CategoryCambodia Shore Excursions

Things to do and see in Cambodia Shore Excursions

Cambodia is a pristine country with scenic highlights, historical and cultural sites hiding behind the impressive array of the ancient monument of Angkor Wat complex. More than this, due to a long time being a colonial, this country is dramatically affected by French style revealed in several faces including culture, architecture, cuisine, lifestyle, and so on.

Vietnam Shore Excursions would like to recommend top things to do and see before you hop on Sihanoukville Cambodia Shore Excursions.

Royal Palace and Phnom Penh shore excursions

Was formerly home to the Royal family; the Palace is one of the most popular attractions in any Cambodia or Indochina shore trip. Due to its important meaning to the whole country, the Royal Palace is covered by the gilded roofs and designed following the classical Khmer architecture. This attraction is also a sacred site considered as a perfect copy of Bayon tower in Angkor Wat temple complex. Take a stroll around and admire the 59-meter-high spectacular Throne Hall.

Angkor Wat and Siem Reap Shore Excursions

No one can claim that coming to Siem Reap without a visit to Angkor Wat Temple Complex. Having the name of the complex, Angkor Wat is the main temple designed following the ancient Khmer architecture. From the old days, Khmers had known how to turn sandstone into a man-made durable masterpiece. Explore the ancient Khmer culture through several images which are carved on the bas-reliefs of the temple showing their daily life. Above all are the pictures of God and Saints who were blessing Khmers with health, wealth and luck.

Read more: Siem Reap 2 Day Tour

Beach Vacation and Sihanoukville Shore Excursions

Sihanoukville is a truly perfect tropical paradise which suits every vacation, holiday and honeymoon. Take a deep swim in the fresh clear water, then go snorkeling to have a real-touch with several fish species and other sea animals. In case you only want a serene vacation, enjoy the beautiful sunshine by lazily lying on the stunning sandy beach. On the Bamboo Island nearby, sample a savory BBQ meal with freshly caught seafood.

Read more: Sihanoukville Countryside Tour or Sihanoukville City Tour

Angkor Thom and Siem Reap Shore Excursions

Having the name of the old capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom temple is the second home built by the order of King Jayavarman VII if the first one is attacked by enemies. Angkor Thom is nearly inviolable with an 8-meter-height wall and a massive moat surrounding. The design is the same as the Bayon temple with four huge faces looking in four different directions. The causeway leading to the temple is lined up by over 100 statues which are gods and demons talking about the Hindu legend of “The Churning of the Ocean of Milk”.

Read more: Siem Reap 3 Day Tour

Silver Pagoda and Phnom Penh Shore Excursions

Right to the name, Silver Pagoda is covered by a layer of silver that has the weight over 8 tons making it shine sparkly in the sunshine. Although being cruelly destroyed by the Khmer Rouge, this pagoda is one of the very few places that still can maintain various ancient items and artifacts. Silver Pagoda is undoubtedly a religious site full of jewels with the main attraction is the crystal Emerald Buddha sculpture sitting on a gilded pedestal. Moreover, the masterpiece of the golden Buddha statue nearby is covered with 2000 diamonds.

Read more: Phnom Penh Heritage Tour

Bayon Temple and Siem Reap Shore Excursions

Bayon temple is home to 54 towers with over 200 faces carved into the stone surface. Built at the order of the King Jayavarman VII, these faces are the portraits combined of the king and the Buddha. With the classical Khmer architecture, the temple is divided into 3 levels with different shapes, the two first ones are rectangular and the third is circular.

Ream National Park and Sihanoukville Shore Excursions

Once getting a foot in this National Park, you can explore the mangrove ecosystem with tropical jungle, rivers, and lush green islands. Soak in a serene atmosphere while your ears hear the voices of birds all the time. This park is also home to a variety of species such as birds, sun bears, monkeys, fishing cats on the land, and turtles, dolphins and even dugongs known as the mermaid on the ocean. Trekking along the park and finally stopping for a while at the beautiful sandy beach to enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Read more: Sihanoukville 3 Island Tour

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Phnom Penh Shore Excursions

Tuol Sleng is a must-visit place where you can discover the crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Had been a peaceful high school, this place was turned into a prison where the Khmer Rouge confined, tortured and then killed nearly 20,000 prisoners indiscriminately men, women, old men, and even children. More than this, the Pol Pot Government show their madness by taking photographs of every prisoner before and after torture. These photos now become proof against the crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Nearby is Choeung Ek killing field where the Pol Pot government ferociously had killed an average 100 people per day.

Read more: Phnom Penh City Tour

Ta Prohm and Siem Reap Shore Excursions

Hiding in the jungle, Ta Prohm temple is famous for the trees growing out of the roofs that put a scene from India Jones into real life. Different from the Bayon Temple which follows the face of the King Jayavarman VII, this picturesque attraction is dedicated to his mother and also represents the power of nature. Used to be

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Terms & Conditions

We ask for a 60 % deposit on your receipt of our PayPal invoice for Cambodia Shore Excursions. The rest of the balance you will pay at the end of your tour in cash – $USD or local currency VND at the exchange rate prevailing on the day or pay online in advance by (PayPal/ Credit, Debit Card). Your booking will be instantly confirmed with ticket booking.

Please note: We will charge an extra 3% for bank services if you pay your deposit or the total of payment via PayPal, Credit cards, Debit Card.

Deposit Cancellation Terms:

If customers cancel some or all portions of the booking regardless of the reasons, the customers agree to pay cancellation fees as follows:

• If you cancel the trip 40 days beforethe arrival, VSE will refund your deposit.
• If you cancel the trip 39 – 30 days beforethe arrival, you will lose 10% of the full payment.
• If you cancel the trip 29 – 15 days beforethe arrival, you will lose 30% of the full payment.
• If you cancel the trip 14 – 7 days beforethe arrival, you will lose 50% of the full payment.
• If you cancel the trip 6 – 2 days beforethe arrival, you will lose 75% of the full payment.
• If you cancel less than 2 days, you will lose 100% of the full payment.

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