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Home/Destinations/Phnom Penh/Phnom Penh in 3 days
3 days · Phnom Penh itinerary

Phnom Penh in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Phnom Penh cover the history, river and countryside. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Cambodia’s capital — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: history & palace
  2. 2Day 2: food & river
  3. 3Day 3: Silk Island or Kampot
  4. 4History, river & rural

Day 1: history & palace

Killing Fields, S-21 and the Royal Palace.

Day 2: food & river

Street food and a Mekong sunset cruise.

Day 3: Silk Island or Kampot

Rural Koh Dach or a Kampot–Kep trip.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Phnom Penh — prices per person.

Phnom Penh Remembrance & Resilience Tour: S21 & Killing Fields
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Remembrance & Resilience Tour: S21 & Killing Fields
5.0(17)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Khmer Rouge, genocide museum &killing field tour
Phnom Penh
Khmer Rouge, genocide museum &killing field tour
5.0(17)·4–5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available
5.0(65)·4 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites
5.0(26)·8 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum
5.0(10)·4h 30min
from$26/ person
via Viator
Tonle Sap Lake Sunset Cruise from Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Tonle Sap Lake Sunset Cruise from Siem Reap
5.0(14)·3h 45min
from$99/ person
via Viator
Private Half-Day Silk Island Trip from Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Private Half-Day Silk Island Trip from Phnom Penh
5.0(11)·4 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Half Day Private Trip to Killing Field and Genocidal Museum
Phnom Penh
Half Day Private Trip to Killing Field and Genocidal Museum
5.0(12)·3–4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator

Phnom Penh in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Phnom Penh?
Three days is ideal — history and the palace on day one, food and the river on day two, and Silk Island or a Kampot trip on day three, covering the capital and its surroundings.
What is the best experience in Phnom Penh for 3 days?
The Killing Fields are the most moving, the Royal Palace the most beautiful, and the Mekong cruise the most relaxing; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Phnom Penh itinerary?
Spend day one on history and the palace, day two on food and the river, and day three on Silk Island or Kampot, booking the popular tours ahead.

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