Private Tour: HERO Rats & Angkor National Museum

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Siem Reap, Cambodia

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See some of the world’s least likely heroes, Cambodia’s 'Hero Rats', on this full-day air-conditioned museum and countryside tour. Guided by your English-speaking driver, visit Siem Reap’s lesser-known Khmer Rouge killing fields and examine the conflict at Apopo visitor center - where you’ll meet some of those working to make the land safer.

See Cambodia’s 'Hero Rats', famed for de-mining the Cambodian countryside
Visit Wat Thmei killing field memorial, a dark reminder of the past
Learn the history of conflict and landmines in Cambodia
Be inspired by 9th-14th century imperial Khmer artifacts at Angkor National Museum

What's Included

Air-conditioned private car
01 Bottles of water per guest
English speaking tour guide
Admissions

Meal
Other drinks & refreshments not stated
Personal expenditure
Tips
Travel insurance

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Our tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby of your accommodation at 08:00 am or at 14:00 pm (optional) and pick you up for the tour.

Itinerary

Wat Thmey (Killing Fields)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

APOPO Visitor Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Angkor National Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
There are two options of your choice that the tour can start in the morning at 08:00am or in the afternoon at 01:00 pm
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please kindly note: Angkor National Museum is currently closed, therefore, the itinerary may be amended.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 16 reviews

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Do not miss out on this tour about the Killing Fields and the Hero Rats

Raymond_P, Jun 2025

Visitors to Siem Reap should not miss this tour. The information provided by our guide, Aaron, about his personal experiences with the Killing Fields was riveting. Additionally, the Hero Rats tour was one of the highlights of our time in Siem Reap.

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CHRISTOPHER_P, Apr 2025

Good tour,but did not get to see the rats museum due to being closed due to Cambodia New Year. Instead visited Cambodia Landmine Museum which was a bit out of town. Then visited the Angkor National Museum which was huge.

Understanding recent and past history of Cambodia through clever presentations in their relevant fields.

Dale_C, Apr 2025

The Hero Rats, the Killing Fields and the Museum all provided a great in depth experience of understanding the fields that they were related to with excellent pre stations.

Great day in Cambodia seeing some of the often missed highlights

JJ_K, Jul 2024

Had a great time and enjoyed the wealth of knowledge my guide provided to make the experience truly memorable. The Apollo Rat center was a fascinating. Yes, can be done on own without a tour, but booking via this tour took all the headaches or thought out of the process. The Angkor Museum is a fantastic museum. Loads of artifacts and a good primer to understanding what you see when you go to Angkor Wat. Guide was a wealth of knowledge, and moved at a pace to match mine. Highly recommend.

Good day out!

KAREN_L, Dec 2020

So cool to watch the clever rats working to detect the mines! My hats off to this wonderful animals. Our guide was very helpful and experience. The national war museum was good but stood in the hot sun a bit too long. Less time about history standing outdoors could be a challenge.

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Dear Karen, Thank you so much for taking your valued time sharing us your experience. We are really appreciative and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Moslem Ung