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Explore Battambang on this full-day tuk tuk tour of the city and surrounds. Marvel at local French colonial buildings, visit the 300-year-old Wat Samrong Knong, see thousands of bats fly out of the Battambang Bat Cave and more. A number of sights also have links to the Pol Pot regime, such as the ‘Killing Cave’, where over ten thousand people were murdered.

Watch live Kun-Khmer kickboxing at the TV-Stadium with the ringside seats. There are five local and international fights with two hours length. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evening. Be picked up from your accommodation and arrive at the stadium in plenty of time before boxing begins. Sit ring side and be part of the electric atmosphere that is generated by both local and international fights on the card for the night. Khmer or Pradal Serey is a style of kickboxing originating in Cambodia. It dates back to the 9th century and was taught to Angkor Warriors to defend Angkor Wat. It is a free fighting style consisting of stand-up strikes and clinches. There are min types of strikes; punches, kicks, elbow and knee strikes. The clinch is used to wear down the opponent. The clinch opponents use short range kicks and elbow to dominate. Cambodian fighter tend to use more elbow strikes than other martial arts, with more victories coming from elbow strikes than any other strike.

Finding an evening activity in Siem Reap that feels meaningful—rather than just another tourist show—can be difficult, especially if you want something that reflects real Cambodian culture. A Phare Circus performance solves that problem by offering an authentic, high-quality experience created and performed by local artists, while also supporting a nonprofit organization that helps vulnerable communities. Relax and enjoy a moving, visually striking performance that combines storytelling, music, and circus arts into one unforgettable night.

At least two million Cambodians were killed under the Khmer Rouge. Learn more about the regime’s brutal genocide programme with a guided tour of the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, where political prisoners were held and interrogated. Your guide will help you translate the exhibits and answer any questions you have.

There’s a lot to see in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, and with a guided tour you’ll make the most of the experience. On this private tour you’ll enjoy personal attention from your guide, so you can learn all about the unique iconography and motifs found throughout Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom.

Explore the key sites of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat complex (admission at your own expense; ticket costs $37 per person and covers all the Temple admission ) during this small-group tour. Learn about the history of Cambodia and Siem Reap from your tour guide as you visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Ta Prohm Temple, and much more. This tour also offers the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the ancient temples as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

The best time to see Angkor Wat for the first time is undoubtedly at sunrise. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site at its most magical during a private sunrise tour that ensures you make it to the temple in time. Your guide provides insider knowledge about the culture and history of the area, and transports you between attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

What sets my tour apart? My tour goes beyond typical sightseeing by combining Phnom Penh’s landmarks with hidden gems, offering travelers a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s history, culture, and daily life. From the Independence Monument and King Norodom Sihanouk Statue to the Royal Palace (exterior view) and National Museum, I share stories of Cambodia’s journey—from independence in 1953 to peace in 1993 and the nation’s growth today. What makes this tour unique is the personal storytelling of a licensed local guide, enriched with visits to a Buddhist monastery, lively alleyways, and vibrant markets like the Central Market and Night Market. Travelers not only see the sights but also experience the city’s resilience, spirituality, and modern vibrancy.

Embark on a unique cultural journey where you can interact with monks, receive a traditional water blessing, learn about Buddhism, and discover local customs and lifestyle. Visit a Local Shrine: Start at a shrine cherished by locals for daily prayers, located near the King’s residence in Siem Reap City. Explore Wat Preah Prom Roth: Discover the beautiful Buddhist monastery adorned with paintings depicting the life of Buddha, from his birth to his attainment of Nirvana. Discover a Local Market: Step off the beaten path to explore a market untouched by tourists, where you’ll experience authentic local life and see how people sell fresh meat, vegetables, fish, drinks, food, and clothing. Receive a Buddhist Water Blessing: Visit another temple to receive a holy water blessing from a Buddhist monk. Return to Your Hotel: Conclude this enriching experience with a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

Benefit from the knowledge of a local guide on this full-day tour of Sihanoukville. Visit small fishing villages, sandy beaches, Buddhist temples, and Kbal Chhay Waterfall. Have time to browse at Phsar Leu Central Market, and observe daily life in rural Cambodia as you drive through the countryside. Includes guide, round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and a stop for lunch (own expense).

