On this small-group tour, visit the most highlighted sites of the city and learn about its history. Discover the great palaces and pagodas, visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, see the 5,329 silver tiles of the Silver Pagoda, and visit the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Admire Khmer era architecture, and learn about the notorious Killing Fields. Get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong from the riverside before heading back to your hotel.
Today, you will join a group tour and your guide will pick up from a few different hotels, so the pickup time is variable between 7:30am to 8:30am. Your guide will take you to the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by the French after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong. Located on the western banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River, the palace complex features stunning Khmer architecture, divided into 4 main compounds.
The grounds of the palace are also home to the Silver Pagoda, which received its name because its floor is made of 5,329 silver tiles. Learn about the Khmer kings, resident at all times, with the exception of the period when the Khmer Rouge took control in 1975. See gold and jeweled Buddha statues in the Silver Pagoda, and the Angkor Wat style Bell Tower.
Then, learn about the turbulent years of the Khmer Rouge at the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Located in a former high school that was used as the notorious Security Prison 21, the Genocide Museum traces the story of the Killing Fields and the torture and executions that took place from 1975-79. See exhibits that tell the stories of some of the estimated 20,000 prisoners that were killed.
Return to the city center and get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River Side before tour ends.
This tour concludes with return transfer to your hotel or any requested drop off point within the city center.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Combine the history of the Khmer Empire with the modern energy of Phnom Penh for a week-long introduction to Cambodia. Witness the grandeur of ancient Angkor Wat – the famed UNESCO World Heritage site, see the enigmatic faces of Bayon temple, confront the tragedy of the recent past with sobering visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and be blessed by a local monk. Visit local farms, homes and the floating village of Kampong Phluck to rub shoulders with the locals and tuck into some delicious local cuisine – this is the perfect snapshot of the many wonders inside Cambodia!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Siem Reap, Phnom Penh
Siem Reap, Phnom Penh
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Discover the great palaces and pagodas of Phnom Penh on this 6-hour afternoon tour. Visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, Silver Pagoda, and the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum while you admire Khmer era architecture and learn about the notorious Killing Fields.
Explore the troubled, but fascinating history of Cambodia on this sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh, and visit some of the city’s most beautiful pagodas and palaces, as well as the infamous genocide museum of Tuol Sleng.
Following a hotel pick-up, your guide will take you to the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by the French after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong. Located on the western banks of the Tonle Sap River and Mekong River, the palace complex features stunning Khmer architecture, divided into 4 main compounds.
The grounds of the palace are also home to the Silver Pagoda, which received its name because its floor is made of 5,329 silver tiles. Learn about the Khmer kings who resided here the whole time except during the period when the Khmer Rouge took control in 1975. See gold and jeweled Buddha statues in the Silver Pagoda, and the Angkor Wat style Bell Tower.
Then, learn about the turbulent years of the Khmer Rouge at the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Located in a former high school that was used as the notorious Security Prison 21, the Genocide Museum traces the story of the Killing Fields and the torture and executions that took place from 1975-79. See exhibits that tell the stories of some of the estimated 20,000 prisoners that were killed.
Return to the city center for a drop off at your hotel. Or you can opt to drop off at a riverside café or a bar if you want to enjoy the sunset.
Our tour in Cambodia was spectacular. We were accompanied by a very knowledgeable tour guide. Expectations were surely met, and exceeded also. Would do it all again. 5 stars.
Countryside and village visits
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Ancient ruins, fascinating history, lush scenery and bustling cityscapes await on this 16-day tour through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Cruise amongst the lush greenery and buzzy floating markets of the mighty Mekong River. Learn about Cambodia’s humbling history in Phnom Penh. Gasp as the sun rises over Angkor Wat. Cruise Bangkok’s small canals and explore the ancient old capital city of Ayutthaya. Take in the beautiful mountainous scenery of Northern Thailand enroute to Chiang Rai. This fast-paced adventure is filled with authentic, unique and unforgettable adventures!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Hoi A
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Hoi An, Kanchanaburi, Phitsanulok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap
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Get ready for a 15 day adventure through bustling cities, quaint countryside towns, floating village markets, and jaw-inspiring mountain landscapes. Kick-start your adventure in Vietnam’s metropolitan city of Ho Chi Minh, then cruise along the mighty Mekong Delta to experience a simpler way of life. Embrace the organised chaos in Cambodia’s capital. Explore the awe-inspiring architecture of ancient temples and palaces. Learn of treasured traditions including making silk and Khmer pottery. Experience pinch-yourself moments as you stand amongst the world’s largest and most impressive religious complex – The Temples of Angkor Wat. Wander Bangkok’s bustling Koh Sahn Road before marvelling at the ancient wonders of Ayutthaya.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Mi
Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Phitsanulok, Chiang Rai, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Battambang
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