Top Siem Reap Day Trips

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.

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 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.

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.

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 a prebooked 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.

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.

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 world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia draws crowds from around the world. Opt for a personalized experience on a small-group tour from Siem Reap—a hassle-free way to explore the archeological site. In an intimate group limited to 12, you’ll stay cool in an air-conditioned minibus and avoid looking for hard-to-find meeting points with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the key sites of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat complex (admission at your own expense; ticket costs $37 per person and covers all the Temple admission ) during this small-group tour. Learn about the history of Cambodia and Siem Reap from your tour guide as you visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Ta Prohm Temple, and much more. This tour also offers the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the ancient temples as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover Koh Tao, a secluded paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand. Explore the undersea world with the aquatic life and ascend to a picturesque vantage point to see Koh Nang Yuan's magnificent beaches. We will take you to Koh Nang Yuan with its pristine white sand beaches. and clear water where you can snorkel. Additionally, you can go up and take photos at the famous viewpoint of Koh Nang Yuan that you can't miss when you get here. Continue to Koh Tao for lunch. After that. go snorkeling and take in the breathtaking underwater scenery of Koh Tao. Our uniqueness is that our tours are limited to 16 seats only. Delivering a class experience VIP throughout the trip

Explore the wonders of Cambodia's natural environment with this full-day tour through Kulen Mountain. Led by a local Khmer guide, learn about the history and culture within the park. Start at the Preah Ang Thom pagoda to visit the reclining Buddha. Afterwards, walk to the stunning waterfall for a refreshing swim. Finish the day at a sugar palm stand to sample fresh palm juice, before returning to Siem Reap with convenient hotel pickup included.

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.

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.

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.

Convenient air-conditioned car/minivan service to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, pick up from your hotel in the city and drop off at the airport. We are committed to make your journey comfortable, safe and unforgettable with professional driver, English Speaking and bottle water during travel. Never worry about missing a flight. Our professional drivers arrive on time, every time.

Founded in the 11th-century, Battambang makes an ideal day trip from Siem Reap—but organizing transportation to explore the sites independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, visit Battambang with round-trip transportat from your Siem Reap hotel included, and see the sites with ease by tuk-tuk. Along the way, your guide shares insight into must-see sites like the infamous Killing Caves and Wat Banan temple.

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.

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.

There’s more to Siem Reap than the Angkor sites. Give the touts a miss and discover the town with your own private guide on this to-the-point walking tour. See the Royal Residence, and its gardens, check out the hip boutiques of Kandal Village, explore the Wat Preah Prom Rath temple, and visit the Old Market (Phsar Chas) and the Made in Cambodia Market.

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.

Discover the delicious culinary delights of Cambodia with this Khmer Gourmet cooking class. Firstly, head to a local market to select your fresh ingredients, with a variety of fruit and vegetables on offer. Make your selection from the choice of menu, before cooking a starter, main course and desert with the guidance of your experienced teacher. Once your meal is prepared, sit back and enjoy tasting the fruits of your labor.

Start your adventure in Siem Reap worry-free with a prebooked transfer from the Siem Reap Angkor Airport to your hotel. No need to line up at the taxicab stand with dozens of other tired travelers or attempt to navigate the public transport system; meet your driver as soon as you clear customs and get dropped right outside of your accommodation.

Experience the magic of Tonle Sap Lake at twilight on this romantic 4-hour dinner cruise from Siem Reap, including hotel pick-up. First, enjoy a small boat cruise around the floating village, lotus fields and crocodile farms of Chong Khneas. Then, board the Taras floating restaurant for a delicious buffet dinner and enjoy unlimited cocktails as you watch the sunset over the lake.