• Phnom Udong - Guests will be picked up from their Phnom Penh hotel at approximately 8 am and transported to Oudong. This historic capital from the later period of the Khmer Empire, where kings were crowned, is situated atop two parallel ridges 40 km north of Phnom Penh. Oudong served as the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 17th century until 1866, when it was relocated to Phnom Penh. The ridgeline is dotted with several temples and religious structures, and stupas containing the remains of notable Khmer Kings such as King Monivong and King Ang Duong. These hills were also the site of some of the Khmer Rouge’s most prolonged resistance against the advancing Vietnamese army in 1979. The summit of Phnom Oudong offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular picnic spot for Phnom Penh residents. Visitors will stroll through these historical buildings before meeting one of the monks.
• Oudong Temple - The highlight of this half-day tour (mornings only) is receiving a personal blessing from the monks, who will perform a traditional ceremony by sprinkling water and flowers while chanting for about 5 to 10 minutes. This traditional Khmer blessing ceremony is believed to cleanse past evil spirits and bring good luck for the coming year. Participants will feel surprisingly renewed and relaxed after this unforgettable experience. Following the blessing ceremony, guests will receive a small string for their wrist from the monks. Wearers of this sacred thread should keep it on until it naturally falls off to maximize its positive effect on one’s fortune.

To fully absorb the experience, a Khmer set lunch is offered at a local restaurant before returning to Phnom Penh. Guests will arrive at their booked hotel at around 1:30 pm.

• Half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide
• Local blessing ceremony
• Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description

• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Undervalued for its size yet having made an impact on how Cambodia has moved towards its current spiritual and cultural importance, getting blessed at this charming little town adds only fuel to wanderlust-driven explorers. Oudong’s stupas can be seen from afar and signify the country’s glory days. It was the capital between 1618 and 1866 where various Cambodian kings were crowned. The town lies at the foothill of mount Phnom Oudong, and shrines and stupas dedicated to former kings are dotted on a ridge connecting the two humps. Panoramic views of the countryside reward those who climb to the top either on the gravel road or steps. This is an unforgettable experience of getting blessed and feeling blessed of ticking Oudong off your have-visited list.

• This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
• Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Phnom Penh. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Koh Dach, Tonle Bati, and Oudong, any of the river and cruise ferry terminals and Phnom Penh International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
• To avoid any issues pertaining obtaining an arrival visa at the airport, please ensure that your passport contains at least two empty pages. Failure to do so may result in not gaining entrance into the Kingdom of Cambodia.
• To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
• This tour is only operational in the morning.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.