2 days in Phnom Penh itinerary with Airport Pickup and Drop-Off
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Duration
2 Days
GROUP SIZE
Private
FREE CANCEL
Up to 24 hours
2 days in Phnom Penh itinerary with Airport Pickup and Drop-Off
Duration
2 Days
STARTS TIME
8:00 AM
GROUP SIZE
Private
ENDS TIME
18:30 PM
FREE CANCEL
Up to 24 hours
HOTEL PICK-UP
Included
OVERVIEW
Language
English
STARTS TIME
8:00 AM
Included Meal
Not included
ENDS TIME
18:30 PM
DEPARTURE
Everyday
HOTEL PICK-UP
Included
Language
English
STARTS TIME
8:00 AM
Included Meal
Not included
ENDS TIME
18:30 PM
DEPARTURE
Everyday
HOTEL PICK-UP
Included
2 days in Phnom Penh with airport pickup, private guide, and river cruise
Land easy, see more, and leave on time with royal sites, history stops, river views, and hotel to airport service built into one smooth city break
This private city break is made for travelers who want Phnom Penh planned from the minute they land to the minute they fly out. 2 days in Phnom Penh gives you airport pickup, airport drop-off, a private guide, a private car, major city sights, and a sunset river cruise in one booking. This 2 days in Phnom Penh itinerary mixes hard history, royal buildings, Buddhist temples, museum time, and quiet views from Oudong. You skip the guesswork, cut wasted travel time, and keep the whole plan easy to follow. It suits short stays, stopovers, and first visits. If you want the city done right in two days, this is the page to book from.
Quick Feature and Benefit
- Airport pickup on day 1 means your tour starts soon after arrival.
- Airport drop-off on day 2 keeps your last day easy and on time.
- A private guide helps you learn the story behind each stop.
- A private car keeps the day cool, clean, and simple.
- The route mixes history, royal sites, temples, art, and river views.
- Oudong gives you a calm break from the city center.
- The sunset cruise adds a soft and relaxing end to day 1.
Places You Visit and What You Get
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
You learn about a dark part of Cambodia’s recent past in a clear and respectful way. -
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
You get quiet ground, a memorial stupa, and time to reflect. -
Mekong and Tonle Sap sunset cruise
You slow down, sit back, and watch the city glow as the sun drops. -
Oudong Mountain
You leave the city for open views, temple ground, and old royal history. -
Royal Palace
You see one of Phnom Penh’s top royal sites with fine Khmer design. -
Silver Pagoda
You visit a sacred place known for silver floor tiles and rare Buddha statues. -
National Museum of Cambodia
You see Khmer art and old stone work in one of the country’s top museums. -
Wat Phnom
You stand at the hilltop pagoda tied to the city’s early story.
Why 2 days in Phnom Penh works so well
2 days in Phnom Penh works because the route gives you the city’s big names without making the pace feel rushed. One day covers modern history and a river evening. The next day moves from country views to royal ground, old art, and Wat Phnom. You get pickup at the airport, hotel service during the tour, and a ride back to the airport at the end. That saves time, cuts stress, and keeps your short stay full.
Why this 2 days in Phnom Penh itinerary saves time
This 2 days in Phnom Penh itinerary is built for people who do not want to spend half a trip on taxis, maps, ticket lines, and last-minute plan swaps. The route puts the stops in a smart order. Your guide handles timing, your driver handles the road, and you get more time at the places that matter. In two days, that matters a lot.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Itinerary
Your first day starts at Phnom Penh International Airport. If your flight lands before 11:20 AM, the plan fits best. Good arrival windows include flights from Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen that land from early morning to 11:15 AM.
1. Airport pickup before noon
Your guide and driver meet you at the airport. After the welcome, you ride in a private air-conditioned car into the city. You may check in at your hotel before the first stop, or later if that fits better.
2. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum at 1:00 PM
The day opens with one of Phnom Penh’s most moving sites. Tuol Sleng was once a school, then it became S21 during the Khmer Rouge period. Your guide walks you through the ground with care, so the story is easier to understand.
3. Choeung Ek Genocidal Center at 2:30 PM
Next comes Choeung Ek. The space feels still, quiet, and heavy in a way that stays with you. Here, you see the memorial stupa and learn more about what happened during that same period in Cambodia.
4. Sunset cruise on the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers at 5:00 PM
As the hard part of the day ends, the mood shifts. You board a boat for a calm ride on the river. City lights start to blink on, fishing boats pass by, and the sky turns soft gold, then orange, then pink. It is a gentle close to a serious day.
5. Hotel drop-off at 6:30 PM
After the cruise, your driver takes you back to your hotel. Rest well, because day 2 packs in royal sites, temple stops, and country views.
Day 2 begins with hotel pickup at 7:00 AM. The first stop takes you out of the city, then the route swings back into Phnom Penh for the royal and museum part of the day. If your flight leaves after 4:00 PM, this plan fits best.
