Top Cambodia Natural Attractions in 2026

Just north of Siem Reap, the Phnom Kulen National Park is renowned for its stunning natural scenery, beautiful waterfalls, and ancient Buddhist monuments. This full-day tour gives you time to take in all the highlights, including views of Kulen Mountain and Kulen Waterfall, a guided trek along the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas, and chance to swim beneath the falls.

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.

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 Phnom Kulen National Park, known for its natural scenery, and see a 16th-century reclining Buddha statue with this small-group day tour from Siem Reap. You’ll also visit Kulen Mountain and get the chance to hike through the jungle to visit Kulen Waterfall, all with a local guide leading the way.

You simply can’t come to Siem Reap without a visit to the Angkor Wat Archeological Park, but the magnificent temples aren’t the only highlight. On this tour, soar through the air on a thrilling zipline adventure course, enjoy spectacular views over the Angkor rainforest, and spot the UNESCO-listed Angkor temples from above. Choose from two different routes featuring a series of ziplines, sky bridges, and abseils.

-Skip the stress of arranging transport with a private car service between Phnom Penh and Sihanouk ville -Customize your journey to include convenience breaks and photo stops -Travel directly from your hotel to your Sihanoukville accommodation

This tour takes visitors to the wonders of Kampot, allowing visitors to experience the authentic countryside of Cambodia. The first stop is to the Salt Fields before carrying on to Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple, then to Brateak Krola Lake that is actually an impressive dam, before ending at La Plantation.

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.

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).

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.

The Kulen Mountain National Park is home to the Thousand Lingas, one of Cambodia’s most important Hindu sites, as well as a number of beautiful waterfalls. On this tour, take in the highlights of the park, enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient temples, and cool off with a swim beneath a waterfall. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tonle Sap Lake and experience local life in the floating village of Kampong Phluk.

Set off early and beat the tour groups on this day trip to Phnom Kulen National Park, the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. On this private tour, enjoy waterfalls and swimming holes and explore landmarks like the reclining Buddha at Preah Ang Thom and the River of 1000 Lingas without the strict schedules or stressful crowds of a large tour group. In the afternoon, visit the majestic pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei and get stunning photos to take back home.

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.