Top Siem Reap Day Trips

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.

Get more out of your time in Siem Reap and go beyond Angkor Wat on this full-day tour of other local highlights. Marvel at amazing waterfalls, admire an enormous reclining buddha statue, visit a mysterious jungle temple, take a boat ride to a floating village and much more. Your English-speaking tour guide takes you to the best spots and ensures you can fully appreciate what you are seeing.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. This small-group tour provides an intimate view into life in the village and offers visitors the chance to meet and to meet and converse with residents and learn about the sustainable village and how it changes between the wet and dry seasons.

Whether you’re just arriving in Cambodia or it’s time to leave, avoid the stress of figuring out how you’re getting to or from Siem Reap airport with this pre-booked transfer. No need to struggle with your baggage on public transport or stand around in the heat trying to flag down a taxi—simply meet your driver and enjoy door-to-door service in your own air-conditioned vehicle.

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.

Visit the floating villages around Siem Reap on this half-day Tonle Sap floating village and mangroves boat trip tour, where you’ll also visit a local pagoda or market and learn about the history, culture, and lifestyle of the villagers. Offering morning or afternoon departures, the tour can be easily combined with a sunrise trip to the Angkor temples. Afternoon departures also include sunset views and the chance to swim in the lake.

A do-it-yourself tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Angkor can be a false economy, particularly after hailing a taxi or tuk-tuk to get out to the temples. Instead of covering a bunch of temples in a single day, self-guided travelers regularly get stuck in crowds and manage just two or three sites in the complex. Get the most out of your time at Angkor with a private tour that combines the best-known sites, like the Angkor Wat, with several other highlights that many visitors don’t get to see.

Visit Banteay Srei, Kulen Mountain, and Beng Mealean on this one day private trip from Siem Reap. You and your group will get collected from your hotel, and your driver will take care of all the logistics. You can relax and enjoy visiting the Ladies Temple, made of pink sandstone and hear the history. Then relax at Kulen waterfalls. After lunch (at your own expense), you’ll visit Beng Mealea, covered by jungle vines.

The natural wonders and ancient Buddhist temples of Kulen Mountain lie just a 1.5-hour drive north of Siem Reap. On this full-day tour, spend the morning exploring the Phnom Kulen National Park, where you can admire the River of a Thousand Lingas and take a swim beneath a waterfall. After lunch (not included), learn more about Cambodia’s dark history as you visit the Siem Reap War Museum and the Killing Fields.

Whether you visit during Cambodia’s wet or dry season, the floating village of Kompong Khleang is something to behold. For much of the year, the surface of Tonle Sap - Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake - laps at locals’ front doors, while in dryer months houses’ stilt foundations can be seen rising from the lakebed up to 26 feet (8 meters) into the air. Take a boat to see this unique community up closer than most tours to the region.

The best time to see Angkor Wat for the first time is undoubtedly at sunrise. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site at its most magical during a private sunrise tour that ensures you make it to the temple in time. Your guide provides insider knowledge about the culture and history of the area, and transports you between attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

Make the five-hour journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh a pleasurable experience with private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and respite stops along the way as you wish. Feel the peace of mind that comes with not having to rely on cramped public transport or being forced to pay inflated prices for a taxi you hail at the last minute.

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.

• Enjoy VIP Fast Track Service and avoid long immigration queues. • Meet & greet at the aircraft exit with a personalized welcome sign. • Priority assistance through immigration and customs. • Luggage porterage for your carry-on and under-seat bags. • Escort to your private driver for a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Siem Reap.

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.

Discover the unique flavors and regional specialties of Cambodian street food on this walking tour. Hop aboard a tuk tuk and set out to explore the local streets, markets, and food vendors, stopping along the way to sample a variety of tasty foods. With a local guide on hand to explain each dish, you might dare to try delicacies like fried insects, or else tuck into a selection of Khmer dishes, exotic fruits, and sweet desserts.

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.

You could spend days exploring the vast temple complex of Angkor, but this private tour lets you take in the highlights in one day. Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, marvel at the grand gates of Angkor Thom, and visit the jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Also included is Bayon temple and Bantey Srei.

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.

After seeing the mighty Angkor Wat, take a day trip from Siem Reap to explore some of the region’s other magnificent temples. Visit the Hindu temple Pre Rup temple; admire the grand Banteay Srei temple, the ‘Citadel of Women’; and learn more about the ancient Khmer empire as you tour the Ta Som and East Mebon temples.

Visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat before the crowds. With this small-group tour, you’ll be able to enjoy the serenity of the temple complex just as the sun is rising. Appreciate the changing colors and shadows and snap some incredible photographs. Then, your guide will be able to relay some of the fascinating history of the site as you wander amongst the preserved temples.

Taste traditional delicacies of Siem Reap on this guided sunset tour. Discover hidden gems of the city and flavors to delight the senses. From delicacies served in restaurants, dining in Siem Reap’s oldest guesthouse, to authentic street food - this exciting, jam-packed tour is made for foodies. Sip on local beer and historically themed cocktails and see the city come to life at sunset.

Explore a floating village in Tonle Sap Lake on a full-day, private trip to Kompong Khleang. You’ll cruise the Kleang River past traditional lakeside communities, watch for some of Tonle Sap’s vast array of bird species, and learn about daily life in the village itself. Using a private river boat to tour the lake, you’ll enjoy a personalized, unrushed cultural experience without the fixed itinerary of group tours.