Cambodia · Religious & Spiritual

Oudong Mountain & Phnom Baset Private Tours from Phnom Penh

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Phnom Penh. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Oudong, Cambodia’s former royal capital
  • 02 Explore royal tombs, stupas, and sacred hilltop temples
  • 03 See Buddhist meditation centres and pagodas around Oudong
  • 04 Climb more than 500 steps for countryside views
  • 05 Discover Phnom Baset’s pre-Angkorian temple
  • 06 View a reclining Buddha at Phnom Baset
  • 07 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 08 Learn about Cambodia’s royal and religious history with a guide

Discover Cambodia’s spiritual and royal heritage on a private full-day journey from Phnom Penh to Oudong Mountain and Phnom Baset. Once the royal capital of Cambodia, Oudong is home to hilltop stupas, royal tombs, sacred sites, and sweeping countryside views, offering a fascinating look into the country’s past.

Along the way, explore Buddhist meditation centres, pagodas, and historic monuments, then continue to Phnom Baset to see an 8th-century pre-Angkorian temple and a reclining Buddha. With private transport, included entrance fees, and a professional guide, this tour is a comfortable and insightful way to experience some of the region’s most meaningful cultural landmarks.

Discover Cambodia’s spiritual and royal heritage on a private full-day journey from Phnom Penh to Oudong Mountain and Phnom Baset.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Phnom Penh
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Oudong temple

Oudong was the royal capital between 1618 and 1866 before the capital was moved to Phnom Penh, several temples and stupas cover three hills. These huge stupas can be seen from miles away and contain the remains of several Khmer kings including King Monivong (1927-1941) and King Ang Duong (1845-1859). The walk up the hill over 500 steps provides an excellent exercise especially the view countryside view. These hills were also the site of some of the Khmer Rouge’s most prolonged resistance against the Vietnamese army in 1979 and a memorial to those murdered by the Khmer Rouge was built on this place.

Phreah Reach Traop Mountain

Phnom Preah Reach Troap, is a sacred mountain that features relics from settlements in ancient times

Royal Tombs of Oudong

The Royal Tombs of Oudong are home to over 200 years worth of remains of rulers of Cambodia. The tombs are situated on a hill known as Phnom Oudong and there are several stupas dotted along the east-west ridge to be explored and admired.

Preah Sakyamoni Chedi

The Preah Sakyamoni Chedi is very picturesque and rewards the patient photographer. it is one of the best and most intact chedi structures in the Udong

Vipassana Dhurak Buddhist Centre of Kingdom of Cambodia

The primary purpose of the centre is to teach Vipassana meditation techniques, but the complex is open to the public and you are welcome to wander the gardens

Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center

Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center is largest Buddhist center in Cambodia and it is very beautiful decoration that you must visit

Kampong Luong Pagoda

Kampong Luong Pagoda is a Place Of Worship and secretary of the museum, who was in charge of the mission, had great difficulty convincing the chief of the pagoda

Moni Sakor Pagoda

Koh Chen is an island located in the Tonle Sap Lake. It is easy to reach from Oudong and Phnom Penh. Visit Koh Chen island and a village known for its silver crafts. Then, enjoy a ride to the Oudong mountains and discover an abundance of Buddha

Phnom Baset

Phnom Baset to see a pre-Angkorian temple from the 8th century and a reclining Buddha. The view from the temples on the surroundings plains and rice-fields is beautiful

Wat Sowann Thamareach

Wat Sowann Thamareach, rarely visited, but absolutely worth an hour to see a very different architectural monument. Very interesting architecture in new Buddhist temple complex. This is not your traditional wat with yellow roof bordered in green.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Phnom Penh. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel ( please provide us your hotel name for pick up )
  • Professional English Speaking License Tour Guide
  • All entrance fees for tours sites
  • All private transfer by luxury air-con vehicle
  • Services charge and current government VAT tax

What's Not Included

  • All other accounts are not mentioned in the above inclusion
  • Tipping for tour guide and driver

Know before you go

  • We offer free pick up and drop off from hotel located in Phnom Penh. If your hotel is not listed please provide us your hotel name for tour pick up
  • Special note: for Italian/French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese/ speaking guides are available upon request but The surcharge will be applied

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Phnom Penh.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Phnom Penh.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Phnom Penh..

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