1. Oudong Mountain at 8:00 AM
Oudong was once Cambodia’s royal seat. Today, it gives you temple ground, white stupas, and wide views across the plain. Steps lead upward, the air feels lighter, and the city noise fades far away. This stop adds space and calm to your 2 days in Phnom Penh itinerary.
2. Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda at 10:00 AM
Back in Phnom Penh, you visit the Royal Palace. Rooflines gleam, courtyards open up, and Khmer design stands tall all around you. Inside the same royal ground, the Silver Pagoda holds silver floor tiles and rare Buddha images. This is one of the prettiest parts of 2 days in Phnom Penh.
3. National Museum of Cambodia at 11:00 AM
Then you head to the National Museum. Old Khmer statues, carved stone, and sacred art fill the rooms. The red building itself is lovely, and the garden court gives the stop a quiet feel.
4. Wat Phnom at 12:00 PM
Last comes Wat Phnom, the hilltop pagoda tied to the city’s old story. The temple sits above the road, shaded by trees and ringed by paths. It is a short stop, though it leaves a strong last note.
5. Check-out and airport drop-off from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
After the city tour, your driver takes you to Phnom Penh International Airport. Flights after 4:00 PM are the safest fit since the road from the city to the airport can take about an hour. Good departure windows on day 2 include 4:30 PM to Hanoi, 4:45 PM to Ho Chi Minh City, 4:50 PM to Nanning, 5:40 PM to Ho Chi Minh City, 6:20 PM to Kuala Lumpur, 6:30 PM to Hong Kong, 6:55 PM to Singapore, 7:05 PM to Delhi, 8:30 PM to Abu Dhabi, 8:45 PM to Singapore, 9:50 PM to Xi’an, 10:35 PM to Hong Kong, 10:55 PM to Guangzhou, and late-night Seoul flights.
Includes
What’s Included in the Price
- Private airport pickup in Phnom Penh
- Private airport drop-off in Phnom Penh
- English-speaking tour guide
- English-speaking driver
- Private air-conditioned car
- Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off during the tour
- Bottled water
- Cool towels
- Sunset river cruise ticket
- All admission tickets named in the route
What’s Not Included
- Hotel stay
- Meals & Soft drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips ( Optional )
- Any item not named in the included list
Important information
Important Information
- Booking confirmation is sent at the time of booking.
- Airport pickup and airport drop-off are for Phnom Penh International Airport.
- This is a private trip with your own guide and vehicle.
- Meals and hotel stay are not part of the tour price unless stated on the booking page.
- Oudong Mountain has steps, so some walking and stair use are needed.
- Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek may feel sad or heavy for some guests.
- Photo rules may differ by site, mostly inside museum rooms.
- River cruise time may shift due to weather or river flow.
- The Royal Palace may close at short notice during royal events.
- Children should stay with an adult during the full tour.
Don’t Forget to Bring
- Walking shoes that feel good after a few hours
- Light clothes for warm weather
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or umbrella
- Camera or phone for photos
- Cash for meals and personal spending
- A refillable water bottle
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temple stops
- A light jacket for the evening cruise
Two days can slip by in a blink. This trip keeps that blink from going to waste. 2 days in Phnom Penh lets you land, get picked up, see the city’s big names, learn the stories that shaped Cambodia, watch the river at sunset, stand on old royal ground, and leave for the airport on time. It feels full, though never messy. Short stay, big payoff.
If your stay is short and you still want the city to make sense, this is the trip to book. 2 days in Phnom Penh gives you history, temples, art, royal ground, river views, and country air in one clear route. The airport pickup starts things right. The airport drop-off ends things right. That is why this 2 days in Phnom Penh itinerary works so well for a fast visit.
Cancelation Policy
Many things can happen that may require a person to change their plans. Therefore, you are welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts, and we will provide you with a full refund.
a) 24 hour and more days before departure – free of charge
b) Less than 24 hours before departure – 100%
CUSTOMER REVIEW
Frequently Asked Questions
How much for the ticket to Angkor Park?
There are various types of tickets available for visiting Angkor Park, depending on the duration of your visit. The most commonly chosen ticket is the one-day pass, which is currently priced at $37. However, if you intend to stay longer, you have the option to purchase a three-day pass for $62 or a seven-day pass for $72.
What is the dress code to visit Angkor Temple?
Lots of things can happen that make a person need to change their plans. So you’re welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts and we’ll give you a full refund.
If you plan out your travel time poorly, arrive late, and miss your tour we will feel sad that you missed your tour but we will not issue you a refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
Lots of things can happen that make a person need to change their plans. So you’re welcome to cancel this tour up to 24 hours before it starts and we’ll give you a full refund.
If you plan out your travel time poorly, arrive late, and miss your tour we will feel sad that you missed your tour but we will not issue you a refund.