vanish at the highway corner
Koh Ker temple tours with transportation included start from $69 per person, and here is the breakdown you came here for. I have been dispatching drivers up Highway 6 north since 2009. The single biggest mistake first timers make is treating this site like Angkor Wat. Koh Ker sits 120 km outside Siem Reap, you cannot reach it on public transit, and you need a vehicle, a driver who knows the Chok Gargyar village turn off, cold water, and a real plan for the long midday break.
The good news? Prices for Koh Ker temple tours with transportation included in 2026 are cheaper than most travelers expect. Our rates stay flat year after year. The highway is paved the whole way. You drive past cashew farms and Khmer villages on the ride up. You come back with a sunburn and a phone full of jungle shots your friends have never seen.
So how much should you actually pay in 2026? I will walk you through every published rate, what is bundled in, and the upcharges nobody mentions.
What You Will See in This Article
Real numbers, not ranges. Everything is pulled from our live tour pages and the official Angkor ticket authority. You will see exact dollar prices for three Koh Ker products, the separate $15 Koh Ker entrance ticket, the distance, the road time, and the clean differences between private and small group.
- Published price #1: $69 per person, 2 days
- Published price #2: $115 private SUV, up to 12 people, 1 day
- Published price #3: Small group minivan for 6 to 10 people, price on request
- Extra on the gate: $15 Koh Ker ticket, plus $10 Beng Mealea if you pair them
- Watchout: Pub Street tuk tuk drivers quote $250 and vanish at the highway corner
Why Drive 120 km to a Half Excavated Ruin
How Far Is Koh Ker from Siem Reap and Why Bother
Koh Ker sits 120 km northeast of Siem Reap, or 2 hours and 15 minutes by car on Highway 6 plus a final 20 km turn off on provincial road 2610. The site covers 81 square kilometers of jungle. Koh Ker served as the capital of the Khmer Empire from AD 928 to AD 944 under King Jayavarman IV, who moved the royal court away from Angkor for twenty years. His successor Rajendravarman II moved everything back, and the city vanished into the forest for a thousand years.
Today it stands as one of the weirdest ruins in Cambodia. A full Angkor period capital that was abandoned, looted during the Khmer Rouge years, and only partly cleared of mines. Researchers have counted roughly 180 sanctuaries across the 81 square kilometer zone. You can visit about a dozen on a normal day. The full route is laid out on our Koh Ker plus Beng Mealea tour article, where our local guides share the meaning behind each stone.
How Much Is the Koh Ker Entrance Ticket in 2026
The Koh Ker entry ticket costs $15 per person, paid in cash at the gate. It is not covered by the Angkor Pass sold at the main Angkor Wat ticket center. This trips up first timers every week. Buy the ticket on site at the gate. Bring your passport and small USD bills. They do not run a card machine. The ticket is valid for one entry on the day of purchase.
This is confirmed by the Angkor Enterprise ticket authority, who run every temple ticket in Cambodia and confirm Koh Ker is sold separately because it sits outside the main park boundary.
The Three Real Prices for Koh Ker Temple Tours With Transportation Included in 2026
How Much Does the 2 Day Koh Ker and Floating Villages Tour Cost
Our 2 day shared classic starts from $69 per person and covers Koh Ker on day one, then Kompong Phluk floating village on day two. Day one runs 8 hours, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Day two adds 5 hours.
The price covers hotel pick up and drop off, shared luxury SUV or minivan, shared English speaking guide, the Kompong Phluk boat ride and admission, cold bottled water, cold towels, and local taxes. The only extra is the $15 Koh Ker site ticket. Two travelers sharing a typical trip spend about $180 total, including entrance. That is less than what most of you spend on airport food.
You can reserve this 2 day Koh Ker and floating village tour here with the published rate locked in.
1. How Much Does the Private Koh Ker Plus Beng Mealea Tour Cost
If you want your own vehicle and your own guide, the private Koh Ker plus Beng Mealea day trip starts at $115 for the whole vehicle, up to 12 passengers. That works out to $9.60 per person for 12 friends splitting, or $115 flat for a couple who values total privacy.
It runs 9 hours, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, in a luxury SUV or minivan with leather seats. Cold water and cold towels sit in the cabin. Your guide speaks English. Pick up and drop off at your hotel are in the price. There is no guide fee, no fuel surcharge, no entry fee haggling. The Beng Mealea ticket ($10) and the Koh Ker ticket ($15) sit extra on top of the $115.
This is the cleanest option if you are traveling with parents, kids, or friends who hate shared vans. The 12 passenger cap and 9 hour window are confirmed on our private Koh Ker plus Beng Mealea tour page.
2. How Much Does the Small Group Koh Ker Plus Beng Mealea Tour Cost
Our small group Koh Ker plus Beng Mealea minivan tour runs 10 hours, with 7:40 AM pick up and 6:00 PM drop off. The standard vehicle fits 6 passengers, with a hard cap of 10 across our entire fleet. Pricing is per person and is confirmed at booking, not on the website, since rates shift with the season and fuel cost.
