Private half-day Cambodia Civil War history and Satcha Handicraft tour
Excursions & day trips

Private half-day Cambodia Civil War history and Satcha Handicraft tour

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£35.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You will discover Wat Thmei pagoda, home to Siem Reap's Killing Fields' memorial
  • The War Museum houses a unique collection such as war machines like the tank, the aircraft and more
  • There's the opportunity to admire Cambodia’s rich craftsmanship at Satcha, where local artisans create authentic handmade art and souvenirs
What to expect

Visit Wat Thmey (Wat Thmei pagoda). It is a small active Pagoda. The hall is quite nicely decorated, where you can look around. It is also home to Siem Reap’s Killing Fields’ memorial. Continue to War Museum, it offers visitors a unique and insightful view of the perils that Cambodia faced during the last three decades of the 20th century ‘war years.

You then head to Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Incubation Centre, which doubles up as an art gallery. Gain total immersion into the world of Cambodian handicrafts during a visit to one of the country’s leading artistic enclaves. You will see the history behind Khmer handicrafts, including wood and stone products; hand-woven textiles; leather; jewellery items; and paintings. Besides empowering artisans, to develop their core skills and provide them with work and sustainable revenue, BRB also opens global markets to retailers.

The visit starts with fascinating and informative workshops, and it ends in the showroom, where the opportunity exists to purchase original products made by local artisans.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • check Water
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where
Meeting point:
The hotel pick-up service in Siem Reap is included. Please provide your hotel pick-up address and contact number at the checkout. The participants have to be ready in the hotel's lobby at least 15 mins prior to the pick-up time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not suitable for the people with difficulty in walking

Know in advance:

  • A minimum of two people is required per booking
  • This tour is limited to 15 participants
  • Infants under 2 years old are free of charge
  • Child rate is applicable with min. 2 adults

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes and cloths covering your knees and shoulders for local religious respect
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Provider
Asian Trails Co., Ltd
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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