Siem Reap Countryside Jeep Tour: War Museum & Village Crafts

See how Cambodian families make noodles and baskets in the countryside outside the city.

A half-day jeep tour from Siem Reap that starts at the War Museum Cambodia, then drives into rural villages where you watch farmers work rice paddies, visit a Buddhist temple for a monk's blessing, and learn to weave baskets and make bamboo rice cakes with local families. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included. The tour runs 4.5 hours and holds a maximum of 8 people.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 50 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

SUV car option with an English guide 08:00 and 14:30 SUV car: this option was designed for travellers who prefer an air-conditioned car but still want to join this remarkable tour. Pickup is included.

Jeep option with an English guide 08:00 Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Siem Reap countryside jeep tour

• Pick up from accommodation at 8:00 am
• Introduction of tour highlights
• Visit War Museum Cambodia
• Explore Buddhist temple and receive blessing
• Drive through village and rice paddies
• Visit bamboo rice cake makers and try delicacy
• Learn basket making with local family
• Return to hotel in Siem Reap

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Siem Reap 15m
2. War Museum Cambodia Entry included 45m
3. West Baray Entry included 2h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and light snacks throughout the day.
• entry to the War Museum Cambodia.
• an English-speaking guide for the full 4.5 hours.
• all fees and taxes.

Times

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• Every day 08:00 14:30

Information

Half-day jeep tour from Siem Reap with War Museum entry, hotel pickup and English guide: watch farmers in rice paddies.

Group Up to 8 3 similar private tours ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (15 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The tour picks you up from your hotel at 8:00 am and heads first to the War Museum Cambodia, the largest war museum in the country. The collection holds tanks and vehicles that saw action in World War II, along with landmines and photographs from Cambodia's defined historical periods. After the museum, you climb into a jeep with your guide and leave the city behind for the countryside proper.

The drive passes rice paddies, gardens and ponds where you watch farmers cultivate and harvest. A stop at a Buddhist temple in the village lets you receive a spiritual blessing from a monk and listen to Khmer fortune-telling. From there, you visit a family that makes bamboo rice cakes. You'll learn the process and taste the result. The next stop is a local basket maker's home, where you spend time learning to weave and make things by hand. Throughout the day your guide stops regularly so you can rest, drink water and eat light snacks.

The jeep option and SUV option both include the same itinerary and guide. You choose which vehicle suits you at checkout. Children from age 4 are welcome. The tour operates in all weather, so bring sunscreen, a hat and appropriate clothing. By mid-morning you're back at your hotel.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the War Museum Cambodia and how long do we spend there?

The War Museum Cambodia is the largest war museum in Cambodia, holding tanks and vehicles that saw action during World War II, along with landmines and rare photographs from the country's defined historical periods. The museum visit is the first stop of the tour, before you head into the countryside.

Do I actually get to try making the bamboo rice cakes and baskets, or just watch?

You learn to make both. At the bamboo rice cake maker's home, you find out about the processes and taste the result. At the basket maker's home, you spend time learning to weave and make things with your hands.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, snacks, all fees and taxes, and a professional English-speaking guide are included. You travel by either jeep or SUV depending on which option you choose at checkout.

How long is the whole tour and what time does it finish?

The tour runs 4.5 hours total. It starts with pickup at 8:00 am, so you're back at your hotel by mid-morning.

What should I bring or wear?

Bring sunscreen, a hat and water to stay hydrated in the countryside heat. The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for the conditions on the day.

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Prices and times updated 11 days ago