Package overview
Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonle Sap rivers, and this two-night package covers its two defining chapters: the gilded Royal Palace compound and the Khmer Rouge history preserved at Tuol Sleng. Agents can sell it as a standalone capital break or as the Phnom Penh leg of a longer Cambodia itinerary.
With only one full sightseeing day between arrival and departure, the pace is compact rather than leisurely — useful for clients on a tight stopover or a business add-on who still want the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and a Mekong sunset cruise covered in a single, well-sequenced day.
Trip highlights
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, seat of the Cambodian monarchy
- Wat Ounalom, the historic seat of Cambodian Buddhism
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former school turned Khmer Rouge prison
- Sunset cruise along the Mekong River
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh
Arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, where clients transfer independently to their hotel in the capital. The rest of the day is free for rest or an early orientation walk along the riverfront promenade, with sightseeing beginning the following morning.
Day 2: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Tuol Sleng city tour
The morning is spent inside the Royal Palace compound, the working residence of Cambodia's king since 1866, and the adjoining Silver Pagoda, named for the roughly 5,000 silver tiles covering its floor and home to a gold Buddha statue and a crystal Buddha figure. A stop at Wat Ounalom, the historic seat of Cambodian Buddhism, follows.
The afternoon turns to more recent history at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former school used as a Khmer Rouge interrogation centre, where a guide explains the site's role during the regime. The day is typically closed out with a sunset cruise along the Mekong River before returning to the hotel.
Day 3: Departure from Phnom Penh
Free time until the transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport for the onward or return flight. No sightseeing is scheduled, so clients can use the morning for last-minute shopping or a final walk along the riverside.
What's included
- INCLUSIONS
- EXCLUSIONS
- ACCOMMODATION
- VISA
- PAYMENT TERMS
- CANCELLATION POLICY
- DO'S IN VIETNAM
- DON'TS IN VIETNAM
- Accommodation with twin/ double/ triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability).
- Meals as mentioned in the Tour Itinerary.
- Sightseeing & Transfers according to the above Tour Itinerary Details only.
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C
- Local English-speaking guide’s assistance.
- All Entrance fees for attractions included in the program
- All activities and cruises clearly mentioned in the program
- Government taxes & service charge
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porterage, water sports.
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Room Up gradation Charges.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Travel Insurance.
- Bank Charges
- Tip to Driver & Guide
- Airport Taxes
- Visa and Visa arrangement
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
Not included
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porterage, water sports.
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Room Up gradation Charges.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Travel Insurance.
- Bank Charges
- Tip to Driver & Guide
- Airport Taxes
- Visa and Visa arrangement
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
Book this package
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