Top Phnom Penh Day Trips

If you’ve only got limited time in Cambodia’s capital, maximize every minute on a full-day sightseeing tour that reveals the highlights of Phnom Penh and provides a comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors. In a small group limited to 12, you’ll travel between the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace, and more without getting lost or having to navigate public transport.

Explore Cambodia’s historically and culturally rich former capital city on this private tour. Marvel at the pre-Angkorian temples of Phnom Baset, and be filled with amazement at Oudong’s history while exploring royal monuments and war memorials. Visitors will enjoy an insightful commentary on Cambodia’s past from their personal guide, allowing them to get the most out of this tour.

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

You will enjoy my company and my good English. The locations we visit can be selected by you and I will make it a customized tour with many stories about the sites we go to.

Learn all about the history of the Killing Fields by going on this guided group tour, and by visiting the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) on this tour. Your guide is there to answer any questions, and to tell you all about Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, and the lives that were lost to this area. You will have return transfers to your hotel in Phnom Penh.

Embark on an adventure through Phnom Penh with this full day private tour. Home to the meeting of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers, this town is a historic trading hub for both the Khmer and French colonialists. Visit the primary residence of Cambodia's King at the Royal Palace. Visit the Independence Monument and the ancient monastery of Wat Ounalom to learn about Cambodia's heritage.

Experience the beauty of Cambodia with this sunset cruise. This tour allows visitors to explore the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Four Faces Rivers, as well as Diamond Island and the local fishing village. Gain an authentic experience by observing the housing and lifestyle of the locals who live along the riverbank.

Learn more about a dark period in Cambodian history, the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum S21 Tour. Your English-speaking guide will help you interpret the exhibits and answer your questions. Pay your respects to the victims of the Khmer Rouge at these hard-hitting, moving destinations. A must for travelers interested in history.

This is an enjoyable trip to explore the lifestyle of the people on the island, which is a traditional weaving village. The boat trip to the island will take one hour. On the way, you will see the stilted houses, fishing villages, Mekong and Four Faces Rivers. When we get to the island, we will take a Tuk Tuk around the village, so we can see the mango and banana plantations and the different crops that are grown on the island. You will also visit a Silk Farm, Buddhist monastery and the children in a local school (subject to the school schedule that day).

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.

Explore the Khmer cuisine of Cambodia in more depth and in a hands-on way with this private cooking class in Phnom Penh. Begin by visiting a market to experience local life and collect your fresh ingredients. In the kitchen follow your chef instructor as they take you through techniques and recipes of traditional Khmer dishes. Finish with a lunch or dinner made up of the food you created.

Try all kinds of Khmer cuisine on this tuk-tuk foodie tour in Phnom Penh, where you make several stops at street food stalls, local restaurants, and even a cocktail bar. Savor local specialties, discover hidden gems of Cambodia's culinary scene, and enjoy unlimited beer or soft drinks throughout the evening. Your guide also provides insight into the local food, culture, and history of the Cambodian capital.

Escape Phnom Penh’s concrete jungle for the island sanctuary of Koh Dach during this full-day, small-group, excursion. Enjoy a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to reach this secluded retreat. You’ll spend the rest of your day cycling around the island past farms and rice paddies, checking out local craft workshops, and visiting a fruit farm. Lunch, bike rental, all entrance fees transport to the island are covered.

Explore the mountains, pine forests, and lakes of Kirirom National Park on this private full-day tour from Phnom Penh. Learn more about local life and culture with a visit to Chambok village; admire the Chambok waterfall; and soak up the scenery on a guided hike.

Go beyond Phnom Penh's temples and glean an insight into ordinary Cambodian life on this day-long cycle tour. This tour introduces the fishing community of Tonle Sap, which is often neglected by tours in the region, and showcases the work of local artisans. Combine the virtue of a day of cycling with the chance to discover an authentic slice of Cambodia.

Take a trip from Cambodia’s modern capital city, Phnom Penh, back in time to the old royal capital, Oudong, on this full-day private tour. A great way to delve deeper into Cambodia’s rich heritage, this guided tour includes a visit to Oudong Mountain, where you’ll visit historic ruins and enjoy beautiful views. You’ll then head back to Phnom Penh for a whistlestop sightseeing tour including Wat Phnom, the Silver Pagoda, and the Royal Palace.

Explore remarkable temples and the beautiful Tonle Bati lake on this private tour. Escape the bustling city of Phnom Penh for a day to discover ancient culture. Take in the spectacular views of the mountain temple of Phnom Chisor. Visit the famous Ta Prohm temple nestled among dense jungle as well as more incredible pre-Angkorian sites.

- On the morning to explore the capital city Phnom Pehn, now is top economic zone of Cambodia for commercial and politic with many tourists attraction sites and we go to see first the historical site around the city to visit Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda as the treasure place of Cambodia and then continue to visit Wat Phnom, Independence Monument, Wat Odnaloam and it is the famous places in the capital city Phnom Pehn - On the afternoon to explore Oudong Mountain and Mekong Island to get amazing land tour in Oudong from Phnom Penh! Discover the former capital of Cambodia, Oudong and explore the ancient - Private tour from Phnom Penh with professional English speaking tour guide - Explore the magnificent Phnom Penh city and Oudong mountain and Mekong Island of all most popular attractions

This is the perfect option for a half day birding tour in Phnom Penh and would prefer to head out birding and enjoy good views of several wetland birds, water birds and especially the Cambodian Tailorbird, Oriental Pratincole, Striated grassbird, Purple Swamphen, Black Drongo, Chinese Pond Heron, Common Greenshank, Green Bee-Eater, Blue Tailed Bee-Eater etc. Our trip will begin at 6:00am from the Areyksat ferry dock where we will cross the river by ferry and drive east to the wetland area of Mekong River. Here we will enjoy views of Black Drongo, Chinese Pond Heron, Zebra Dove, Indian Roller, Bee-Eater, White-breasted waterhen, Purple Swamphen, Pheasant-Tailed Jacana, Bronze winged jacana, Javan Pond-Heron, Common Snipe, Common Greenshank and a numerous of wetland birds.

Take the stress out of your journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap with a pre-booked door-to-door transfer. Great for groups, a private transfer is a much easier way to travel than via bus and gives you a lot more freedom and flexibility. Simply meet your English-speaking driver at your accommodation and enjoy a scenic drive out to Siem Reap—with plenty of opportunities to stop for food or comfort breaks along the way.

Explore Cambodia’s historically and culturally rich former capital city on this private tour. Marvel at the pre-Angkorian temples of Phnom Baset, and be filled with amazement at Oudong’s history while exploring royal monuments and war memorials. Visitors will enjoy an insightful commentary on Cambodia’s past from their personal guide, allowing them to get the most out of this tour. - Pick-up and drop-off at hotel offered. - All entrance fees for the sites of this tour provided. - Private transportation in the form of a luxury air-con vehicle. - A day trip, so plenty of time to experience the sites you are visiting.

Experience the Cambodian capital at its most atmospheric on this 2.5-hour sunset cruise from Phnom Penh, including hotel pick-up. Sail out of the city for a scenic cruise along the Tonle Sap lake and Mekong Rivers, and watch the sunset over landmarks like the Royal Palace and the floating villages of the Mekong. Finally, tuck into a delicious BBQ dinner on-board and enjoy unlimited drinks as you glide past the illuminated city skyline.

The National Museum and the Royal Palace are two of Phnom Penh’s most visited attractions, and this private tour takes in both in one day. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance and a guided tour of the grand palace, including the throne room and the Silver Pagoda, then marvel at ancient Khmer art at the National Museum.