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Phnom Penh's Past
General Info | Photo Gallery | Traveller FeedbackExplore Phnom Penh’s past by seeing some of the classic buildings of the Khmer Rouge era. Learn about the tragic and fascinating recent history of Cambodia, walk through the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and visit the bone pagoda memorial at Choueng Ek. Finish by sampling some interesting and delicious Khmer snacks.
- Explore Phnom Penh’s recent tragic history.
- Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choueng Ek bone pagoda.
- Explore the Cambodia of the past and present with a local guide.
- Explore local politics and finish by sampling some interesting and delicious Khmer snacks.
Tour style:Heritage & History, Local Life & Culture.
Inclusion:
Entrance fees to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and Choueng Ek Killing Field, English speaking guide, transport (air conditioned vehicle), Khmer snacks.
Exclusion:
Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.
Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:
- Duration: 3.5 - 4.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Phnom Penh.
- Start time: 8.00 AM
- Finish point:
Drop off at centrally located hotels in Phnom Penh.
Additional information :
- Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
- Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Phnom Penh Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
- Additional information:
For most of the year it is hot in Cambodia. Please keep rehydrated and bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
- Dress standard:
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
- Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age or older. Please note that the content of the trip is more suitable to older children.
- Language: English
Itinerary:
You will be picked up from centrally located hotels between 8.00 and 8.30am.
The day starts by learning about the tragic and fascinating recent history of Cambodia. See the location where journalists camped out in 1975 on the eve of the Khmer Rouge takeover, and the ghostly building that has been left burnt-out and bullet-holed as it stood after the war.
Confront Cambodia's tragic past, on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school which served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre. Then head out of the city to the Choueng Ek Memorial, where a pagoda made up of some 8,000 human skulls marks the site of one of the infamous Killing Fields.
Finish by sampling some interesting Khmer snacks and exploring how this recent history and politics continue to affect the lives of average Cambodians.
Your trip:
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Tipping:
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour
- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
Phnom Penh Urban Adventures unlock the hidden secrets of this city of colour and contradictions. Join our dedicated team to find out what makes Phnom Penh tick and enjoy learning more about Khmer food, culture and fun.
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