One-day trip close to Phnom Penh.

Oudong, Phnom Da, Ba Phnom, Phnom Chisor, Takeo, Phnom Basith, Phnom Phrea Ko

Active weekends in a group of nice fellows. 35$ per one pax.

4-wheel drive, luxury jeep Lexus 470 (8 seats)

Including:

• Hiking with experienced in tropical forest guide.
• Cultural excursion with professional, English-speaking historical guide (non-Cambodian).
• Sightseeing including visiting to secret spots.
• Pack up picnic.
• Relaxing in the country’s tranquil countryside.
• Visit to rural communities throwing their doors open to visitors who want to sample a slice of real Cambodian life.
• Fun way to sample signature Cambodian dishes without the fear of a bad belly.
• Outdoor picnic equipment.
• 4-wheel drive, luxury jeep Lexus 470 (8 seats)
• Cold water and beer.
• New contacts and friends!

Directions:

1. PP – Udong.

Start: 8:00 AM. Come back at 5 PM

Serving as Cambodia’s capital from 1618 to 1866, Oudong was the venue where several kings were crowned and buried, holding a special place in many Cambodians’ hearts.

Hiking to the ancient site, with a flight of 509 uneven stone steps the only way to access Phnom Oudong’s peak.

For those who are simply unfit, then push through because reaching the top comes coupled with unparalleled 360-degree vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Explorering of historic sites at the peak in the form of temples and stupas that contain the ashes of kings, ancient temples and Dragon Cave.

Visiting  to Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation Centre to see the massive gleaming pagodas. It’s quite a special experience when the halls are full of monks and nuns chanting.

Stops to frogs farm and silver craft village at Kompong Luong.

Included: Entrance tickets, 4 bottle of water. English speaking and Cambodian speaking guide. Trekking and hiking around 7 km. Natural khmer food outdoors. Picnic and relaxing at the nature and countryside.

2. PP — Phnom Basith.

Start: 8:00 AM. Come back at 4 PM

Stop to Cham Muslim village.

Hiking to the mountain top on a secret trail

Visiting the pre-Angkorian temple (8th century) and the pagoda to view the reclining Buddha. Beautiful view of the surrounding plains and rice-fields from the hilltop.

Picnic lunch will be served. Then, visit the various temples.

Next, visit the most impressive structure of the site, the «Vihara of the 18-Cubit Buddha». En route to Phnom Penh

Visit the pre-Angkorian temple (8th century) and the pagoda to view the reclining Buddha. Enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding plains and rice-fields from the hilltop.
Drive to Udong where a picnic lunch will be served. Then, visit the various temples and the three large stupas where the ashes of three former Kings are preserved. Next, visit the most impressive structure of the site, the «Vihara of the 18-Cubit Buddha». En route to Phnom Penh.

Included: Entrance tickets, 4 bottle of water. English speaking and Cambodian speaking guide. Trekking and hiking around 7 km. Natural khmer food outdoors. Picnic and relaxing at the nature and countryside.

3. PP – Phnom Da (Takeo, Angkor Borei).

Start: 8:00 AM. Come back at 6 PM

History tour of three archaeological sites in Takeo.

Haggling with boatmen and incredible boat cruise from Takeo town to Angkor Borei

Tour a museum with sculptures, carvings, and artifacts.

Then hiking to twin hills: one to the pre-Angkorian temple of Phnom Da, and the other to 8th-century Wat Ashram Moha Russei.

Outdoor picnic.

Cruise to Phnom Da, Wat Ashram Moha Russei, and Angkor Borei.

Included: Entrance tickets, 4 bottle of water. English speaking and Cambodian speaking guide. Trekking and hiking around 7 km. Natural khmer food outdoors. Picnic and relaxing at the nature and countryside.

4. PP – Ba Phnom.

Start: 8:00 AM. Come back at 6-7 PM

There are four mountains in Ba Phnom-Phnom Sampeou, Phnom Laang, Phnom Thom and Phnom Banhchor.

