Top Cambodia Day Trips - page 2

The UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat is the star attraction of Cambodia and the magnificent temple complex is even more atmospheric at sunrise. This full-day small-group tour from Siem Reap makes an early start to avoid the crowds and visits highlights including Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and Bayon temple (entrance fees at your expense). Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover 3 Angkor-Area Wonders in One Epic Day: -Skip the crowds: Our full-day tour hits Banteay Srei's intricate pink sandstone carvings (finest in Cambodia), jungle-swallowed Beng Mealea (untouched 12th-century ruins over 100 sq miles), and Phnom Kulen's sacred peaks—all with expert local guides. -Authentic Village Start: Taste Real Palm Cakes Kick off at Preah Dak village, watching traditional palm cake making. No tourist traps—just genuine Khmer flavors and hands-on culture before temple hopping. -Kulen Mountain Exclusive Highlights Ascend to 802 AD River of a Thousand Lingas, massive Reclining Buddha (get a monk's blessing!), Poeng Ta Kho cliffs, and thundering waterfalls. Picnic with grilled chicken, fruits, and a swim—pure nature recharge. -Beng Mealea: Indiana Jones Vibes Venture deep into rainforest to this overgrown temple marvel. Explore hidden Hindu-Buddhist motifs amid towering sandstone—raw, mysterious, and Instagram-gold.

Explore the stunning temples at Preah Vihear and more, on this special private tour for you and your group. Visit the ancient Hindu temple complex of Preah Vihear, situated on top of incredible mountains and see the impressive Beng Mealea temples. Your private professional guide will also take you to Koh Ker, former city of the Khmer empire and home to the impressive seven-tiered pyramid. Whether you are looking to experience nature, ancient architecture, history or culture: this tour has it all.

Discover rural life in Kampot, known for producing salt and pepper, on this full-day guided tour with hotel pickup. Key stops include the salt fields, where farmers produce salt the old-fashioned way, Phnom Chhngok Cave temple, Brateak Krola Lake, and a pepper plantation. Throughout the tour, you will learn about Cambodian history and culture from your guide and the local farmers you meet.

Visit the sacred peak of Kulen Mountain and explore the natural landscapes of the surrounding Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Take in the views from the mountaintop, admire the 16th-century reclining Buddha statue, and hike to Kulen Waterfall.

Experience the magic of Angkor Wat at sunrise on this shared group tour. Join fellow travelers as you witness the breathtaking dawn over the world’s largest religious monument. Led by an expert guide, explore iconic temples like Ta Prohm and Bayon, capturing unforgettable memories. Enjoy a traditional Cambodian breakfast before continuing your journey through ancient history.

Gain hands on experience in the art of Cambodian cuisine during a 3-hour cooking lesson with a local chef. In the morning or afternoon, travel round-trip by tuk-tuk from your hotel to a rural village outside Siem Reap. You’ll take part in an interactive workshop with a small group of food lovers and enjoy your 3-course meal afterward.

Explore the ancient Buddhist monuments, hidden caves, and beautiful waterfalls of Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour. Enjoy trekking along the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas, take in the views from Kulen Mountain, and dip into a plunge pool. Along the way, stop to visit the Angkor-era temple of Beng Mealea, tucked away in the heart of the jungle.

You will be met at the airport with meet and greet service and personalized signage. Your private transfer will be in an air-conditioned vehicle, direct to your accommodation or point of interest.

Two of the most impressive Angkorian sites—Beng Mealea and UNESCO World Heritage–listed Koh Ker Temple—lie far from Siem Reap. Skip the transportation stress and enjoy the expertise of a specialist guide when you book this small-group tour, direct from your Siem Reap hotel. Capture spectacular shots of jungle-clad ruins during the morning, when Beng Mealea is still uncrowded, then discover Koh Ker. Please note that tickets are at your expense.

Tour Highlights Start at dawn tracking endangered Southern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbons with expert researchers and Bunong guides in Cambodia’s semi-evergreen rainforest (Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary). Watch gibbons in the canopy while learning about vital conservation work. Enjoy breakfast at Bamboo Camp before trekking to ancient trees, waterfalls, and rare wildlife such as Black-shanked Douc Langurs, with possible signs of Asian elephants. Forage with your guide and prepare a traditional Bunong jungle soup, then relax by a natural camp before returning to your guesthouse. Key Species You May Encounter: . Birdlife includes peacock-pheasants, firebacks, partridges, green peafowl, hornbills, pittas, barbets, woodpeckers, kingfishers, broadbills, and bulbuls. . Mammals may include pig-tailed macaques, southern yellow-cheeked gibbons, black-shanked douc langurs, mouse deer, squirrels, martens, civets, and Sunda colugo, with muntjak and sun bear tracks occasionally seen.

