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Phnom Penh Discovery

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Highlights:

• Jump into a cyclo to explore the heart of Phnom Penh
• Feed the monkeys at Wat Phnom.
• Explore the bustling Central and Russian markets
• Savour the flavours of Khmer snacks and lunch.
• Admire the historical architecture of Phnom Penh.

 

Tour style:Heritage & history, Local Life & Culture, Food & Cuisine.
Inclusion:

Entrance to Wat Phnom, Transport via cyclo and air conditioned vehicle, English speaking local guide, Khmer lunch and snacks

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 8 - 8.5 hours
• Meeting point:

  Pick up at centrally located hotels in Phnom Penh.

• Start time: 8.30 AM-9.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Drop off at centrally located hotels in Phnom Penh.

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Phnom Penh Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

• Dress standard:

  Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age or older.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

You will be picked up at your hotel between 8.30am and 9.00am. Today we explore Phnom Penh, a chaotic, energetic and fascinating city. Graceful tree-lined boulevards and riverfront promenades are reminders of bygone eras; today they teem with activity. Motorcycles weave in and out of traffic, vendors hawk their wares, and drivers call for business.

 

Starting from your centrally located hotel or from various points around the city we take a cyclo tour of the impressive French Khmer colonial buildings of Phnom Penh. See the site of the filming of City of Ghosts staring Matt Dillon and Gerard Depardieu. Spot monkeys, have your fortune told and perhaps feed Sambo the elephant at Wat Phnom. Explore Central Market located in a distinctive domed Art Deco building.

 

Hear about Cambodia’s connection with France and Vietnam at the Independence Monument, and the Cambodia/Vietnam friendship monument.

 

Enjoy traditional Khmer delicacies for lunch at a not for profit organization set up to assist Cambodia’s street children before heading out to explore again.  

 

Shop at the sprawling Russian Market, a labyrinth of stalls selling everything from CDs and DVDs to silks, crafts, jewelry and more.

 

We finish our tour with a walk on the riverfront at the Chatomok where the Tonle Bassac, Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers meet.  In the early evening market stalls set up selling fried cockroaches, spiders, crickets or grasshoppers or other culinary delights.

Your trip:

For most of the year it is hot in Cambodia. The guide will make regular stops where you can purchase water and snacks. Please keep hydrated and bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

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