Ancient Khmer Wonders
Buriram → Surin → Si Saket → Ubon Ratchathani
Trip Overview
Discover the magnificent Khmer temples of Isaan, Thailand's answer to Angkor Wat, with fewer crowds.
Highlights
Regions Covered
Estimated Costs
*Estimates per person, excluding international flights
Best Season
November - February
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 Days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Buriram
Buriram
Morning
Fly to Buriram
Afternoon
Check in, local exploration
Evening
Night market, local Isaan food
Phanom Rung Sunrise
Buriram
Morning
Sunrise at Phanom Rung (Thailand's best Khmer temple)
Afternoon
Prasat Muang Tam nearby
Evening
Return to Buriram
Surin Elephants
Surin
Morning
Drive to Surin
Afternoon
Elephant Study Centre, elephant experience
Evening
Surin night market
Border Temple
Si Saket
Morning
Drive to Khao Phra Viharn (Thai-Cambodia border)
Afternoon
Explore the cliff-top temple complex
Evening
Si Saket local dinner
Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon Ratchathani
Morning
Drive to Ubon Ratchathani
Afternoon
Wat Phra That Nong Bua, local temples
Evening
Mekong riverside walk
Departure
Return
Morning
Pha Taem National Park cliff paintings
Afternoon
Flight from Ubon
Evening
Depart
Packing Tips
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Camera with wide-angle lens
- Passport for border temple
Pro Tips
- Phanom Rung rivals Angkor Wat in beauty
- This region is off the tourist trail
- Learn about Khmer history before visiting
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