This evening, you'll embark on a journey through Phnom Penh's vibrant nightlife using the local transportation known as "Tuk Tuk" or "Remork."
Your first stop will be the iconic Independence Monument, a majestic sight especially when it's beautifully illuminated after dark. From there, you'll continue to the Royal Palace Park, a popular spot where both locals and expatriates gather in the late evening to enjoy a leisurely walk or get some exercise while taking in the lively atmosphere.
As the night unfolds, you'll have the opportunity to savor a delightful dinner at a local restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Mekong River. The serene ambiance and panoramic riverside setting create the perfect backdrop for a relaxed dining experience.
To conclude this memorable evening, you'll head to a stylish rooftop bar, where you can sip on a refreshing cocktail while admiring the sweeping views of Phnom Penh's cityscape and the Mekong River. This evening tour lasts from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, offering a blend of cultural landmarks, local flavors, and stunning scenery.
Equipped with our provided digital tablet and headphones, step back in time with this Phnom Penh Heritage Tour to discover the superb heritage of the city. While the itinerary offers a glimpse into the vibrant hustle and bustle of today, each of the 19 stops invites you to step back in time, discovering 22 sites inherited from the era when Cambodia was under the French protectorate.
The video guide reveals the history of each place with films, vintage photos, and historical anecdotes. It also offers the privilege of virtually entering certain buildings ordinarily inaccessible to the public.
The transformation of a fishing village into a capital, the first urbanization on a French model, the craze for Art Deco architecture, the organization of the social fabric, the royal family, the lifestyle of the elite at the beginning of the 20th century, and the dark hours of the Khmer Rouge regime are all subjects discussed during the Phnom Penh Heritage Tour.
This tour is perfect if you like: History, archaeology, culture, and ancient civilizations.
Languages:
Tablet with virtual tour available in 10 languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.
Experience Phnom Penh's nightlife from the back of a vintage Vespa on a 4 hour evening tour. Taste authentic Cambodian street foodas you enjoy the ride.
The street food scene in Phnom Penh permeates every local place and alleyway. The town boasts so many street food outlets that, at times, it feels like a gigantic open-air restaurant.
Your guide will introduce you to a variety of hidden street foods through eighth different spots in Phnom Penh, during which you will also get a taste of what it's like to be on a Vespa learning about the local food and culture of Phnom Penh.
At the last stop, we will go to Backstreet Bar at Basace Land , where you can enjoy drinking a couple of beers in a relaxing atmosphere and fresh beers before back to your hotel.
We will explore the "hidden pearl of Asia" with a guided tour of the city, stopping at sites of interest along the way, including the spectacular Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda (Emerald Buddha), the pagoda at Wat Phnom, the Independence Monument, and the recently-unveiled statute commemorating the late King Father (Sihanouk). For insight into Cambodia's religious life, visit a local temple, just in time to witness the Buddhist monks' traditional pre-lunch chants (not guaranteed).
After "lunching for a cause" (at your own expense) at one of the restaurants training local street youth to work in the hospitality industry, we will continue our tour of Phnom Penh by taking a relaxing walk through the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21). Here, there are stark and moving reminders of Cambodia's recent tragic past. Our expert guide will explain the historical, political, and social context of the bleak period of Khmer history which followed the fall of Phnom Penh in April 1975. Then, we will continue to Choeung Ek Memorial, one of the infamous Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge executed around 17,000 of the estimated two million Cambodians who perished under the Pol Pot regime. You will return to your hotel at around 4.30 p.m.
This tour is perfect if you like: History, culture, adventure, and ancient civilizations.
Your tuk-tuk will pick you up from your hotel in Phnom Penh and drive you to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, about 15 km south of Phnom Penh. The infamous Killing Fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rogue, led by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the Killing Fields. Over four years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people.
After taking a respectful moment to remember the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Prison, which translates to "hill of the poisonous trees." Pol Pot turned this once popular high school into a high security prison. About 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today, it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days.
This tour is perfect if you are interested in: History, genocide Museum, horror of the Khmer Rouge Regime.
Enjoy a nice sunset view of the colonial sights in Phnom Penh, the beautiful developing capital city of Cambodia.
The riverfront offers views of some of the city's most interesting sights, including the Royal Palace, Chaktomuk Hall, and dozens of pubs, galleries, cafes, restaurants, and shops along Sisowath Quay.
Relax and enjoy the sunset with dinner before being transported back to your hotel.
This tour is perfect if you like: Views of the city of Phnom Penh in the evening and life experience.
This tour is for you if you like: history, culture, and historical sites.
Highlights
* Visit two separate locations to learn about Cambodia's tragic past.
* Commemorate the people who died unjustly.
Depart from your hotel and drive to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, located about 16 km south of Phnom Penh. Here, you will experience a very moving and confronting experience. The Killing Fields were the final resting place for over 17,000 men, women, children, and infants between 1975 and 1978. It is estimated the Khmer Rouge Regime took the lives of between 2 and 4 million Cambodians during their destructive and devastating time in control between 1975 and 1979.
Continue to Tuol Sleng Museum. In 1975, Tuol SvayPrey High School was taken over by Pol Pot's security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). It rapidly became the largest center of detention and torture in the country. Prisoners were repeatedly tortured and coerced into naming family members and close associates, who were in turn arrested, brought to S21, tortured, and eventually killed. Spend time discovering the harrowing truths of the prison.
