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Phnom Penh

The Cambodian capital is located on the banks of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong River. Founded in 1434, it’s French colonial buildings scattered along grand boulevards, once gave it the name “Pearl of Asia.” It's a vibrant city, where modernity meets the ancient world in architecture, food, and culture.

Top Phnom Penh Experiences

  • Riding a tuk tuk through the city and taking in the sites
  • Enjoying a visit to Wat Phnom, the spot from which Phnom Penh was born and became the capital city of Cambodia, according to legend
  • Strolling along the Mekong River and catching the sunset
  • Paying respects at the Killing Fields, site of the horrific genocide committed under the Pol Pot regime
  • Wandering through the expansive Central Market with its dizzying array of merchandise

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2024-04-23
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Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia
Very well organised trip. Trip was full on as advertised and packed a lot in with all the major tourist sites covered. Local guide with us for the whole trip was excellent and made sure everyone was happy. Loved Halong bay and HoiAn. Although it seems expensive at the start of the trip a "tip kitty" is collected per person which actually is perfect as the guide payed all the tips throughout from this (and provided an inventory at the end!) which is so much more convenient.
The only negative side - I feel that the two train journeys are too much as they are both very long (14 - 16 hours) and quite exhausting. I would have preferred just one train journey and the second one by plane.
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2024-04-22
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Bangkok to Saigon by Bike
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2024-04-18
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Simply Southern Indochina
Had good interaction with the Explore team when booking my trip. There were a few issues with transfers but Explore resolved quickly when we contacted them. Great opportunity to view a very different part of the world and experience different cultures. The itinerary has lots to see so you need to be able to rise early to go an see the sites. Saw so many lovely temples and had great fun in the tuk tuks!
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Sally
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2024-04-17
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Family Discover Vietnam and Angkor Wat Extension
Overall it was a very good experience
Neil
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2024-04-16
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Bangkok to Saigon by Bike
This tour of SE Asia is a wonder on two wheels. The comprehensive itinerary and the superb tour leader (Ky) made the tour of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam a wonderful experience and adventure. The sights, sounds and taste encountered on this tour will forge everlasting memories. Obviously the highlight of the tour is visiting the Angkor Wat site and other associated temples. Ky's experience and that of the local guide ensures that Explore clients get the most from these unique ancient sights.
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2024-04-12
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Simply Southern Indochina
This was a great trip, however I would recommend that future tours are fully escorted from Phnom Penh to HCM city, the public bus let us down badly when they stopped down a side road and started to unload our luggage and refused to take us to the bus station where our TL was waiting and we had to get taxis to the hotel.
I also think the tour of Angkor should be included as it's a highlight and the main reason people would visit Cambodia in the first place.
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