Cambodia · MONK BLESSINGS & MONASTERY VISITS
13 reviewed
Good monk blessings & monastery visits fill up fast between November and February, when the heat drops and the whole country is booking. The 13 below are the ones to hold a place on, with current prices and what makes each different.
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then Tuol Sleng S-21 and Choeung Ek. Small-group tour with pickup, English guide, and water.
“The driver was great. The tour guide was a very nice man but we had a hard time understanding when he was speaking. What we did understand was good.”
Siem Reap pagoda water blessing with Buddhist chanting, gentle or pouring water, and a local market stop.
“Everything went well. An informative Tour from Mr.Sokha, he explained very well the process on what to do during the blessing. He also shared his knowledge about Buddhism and talked to the monk after that and translated what the monk said about his spiritual observations about me. They will provide a sarong for you to change. Just bring extra underwear. Highly recommended.”
Climb Phnom Oudong and visit Oudong’s temples, pagodas, and village life with a private English guide, plus lunch and market stops.
“We had the tour yesterday, Feb 1st 2025. What an amazing day! Sam took us to see the real, raw and unfiltered Cambodia. He knew the secret walking paths, historic significance, and cultural backgrounds of the places. I asked a lot Read more”
Get blessed at Wat Athvear in Siem Reap, with pickup, an English guide, sarong, and a cold water monk blessing.
“A truly beautiful experience I haven’t seen anywhere else. Our guide picked us up at our hotel and took us to a temple. We gave an offering to the Monk (provided by our Guide). There, we changed into a robe since you will get wet (not just your head). It is a little outside your comfort zone at first just bc it’s so unique. But our guide did a nice job explaining everything to us & taking photos. It was a beautiful memory.”
Private Lady Tuk Tuk Angkor tour with monk blessing, early temple timing, and a licensed English guide. Pickup, bottled water, 7 hours.
“It was excellent experience. The tour started within time, guide was having experience and was explaining in detail. Good AC vehicle.”
A 4-hour Siem Reap tour mixing shrine visits, lotus farm learning, and a monk-led water blessing where you get fully soaked.
“Het was een hele leuke tour. Sarath is een hele leuke gids. Ze doet echt haar best om het naar je zin te maken en vertelt ook veel. Ik vind het alleen jammer dat ik niet rechtstreeks bij haar heb geboekt, want nu achteraf zie ik wat het kost via haar bedrijf. Ze krijgen dus nog niet eens de helft van wat je betaald. Vandaar dat ik dus 3 sterren geef voor de prijs/kwaliteit.”
Experience a Cambodian Buddhist water blessing at an ancient pagoda near Siem Reap, then explore local markets with a tuk tuk tour and guide.
“Amazing experience, a true delve into the Buddhist way of life and a wonderful guided tour of the local market. A must do if you come to Siem Reap. Very magical experience”
Get a sacred Cambodian **Buddhist water blessing** at Wat Arang Pagoda, then browse a Siem Reap market with a local guide.
“Our water blessing and local market tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Mr Lucky our guide made us feel at ease and was a joy to have as our guide. When he picked us up he already had our offerings (flowers & a basket of treats) already prepared as well as the clothing we changed into. He was extremely knowledgeable and even found us a special spot where we could buy beautiful souvenirs that we could see being handmade. We 100% recommend this tour and Mr Lucky as your guide!!”
Tuk-tuk through Siem Reap, meet monks, visit a lotus farm, and join a traditional Khmer water blessing for wishes of health and good fortune.
“I really enjoyed this tour!! It was so interesting to see the lotus fields and get to try the fruit and learn how all the parts are used. I loved the the water blessing and the opportunity to talk to a monk. Hong was an amazing guide and the best part for me was knowing I was supporting a women owned and operated business. Highly recommend!!”
A short monk blessing at Wat Porkrom in Siem Reap, with incense chants, water blessing, and a red wrist thread for good fortune.
“This was an amazing tour the tour guide was knowledgeable, participating, and very kind. His company donates part of the proceeds to the Monks. It was enlightening and spiritual. They are trying to complete construction on the temple. I would do it again it was about a 3 hour tour total with drive time.”
Siem Reap Buddhist water blessing with monks, temple paintings, and a local market, with tuk tuk pickup. You will get wet.
“Beautiful experience, remember to bring a towel and spare clothes, you will feel at peace with yourself immediately after!Auto-translated”
Visit a Siem Reap monastery for traditional monks chanting and water blessings, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and a sarong included.
“My experience was wonderful! Chantha was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of both Siem Reap and Cambodia at large and spoke great English. He explained each step of the blessing process and its significance and Read more”
Siem Reap farm tour in Krabei Riel with hands-on cooking class, homemade lunch, tuk tuk pickup, and a monk water blessing.
“A life enriching experience. Wondering around the Cambodian countryside and community. A chance to get a glimpse of how peaceful, beautiful life can be. Greeted by many smiles, children on bikes and grandmothers weaving baskets. WRead more”
