Private Tour

Siem Reap Guided Tour & Hero RATs at APOPO Visitor Center

Overview

Available languages

English

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!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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

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