Top Siem Reap Active & Outdoor Classes

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).

Spend half a day exploring the rural countryside around Siem Reap with this bicycle tour. After being fitted with a bicycle and helmet, your English-speaking guide will lead you through back roads, across rice fields and farms, and into small local villages where you'll learn about how locals live, first hand.

Experience the vibrant spirit of Cambodian culture at Dalien—your private village festival in Siem Reap. This half‑day celebration invites you to connect with local artists and villagers through cultural traditions, shared laughter, and reflection in a lively village setting. Immerse yourself in Bon Dalien, Cambodia’s harvest festival, fostering community and connection. Hosted at the Khmer Angkor Culture & Arts Training Club every Saturday & Sunday, the half-day celebration unfolds in rhythm and reverence as you join the community in joyful gatherings. At the festival, you’ll: • Morning option: Witness the Alms Offering to Buddhist monks • Afternoon option: Visit an artisan workshop before arriving at the festival site • Immerse yourself in cultural activities • Take part in a Khmer Classical Dance Master Class • Enjoy vibrant student‑led performances Perfect for families, travel companions, or private groups—your own “village” of up to 10 participants.

Spend an evening at Siem Reap’s Amazon Angkor theater and prepare to be dazzled by the elegant Apsara dance, which dates back to the 7th century. Start your evening by tucking in to a buffet-style dinner comprising traditional Khmer cuisine at the theater’s restaurant before sitting back and enjoying the show. Soak up the sounds as well as the sights as the dances are soundtracked by a classic Khmer ensemble.