Private Tour
Siem Reap Guided Tour & Hero RATs at APOPO Visitor Center
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the poignant history of Cambodia with a half-day tour in Siem Reap that visits the APOPO Visitor Center and the Wat Thmei Killing Fields. This tour offers insight into the country’s struggles and triumphs, highlighting the ongoing efforts for a safer future. Engage with local narratives that shape Cambodia's resilience and hope through powerful stories and educational experiences at these significant sites.
- Visit the APOPO Visitor Center, dedicated to landmine detection and education
- Reflect at the Wat Thmei Killing Fields, a site of remembrance
- Gain profound insights into Cambodia's modern history and recovery efforts
- Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand Cambodia's journey
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 pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
APOPO Visitor Center
The APOPO Visitor Center offers a unique and inspiring experience. Discover how our remarkable African Giant Pouched Rats are trained to detect landmines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia and beyond—helping to make communities safer. Watch these clever heroes in action, learn about Cambodia’s recent history with landmines, and even get the chance to hold one of our friendly rats! Conveniently located on the way back from Angkor Wat, it’s the perfect stop after a morning at the temples. Fun, educational, and family-friendly—kids especially love meeting the rats!
Wat Thmey (Killing Fields)
Wat Thmei (Thmey) — Siem Reap’s Killing Fields & Genocide Memorial Located just south of Siem Reap (about 10–15 minutes by tuk‑tuk or 20–30 minutes by bike), Wat Thmei is one of several sites in Cambodia known as "Killing Fields" from the Khmer Rouge e From 1975 to 1979, Wat Thmei—a Buddhist pagoda—was repurposed as a Khmer Rouge prison and execution site. Prisoners were brought in, coerced into false confessions, and tragically executed and buried nearby in mass graves and wells. It’s estimated that around 8,000 innocent Cambodians—including intellectuals, former officials, and farmers—died here during the regime’s brutal rule.
What‘s Included
Ticket for Apopo Visitor Centre
Hotel pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Transportation by Tuk Tuk or Car
Professional English Speaking guide
Ticket to Wat Thmei Killing Field
Lunch
Pickup points
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Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Inspiring and Unique HeroRATs Experience
I6108NRalia,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This guided tour was truly fascinating and meaningful. Learning how trained rats detect landmines and save lives was eye-opening. The live demonstration was engaging, and the guide shared valuable insights, making it an unforgettable and educational experience in Siem Reap.
HeroRATs Discovery Tour at APOPO Visitor Center
aarica2026,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Discover the fascinating world of HeroRATs at the APOPO Visitor Center in Siem Reap. This guided tour shows how trained giant rats detect landmines, save lives, and support communities through educational presentations and live demonstrations.
Unique and Educational Visit to the HeroRATs
754shahidp,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guided tour at the APOPO Visitor Center was fascinating and inspiring. Watching the HeroRATs demonstrate how they detect landmines was unforgettable. The guide explained everything clearly, making it both educational and enjoyable. A meaningful experience supporting lifesaving humanitarian work.
Meaningful Experience in Siem Reap
Tourist51264926470,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the Siem Reap Guided Tour and visited the APOPO Visitor Center as a solo traveler, and it was a truly interesting experience. Learning about the HeroRATs and how they help detect landmines and save lives was both inspiring and educational. The tour was well organized, and the guide explained everything clearly. It was a unique and meaningful visit that I would definitely recommend.
Unique & Meaningful Experience with HeroRATs
Fearless04384530734,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting APOPO Visitor Center was both educational and inspiring — the guided tour clearly explains how trained HeroRATs help save lives by detecting landmines, and you even get to see a RAT demonstration up close. It’s a worthwhile stop in Siem Reap that supports a valuable humanitarian cause and makes for a memorable, impactful hour on your trip.
Amazing and Inspiring Visit
496rajaf,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An eye-opening and heart-warming experience where you learn how the incredible HeroRATs save lives every day. The guide was excellent, the demonstration fascinating, and it’s a truly meaningful stop in Siem Reap.
Inspiring Mission, Unforgettable Experience
ehtishamu2026,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This guided tour offers a powerful and educational insight into how HeroRATs save lives by detecting landmines, presented in a clear and engaging way. The knowledgeable staff and live demonstrations make the visit both moving and truly memorable.
An Amazing Siem Reap Guide Tour
saminak2026,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A visit to the Siem Reap Guided Tour & Hero RATS at APOPO Visitor Center was both eye-opening and heart-warming — learning how clever HeroRATs help detect landmines and save lives makes it a unique and meaningful experience worth the time.
Excellent experience
audreymX1148TQ,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was great to see the amazing work these rats do for landmine detection. If you in Siam Reap definitely worth the small entry fee especially if you like huge rats!
Amazing
pamperyourselfs,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing APOPO Tour with Hero Rats! This was one of the best experiences of my time in Cambodia. The tour was very reliable, and everyone there was so friendly. Our guide was excellent and explained everything clearly. Highly recommended
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