Siem Reap: Afternoon APOPO Rats Tour + Phare Circus Option
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy Discova’s perfect After-Angkor afternoon: meet APOPO’s hero rats, explore Theam’s Gallery’s serene garden pavilions, and elevate your evening with an optional ticket to the famed Phare Circus.
• Experience Siem Reap’s cultural side beyond the temples on a relaxed afternoon
• Meet APOPO’s HeroRATs and learn how they detect landmines fast
• Explore Theam’s Gallery’s serene pavilions and Khmer art collections
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for customer has a strong phobia or intense sensitivity to rats
What To Expect
Meet your guide at Streats by ibis Styles Siem Reap at 2:30 PM and begin with a visit to APOPO.
APOPO Visitor Center
At the Visitor Center, you’ll learn how trained “HeroRATs” help detect landmines quickly and safely. During the demonstration, you’ll see how a single rat can search an area the size of a tennis court in under 30 minutes, a task that would take a human deminer several days! Clear, clever, and unexpectedly engaging, the visit gives you a rare insight into a challenge most travellers never see!
What‘s Included
Admission at Тheam's Gallery
Licensed, English-speaking tour guide
Local Transportation -Tuk Tuk
Tour insurance
Admission at APOPO Visitor Center
Phare Cambodian Circus show tickets-Seat C (Phare Circus included option)
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Excluded Phare Circus ticket
Included Phare Circus ticket
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Apopo rats, Theams gallery and the royal residence park.
Angela B,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited the Apopo hero rats and were very impressed with the work they do. If dogs can seek out items, illnesses etc why not rats. The hero rats have saved a lot of lives with the work they do along with their ‘keepers’. Our guide Hueng, also took us to Theams Gallery which was like a cultural museum, and very interesting to hear about it. This was followed by a trip to the park near the royal residence where we saw the fruit bats, apparently the only place you see them in Siem Reap, the honeycombs high up in the tree branches of the large bees and the Angkor Wat Statues. Hueng was happy to talk to us about the Cambodian culture and history, both Angkor Wat and the more recent conflict that happened in his family’s lifetime.
Nice experience 👌
Nathalie S,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great activity , lots of information shared about the country and these rats are amazing!! I strongly recommend this activity!!!
Recommended
Peter S,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a truly memorable afternoon on the tour to APOPO in Siem Reap. I was the only guest that day, which made the experience feel especially personal. I was promptly met at Ibis Styles Siem Reap by my guide, Heang, who immediately made me feel welcome. It was just a short drive to APOPO, where I joined a small group for the main tour. We were introduced to one of the remarkable “HeroRATs” and watched a live demonstration of how these incredible animals are trained to detect explosives. Seeing firsthand how calmly and methodically they work was fascinating. There was also an opportunity for photos, followed by a short but impactful video outlining the life-changing humanitarian work APOPO carries out in clearing landmines and saving lives. If I had one small criticism, it would be that I would have loved to spend a little more time watching the rats in action. That said, I completely understand that the welfare and wellbeing of the animals must always come first. The tour then continued to the Themes Gallery, showcasing traditional Cambodian art. Unfortunately, there was a power outage during our visit, but I was still able to browse and make a purchase from their shop. They have some wonderful pieces on display — I’m particularly fond of their beautifully colourful elephant artworks, which I collect. Our final stop was a pleasant stroll near the Royal Palace area, a nice way to round off the afternoon and take in a bit more of the city’s atmosphere. Ultimately, it was my guide Heang who truly made the experience exceptional. He is knowledgeable, personable, and clearly passionate about what he does. My five stars go to him without hesitation.
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