Oudong Mountain & Phnom Baset Private Tour from Phnom Penh

Walk 500 steps up three royal hills to stupas holding the remains of Khmer kings.

A private full-day tour from Phnom Penh to Oudong Mountain and Phnom Baset explores Cambodia's former capital through royal tombs, temples and war memorials. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to all sites, and transport by air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch at local restaurants is available at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Oudong Mountain and Phnom Baset

• Travel from Phnom Penh
• Climb Oudong hill and visit stupas
• Visit Phnom Preah Reach Troap mountain
• Explore Royal Tombs of Oudong
• Photograph Preah Sakyamoni Chedi
• Visit Vipassana meditation center gardens
• Tour Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center
• Visit Koh Chen silver craft village
• See Kampong Luong Pagoda
• Explore Phnom Baset temple and reclining Buddha
• Visit Wat Sowann Thamareach temple
• Return to Phnom Penh

The experience

Oudong was Cambodia's royal capital from 1618 to 1866, and the mountain itself holds three hills dotted with stupas and temples. The largest stupas contain the remains of King Monivong and King Ang Duong, and the walk up over 500 steps rewards you with countryside views across the plains. The hills also carry weight as a site of Khmer Rouge resistance in 1979. A memorial stands there now to those who died. Your guide provides context on Cambodia's royal history and the events that shaped the landscape you're walking through.

The day moves between several stops: Phnom Preah Reach Troap, a sacred mountain with ancient settlement relics; the Royal Tombs themselves; and the Preah Sakyamoni Chedi, one of the most intact chedi structures in Udong. You'll also visit Phnom Baset to see an 8th-century pre-Angkorian temple and a reclining Buddha, with views across rice fields and surrounding plains. Wat Sowann Thamareach, rarely visited by tourists, offers a chance to see a newer Buddhist temple complex with architecture that breaks from the traditional yellow-roofed wat design. The Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center, Cambodia's largest Buddhist center, is open to the public for wandering the gardens.

Your private vehicle picks you up at your hotel and handles all transport between sites. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. Entrance fees to all attractions are included. Lunch at local restaurants is optional and at your own expense, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide providing commentary on Cambodia's royal history and Khmer Rouge memorials.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to Oudong Mountain, the Royal Tombs, Phnom Baset temple, Wat Sowann Thamareach and the Sontte Wan Buddhist Meditation Center.
• all private transfers between sites.

Options for this experience

2 options

Big Group ToursGuide in English · 09:00Pick this option for the lowest per-person rate on your private group tour, with pickup included and an experienced guide.

Private TourGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (5 to 89 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by About Cambodia Travel & Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide's interpretation of royal history and the Khmer Rouge era woven through each site, rather than visiting Oudong and Phnom Baset on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Chinese.

What was Oudong Mountain used for before it became a tourist site?

Oudong served as Cambodia's royal capital from 1618 to 1866 and held the royal tombs of Khmer kings. During the Khmer Rouge era in 1979, the hills were a site of prolonged resistance against the Vietnamese army, and a memorial to those killed there now stands on the mountain.

How many steps are there to climb on Oudong Mountain?

The walk up Oudong Mountain involves over 500 steps across the three hills. The climb provides exercise and countryside views, and the huge stupas visible from the hilltops can be seen from miles away.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. Local restaurants near the sites offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and you can eat at your own expense during the day.

What is Phnom Baset and what will I see there?

Phnom Baset is a pre-Angkorian temple dating to the 8th century, featuring a reclining Buddha. The temple sits on a hill with beautiful views across the surrounding plains and rice fields.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included. You'll need to provide your hotel name when booking so the guide can arrange the pickup time.