Oudong Temples Private Tour: Buddha Relic & Hill Views

Climb Oudong's summit to a temple built around a sacred relic

A private tour from Phnom Penh to Oudong, a former royal capital 40km northwest, where you climb to the summit of a hill to visit a modern temple home to a Buddha relic. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private English-speaking guide, entry tickets, and refreshments. It runs 5 to 6 hours and requires a good level of fitness for the uphill walk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Oudong Temples and Surroundings

• Travel from Phnom Penh to Oudong
• Climb to summit temple
• Visit modern temple with Buddha relic
• Enjoy panoramic views
• Feed and interact with monkeys
• Return to Phnom Penh hotel

The experience

Oudong sits 40km northwest of Phnom Penh in Kampong Speu Province and served as Cambodia's capital between 1618 and 1866. Today it draws Cambodian pilgrims year-round and fills with local visitors during religious celebrations. The centerpiece of this tour is the newest temple on Phnom Oudong, built to house a Buddha relic that was previously kept in Phnom Penh. Reaching it means climbing to the summit of the hill, which is why the operator stresses fitness as a requirement. The payoff is not just the relic itself but the view across the surrounding countryside from the top.

Your guide meets you at your hotel in Phnom Penh and drives you out in an air-conditioned vehicle. Along the way you'll get coffee or tea and bottled water. Once at Oudong, you make the climb on foot. At the temple, you can also interact with and feed the monkeys that live in large numbers around the site. The return journey takes you back to your hotel, with the whole outing running between 5 and 6 hours door to door.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Phnom Penh.
• private English-speaking guide.
• entry tickets to Oudong.
• coffee and tea.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 70

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Green Era Travel

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, so if you're comfortable following commentary in English and have the fitness to climb a hill on foot, this private tour lets you set the pace and spend as long as you want at the temple and with the monkeys.

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Top questions

How far is Oudong from Phnom Penh, and what's the drive like?

Oudong is 40km northwest of Phnom Penh, located in Kampong Speu Province. You travel in an air-conditioned car or minivan with your private guide, so the journey is comfortable and the drive itself is part of the experience of leaving the city.

What exactly is the Buddha relic temple, and why was it built?

The temple at the summit of Phnom Oudong is a modern structure built to house a Buddha relic that was previously kept in Phnom Penh. It is the newest addition to the sacred site and represents an ongoing spiritual significance for Cambodian pilgrims and worshippers.

Do I need to be very fit to do this tour?

Yes, you need a good level of physical fitness because the tour requires climbing to the summit of a hill on foot. The operator does not recommend it for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. If you have concerns about your fitness, check with the operator before booking.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Phnom Penh, a private English-speaking guide, entry tickets to Oudong, coffee or tea, and bottled water throughout the day. Meals beyond the beverages are not included.

Can I feed the monkeys at Oudong?

Yes, monkeys live in large numbers around the temple site at the summit, and you'll have the chance to interact with and feed them during your visit.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total, including the drive from Phnom Penh, the climb, time at the temple, and the return to your hotel.