Oudong Temple Tour and Best Nearby Temples

Hosted by our experienced tour guide and team, this is a great journey from your hotel in Phnom Penh to explore the former Royal Residence and itself Capital which was ideally founded by Khmer King before Phnom Penh was officially established. Wandering around the impressive Royal’s stupas and admired by the important history of Phnom Oudong, and indulgently enjoy the breathtaking view before observing a large meditation retreats of Vipassana Dhurak Buddhist Centre. Followed by Phnom Baset, we spend time at the last spot to visit Wat Sowann Thamareach featuring Angkor style and its unique intricate architecture.

Tour code: #outskirt
City/region: Phnom Penh → Kandal → Kampong Spue → Phnom Penh
Tour type: private, adventure, historical, sightseeing
Duration: 6-7 hours
Hassle: free, flexible
Available: daily (best period: November to February)
Advance booking: required
Tour required: all included

Detailed Itinerary

Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.00am at hotel’s lobby then we’re heading out of the bustling Phnom Penh Capital to Phnom Oudong which locates in Kampong Speu and 40km Northwest Phnom Penh. The journey takes approx. an hour drive passing beautiful countryside dotting with palm trees and huge rice fields.

Mt Oudong dates to 16th century along with interesting history. The former Royal Capital was ideally founded by King Srei Soryapor and its large impressive stupas house several Cambodia’s King’s ashes. Stepping our feet in the base of Mt Oudong and admired by green jungle, we gently enjoy walking up the main stairway with around 500 steps to reach the summit where we take off our shoes to explore the surrounding that includes three magnificent stupas and other small temples whilst witnessing Oudong history from our tour guide and have a great breathtaking view before we continue to observe Vipassana Dhurak Buddhist Centre which serves as a large meditation retreat in the country.

Followed by the Pre-Angkorian temple of Phnom Baset and its Buddhist pagoda which admires the reclining Buddha, we will spend a wonderful stroll at Wat Sowann Thamareach which is a Buddhist temple built in Angkor style and it totally inspires its unique intricate architecture.

Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person

1 Pax: $135.00
2 Pax: $75.00
3 Pax: $60.00
4 Pax: $50.00
5 Pax: $45.00
6 Pax: $40.00

Tour Included
› Experienced local English-speaking guide
› Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Phnom Penh
› Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
› All entrance fees per program
› Tour activities and sightseeing per program
› Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues
Tour NOT Included
› Accommodation
› Travel insurance
› Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
› Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver
Additional Information
Our local experienced English speaking guide

Our local tour guide is the most important part of the entire trip. He/she is the one who makes your day well worth a visit and will do his/her best to ensure you leaving Cambodia with a great experience and unforgettable. More importantly, we patiently commit and carefully reserve one of our top tour guides that has more than 10 years experienced in taking care of clients to see beautiful Cambodia as well as sharing lovely Cambodia’s culture and history, and he/she has friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable, and advisable.

Transportation

Due to the distance, air conditioning vehicles are the best option, cool and comfortable while Tuk Tuk is not available for this trip.

*Payment: The booking is not required a deposit in advance. You will be paying in full amount (US dollar cash) on the touring day when our team picks you up at your hotel’s lobby. However, we require you to respectfully take responsibility to inform us at least 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you wish to cancel the booking.

*Dressing Code

Cambodia geographically stays in the tropical monsoon, its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons, generally hot in during day time and a bit cooler at night, and in the early morning. You should wear whatever most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and other religious sites; pagodas, temples and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part at Angkor Wat, Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.