3 Days The Cambodia Capital

Day 1: Welcome to Phnom Penh!

1. 1h
   Welcome to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport by your guide and transfer to hotel. Please note standard check-in time is at 14:00.
2. Central Market
   30m
   In the afternoon, we start your tour to visit the Central Market, built in 1937 during the French colonial period. Selling gold and silver jewelry, electronic equipment, clothing, fake watches and bags, suitcases, dried and fresh food and lots of souvenirs.
3. 30m
   Next is Wat Lanka, one of the oldest pagodas in Phnom Penh. It was established as a sanctuary for the Holy Writings and a meeting place for Cambodian and Sri Lankan monks.
4. Independence Monument
   30m
   Then go to see Independence Monument, modelled on the central tower of Angkor Wat, Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate the country’s independence from France in 1953. It also serves as a memorial to Cambodia’s war dead. Wreaths are laid here on national holidays.
5. Aeon Mall
   1h
   Last stop is the 68,000-square-metre Aeon Mall which houses brand stores such as Sheridan, Mango, Levi’s and Adidas… There is an extensive food court on the top floor, along with a modern entertainment complex, including a cinema, karaoke lounge, bowling, arcades and even ice skating! You can choose to stay here or transfer back to your hotel.

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Highlights

1. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   A discovery tour of Phnom Penh. At 8:00am you will be met by your driver and guide. Gain insight into the recent dark history of Cambodia at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – a former school converted to a detention center during the Khmer Rouge.
2. Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Equally as harrowing are the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. These are tough visits but important for learning about the country’s history.
3. Russian Market
   30m
   The rest of the day is much lighter, visiting the Russian Market, the largest in Cambodia, where everything is sold from carvings to jewelry, clothes and souvenirs. We then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant for Khmer delicacies.
4. Wat Phnom
   30m · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, we visit Wat Phnom, a beautiful hilltop temple with manicured gardens.
5. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Followed by the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, name for the 5,000 silver tiles that cover the pagoda’s floor, known for its collection of gold, silver, crystal and bronze Buddha statues.
6. Mekong River
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The day winds down with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River before returning to your hotel.

Day 3: Phnom Penh Departure

1. 1h
   Your driver will meet you to assist with luggage and take you to the airport for your departure flight.

Pickup details

Our tour guide and driver will wait for you at the entrance of arrival hall and holding the welcome signage with your name in it.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Revealing clothes such as shorts and skirts above the knees and bare shoulders are prohibited in sacred places and temples. The Royal Palace will be closed on the morning of every Religious Buddhist date.