Top Cambodia Half-day Tours - page 2

There are plenty of opportunities for adventures with street food - make sure yours is memorable for the right reasons! On this tour, your guide shows you the highlights of Siem Reap’s night markets. Taste authentic Cambodian BBQ and spring rolls and, if you feel adventurous, BBQ snails and other insect dishes. Finish up with a nightcap at the Sombai Siem Reap Liqueur House, where you'll see how Cambodian rice whiskey is made and infused.

Travelers who want to avoid spending too long outside during the heat of the day will love this well-timed evening tour. In the late afternoon you’ll be taken out into the countryside around Siem Reap. Visit villages and a Buddhist monastery, getting the chance to interact with the locals and seeing how the monks spend their time in prayer. Top off the evening with magical sunset views over the rice fields.

Explore the beauty of Siem Reap beyond the temples with a half-day tour through the countryside. A great way to delve deeper into Cambodian culture, this small-group Vespa tour through the rice paddies is the perfect taste to life outside of the city. You’ll also have the chance to visit a rural village, meet local artisans and craftspeople, try your hand at basket-weaving, and take a trip to a Buddhist temple.

Finding an evening activity in Siem Reap that feels meaningful—rather than just another tourist show—can be difficult, especially if you want something that reflects real Cambodian culture. A Phare Circus performance solves that problem by offering an authentic, high-quality experience created and performed by local artists, while also supporting a nonprofit organization that helps vulnerable communities. Relax and enjoy a moving, visually striking performance that combines storytelling, music, and circus arts into one unforgettable night.

Explore one of the world's largest religious monuments with this private half-day tour of Angkor Wat. Perfect for those with limited time, this tour lets you see the temple's highlights while learning about Cambodian history and culture from your local guide. Return transportation from your accommodation is included for comfort and convenience.

Delve into city life beyond the temples on this gentle guided walking and sightseeing tour of Siem Reap. Explore the city’s ancient streets and old buildings—including a hidden 10th-century temple and the old royal residence—before visiting a monastery to learn about the monk lifestyle and the importance of religion and ritual in Cambodian culture. Your guide will also take you to a local market to try some delicious snacks and desserts.

Trade the city for nature on this countryside and lake tour. Escape Siem Reap and journey through Cambodia’s scenic countryside on a thrilling open-air jeep ride with hotel pickup. Discover local culture and taste rice wine at a distillery. Finish the day with a sunset cruise down Tonle Sap Lake, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to an incredible lakeside community and floating village.

Once you’ve finished exploring Angkor and other high profile temples around Siem Reap, venture into the Cambodian jungle without the burden of a large tour group and visit the secluded Beng Mealea Temple. There’s no need to hire a rental car or sort out a GPS for this tour: instead, take advantage of the convenient, private transportation provided and get from your Siem Reap hotel to Beng Mealea and back without any hassle.

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.

Tonle Sap—the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia—is home to the floating village of Kompong Phluk. Set among lush—sometimes flooded—mangroves, this fishing village of distinctive stilt houses boasts an ever-changing landscape due to Cambodia's dramatic wet and dry seasons. In a small group, get an up-close view of the lifestyle and culture of this unique Southeast Asian lake community.

Join a confronting yet essential tour in Phnom Penh to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This tour will help you reflect on the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on modern Cambodia. We come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. We then travel out of town to the Killing Fields of ChoengEk. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.

If you've ever wanted to be a jungle explorer, discovering lost worlds and crumbling temples uncovered from layers of nature and time, seize the opportunity on this day trip to Beng Melea Temple, a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological marvels of South-east Asia. Few visitors traverse the moss and tree roots to see this lesser-known 12th-century temple, making your journey all the more intrepid.

Enjoy a private tour of Sihanoukville, discovering the city’s culture, local life, and natural beauty. Start with the historic Independence Monument, then visit Tomnub Rolork - Koh Preap Pier to see traditional fishing practices. Explore the lively Phsar Leu Market, interact with vendors, and sample street food. Next, visit the peaceful Wat Krom temple with stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand, followed by the Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak, honoring the Khmer founders. After a stop at the Golden Lions Roundabout, unwind with a stroll along Ortres Beach. The tour ends with a drop-off at your shuttle station for return to your cruise ship.

Come explore the home of street food in Cambodia on this private tour. With numerous delicious cuisine stops to sample from, learn about the beautiful country's food and culture along the way. Our food tour is great for avoiding overrun tourist destinations and allows you to experience Siem Reap like a local.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

Learn the lay of the land and discover Siem Reap's best culinary delights—while scooting around on the back of a Vespa or riding a tuk-tuk—on this small-group tour. Swing by family-run restaurants, street food stalls, and the night market, and even get the chance to try making some dishes yourself. Finish the evening in style with a visit to a local liqueur distillery and a brew pub.

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.

Escape the crowds and experience rural life in the Cambodian countryside on this half-day bike tour. Cycle along country lanes and jungle trails, stop to admire the rice paddies and learn about traditional farming practices, and visit a local village, where you will have chance to sample regional specialties such as palm wine.

A fun ride in the city to the most popular attractions while learning the history and culture of the ancient city of Phnom Penh.

Day tours to the Angkor Archeological Complex often rush through the two circuits on offer, which means that you don’t have the time to truly appreciate the history around you. Make the most of the sights on this private tour to the complex, spread out over two days. On the first day, enjoy the temples and ruins on the Small Circuit, including Ta Prohm and Ta Nei. Start the second day with sunrise views of Angkor Wat before exploring the temples on the Big Circuit.

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.

Explore the natural wonders and ancient treasures of the Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Discover ancient Khmer ruins, receive a blessing at the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas, visit the famous Reclining Buddha, and take a swim beneath the Kulen Waterfall.

Explore the vibrant and colorful markets of Cambodia's capital on this morning markets and street art tour in Phnom Penh. Mornings are the best time to experience Phnom Penh’s markets—especially the local ones, where you’ll be the only out-of-towners. Get a taste of the city’s specialties with breakfast and snacks from local stalls, followed by an underground street art tour, where you’ll go mural-spotting in hidden areas.

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.