Day Trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Passengers
Description
Make the most of your short time in Cambodia with this full-day private shore excursion from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh. Travel comfortably via express highway to the capital and explore the city’s top attractions with a licensed English-speaking guide, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience tailored to cruise ship schedules. ✅ Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Visit the heart of Cambodia’s royal heritage, featuring ornate architecture and sacred treasures. ✅ Wat Phnom: Discover the iconic hilltop pagoda that gave Phnom Penh its name. ✅ Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21): Gain powerful insight into Cambodia’s tragic past under the Khmer Rouge regime. ✅ Private Express Transport: Round-trip by private air-conditioned vehicle, using the express highway to maximize sightseeing time. ✅ Licensed Guide & All Fees Included: Your English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour, and all entrance fees are covered.
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Itinerary
Welcome by English speaking driver at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port or Independence Park, depending on your cruise ship’s shuttle bus drop-off arrangement for that day. we recommend to choose meeting point at Independence Monument in Sihanoukville because all the free Suttle bus from each cruise drop off point there. After meet driver and travel on private express highway from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh and arrival at Phnom Penh your experienced English speaking tour guide will accommodate you to explore all highlight sightseeing in Phnom Penh and after visited Phnom Penh your English speaking driver will transfer back by using private express highway to Sihanoukville and drop off at your cruise port.
Arrival at Phnom Penh and welcome by your experienced English speaking tour guide will accommodate you to explore all highlight sightseeing in Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace is one of Phnom Penh’s most iconic landmarks. The construction began in 1886 after King Norodom relocated the royal capital to Phnom Penh and was completed before World War I. Up until today, the palace is the primary residence of The King of Cambodia.
The beautiful Silver Pagoda is located next to the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. With its beautiful garden, it is a perfect get away from the busy streets of Cambodia's capital. The inside of the pagoda is equally stunning as countless handcrafted silver tiles are covering the floor. The pagoda is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha because the primary Buddha statue is made of emerald or baccarat crystal.
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, chronicling the Cambodian genocide. The site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. From 1976 to 1979, an estimated 20,000 people were imprisoned at Tuol Sleng (the real number is unknown). Tuol Sleng means "Hill of the Poisonous Trees" or "Strychnine Hill". Tuol Sleng was just one of at least 150 torture and execution centers established by the Khmer Rouge though other sources put the figure at 196 prison centers. On July 26, 2010, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia convicted the chief of Tuol Sleng Prison, Kang Kek Iew, (alias Duch) for crimes against humanity and grave breaches of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and sentenced him to life imprisonment
Wat Phnom : Set on top of a tree-covered knoll 27m high, Wat Phnom is the only hill in town. According to legend, the first pagoda on this site was erected in 1373 to house four statues of Buddha deposited here by the waters of the Mekong and discovered by a woman name Penh. The main entrance to Wat Phnom is via the grand eastern staircase, which is guarded by lions and naga (snake) balustrades.
The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the Khmer temple at Banteay Srei and other Khmer historical sites. The Independence Monument was designed by the Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann. It stands 37 meters tall. During national celebrations, The Independence Monument is the center of activity. A ceremonial flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, and floral tributes line the stairs. Every year, The Independence Monument is visited by foreign tourists and locals alike.
The Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk is a large Bronze Memorial. It is located in the Independent Square in the Centre of Phnom Penh
Wat Ounalom is another of Phnom Penh's five original monasteries (1422). it housed the Institute Bouddhique and library. On the riverfront about 250 meters north of the Royal Palace, facing the Tonle Sap River near the Royal Palace, this pagoda serves as the headquarters for one of Cambodia‘s most revered Buddhist patriarchs . Ounalom Pagoda, Phnom Penh is one of the major tourist attractions in Phnom Penh. With respect to the numerous pagodas, parks, monuments and museums, the city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia is an idea destination for the vacationers. A visit to the Ounalom Pagoda, Phnom Penh will render a pleasurable experience to your trip to this city.
