Your journey starts in Siem Reap, a city famous for its ancient temples and rich cultural heritage. However, today you’ll leave the hustle and bustle behind, heading northeast on a scenic route toward the remote Koh Ker Temple. The road will first take you through rice fields and small, rural villages. The smooth tarmac gradually transforms into rugged dirt trails, giving you your first taste of the off-road adventure that awaits. As you ride through these more remote areas, you’ll have the opportunity to witness traditional Cambodian life, with farmers working in the fields and children playing along the roadsides.
Upon reaching Koh Ker, explore the pyramid-like structure of the temple, once the capital of the Khmer Empire. The surrounding jungle and isolated location give the site a mystical, untouched atmosphere. After exploring this archaeological wonder, you will stay overnight at a nearby guesthouse, where you’ll enjoy a peaceful evening in this rural setting.