The price covers hotel pick up and drop off, luxury minivan transport, English speaking local guide, cold water, cold towels, and the Beng Mealea entrance ($10) if you hold a valid Angkor Pass. The $15 Koh Ker ticket is still extra. Meals are on you. Tipping the guide is on you and is appreciated. Our tour booking page lists every line item and every temple on the route.
What the Transportation Actually Includes
What Vehicle Do You Ride In and What Is in the Cabin
You ride in a luxury SUV or minivan with leather seats, dual air conditioning, and enough legroom for tall passengers. Our drivers keep the cabin cold. They keep the water cold too. They hand you a cold towel at every stop, which sounds small but you will thank me after Prasat Thom in 32 degree heat.
Pick up is window to window from your hotel between 7:40 AM and 8:10 AM. Drop off is back at your hotel lobby by 6:00 PM on the one day route, or by 1:30 PM on day two of the 2 day plan. The driver waits if you are late. They do not charge for the wait.
What About Luggage and Getting from the Airport
If you land on the early morning flight, the shared SAI Siem Reap airport shuttle rolls every hour on the hour from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Licensed drivers, insured vehicles, cold water and a towel in the car, and 2 suitcases plus 1 handbag per passenger as the allowance. Pricing for the shared shuttle is confirmed at booking since rates vary by season and head count, but it always beats the airport taxi cartel waiting at the curb.
What the Day Actually Looks Like
What Really Happens on the Road to Koh Ker
You leave your hotel at 8:30 AM. Eat breakfast first. You will not eat again until 1:00 PM at a roadside restaurant in Chok Gargyar village, the small town next to the ruins. Bring cash. They do not take cards. The meal runs $4 to $7 per person for Khmer curry, soup, or stir fry.
You arrive at Beng Mealea at 10:15 AM and spend 90 minutes walking the unrestored corridors. Then you drive 90 more minutes north on provincial road 2610 to Koh Ker. You spend three hours at Prasat Thom, Prasat Neang Kmao, Prasat Pram, and the Linga courtyard. You climb the 7 step pyramid barefoot. You sweat. You come back down and you regret nothing.
You drive back to Siem Reap and the car drops you at your hotel by 6:00 PM. That is the day. That is what every Koh Ker customer of ours has run for the past three summers.
What Should You Wear and Bring
Cover your shoulders. Cover your knees. The guards at Prasat Thom will turn you away at the top of the pyramid in a tank top, no exceptions. Wear closed shoes. The temple stones are broken and full of gaps. Bring a hat. Bring sunscreen. Bring 1.5 liters of water even though we hand you more. You can also read our guide on what to wear at Cambodia temples before you pack. It is one of the most read articles on our site for a reason.
Common Booking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Why Do Some Drivers Quote $250 for the Same Trip
Because they can. Tuk tuk drivers at the Old Market and Pub Street know you have one day and one option. They quote $250 round trip with no entry tickets included. Some vanish at the highway turn off. Some wait an hour for you at Koh Ker, then tack on a $40 waiting fee on the way home. This happens. We get the calls every week.
Our drivers send a confirmation email within 24 hours of any booking. If you do not receive one, call the office. If you are flying in the night before and want a private car on standby for an early start, you can book the airport transfer and we keep the car ready at a discount on the standard private package.
Can You Use the Angkor Pass at Koh Ker
No. The Angkor Pass covers the Angkor Archaeological Park (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and the other 20 temples inside the main park boundary). Koh Ker is 120 km outside that boundary and is sold separately at $15 on site. Beng Mealea is also outside the main park, but your Angkor Pass works there if you buy the $10 supplementary ticket at the gate, as confirmed by the Angkor Enterprise ticket authority. This is the number one reason first timers get turned away at the Koh Ker gate and miss half their day.
Reading You Should Do Before You Book
Three Short Guides That Will Save You a 45 Minute Phone Call
Before you lock in your date, spend 15 minutes on these three reads. They cover most of what our team handles on the phone every week:
- How many days do you need in Siem Reap for temples (the 3 day plan fits Koh Ker as day 3)
- Best time to visit Siem Reap and Angkor Wat (Koh Ker is at its best between November and March, dry season)
- A practical standalone Beng Mealea day trip guide (if you are still undecided about pairing the two temples)
Final Word
You have read this far, so you already know more about Koh Ker temple tours with transportation included than 90 percent of the travelers arriving in Siem Reap tonight. You know the three real prices, the separate $15 Koh Ker ticket, the 120 km road distance, and which product fits your group and date. All that is left is to pick one and book it.
Send a note through the Siem Reap Shuttle contacts page and I will reply within a working day. Tell me your arrival date, your hotel, your group size, and whether you want private or small group. I will quote you straight, no upsell, no fake urgency, no “only 2 seats left” nonsense.
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