After visited Phnom Penh your English speaking driver will transfer you back to Sihanoukville cruise port by using private express highway to Sihaoukville and drop off at your cruise port
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Welcome Point: You will be greeted by your English-speaking driver at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port or Independence Park, depending on your cruise ship’s shuttle bus drop-off arrangement for that day. (Please select your pick-up location when making your booking.) we recommend to chose meeting point at Independence Monument in Sihanoukville because all the free Suttle bus from each cruise drop off point there. - Meet Your Driver: Look for your driver holding a welcome sign with your name at the designated drop-off point. - Transfer to Phnom Penh: Enjoy a comfortable private transfer along the express highway from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, your official English-speaking licensed tour guide will meet you to begin your exploration. - Phnom Penh Sightseeing: Your guide will accompany you to visit the main highlights listed in your itinerary, offering cultural insights and historical context throughout your tour. - Return Journey: After your Phnom Penh city tour, your English-speaking driver will transfer you back via the express highway to Sihanoukville, and drop you off directly at your cruise port in time for re-embarkation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(42)
Driver was polite and pleasant but spoke ,almost NO English. He could not answer any questions during the 3 1/2 hour drive. The palace buildings were b beautiful and the traffic was crazy and unbelievable. I did not think the tour was worth spending 7 hours in the car.
Dear Susan Coren We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for choosing a day trip from Cruise Port to Phnom Penh for your holiday in Cambodia. Thank you for sharing feedback for your driver that he accommodates you for driving from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh and return. we will let him know to improve his English to be better for the future clients. For all sightseeing places that you have our professional official English-speaking license tour guide and driver accompany you on your journey through the spectacular sights of our beautiful in Phnom Penh. We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your travel experiences with us. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team. We are committed to providing valuable and memorable travel experiences at affordable prices. We hope to have the chance to welcome you, your family, and your friends again in the future. Wishing you a wonderful day and please stay in touch! Warm regards About Cambodia Travel & Tours
It was a very long drive to Phnom Penh from our ship, but or guide was most helpful and knowledgeable in explaining history of Cambodia on our way. His guidance helped us to at least have a little better understanding of the events in its history. We had time for lunch, and return in a timely manner
Excellent experience. Our driver Mr Tho was excellent - it was a long journey but very comfortable and enjoyable - good to relax before Phnom Penh. When we arrived there we met our guide Makara - he was brilliant- so knowledgeable. He explained everything to us and he was obviously passionate about the history of Cambodia. A real gentleman and answered our questions throughout the visit - big thanks to our driver and guide for making our visit worthwhile - would highly recommend
An excellent trip with a great driver, Vibol, and guide. Unfortunately the Royal Palace was closed but we saw plenty in the surrounding square. The Kmer Rouge genocide museum was very disturbing but a very necessary insight into Cambodias recent past.
Long, 2 1/2 hour trip to Phnom Penh from the port on little used expressway built by the Chinese. Interesting travel through the city with 2 other people in a nice Toyota van, navigating between cars, scooters, Tuk Tuks. Nice quiet tour of royal complex with knowledgeable tour guide and then tour of Genocide Museum, former Prison during the Khmer Rouge rule if Cambodia.
Long car ride.....very long...but the guide made it worth the trip. Overall, the plans were quite good.
There were 6 of us from the cruise ship that signed up for this tour in a minivan. We all worked well together. Lots to see and learn! I was the slowest walker on the tour but we still managed to cover all the sites in a short amount of time. A lot of driving but it is well worth it. Once in a lifetime experience!
It was a long drive to get there and back. Sites were good. The museum was very moving. Our guide was very knowledgeable
If I was just rating the guide, I would give this tour 5 stars. Long was excellent. If I was just rating the transportation I would give it 1 star. It was a 3 hour drive to get to Phnom Penh, the back seat was very uncomfortable for the 3 of us back there. There appeared to be something wrong with the vehicle as we were not able to keep up with the other traffic. We had to leave Phnom Penh at 3pm without lunch as the driver said he needed extra time to get us back to the port. The return trip was 3.5 hours as we had to drive much slower than the rest of the traffic. Not sure if this vehicle should have been used for this trip. We only had about 3 hours in Phnom Penh so it was not worth the time spent traveling back and forth.
Traffic in Phen is terrible so make sure your tour operators adjust accordingly so your time commitment is realistic
