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See the capital at its most magical as you glide past the glittering Phnom Penh skyline on this sunset cruise. Sail past the Royal Palace, along the Mekong River, and through the floating villages of Tonle Sap. The onboard bar offers cocktails, tea, coffee, and beer for purchase as well as an a la carte menu.

Eliminate the stress of traveling between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap with a private overland transfer, a hassle-free way to get from A to B. Booking a private vehicle means you’ll skip having to make arrangements yourself and travel in air-conditioned comfort the entire way. Plus, you’ll have the freedom to stop for convenience breaks and photo opportunities whenever you like.

We’ll forage through the streets of Phnom Penh in search of the Kingdom’s finest urban and contemporary art on a curated tour. There’s been a prominent art scene developing in the Kingdom for the past decade, part of the country’s cultural renaissance. We’ll visit over 40 different murals around the city, as well as our favourite contemporary gallery and Cambodia's biggest open air gallery. We will finish the tour in our favourite garden speakeasy to see their current photo exhibit and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail and canapés.

First-time visitors to the Cambodian capital will benefit from this comprehensive private day tour that covers many of Phnom Penh’s highlights. The itinerary is customizable to suit your interests but popular inclusions are the Royal Palace, hilltop Wat Phnom, the Art Deco Central Market, and the moving Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The varied tour will suit travelers with a range of interests, from culture to shopping to history.

After picking up from the hotel which only in the city center and then driving about 30mns to Killing Field by Khmer Traditional Tuk-Tuk with an English Speaking Tour Leader and spend 90mns using an audio guide which is available 11 different languages, the tickets is $6. Next is visiting 90mns at the Genocide Museum which is 30mns back to the city. Here you will use the audio guide and especially you will meet some actual survivors out of 19 thousands prisoners that got turtor before sending to the killing field 15kms away. This is a share tour, so all tourists require to be on time.

Phnom Penh Kampot Kep Tour "Pepper Farm, Salt Field, and Crab Market" is the best one-day tour for your holiday in Cambodia. You will meet an English-speaking driver and transfer to Kampot town, where you will visit the Iron Bridge, River, French Building, Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple (Pre-Angkorian), Secret Lake, meet a French or English-speaking guide at Pepper Farm, and visit Salt Fields (available only during the dry season). Then, go to Kep Beach for a photo and enjoy seafood at the crab market. And then, the driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Phnom Penh City or drop you off at your hotel in Kampot or Kep if you stay there.

Silk Island is the most visited of the Mekong River islands around Phnom Penh and is famous for its traditional silk production. On this tour, benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide as you experience local life on the island; visit the Coconut School, built from recycled materials; and discover the silk-making process with a tour of a silk farm.

Join this small group tour to discover highlights of Phnom Penh. Explore the vibrant city - learning about local culture, history and the local way of life. See the stately columns of the Royal Palace, see the Silver Pagoda and take in the views from the Wat Phnom hilltop. Learn about history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (admission fees are not included in this tour).

Learn about the dark history of Cambodia’s tumultuous past on this sensitively-crafted guided tour of the Choeung Ek Genocide Center and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. See the infamous “killing fields” and hear about the regime, led by Pol Pot, that saw millions of Cambodians executed. See how Cambodia has risen from these darker times and become a vibrant country filled with hope, thanks to its local communities.

On all our tours, you will be personally guided by Sam Ang (Sam), a Khmer local and licenced English-speaking guide. Sam will immerse you in a rich cultural tour filled with his passion, friendship, knowledge and stories about Cambodia. A comprehensive itinerary is provided, and you will travel across the city to key sites including the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom Pagoda. Also included are in depth visits to the renowned historic sites of the Genocide Museum (S21) and Killing Fields. This tour is suitable for families, groups and solo travellers alike, but please note that the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields are unsuitable for most children, and that at temples, religious sites, and the Royal Palace, shoulders, backs and legs above the knee should be covered.

