Beng Mealea Adventure Tour

Explore the hidden ruined temple “Beng Mealea” sitting within the lush wilderness and is famed for its serenity, intertwined trees and the perfection for photographing. The adventure is truly exotic, enhanced by the nature and you’re going to climb over big piles of rocks, scrawling, and squeezing into the ruined galleries to reveal its mystery as well as observe significant stone quarry. Enroute to taste some bites of bamboo sticky rice and observe how it is made.

  • Tour code: #carrot
  • City/region: Siem Reap
  • Tour type: private, adventure, historical, sightseeing
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Hassle: free, flexible
  • Available: daily (best time: mid November to March)
  • Advance booking: required
  • Tour required: valid Angkor ticket

Detailed Itinerary

Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.30am at your hotel’s lobby then drive out of the hassle Siem Reap city toward Beng Mealea temple which was built in 12th century during Angkor Wat time, locates about 65km with approx. 1 hour drive. The journey provides nice views of rice paddies, countryside dotting with palm trees and we stop to observe how traditional bamboo sticky rice is made, and try some bites of its delicious taste. If your day is appropriated, you will visit a local house where you see people producing incenses and it’s your chance to learn how it is made. Resume the journey, we stroll around Dom Dek market to witness daily life of people selling their vegetables, meat and exchange the trades, and importantly, we observe stone quarry that our tour guide will explain you how people cut sandstones in impressive shapes to build temples.

Continue driving directly to Beng Mealea where our real adventure begins. Enjoy the guided walking orientation within the wilderness to unlock the hidden jungle temple whose the ruined rocks spread around, enhanced by the vegetation and the tranquility. Walk, crawl, climb and squeeze into/over galleries to see its amazing setting, reveal the history, take picturesque photos and feel the natural surroundings. This temple would be an ideal for those who love to photograph and like the quietness of the nature. Return to your hotel and end of service.

Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person

1 Pax: $100.00
2 Pax: $55.00
3 Pax: $46.00
4 Pax: $36.00
5 Pax: $30.00
6 Pax: $27.00

  • Tour Included

    › Experienced local English-speaking guide
    › Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Siem Reap
    › Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
    › Tour activities and sightseeing per program
    › Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues

  • Tour NOT Included

    › Accommodation
    › Travel insurance
    › Angkor ticket ($37/pax)
    › Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
    › Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver

  • Additional Information

    How much is Angkor ticket, how does one get it and how is it used?

    The Angkor ticket can be purchased at the toll booth en route to Angkor Archaeological Park. There is always queue, payment is made in cash and they will take photo for you. Once you get the pass, make sure you keep it with you safely (or use name tag) because you have to show your pass to authority guards at the entrance of each temple. Buying Angkor ticket online is also available and convenient, you should prepare a photo ready to upload when you’re processing your ticket on the official website: https://www.angkorenterprise.gov.kh/

    A). 1-day pass is USD 37
    B). 3-day pass is USD 62 (Valid within 10 days)
    C). 7-day pass is USD 72 (Valid within 30 days)

    Temple hours: The Angkor Wat complex opens at 5:00am and closes at 6:00pm. Banteay Srei closes at 5:00pm and Kbal Spean closes at 3:00pm, so plan your itinerary carefully.

    Our local experienced English speaking guide

    Our local tour guide is the most important part of the entire trip. He/she is the one who makes your day well worth a visit and will do his/her best to ensure you leaving Cambodia with a great experience and unforgettable. More importantly, we patiently commit and carefully reserve one of our top tour guides that has more than 10 years experienced in taking care of clients to see beautiful Cambodia as well as sharing lovely Cambodia’s culture and history, and he/she has friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable, and advisable.

    Transportation

    Due to the distance, air conditioning vehicles are the best option, cool and comfortable while Tuk Tuk is not available for this trip.

    *Payment: The booking is not required a deposit in advance. You will be paying in full amount (US dollar cash) on the touring day when our team picks you up at your hotel’s lobby. However, we require you to respectfully take responsibility to inform us at least 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you wish to cancel the booking.

    *Dressing Code

    Strong footwear is strongly recommended for walking at Beng Mealea temple and dressing should cover your shoulders and below your knees, should bring along insect repellent and make sure your camera is fully charged a day before.

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