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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.

Tuol Sleng folkmordsmuseum (S-21) och Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour
Phnom Penh
Tuol Sleng folkmordsmuseum (S-21) och Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour
5.0(125)·4 timmar
från$19/ person
via Viator
Sunset Cruise på Mekong River från Phnom Penh
Krong Kaeb
Sunset Cruise på Mekong River från Phnom Penh
5.0(2)·2 timmar
från$33/ person
via Viator
Koh Dach Silk Island och Phnom Penh Heldagstur med privat båt
Phnom Penh
Koh Dach Silk Island och Phnom Penh Heldagstur med privat båt
4.4(10)·9 timmar
från$149/ person
via Viator
Touren Killing Field och Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
Phnom Penh
Touren Killing Field och Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
4.9(2,173)·4 timmar
från$19/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh privat 3-dagars turné Udong Hill och Sunset Cruise
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh privat 3-dagars turné Udong Hill och Sunset Cruise
72 timmar
från$450/ 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.

Explore more in Phnom Penh

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