Siem Reap Guided Tour & Hero RATs at APOPO Visitor Center

5.0 (23 reviews) Siem Reap, Cambodia
Duration5h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the poignant history of Cambodia with a half-day tour in Siem Reap that visits the APOPO Visitor Center and the Wat Thmei Killing Fields. This tour offers insight into the country’s struggles and triumphs, highlighting the ongoing efforts for a safer future. Engage with local narratives that shape Cambodia's resilience and hope through powerful stories and educational experiences at these significant sites.

- Visit the APOPO Visitor Center, dedicated to landmine detection and education
- Reflect at the Wat Thmei Killing Fields, a site of remembrance
- Gain profound insights into Cambodia's modern history and recovery efforts
- Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand Cambodia's journey

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Siem Reap Guided Tour & Hero RATs at APOPO Visitor Center

Pickup included

What's included

  • Ticket for Apopo Visitor Centre
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Transportation by Tuk Tuk or Car
  • Professional English Speaking guide
  • Ticket to Wat Thmei Killing Field
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. APOPO Visitor Center
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The APOPO Visitor Center offers a unique and inspiring experience. Discover how our remarkable African Giant Pouched Rats are trained to detect landmines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia and beyond—helping to make communities safer.

    Watch these clever heroes in action, learn about Cambodia’s recent history with landmines, and even get the chance to hold one of our friendly rats!

    Conveniently located on the way back from Angkor Wat, it’s the perfect stop after a morning at the temples. Fun, educational, and family-friendly—kids especially love meeting the rats!
  2. Wat Thmey (Killing Fields)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Wat Thmei (Thmey) — Siem Reap’s Killing Fields & Genocide Memorial

    Located just south of Siem Reap (about 10–15 minutes by tuk‑tuk or 20–30 minutes by bike), Wat Thmei is one of several sites in Cambodia known as "Killing Fields" from the Khmer Rouge e

    From 1975 to 1979, Wat Thmei—a Buddhist pagoda—was repurposed as a Khmer Rouge prison and execution site. Prisoners were brought in, coerced into false confessions, and tragically executed and buried nearby in mass graves and wells.

    It’s estimated that around 8,000 innocent Cambodians—including intellectuals, former officials, and farmers—died here during the regime’s brutal rule.
  3. Royal Residence
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Constructed in 1904 during the French protectorate, this elegant Khmer-style villa serves as the official royal residence for the King of Cambodia when he visits Siem Reap.

    Though often mistaken for the "Royal Palace," it's actually a modest yet historically significant villa nestled alongside the Royal Independence Garden
  4. Made in Cambodia Market
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Made in Cambodia Market – Siem Reap

    A gem in central Siem Reap, the Made in Cambodia Market is a curated artisan bazaar showcasing locally crafted goods—with purpose. Located on Oum Khun Street, across from Shinta Mani Angkor, it’s open daily from around 12 pm to 8 pm (some list until 9 pm
  5. Wat Preah Prom Rath
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Wat Preah Prom Rath – A Jewel in Downtown Siem Reap

    Nestled along Pokambor Avenue by the Siem Reap River and a short stroll from Pub Street and Old Market, Wat Preah Prom Rath is a stunning Khmer-style Buddhist temple complex that serves as an active monastery.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please be ready at your hotel lobby for pickup service at least 10mn before departure. Please provide us your hotel name and address upon making reservation.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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