PNH03: PHNOM PENH CITY TOUR(Full Day)

Overview

Truly one of the undiscovered gems of Asia, Phnom Penh is a metropolis that manages to hold onto its enchanting history. There is no other place in the world like it, and there is something for everyone in the vibrant city. For a real taste of the essence of the city, you can take part in a short tour to discover its most interesting places the city has to offer.

We’ll pick you up at your hotel and start our day of visiting these sites, in no specific order:
● Wat Phnom: Found in 1372, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river. It stands 27 meters (88.5 ft) above the ground, also the tallest religious structure in the city. Wat Phnom is the central point of Phnom Penh.

● Royal Palace is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. The Kings of Cambodia have occupied it since it was built in the 1860s, with a period of absence when the country came into turmoil during and after the reign of the Khmer Rouge.

● Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace, also known as Wat Preah Keo or Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The Silver Pagoda is so named for its floor, which is covered with 5 tones of gleaming silver. You can sneak a peek at some of the 5000 tiles near the entrance, but most are covered for protection. Inside is a series of lavish Buddha statues made of precious metals.

● Cambodia National Museum: Built in 1917 it is an exceptional example of traditional architecture and is exclusively devoted to preserving and displaying Khmer art and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces are housed here including both pre-and post-Angkorian pieces.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and relax before we leave the city center to Killing Fields (16 km south of Phnom Penh).
● Killing fields of Choeung Ek: Between 1975 and 1978 about 17.000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners) detained and tortured at S-21 prison were transported to the extermination camp of Choeung Ek. They were often bludgeoned to death to avoid wasting precious bullets. Fragments of human bone and bits of cloth are scattered around the disinterred pits. Over 8000 skulls, arranged by sex and age, are visible behind the clear glass panels of the Memorial Stupa, which was erected in 1988.

● Return to Phnom Penh, visit the notorious Tuol Sleng Museum. In 1975 Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon became the largest such center of detention and torture in the country. More than 17.000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeung Ek to be executed; detainees who died during torture were buried in mass graves in the prison ground. The museum displays include room after room of these photographs of men, women and children covering the walls from floor to ceiling; virtually all the people pictured were later killed.

● Visit the Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs.

We complete the tour excursion by taking you back to your hotel. End of services.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

Price quoted

Group Size	01 Pax	02 Pax	03 – 05 Pax	06 – 07 Pax	08 – 11 Pax	12 – 14 Pax	15 Up
Price/Person	USD 155	USD 110	USD 95	USD 81	USD 78	USD 73	USD 70

Inclusions

● Transfer by Air-conditional private car
● Local English-speaking guide
● All admission fees
● Bottled drinking water
● Lunch at a local restaurant
● Local taxes, fees and handling charges
● Hotel pickup and drop-off (applied for city center only)

Exclusions

● Personal expenses
● Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
● Meals
● Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
● Travel insurance

Amendment and Cancellation Policy

● Within 24 hours before departure: Guests pay 100%
● From 24 – 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 50%
● Prior to 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 20%

● Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.

● National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace are open every day. However, the Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace may be closed without prior notice while H.M. the King is in the residence.

● Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, you observe Halal or diet menu. Some special requests might be applied with an extra charge.

● Children Policy

• From 12 years old up: pay as an adult.
• From 5 – 11 years old: Pay 75%
• Under 5 years old: Free of charge. However, only one under-five free admission per booking. If you have more than two under-five, from the second kid pays 50% each.

● If you want to have a guide who can speak different language than English, please check availability with us; there might be an extra charge for below languages: French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Thai, German, Italian, Spanish, and Korean.