Explore Angkor’s most iconic and hidden temples with a professional English-speaking guide. Visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Ta Nei, and Bayon Temple in a well-paced day tour. Choose the sunset option to enjoy a stunning sunset at Bakheng Mountain. and the sunrise option to your day with a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise over Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Ta Nei & Bayon Temple - Sunset Option at Bakheng Mountain - Hotel pickup & drop-off included - Cold water & towels provided - Small Group Tour - Private Tour

Learn to cook some Khmer classic dishes like chicken curry and beef loc lac in this small group cooking class in Siem Reap. Your professional teacher will guide your group through the instructions on how to make each dish, explaining the ingredients and technique for each one. You’ll all sit down to eat your dinner or lunch, and then decide which dishes you’ll make at home with your provided digital recipe book.

Visit and see all 7 must-see temples with our private guided tour. We offer this tour for all travelers who are looking for a way to see the temples with our experienced guide and driver, but also to see just the most important and must-see temples, as there are many temples in the complex, and you might wonder which temples to visit. We have these temples selected for you, and you will love them.

With two full days to explore Angkor Archeological Site, you can cover Angkor’s most dramatic highlights, including Banteay Srei, a magnificent and little-visited temple set deep in the countryside. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle is a great way to keep cool between the sweltering sites, and the tour includes sunrise at Angkor Wat, a classic experience made smoother by pre-arranging your early morning transport.

Cambodia’s ruins and villages are hard to understand without a guide. Get a true sense of this majestic country on this small-group tour from Siem Reap. See palm sugar being made and tour a floating village. Discover waterfalls, riverbed carvings, and spectacular views in Phnom Kulen National Park. And marvel at one of Angkor’s most spectacular remains: Beng Mealea, still jungle-clad. Your day includes lunch but excludes entrance fees.

Here’s the corrected version of your text: Visit the most highlighted temples in just one day on this small-group tour, guided to provide context. See the impressive Buddhist monument of (1) Angkor Wat, (2) stop by the South Gate of Angkor Thom for 30 minutes to take photos and see the giant faces, sculpted terraces, and striking temples of Angkor Thom, (3) explore Bayon Temple with its 254 tower faces, (4) and the ruins of Ta Prohm, where tree roots are tangled through the structures. (5) End the day trip with a sunset view from the hilltop temple of Phnom Bakheng.

The UNESCO-listed Angkor Archeological Site is a highlight of any visit to Cambodia, with temples and sculptures that sprawl across 150 square miles (400 square km.). This full-day, small-group tour makes it possible to explore the complex in one day with a professional historian guide. In addition to visiting Angkor’s architectural highlights, take in jungle-shrouded buildings.

Visit the unmissable temples of the greater Angkor area on this fun-filled 2-day, small-group tour, meaning you won’t have to worry about missing out on anything important or cramming too much into a day. See the iconic Angkor Wat as well as other fine temples during the atmospheric sunrise and sunset hours. Upgrade to a private tour to go at your own pace and enjoy personalized service.

Still embraced by jungle, the vast temple of Beng Mealea is one of the Angkor era’s most impressive sights. Experience it and two other less-visited gems—Koh Ker Temple and Banteay Srei—on this full-day tour with a guide to lead the way and explain the history. Your day includes lunch, fruit, water, and hotel transfers but excludes your Angkor Pass and Koh Ker entrance fees: Upgrade for a private tour.

This private sunrise tour combines Angkor’s most iconic temples with a vintage Jeep experience and a carefully planned route that avoids crowds and heat. Traveling by open-air Jeep adds style, comfort, and flexibility, making the journey as memorable as the destinations. Unlike standard sunrise tours that rush through the main sites, this experience includes a special visit to Ta Nei Temple, a hidden jungle temple rarely visited by large groups. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet moment away from the crowds with a cold drink while your guide shares stories about local life and Cambodia today. With early access, relaxed pacing, and personal storytelling from a local guide, this tour offers a deeper, calmer, and more authentic way to experience Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom—all before midday heat and peak crowds.

Starting with the sunrise at Angkor Wat, you and your private party will visit three major temples in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, including the Bayon and Ta Prohm. Escape the heat of the day—and the crowds—by setting out at dawn when the temples are at their most majestic. A personal guide provides round-trip transport for up to 10 passengers from your Siem Reap hotel.

Experience the magic of sunrise over Angkor Wat with this early riser tour. After watching the sunrise, explore the Angkor Temples by bike or tuk tuk, escaping crowds and following traffic-free trails around the ruins. Take in highlights including Bayon, Preah Khan, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom, and enjoy a tasty Cambodian-style breakfast and lunch by the temples.

Instead of purchasing souvenirs, this hands-on workshop connects you with a local artist and lets you create a unique hand-crafted souvenir under their guidance. Join this pottery workshop in Siem Reap and learn how to make your own ceramics using traditional Khmer tools and techniques. Get hands-on and shape your clay on the pottery wheel, add your choice of “kbach” (ornamentation).