Phnom Penh Full Day Tour with Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River
Description
Explore Cambodia’s capital city with this guided tour that blends historic landmarks, cultural sites, and a relaxing Mekong River sunset cruise. From royal architecture to sobering historical memorials, this tour offers a full picture of Phnom Penh’s past and present. ✅ Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Visit Cambodia’s royal residence and its glittering Silver Pagoda, home to priceless cultural treasures. ✅ Wat Phnom & Wat Ounalom: Explore two of the city’s most important pagodas, steeped in spiritual and historical significance. ✅ Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21): Learn about the tragic Khmer Rouge era at this powerful and sobering historical site. ✅ Joint Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River: End the day with a peaceful 1-hour cruise, watching the city skyline light up as the sun sets over the river. ✅ Expert Local Guide: Gain insight into Phnom Penh’s history, culture, and daily life from your knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
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Itinerary
Pick up at your hotel lobby in Phnom Penh and transfer to explore Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers.
The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings which serves as the official royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Its full name in Khmer is the Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mongkol.
The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh
Wat Ounalom has around 44 buildings. The main temple, which dates back to 1952, is a modern recreation of the original 15th-century shrine.
The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.
The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, also called the Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument.
Wat Phnom or Wat Phnom Doun Penh or is one of the oldest pagodas in Cambodia, about 650 years old, under construction and renovation by four kings. Wat Phnom is a center of religious, cultural and historical monuments that is the main symbol in the identification of the name of Phnom Penh.
Joint cruise for enjoying sunset on Mekong River in Phnom Penh that cruise take about one hour for sunset from Tonle Sap river to Mekong River
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick up and drop off at your hotel but please provide us your hotel name for pick up that our guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We had a wonderful day trip with Mr.Makara (Guide) & Danit (Driver). Mr Makara was very knowledgeable about the recent history of Khmer Rouge, the Genocide and the Cambodian Royalty.He was very patient and explained things very well.He covered the full itinerary and we took our time in seeing everything.In the evening we took a leisurely boat ride on the Mekong River.Overall we were very satisfied with Mr.Makara. Danit is a skilled and careful driver and very cooperative.He is also very punctual.We felt very comfortable & secure with his driving. We have no hesitation in recommending both individuals.
Dear Grand T Thank you very much for choosing About Cambodia Travel & Tours for your journey in Cambodia. It was truly a pleasure to have you travel with us and experience the charm and culture of Cambodia together with our team. We sincerely appreciate your kind feedback regarding your “Phnom Penh Day Trip with Sunset Mekong River Cruise.” Your thoughtful review means a great deal to us, and we are delighted to know that you had a positive and enjoyable experience. Providing memorable travel experiences and warm hospitality is always our goal, and your satisfaction is the greatest reward for our team. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you, your family, or your friends again in the future for another unforgettable adventure in Cambodia. Wishing you all the best, and please stay in touch! Warm regards Guest Relations Manager About Cambodia Travel & Tours
It was a very interesting day. Tokk was an excellent guide who knew his information and explained everything so that we understood The driver was good and drove very carefully. My son and I had a terrific day. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in the history and culture
Our guide, Makara, was very knowledgeable about every place we visited! From temples to palace to the genocide museum, the tour covers a lot!
We traveled in a large group (17) people and still had everything go smoothly. Thorn, aka Tom, was very knowledgeable and witty. He was super polite, well-organized, flexible, and patient (we had a few stragglers who were always a bit late). Our full-day tour of Phnom Penh included all the main highlights. What was supposed to be a 7-8 hour tour ended up becoming a 10+ hour tour because of some last-minute changes we requested, but Thorn and our driver, Piep (sp) managed to make everything work out without a hitch.
