Siem Reap Guided Tour & Hero RATs at APOPO Visitor Center

5.0 (23 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Apopo Center — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Angkor Daily Trip

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Ticket for Apopo Visitor Centre
Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transportation by Tuk Tuk or Car
Included: Professional English Speaking guide
Included: Entrance fees: Ticket to Wat Thmei Killing Field

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

APOPO Visitor Center

1 h 30 min Admission included

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)

one hour Admission included

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.
Royal Residence

30 min Admission included

Constructed in 1904 during the French protectorate, this elegant Khmer-style villa serves as the official royal residence for the King of Cambodia when he visits Siem Reap.

Though often mistaken for the "Royal Palace," it's actually a modest yet historically significant villa nestled alongside the Royal Independence Garden
Made in Cambodia Market

one hour Admission included

Made in Cambodia Market – Siem Reap

A gem in central Siem Reap, the Made in Cambodia Market is a curated artisan bazaar showcasing locally crafted goods—with purpose. Located on Oum Khun Street, across from Shinta Mani Angkor, it’s open daily from around 12 pm to 8 pm (some list until 9 pm
Wat Preah Prom Rath

one hour Admission included

Wat Preah Prom Rath – A Jewel in Downtown Siem Reap

Nestled along Pokambor Avenue by the Siem Reap River and a short stroll from Pub Street and Old Market, Wat Preah Prom Rath is a stunning Khmer-style Buddhist temple complex that serves as an active monastery.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Silver Urban
LY Residences Suite & Apartment
Cement Temple Boutique
Sokhalay Angkor Residence & Spa
Waka Villa Private Resort & Spa
Elmas Hotel
Primefold Hotel
Cozy Boutique Villa
Harmony My Home
Ta Som Guesthouse
Odyssey Tara
Antanue Spiritual Resort & Spa

and 735 more pickup points

Please be ready at your hotel lobby for pickup service at least 10mn before departure. Please provide us your hotel name and address upon making reservation.