Cambodia killing field history Tour
Phnom Penh, Cambodiaby Cambodia green tour and transport
- 4.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 20 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse. We pick up only the hotel center.Thank you!
What's included
- Clean, hygienic, good and safe transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A professional English speaking tour guide with driver
- Cold water
- The killing field entrance fee tickets 3$/person.
- The Toul Sleng Genocide entrance fee ticket 5$/person
- Tipping service and other personal expenses.
- Personal travel insurance
Itinerary
- 1
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
2 hours
the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 15km away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead
- 2
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
2 hours
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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