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| Beyond Angkor |
This tour requires you to purchase a one day temple pass which is NOT included in the price. You will also be required to purchase a pass to enter Beng Melea Temple ($5 as at March 2009). This is a full day tour and will require a reasonable fitness level. You will also need sturdy footwear for Beng Melea temple.
| 7.00am |
Your driver and guide will meet you at reception where your packed lunch will be waiting. From here we head off for your full day of adventure. |
| 7.30am |
Arrive at the earliest Angkorian Temples - The Rolous Group. You will be guided through these sites and given an overview on the origins of the Khmer Empire. Explore Lolei, Preah Ko and Bakong. These temples provide an interesting starting point and the history of Bakong and its place during the Khmer Rouge regime provides some insight on the past for visitors.
For those interested there are some small shops featuring shadow puppets, beautiful ceramics and cotton weaving. Please advise your guide should you wish to see any of these.
Enjoy a stop for morning tea before heading out again.
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| 10.00am |
Journey through beautiful countryside to the beautiful Banteay Srey and explore the most intricately carved temple in all of Angkor. This pink hued sandstone temple is a wonderful place to capture the beauty of the Khmer carvings. |
| 12.00pm |
Wander through the landmine museum. This centre provides visitors with a insight into the issues faced by Cambodia and many other countries world wide, still suffering the devastating impacts of landmines. |
| 1.00pm |
Enjoy your picnic lunch outside Beng Melea temple. |
| 1.30pm |
Explore the jungle ruins of Beng Melea Temple. Your guide will take you through secret passages, climb up and over this fantastic temple. A perfect place for photographs without the crowds, Beng Melea is often visitors favourite temple. |
| Approx 4.30pm |
Return to Sojourn for the perfect refresh and de temple before enjoying your evening.
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| Price in a car |
$55 per person based on two people |
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