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Past and Present in Phnom Penh

Bite-sized trip

  • Itinerary:
    Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Museum - Killing Fields
  • Duration:
    3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    from £ 228.- per person (excluding flights)
Explore Phnom Penh, a city that pulses with energy, history and survival. Discover Cambodia’s heartbreaking past, watch sunlight bounce off the Silver Pagoda and meander along the banks of the Mekong. It’s a colourful riot of sights, sounds, monks, motorbikes and tangy aromas, packed with character. The ‘Pearl of Asia’ will flood your senses from all sides, yet there’s a gentle warmth to the chaos.
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Day 1 – Arrival in Phnom Penh

On arrival in Phnom Penh, you’ll settle into your cosy, central hotel and begin exploring the city at your own pace. With a hectic jumble of noise, colour and activity, there’s something interesting going on at every street corner. The people here have lived through untold horrors, yet there’s optimism and warmth in the air.

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Days 2-3 – City tour, visit to the killing fields & departure

Today you’ll be taken on a guided tour of the city. You’ll visit Tuol Sleng Museum, a former Khmer torture site and the Killing Fields that’ll send shivers down your spine. After looking back, you’ll start thinking forward by visiting the Apsara Foundation, which educates Cambodian children and preserves local arts. The following morning you’ll continue on to your next destination.

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Accommodation

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Past and Present in Phnom Penh

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

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Phnom Penh accommodation inside
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Phnom Penh accommodation outside
Phnom Penh accommodation bed
Phnom Penh accommodation room
Option
1

Upgrade to our In Style accommodation

  • Price:
    from £ 255.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    In Style accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In-Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.

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Option
2

Living History Food Tour

  • Price:
    from £ 115.- per person
  • Included:
    Food tour

Bring an empty stomach as you take a tour through Cambodia’s unique and diverse cuisine. Enjoy noodle soup at a pavement cafe, sample French bread at a local coffee shop, try traditional Khmer food as you wander past colonial buildings and visit markets packed with souvenirs, crafts and cuisine. This is a great tour for foodies to discover the variety on offer in this buzzing city.

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This bite-sized trip can be combined well with

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Crab Pots in Kep

  • Kep
  • 4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
  • from £ 268.- per person (excluding flights)
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Kampot Cambodia
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Kick back in Kampot

  • Kampot
  • 3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • from £ 235.- per person (excluding flights)
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Cambodia local houses
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Mekong, Dolphins and Laos

  • Phnom Penh - Kratie - Stung Treng - Laos border
  • 4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
  • from £ 445.- per person (excluding flights)
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Cambodia local temple
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Along the Mekong to Saigon

  • Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Can Tho - Mekong Delta - Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
  • 7 days / 6 nights (flexible)
  • from £ 535.- per person (excluding flights)
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