Phnom Penh private highlights tour

Private tour

Bestseller

Activity: Sightseeing, Walking Tours, Shopping Tour

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 8 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Visit the killing fields and learn about their grim history
Learn about the power of the Khmer Rouge's power in Cambodia
Visit the Wat Phra Kaeo and observe the mysterious Emerald Buddha
Explore the different Buddhist temples and observe the intricate stories on the wall

All about the trip

Gain some insight into Cambodia’s recent dark history on a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Taken over by the Khmer Rouge, this former high school was converted into a detention and torture center known as ‘S-21’. Equally as harrowing are the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Both are grim, but important visits that allow one to dig below the surface and understand present-day Cambodia better. On a lighter note is then onward to visit the Russian Market, the best place in the city for wood and stone carvings, jewelry, clothes, and Cambodian silk souvenirs. We then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant for Khmer delicacies.

In the afternoon, the tour begins with a visit to the hilltop Wat Phnom temple, built-in 1372, and standing 27 meters above the ground it is the tallest religious structure in the city. The interior has a central altar complex with a large bronze seated Buddha surrounded by other statues, flowers, candles, and items of devotion and worship. The walls are covered with murals, especially of Jataka stories of the Buddha's earlier reincarnations before his enlightenment. Continue to the Royal Palace which has been the official Kings of Cambodia’s residence since it was built in the 1860s. There are numerous buildings and structures to peruse as well as beautiful gardens.

On to the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5,000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors. Its original name is Wat Phra Kaeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the temple is known for its collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze.

Killing Fields Wikipedia

What is included in the price

Entrance fees
Private A/C vehicle
English speaking guide
2 bottles of water per passenger
All of service charge & government tax
Traditional Khmer lunch at local restaurant

What is not included in the price

Optional tip
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Other drinks & refreshments not stated

Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and showing bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places and temples.

Instructions

Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and showing bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places and temples.

What to take with you?

Snacks
Camera
Personal ID
Waterbottle
Sun protection
Small backpack
Comfortable shoes
Scarf or sarong for temple visits

Itinerary

8:00	Pick up from your hotel for the tour.
	The itinerary may be changed due to weather, un-foreseen building closures, tidal and other operating conditions. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in the Phnom Penh city center. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Medium

Cancellation more than 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 4 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking Price.
Cancellation less than 4 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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