Cambodia Phnom Penh Tours

Phnom Penh rewards a mix of grand set pieces and unhurried riverside time, and tours in the Cambodian capital usually spread both across one or two days.

Khmer Art and Hard History

The National Museum holds the finest collection of Khmer sculpture anywhere, displayed in a terracotta pavilion just north of the palace grounds. Many visitors balance it with Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, sites that explain the Khmer Rouge years with unflinching clarity.

Out on the Water and Beyond

Boat trips leave from the quay where the Tonle Sap joins the Mekong, and half-day excursions reach Koh Dach, the silk-weaving island a short ferry ride upstream. Oudong, the royal capital before 1866, makes a quiet countryside morning.

Getting Around

Tuk-tuks are cheap and everywhere; agree the fare first or let your guide handle it. December and January bring the coolest evenings on the riverfront.