When the sun sets, the city comes to life. Experience the magic of Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife in this fun-filled night-time adventure around Cambodia’s colorful capital city. After meeting your local guide at a popular evening hang-out spot, you’ll head into the city streets and explore the best bars around, trying new drinks and making new friends, before going to a popular nightclub to dance the night away.

The Toul Sleng Genocide Museum is an interesting and important attraction in Phnom Penh, and a must-visit for travelers interested in Cambodian history. This ticket makes visiting easy. The ticket will be delivered direct to your hotel on the morning of your visit, so you can save time on arrival and go straight into the museum.

Uncover the truths of Cambodia’s dark history with a half-day tour of the Tuol Sleng Museum and Cheung Ek Killing Fields from Phnom Penh. Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot regime as you walk the halls of Toul Sleng, the former S-21 Prison, then pay a moving visit to the mass graveyard of Cheung Ek, the ‘Killing Fields’.

This half-day tour takes in memorials and museums from Cambodia’s recent history under the Khmer Rouge. An experienced guide will explain the significance of some key sites from during the regime’s reign.

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 – 17km away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victims.

Join a confronting yet essential tour in Phnom Penh to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This tour will help you reflect on the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on modern Cambodia. We come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. We then travel out of town to the Killing Fields of ChoengEk. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.

Phnom Penh is considered among Cambodia’s must-see cities, but exploring solo means missing its hidden treasures and troubled past. On this tour, begin with a pickup at your Phnom Penh hotel and explore the city with your guide. Hear the secrets behind top attractions like the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom, and explore the infamous Killing Fields—where Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge history is brought into sharp focus.

Take the stress out of traveling with this taxi service. Plan your transport from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport in advance and be met by a driver with a welcome board. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to travel directly to your accommodation without any unnecessary hassle. This private experience allows for a peaceful and convenient start to your visit to Cambodia.

Enjoy a private evening out on the lake with your own sunset cruise. Sit back and relax with a drink in hand, including unlimited beer and soft drinks. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date or to just avoid the crowds, this experience is ideal. Cruise on Tonle Sap lake, the Mekong river, Four Faces river and Diamond Island. Observe life on the riverbank among fishing villages and stilted houses.

Cambodia is a beautiful country with a rich culture and a turbulent history. This guided half-day tour of S21 and the Killing Fields offers visitors a way to learn about the harrowing atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime while appreciating the rich cultural present of this amazing country and its people. You’ll start with a trip to Choeung Ek Killing Field and then visit the high-school-turned-high-security-prison, S21, AKA Tuol Sleng (entry fees not included).

Let's embark on an incredible Cambodia travel adventure with a well-designed 2-day Cambodia tour on Cambodian culture and lifestyle, an itinerary filled with diverse landscapes, vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage. This trip will allow you to discover the lifestyle of the fishermen of Tonle Sap Lake, then reach the city of Angkor to explore its ancient temples and glorious history, along with other UNESCO World Heritage sites. On this tour, you and your loved ones will have unforgettable experiences!

Make the most of your time touring Phnom Penh with this private tuk-tuk tour, where you’ll cover more ground than you would on a self-guided tour, and hit around ten different spots. Highlights are S21 and the Killing Fields, but you also visit several *wats*, or temples, monuments, and other historical and cultural buildings. Learn all about them from your personal driver/guide who is just for your group.

Marvel at Cambodia's vibrant capital with this full day tour of Phnom Penh. Visit the residence of the Cambodian King at the royal palace while admiring the stunning architecture. Learn about the tragic history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former prison that tells the story of the Khmer Rouge regime. Finish by exploring the Russian Local Market to purchase goods from resident artisans.

Explore the meandering Mekong delta and stop at authentic craft stores on this Tuk Tuk tour of Cambodia’s Silk Island. Discover beautiful rice paddy farmlands, idyllic countryside and quaint traditional Cambodian villages - famed for their lemongrass, banana plant, ginger and corn pastures, and visit silk weaving houses where you’ll have a chance to by a scarf you can see made the old fashioned way by hand. See local artisans at work and enjoy a glimpse into local working life Visit an authentic Buddhist temple for a full view of Cambodian life