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War Museum, Killing Field, and APOPO Hero RATs Tour
(30) Reviews
Siem Reap
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Siem Reap beyond the temples on a meaningful cultural journey. Visit the War Museum and Wat Thmei Killing Field to understand Cambodia’s modern history, meet the remarkable APOPO HeroRATs trained to save lives by detecting landmines, explore the tranquil Royal Residence gardens, and experience authentic Khmer craftsmanship at Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Center.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
to Killing Field
Air-conditioned vehicle
to Apopo Visitor Centre
English speaking tour guide
To Siem Reap War Museum
Lunch
Gratuities
War Museum, Killing Field, and APOPO Hero RATs Tour
(30) Reviews
Siem Reap
About
Discover Siem Reap beyond the temples on a meaningful cultural journey. Visit the War Museum and Wat Thmei Killing Field to understand Cambodia’s modern history, meet the remarkable APOPO HeroRATs trained to save lives by detecting landmines, explore the tranquil Royal Residence gardens, and experience authentic Khmer craftsmanship at Satcha Cambodian Handicraft Center.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
to Killing Field
Air-conditioned vehicle
to Apopo Visitor Centre
English speaking tour guide
To Siem Reap War Museum
Lunch
Gratuities
Itinerary
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War Museum Cambodia
Located along National Road 6 between Siem Reap city center and the international airport, the War Museum Cambodia (formerly the Siem Reap War Museum) spans over 2 hectares. It was founded in 2001 and rebranded in 2013 with major renovations beginning in 2015 to preserve and restore exhibits
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Wat Thmey (Killing Fields)
Wat Thmei is a small but important memorial site in Siem Reap, built to honor the victims of Cambodia’s tragic past under the Khmer Rouge regime. Located within the grounds of a functioning Buddhist pagoda, it contains a glass stupa filled with the skulls and bones of those who lost their lives. Visitors can see displays that explain Cambodia’s dark history, while also experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of the temple grounds where monks continue their daily life. Unlike the larger Killing Fields near Phnom Penh, Wat Thmei is a more intimate place of remembrance, offering both reflection and cultural insight
40 minutes
3
APOPO Visitor Center
The APOPO Visitor Center offers an inspiring and educational experience where visitors learn how specially trained African giant pouched rats, known as HeroRATs, detect landmines and save lives in Cambodia. The guided tour includes an introduction to Cambodia’s landmine history, a live demonstration of the rats at work, and stories of how APOPO has helped clear vast areas of land for local communities. It’s an eye-opening visit that combines history, humanitarian work, and hope for the future — showing how innovation and compassion are making Cambodia safer, one landmine at a time.
1 hour
4
Satcha - សច្ច: Cambodian Handicraft Center
Launched in March 2023 and located at #256 BBU Road, Satcha serves as Cambodia’s first handicraft incubation center. It empowers and trains local artisans through intensive multi-year programs combining traditional Khmer techniques with contemporary design.
Spanning approximately one hectare, the site includes workshops, landscaped gardens, a showroom, and a café—all built with sustainable, eco‑friendly materials like bamboo.
40 minutes
5
Royal Residence
The Royal Residence (Preăh Réachôdâmnăk) is a royal villa built in 1904, serving as the official residence of the King of Cambodia when he visits Siem Reap
It has historical significance from the French protectorate era, when King Norodom Sihanouk is said to have planned his independence campaign from there in the 1950s
Just Siem Reap
A major fire in March 2023 damaged one of the buildings in the complex, though the main residence was spared; restoration work is underway
