APOPO’s Landmine Rats

Meet the Heroes at APOPO’s Landmine Rats! – Visit Siem Reap’s top attraction to learn how these special rats help find hidden landmines.

How APOPO’s Landmine Rats Help Communities! – By finding landmines, these HeroRATs allow people to farm and live safely on their land again.

APOPO’s Landmine Rats Tiny Heroes with Big Jobs! – These African giant pouched rats are helping protect people by finding landmines in Cambodia.

APOPO’s Landmine Rats Keep Cambodia Safe! – Learn how these amazing HeroRATs help clear landmines and make the land safe again.

Highlight

Unique and educational experience: Discover the fascinating world of these extraordinary animals.
Make a difference: Learn about APOPO’s mission to clear landmines and improve the lives of communities.
Perfect for families: A fun and engaging activity for all ages.
Complement your Siem Reap adventure: Combine your visit with exploring Angkor Wat and other iconic attractions.

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   AChurchill 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome Great tour by Pal and Yent . Having Pal with is like having your own personal professional photographer. Extensive knowledge about the various ruins. The ice cold water and cold compresses much appreciated after each excursion.
  
 
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   Pablo R 
 
 
 
 Verified Great service and guided tour Our guided tour with Samneang was nothing more than excellent. He guided us to the best spots to look for the sunrise or to avoid crowds. He was also very thoughtful with our 9 yers old daughter, and gave us really great background for the Angkor Wat history, the country’s history and even Hindu and Buddhism. We would definitely recommend him and his company for any plans that you would like to accomplish while staying in Siem Reap.
  
 
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   Swati D 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommended tourist guide Mr. BUN and driver Mr.NORA Unforgettable 2 days with Mr. Bun. It was a real treat hearing fascinating stories about AngkorWat temples the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Siem Reap, Highly recommend Mr. BUN and driver Mr. NORA for a magical customized tour! We had a fantastic start! The guide Mr. BUN and driver Mr. Nora were extremely good, very humble and helpful. Mr.Bun is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). We truly enjoyed walking the four of us through the area. Chilled water bottles and menthol cool napkins were truly magic. The jaw dropping beautiful architectural heritage to walk in such a peaceful environment. Thank you Mr. BUN and Mr. NORA for the wonderful hospitality.
  
 
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   Jason L 
 
 
 
 Verified A fabulous trip Sam was a fantastic guide for our two day tour. The perfect mix of informative, interesting, engaging and with excellent English. He shared huge knowledge not only of ancient Khmer culture but also Cambodia’s recent and challenging history. The tour was a great mix of different temples and included just the right amount of time. The bus and cold towels were great too. All in all an excellent trip. Thank you.
  
 
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   Torbjorn K 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommended two days tour to Angkor Wat We had a wonderful tour to the temples with tour guide Bun and driver Keal. We can highly recommend going on the two days tour, to see not only the amazing Angkor Wat Temple itself, but also other temples like Banteay Srei, built with pink sandstone including incredibly well preserved carvings. Bun told us all the stories we needed to get a fantastic experience of the beatiful and very interesting temples that we visited. Service was very good, with water always supplied and good AC i the bus.
  
 
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   Maps605199 
 
 
 
 Verified Highlight of our holiday! We had a really fantastic trip! Sam our guide was so knowledgeable - he told us everything we could possibly have wanted to know about the temples and their history and context, but also about Khmer culture and modern history. His English was also amazing! It was just brilliant - every time we returned to the coach we had fresh water and refreshing towels so the heat was very manageable. We were fortunate to see an amazing sunrise too. All in all, the trip was everything we were hoping it would be and more. Thank you!
  
 
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   Useng N 
 
 
 
 Verified The view of Angkor wat is very beautiful The view of the sunrise is very beautiful. I have to ride the car into the cold areas of trees and I have to walk on the rainbow bridge, but its too hot.
  
 
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   Pierre R 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing experience! These two days with Mr Sam were amazing. Angkor is a wonderful place and the explanation given really add value to the visit. Mr. Sam is really nice and kind. He has a really clear English and a huge knowledge and passion about the temples and Cambodia. He gave us amazing insight not only about the Angkor history, but also about modern history of Cambodia, Geography, politics... Listening to him is really exciting! Finally, Mr Sam and the bus driver provided us all the confort needed to have the best possible experience.
  
 
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   Franziska J 
 
 
 
 Verified Atemberaubend und informativ Unser Tourguide Sok Chea war einfach super! Er hatte nicht nur fundiertes Wissen über die Geschichte von Ankor Wat, die verschiedenen Religionen, sondern auch spannende Informationen zur politischen und wirtschaftlichen Lage Kambodschas. Die Tempelanlage ist einfach überwältigend! Absolut empfehlenswerte Tour, um die zentralsten Sehenswürdigkeiten zu genießen.
  
 
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   Dan S 
 
 
 
 Verified Our highlight of Cambodia We had an unforgettable time at Angkor Wat! Stunning sunset and views. Sok is amazing! He is the best tour guide we have had during our 3 months in Asia. He also takes some fantastic, creative photos! Highly recommend.

Itinerary

Ever wondered how a rat can save lives? Join us on a unique adventure at APOPO’s Landmine Rats Visitor Center in Siem Reap. Witness the incredible work of our HeroRATs, specially trained African giant pouched rats that sniff out deadly landmines.

Learn about their amazing abilities, meet these furry heroes in person, and understand the vital role they play in making Cambodia a safer place. This unforgettable experience is perfect for adventure seekers, families, and anyone who wants to make a positive impact.

Includes & Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop off by tuk tuk/ mini van
Entry/Admission – Apopo Visiting Center

Personal expense

Important Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Changes date must be made 1-day in advance.
Refunds must be made 5-day in advance
Late arrivals may be re-accommodated to another day if space is available. No refund for late arrivals.

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$14

APOPO’s Landmine Rats offers a unique and impactful experience in Cambodia by showcasing the use of trained African giant pouched rats, known as HeroRATs, to detect landmines. This activity stands out because it provides visitors with a guided tour where they can learn about the innovative methods APOPO uses to clear landmines, a critical issue in Cambodia, one of the most landmine-affected countries in the world. Visitors can witness firsthand how these specially trained rats help make land safe for farming and local communities. It’s an educational and engaging activity, ideal for both adults and children, and a meaningful addition to the usual temple and nature-focused tours in Siem Reap.