Private Siem Reap Tour: Kulen Mountain & Kompong Khleang

Experience the full spectrum of Cambodia’s rich heritage on this private 3-day journey bridging ancient history and modern resilience. Guided by a local expert, explore the majestic ruins of the Angkorian Empire in Siem Reap—including Angkor Wat, Bayon, and the root-strangled halls of Ta Prohm—before traveling overland to Phnom Penh. There, contrast the golden splendor of the Royal Palace with sobering visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields, gaining a profound, first-hand understanding of Cambodia’s past, present, and inspiring future.

This tour is perfect for those with a little more time on their hands and those interested in the recent Cambodian history. The War Museum houses a wide array of weapons and military vehicles collected from Cambodian battlefields and will shed a light on the recent years of turmoil and explain what shaped the country you see today. Wat Thmei, the Memorial of Victims of the Khmer Rouge Regime, is another sobering reminder of the recent, turbulent past of Cambodia. To lighten up the mood a little we suggest a visit to the Artisans d'Angkor workshop where skilled artists produce gorgeous pieces of lacquer, stone carvings and silver plating and seeing them at work shows the positive direction of the path Cambodia finds itself on today. If you don't find your souvenirs and gifts here then perhaps the Old Market will have what you are looking for. Browse and use your bartering skills to bring home your memories of Siem Reap.