Finally, the tour ends, and you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Transfer from your hotel to Theato Restaurant for dinner. The Theato Restaurant is a great restaurant and Excellent food and view the pool overlooking the river area, serving International, Mediterranean and local Khmer cuisine.
Theato Restaurant Asia's most exciting new gourmet destination offers some of the finest and most imaginative Khmer, Modern Asian and international cuisine, one of the most comprehensive wine and spirit cellars in the region, and local Khmer cooking classes.
Transfer from your hotel to Le Langka for dinner. The Le Langka is a great restaurant and Excellent food and view in city area, serving International food.
Le Langka offers its guests a warm welcome, this charming Le Langka has an elegant and congenial atmosphere with a French & Cambodian fusion menu. It is famous for its specialties (Tuna Tataki, Duck Breast or Beef filet and homemade French fries).
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Angkor on this full-day private tour. Discover the iconic Angkor Thom complex, marveling at the enigmatic Bayon Temple and the intricate carvings of the Elephant Terrace. Unveil the secrets of the royal sanctuary, Phimeanakas, and experience the tranquility of Preah Palilay temple.
After a delicious lunch, journey to the majestic Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its intricate bas-reliefs, climb the central towers for breathtaking views, and find solace at the serene Preah Neak Pean temple.
Conclude your day with a captivating sunset at Pre Rup temple, where you'll be mesmerized by the vibrant colors painting the sky over the ancient ruins. This unforgettable experience combines history, culture, and natural beauty, providing a comprehensive exploration of Angkor's wonders.
Itinerary
9am: Arrive at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the grand entrance to the ancient city.
9:30am: Explore the Bayon Temple, renowned for its countless enigmatic faces.
10:30am: Visit the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King, showcasing intricate carvings.
11am: Discover the Phimeanakas temple, a royal sanctuary.
11:30am: Visit the Preah Palilay temple, a hidden gem with a serene atmosphere.
12:30pm: Enjoy a delicious Khmer lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).
1:30pm: Arrive at the majestic Angkor Wat, the crown jewel of Cambodia.
2pm: Explore the outer galleries, marveling at the intricate bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology.
3pm: Climb the central towers for breathtaking panoramic views.
4pm: Discover the Preah Neak Pean temple, a tranquil oasis with a beautiful lotus pond.
5pm: Head to Pre Rup temple, an ideal spot for witnessing a stunning sunset over the Angkor complex.
We begin with a pre-dawn departure from your hotel for sunrise outside Angkor Wat. Soak up the atmosphere of dawn at Angkor, from the edge of one of the ancient library pools. We then explore the interior of the great temple, spending a thorough two hours discovering the corridors, central chambers and upper terraces of this truly great temple.
Continue the morning by moving on to Preah Khan temple, a ruined but highly atmospheric melange of tree roots and crumbling stone structures. At the end of the morning return to your hotel for lunch and a swim, and in the afternoon drive to Ta Nei, a late 12th Century stone temple located in Angkor. It was dedicated to the Buddha.
End your tour with set out for the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm - one of the most atmospheric of all temples in Angkor.
Itinerary
5am - Pick-up from your hotel.
5:30am - Arrive at Angkor Wat for sunrise. Enjoy the magical atmosphere from the edge of an ancient library pool.
6:30am - Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Angkor Wat, exploring its intricate corridors, central chambers, and upper terraces.
8:30am - Continue the exploration with a visit to Preah Khan temple, a captivating blend of nature and ancient ruins.
9:30am - Return to your hotel, concluding the morning tour.
Sovanna Phum has a dynamic network of 120 energetic professional artists, mainly graduates from The Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh. Since the renovation of the open air stage in 2002, we offer a theatre space that allows not only Cambodian people to re-discover their culture but also for foreigners to discover the rich diversity of Cambodian performing arts.
Experience a unique performance at our Theatre every Friday and Saturday night at 7.30pm with performances including shadow puppet theatre, classical Apsara dancing, folklore and mask dance, theatre, traditional music, circus as well as new creations.
The Cambodian's gastronomy is rich and varied, with tastes and flavours which differs from the neighbouring countries. To fully understand and appreciate Khmer cuisine, it's important to become familiar with the various raw ingredients in their natural state, and to study and to practice traditional Khmer methods of food preparation.
Our cooking class wants to offer you the possibility to discover this in a clean and comfortable setting, taught in a fun way. The classes take place in groups of up to 12 participants. Students are taught to cook complete dishes from scratch, starter, main dish and dessert. Each student receives all ingredients to cook his/her own dish. All preparation work and cooking are hands-on experiences, performed entirely by our students.
We explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. We begin amid the beautiful royal gardens, landscaped with tropical plants and studded with gleaming spires. We enter the Throne Hall where the royal receptions are held and the Cambodian king's coronation took place.
We then pass the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French emperor in the 19th century. We continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. Inside are some of the country's most cherished treasures, including a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9584 diamonds, the largest weighing 25 carats. There is also a delicate emerald Buddha made of baccarat crystal, which gives the temple its Khmer name of Wat Preah Keo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
We leave the Royal Palace and continue to Toul Sleng museum. Here there are stark and moving reminders of Cambodia's recent tragic past. Our expert guide will explain the historical, political and social context of the bleak period of Khmer history which followed the fall of Phnom Penh in April 1975. Lastly, we drop by to visit the street 240 and Russian market before we take you back to your hotel in Phnom Penh.
