While we were docked in Phnom Penh on our Viking River Cruise, my wife and I decided to check out the Cambodian capital’s famous Night Market. After all, it wasn’t very far away from the ship and it’s one of those attractions that’s a magnet for tourists. So we disembarked and found a nearby tuk tuk to take us to our destination.
Traveling by Tuk Tuk
A tuk tuk is a good way to get from one place to another very cheaply and quickly, and these two-wheeled carriages that are attached to a motorcycle seem to be almost everywhere. In fact, several were waiting onshore, hoping for cruise ship passengers to request a ride.We shared our tuk tuk ride to the Night Market with two passengers from the ship. We’d been told to travel as a foursome in order to get the best price per person, and also that it’s a good idea to work out the price and details beforehand. Well, our driver was very pleasant driver and open to negotiating. He took us to the market, followed us from place to place, and then took us back to the ship after a couple of hours. The total cost was less than $4 per person!