Ba Phnom was once the ancient city Nokor Phnom, which was located near these mountains in Ba Phnom district.

Few remnants of the city remain. Among those that can be seen are pieces of the ancient temple Prasat Chan, which was located in front of Wat Vihear Kuk, near the foot of Phnom Sampeou in Cheung Phnom commune.

Then we have picnic lunch and trek 7 km to the top of mountain on secret trail.

The view from the top of Ba Phnom is very picturesque. There is a big, rocky cave near the mountaintop that shelters wildlife. At the foot of mountain, there is a pagoda, Wat Phnom, also known as Wat Ba Phnom. Around circles the mountains, and a big pond lies the east of them.

Included: Entrance tickets, 4 bottle of water. English speaking and Cambodian speaking guide. Trekking and hiking around 7 km. Natural khmer food outdoors. Picnic and relaxing at the nature and countryside.

5. PP – Phnom Chisor.

Start: 8:00 AM. Come back at 5 PM

Very impressive Phnom Chisor, an 11th century Khmer Empire temple located on a 133m high hill above Dok Por village, which requires a sweaty huff-and-puff hike up 461 steps. Commissioned by the Brahman king Suryavarman I, it was originally called Sri Suryaparvata or ‘the mountain of Surya‘, and was dedicated to Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu.

Built from bricks and laterite, the temple has carved sandstone lintels which are worth a look that feature Indra, king of the gods, who is usually depicted on the three-headed white elephant, Airavata. Here Indra interestingly rides three individual elephants. Above Indra is the head of Kala, the lion-like monster with bulging eyes and fangs.

There are also sweeping views across the countryside that are gob-smacking during the wet monsoonal months from June to October when they are a luminous green.

Included: Entrance tickets, 4 bottle of water. English speaking and Cambodian speaking guide. Trekking and hiking around 7 km. Natural khmer food outdoors. Picnic and relaxing at the nature and countryside.

6. PP – Phnom Tamao, Tonle Bati.

Start: 8:00 AM. Come back at 5 PM

One of our favorite Phnom Penh day trips is to the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, a wild animal rescue and rehabilitation center, combined with a day trip to Tonle Bati, a pair of Angkor-era temples near a lake that’s incredibly popular with picnicking Cambodians.

Nature lovers will be in their element at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, where animals rescued from the clutches of poachers and illegal traders are nursed back to health by Wildlife Alliance. Animals include elephants, monkeys, tigers, and sun bears.

Angkor Empire temples near Tonle Bati.

Tonle Bati is a small lake some 30km south of Phnom Penh. On weekends and holidays the floating bamboo pavilions fill with picnicking locals here for the cool breezes and kids splash about at the edge of the water and fool around in inner tubes. Locals also love to go fishing here.

Closest to the lake, just off the road to Takeo, is the dilapidated late 12th-early 13th century temple of Ta Prohm of Bati, built by King Jayavarman VII to house the Jayabuddhamahanatha statues. The flowering shrubs and trees, maintained by the elderly caretaker-gardeners (who will ask for a tip so have some small notes handy) make for pretty photos.

Yeay Peau temple, 150m north, isn’t as picturesque, as it strangely enough has a modern pagoda.

Included: Entrance tickets, 4 bottle of water. English speaking and Cambodian speaking guide. Trekking and hiking around 7 km. Natural Khmer food outdoors. Picnic and relaxing at the nature and countryside.

7. PP – Kirirom. Transfer one way 3 hours. 120 km

Start: 5:30:00 AM. Come back at 6 PM

Hiking and explorering of the mountains, pine forests, and lakes of Kirirom National Park on private full-day tour from Phnom Penh.

Learning more about local mountain life and culture with a visit to Chambok village.

Hiking to the Chambok waterfall 7 km.

Included: Entrance tickets, 8 bottle of water. English speaking and Cambodian speaking guide. Trekking and hiking around 15 km. Natural khmer food outdoors. Picnic and relaxing at the nature and countryside.

Call: +85598228860 Tina