Top Siem Reap Unique Experiences

Have you ever watched the famous Discovery Channel series about "River Monsters" and wondered what it’s like to see these giants up close? The River Monster Tour at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium brings that thrill to life! Perfect for a half or full day, this one-of-a-kind adventure goes beyond the temples of Siem Reap to reveal the mysteries of Tonle Sap Lake and its awe-inspiring river creatures. Guided by passionate experts, you’ll come face-to-face with massive river giants that look straight out of another world, uncovering how this extraordinary lake sustains entire ecosystems, supports millions of lives, and bridges neighboring countries. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—this tour also grants you rare, behind-the-scenes access to see how we care for and manage these incredible giants in our aquarium, an experience few places in the world can offer. After diving deep, explore whole AWA at your own pace with full park access included in this tour.

Get off road and navigate the rugged terrain of the hills surrounding Siem Reap on this discovery tour by quad bike. Enjoy the thrill of rolling through epic landscapes as you get an up close look at local life, stunning views and rural villages.

Rather than just eating Khmer cuisine, master the art of Cambodian cookery during a class in Siem Reap, a cultural experience that’s ideal for food lovers. Choose from a morning or afternoon start time and take a tuk-tuk to a market to get local insight into ingredients before learning to prepare dishes in an air-conditioned kitchen. During your class, you’ll receive personalized attention from a guide in a small group limited to 12 people.

Throughout Cambodia, Siem Reap is renowned for its nightlife. Enhance your evening with a private tour including a traditional Apsara show, dinner, and a visit to Pub Street. Ideal for first-time visitors, this experience combines local culture with cuisine and offers a glimpse into old and new Cambodia. You'll travel between venues by tuk-tuk for a more intimate look at the area.

See some of the world’s least likely heroes, Cambodia’s 'Hero Rats', on this full-day air-conditioned museum and countryside tour. Guided by your English-speaking driver, visit Siem Reap’s lesser-known Khmer Rouge killing fields and examine the conflict at Apopo visitor center - where you’ll meet some of those working to make the land safer.

Discover Siem Reap's secrets by remork (Cambodian tuk tuk)/ car and van base on people support this package, on a half-day and we don’t need professional tour guide for this adventure. Take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake through floating and stilted villages. See seasonal agricultural activities of rice planting and harvesting, making fish paste, duck farming and cricket catching! Explore a local village, where you will sample Cambodian snacks and visit a Buddhist monastery. We recommend you to visit during the high water season only between July to March !

Discover some of the highlights and hidden treasures of Angkor on this full-day tuk-tuk tour from Siem Reap (Angkor entry not included). A great way to squeeze in visits to as many of the historic temples as you can into one day, this tuk-tuk trip runs on a set itinerary or you can customize it to suit your needs—including the start time, pickup location, and number of travelers.

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.

Explore the unique lifestyle of Kampong Phluk, a traditional flooded village on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s largest freshwater lake. This half-day tour provides insights into local culture and natural beauty, emphasizing sustainable tourism and community empowerment. Highlights: 1. Scenic Boat Ride: Cruise along the river in a local wooden motorised boat, enjoying picturesque views of stilted houses and daily life along the water. 2. Flooded Forest Exploration: Navigate through serene flooded forests aboard small paddling boats, guided by local village women. 3. Community Interaction: Engage with villagers to gain insights into their daily routines and cultural heritage. 4. Environmental Awareness: Learn about the ecological significance of Tonle Sap Lake, its biodiversity, and the challenges local communities face due to environmental changes and tourism impacts.

Be among the few people who visit these remote temples, Koh Ker and Beng Mealea, which have only recently become accessible by road. They’re still largely unrestored, so provide a fascinating contrast to the more famous Angkor Wat. This day tour is the easy way to visit these out-of-the-way temples on a day trip from Siem Reap. Escape the large tour buses and crowds, and feel like an archaeological explorer.

Head off-the-beaten-track and visit the floating village of Kompong Khleang on this 6-hour small-group tour from Siem Reap, including hotel pick-up. Get an insight into rural life as you visit the local markets and plantations by minivan, then cruise around the floating villages, flooded forest and stilted houses of Tonle Sap Lake. Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium (AWA) is Cambodia's first wildlife sanctuary and aquarium is optional tour only .

A Personal Invitation from HUOT Dara—Social & Cultural Innovator: For 25 years, I have lived the transformative power of travel. Carrying Cambodia’s heart across continents, I led Phare Circus as CEO for over a decade and guided Phare Creative Studio with devotion to pride and empowerment. Whether traveling with our artists to world stages or standing on those stages myself, my mission has always been to share our enduring stories and our “Cambodianess” with the world. My journey was shaped by my father’s legacy as Village Chief and Head of Wat Preah Enkosar Pagoda & School Committee, he fundraised to build the Wat Po Langka Pagoda Bridge—a wooden & iron structure that connected our community to its heart. Now, I invite you into these stories. Walk with me to honor memory, meaning & culture-offered at a special price for equitable access to authentic experiences, these rare opportunities are not to be missed. Availability varies. Special dates to be added. Private Option possible.

One of the most scenic villages on Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk is also one of the least visited by tourists. On this tour, learn about local life as you cruise around stilted houses and floating markets, and take a canoe ride through the beautiful flooded forests. Hear commentary from your guide along the way, choose from a morning or afternoon tour.

Get out of Siem Reap to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Preah Vihear temple with this full-day private tour. You’ll head out into the Cambodian countryside, passing through traditional farming villages as you go. You'll also get the chance to visit the town of Anlong Veng, the last bastion of the Khmer Rouge.

Immerse yourself in the history of Camodia's Khmer civilisation with this tour of the Angkor temple complex. Travel by tuk-tuk for an authentic ride around the whole range of temples. Highlights include learning about local culture at the Angkor Thom and admiring ancient fig trees at the Ta Prohm Temple. Finish the day by relaxing and enjoying a stunning sunset at the Pre Rup.

Cruise Tonle Sap Lake to Kompong Phluk on a half-day tour from Siem Reap, and explore the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. See communities that thrive at the edge of the water, pass floating schools and markets, and visit a local home to get a glimpse of daily life and culture. This half-day Kompong Phluk tour includes all activities, as well as pickup and drop-off at Siem Reap hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available. Explore the floating village of Kompong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake Ride a boat to the village and hire a canoe to explore the forests from August to January Choose from two departure times to suit your schedule Round-trip hotel transfers from Siem Reap included