Tonle Sap—the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia—is home to the floating village of Kompong Phluk. Set among lush—sometimes flooded—mangroves, this fishing village of distinctive stilt houses boasts an ever-changing landscape due to Cambodia's dramatic wet and dry seasons. In a small group, get an up-close view of the lifestyle and culture of this unique Southeast Asian lake community.

Explore a floating village in Tonle Sap Lake on a full-day, private trip to Kompong Khleang. You’ll cruise the Kleang River past traditional lakeside communities, watch for some of Tonle Sap’s vast array of bird species, and learn about daily life in the village itself. Using a private river boat to tour the lake, you’ll enjoy a personalized, unrushed cultural experience without the fixed itinerary of group tours.

Get more out of your time in Siem Reap and go beyond Angkor Wat on this full-day tour of other local highlights. Marvel at amazing waterfalls, admire an enormous reclining buddha statue, visit a mysterious jungle temple, take a boat ride to a floating village and much more. Your English-speaking tour guide takes you to the best spots and ensures you can fully appreciate what you are seeing.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. This small-group tour provides an intimate view into life in the village and offers visitors the chance to meet and to meet and converse with residents and learn about the sustainable village and how it changes between the wet and dry seasons.

With two full days to explore Angkor Archeological Site, you can cover Angkor’s most dramatic highlights, including Banteay Srei, a magnificent and little-visited temple set deep in the countryside. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle is a great way to keep cool between the sweltering sites, and the tour includes sunrise at Angkor Wat, a classic experience made smoother by pre-arranging your early morning transport.

Travel beyond the city streets on this full-day guided tour of Sihanoukville and the surrounding countryside and coastline. Including pickup from your hotel or the port, this small-group discovery tour will take you on a cultural and historical journey through Sihanoukville, from the beautiful sandy beaches and fishing origins of the coastal city to the Khmer Rouge hideout at Kbal Chhay Waterfall, Buddhist monasteries and the labyrinthine Psar Leu—Central Market.

Delve deeper into Cambodian history and culture on a private guided tour of the capital city, Phnom Penh. Choose between a historical tour with an emphasis on the Khmer Rouge, with visits to S22 Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, or a cultural tour with visits to the Royal Palace, the National Museum, and Wat Phnom. Whichever option you choose, you’ll finish your tour with a guided walk around a vibrant local market near Independence Monument.

Spend half a day exploring the rural countryside around Siem Reap with this bicycle tour. After being fitted with a bicycle and helmet, your English-speaking guide will lead you through back roads, across rice fields and farms, and into small local villages where you'll learn about how locals live, first hand.

Visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat before the crowds. With this small-group tour, you’ll be able to enjoy the serenity of the temple complex just as the sun is rising. Appreciate the changing colors and shadows and snap some incredible photographs. Then, your guide will be able to relay some of the fascinating history of the site as you wander amongst the preserved temples.

Roam the Cambodian countryside with this full day tuk-tuk tour. Led by qualified tour guides, travel through the rural areas of Battambang to experience the culture and lifestyle of the Khmer people. Learn about the Pol Pot regime and visit bat caves while climbing the mountain Phnom Sampeau. Meet locals and ride on the historic bamboo train while admiring the gorgeous scenary.

Learn about the horrors of the Khmer Rouge on this half-day tour. Start off at S21 Genocide Museum, a high school that was turned into a torture center, where you can see materials used in prisoner interrogation. Then visit Choeung Ek, the Killing Fields where over 17,000 individuals were executed. Despite this, Choeung Ek is now a tranquil place where you can find some space for reflection.

A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 2.000 prisoners. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse. you could ask any question tour tour guide