From Siem Reap: 2-Day Phnom Penh Heritage & History Tour
ID: GYG1500034-2291163
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
2 days
Description
Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh on a 2-day tour. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and Choeung Ek Killing Fields.
Day 1: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Begin your journey with a scenic private transfer from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. Along the way, stop at the Kampong Kdei Bridge, a 12th-century laterite bridge with naga balustrades, a remarkable example of Angkor-era engineering.
Next, visit the Skuon Spider and Insect Market, a local market renowned for fried tarantulas and other edible insects. Arrive in Phnom Penh and check into your hotel.
Day 2: Phnom Penh
Start your day with a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the official residence of the Cambodian royal family and the temple with its famous silver-tiled floor.
Next, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former Khmer Rouge prison, now a museum documenting the regime’s atrocities. Finally, visit the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, a memorial site and mass graves linked to the Tuol Sleng prison.
Highlights
- Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh on a 2-day journey with a private transfer
- Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the residence of the royal family
- Explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and learn about Cambodia's history
- Stop at the ancient Kampong Kdei Bridge and the famous spider market
- Visit the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, a memorial site and mass graves
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves visiting historical sites related to the Khmer Rouge regime, which may be distressing to some visitors.
The tour includes a visit to a market known for selling fried tarantulas and other insects.
INCLUDED
- Pick up & drop off at your hotels
- English speaking driver
- Guide: English speaking (Phnom Penh City Tour only)
- Transportation: A/C
- Water
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
