Top Siem Reap Sightseeing Tours

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.

Experience Angkor the cool, flexible way — in your private Tuk-Tuk with Geko and his local team. With 20+ years on the Angkor roads, we know the crowd-beating timing, shaded shortcuts, and best photo angles at Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm. Start at sunrise for that iconic silhouette or choose a later departure for a slower pace. Stay fresh with unlimited bottled water and cold towels, and enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup & drop-off. Perfect for couples, friends and families (child seat on request). • Private Tuk-Tuk, paced to you • Smart “beat-the-crowds” route & timing • Best picture spots at Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm • Cold towels & unlimited water included • Easy hotel pickup & drop-off • Family-friendly; rain ponchos available

Get out of the hustle and bustle of busy Siem Reap and explore the beautiful landscapes around it. Cruising in a refurbished US Army Jeep, witness the daily life of authentic Cambodian communities and learn about native wildlife in the area. This is a must do for new visitors to Cambodia.

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.

Get your Siem Reap travels started off on the right foot. With this private transfer service, your personal driver will meet you at Siem Reap Angkor Airport (SAI), with a smile and your namecard in hand. You’ll get help with your bags, hop into your private ride, and sit back and relax until you reach the door of your destination in the Siem Reap.

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.

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 the locals’ lives, where you’ll get opportunities to meet and converse with villagers and learn about the sustainable village. Learn how the village changes during dry and wet seasons, with locals traveling to work and school by boat when water levels rise.

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.

Many tourists struggle to visit this iconic fishing township - built on stilts above a seasonal body of water, it’s not the easiest place to get to.  This tour heads inside the floating village; feel the connection between village culture, maritime wildlife and the surrounding mangrove forests. Take this trip to see a unique way of living.

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.

Spend the day in nature without the hassle of arranging transfers or route planning on this door-to-door trip to Phnom Kulen National Park, available in a small group or as a private tour. See how palm sugar is made at a village then hike to waterfalls, a reclining Buddha sculpture, and 1000 Lingas, a series of ancient riverbed carvings, with a picnic lunch of grilled chicken and beer en route.

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.

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.

Delve deeper into the stories and secrets of Siem Reap with this private guided tuk-tuk tour. A great way to discover another side of Siem Reap beyond the Angkor temples, this full-day tour includes visits to the Siem Reap Killing Fields and the War Museum, where you’ll learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime. You’ll then visit a Buddhist pagoda and an artisan workshop, before finishing up at the old market.

Experience Angkor’s most iconic temples in a single day without the stress of arranging transport or navigating complex routes between scattered ruins. With a private guide, you gain clear historical context while moving efficiently through key sites, making the most of limited time at this UNESCO-listed complex. The day is structured to deliver both depth and atmosphere, ending with a memorable sunset over the ancient city.

Experience Angkor Wat at sunrise without the stress of peak crowds, heat, or navigating a vast temple complex on your own. This private guided tour helps you move efficiently through key Angkor sites while providing clear historical and cultural context along the way. With a thoughtfully paced route, you can focus on the atmosphere, architecture, and meaning behind each temple rather than logistics or timing.

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.

Enjoy the complete Kulen Elephant Forest experience on this full-day adventure. Follow the elephants observing every aspect of their day, treat them to healthy snacks and enrichment toys to keep them happy and have lunch in the forest. - Learn about how the Kulen Elephant Forest looks after the giant animals. - Immerse yourself in the world of the elephants, meeting them face to face. - Delve into the mysteries of the jungle on a 2-kilometer guided trek in the park. - Admire the magnificent views of Tonle Sap Lake and Kompong Phluk. - Know more about local life while cruising through the houses and floating market.

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.

Combine a tour through Cambodia’s recent past with a sightseeing tour to the grand lake of Tonle Sap on this unique day trip from Siem Reap. Ditch the stuffy tour buses and get from stop to stop in a comfy private vehicle. Spend the morning at the floating village of Chong Kneas, exploring the village’s stilt houses and quaint shops. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Thmey Pagoda, once a significant Khmer Rouge killing field, and learn about the Khmer Rouge’s reign of terror at the Siem Reap War Museum. Stop at a local lotus farm for a snack and some picturesque landscapes Get hints and tips for what to do in Chong Kneas from your private guide No central pick-up or drop-off points: round-trip hotel transfers provided Be back in Siem Reap in time for dinner on this full-day excursion

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.

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.

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.