Oudong Temples & Phnom Prasith Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Oudong Temples
- Visit the sacred Phnom Prasith
- Enjoy panoramic views of the countryside
- Learn about Cambodia's royal history
- Experience local culture and traditions
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Phnom Penh
- Guided tour of Oudong Temples
- Visit to Phnom Prasith
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pick up your hotel lobby. En route we will stop at Phnom Praset to see a pre-Angkorian temple from the 8th century and a reclining Buddha. The view from the temples on the surroundings plains and rice-fields is beautiful. Then, we will continue to Oudong where you will have lunch on your own account. Afternoon, visit Oudong which was the royal capital between 1618 and 1866 before the capital was moved to Phnom Penh, several temples and stupas cover three hills. These huge stupas can be seen from miles away and contain the remains of several Khmer kings including King Monivong (1927-1941) and King Ang Duong (1845-1859). The walk up the hill over 500 steps provides an excellent exercise especially the view countryside view. These hills were also the site of some of the Khmer Rouge’s most prolonged resistance against the Vietnamese army in 1979 and a memorial to those murdered by the Khmer Rouge was built on this place.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
Exciting trip
Exciting trip with guide Siphat giving lots of insights and information
A great day trip to Oudong
I went on this great day trip with Siphat as a guide. We went to see pagodas at Phnom Prasit, the ancient capital Oudong, and the silver makers workshop. It was an incredibly informative trip, but still moved at a good pace. Siphat is very knowledgeable, and answered my many questions. He took care of everything, so I could very much enjoy the trip!
Pagoda
I have liked this tour. Everything was explained very well and showed in details. I highly recommend this tour. The tour guide was helpful
Strongly recommended
A great tour of the major sites in the morning. The palace,.Wat Phnom and Wat Ounalom are all beautiful and my very friendly guide Siphat chose a great rriverfront estaurant for lunch. The afternoon shows the darker side of Cambodian history. The visit to S21 and the killing fields at Choeung Ek were sobering and disturbing but my guide Siphat is very knowledgeable and let me go at a comfortable pace.
Nice full day in the outskirts of Phnom Penh
Interesting tour in english and a lovely day out with Siphat (who also speaks russian, if need be), very friendly and entertaining. We lost count of how many places, spots, picture taking points, temples and pagodas we saw. We also mingled with people at street food stalls and visited a silver handycraft atelier who shelters homeless children. Smooth drive out of Phnom Penh. Lots of laughing and jokes, in addition to historic and cultural anecdotes Well done, thumbs up!