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Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – 5Days Tour

5 Days Phnom Penh & Siem Reap 4.7 (89 reviews)

Cross the border from Prey Vor or Bavet into Cambodia’s heartlands. Discover Phnom Penh’s royal elegance and Siem Reap’s ancient wonders, including Angkor Wat, in this 5-day journey filled with culture, history, and local charm.

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Wat Phnom Daun Penh
Wat Phnom
Phnom Penh’s symbolic hilltop temple dating to the 14th century.
Royal Palace Phnom Penh
Royal Palace
Official residence of Cambodia's King, featuring the Silver Pagoda.
National Museum of Cambodia
National Museum
Khmer heritage museum with artifacts dating back to the Angkor Empire.
Independence Monument Phnom Penh
Independence Monument
1958 lotus-shaped stupa marking Cambodia’s independence from France.
Mekong Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruise
Boat ride along the Mekong for golden-hour skyline views.
Walk Street Phnom Penh
Walk Street
Lively street with Khmer food stalls, shows & nightlife vibes.
Central Market Phnom Penh
Central Market
1930s Art Deco market offering souvenirs, gems, clothes & food.
Skun Spider Village
Spider Village
Local market famed for deep-fried tarantulas and scorpions.
Angkor Wat Temple
Angkor Wat
Grand Hindu-Buddhist temple and icon of Khmer architecture.
Bayon Temple
Bayon
Iconic temple with giant smiling stone faces of Avalokiteshvara.
Ta Prohm Temple
Ta Prohm
Ruins embraced by jungle roots, as seen in Tomb Raider.
Phnom Bakheng Sunset
Phnom Bakheng
Angkor’s hilltop temple for scenic panoramic sunset viewing.
Kampong Phluk Floating Village
Kampong Phluk
Stilt houses & mangrove forest tour on the Tonle Sap Lake.
Artisans Angkor Workshop
Artisans Angkor
Craft center preserving Khmer carving, silk, lacquer & woodwork.
Phare Circus Siem Reap
Phare Circus
Energetic acrobatics and storytelling by Cambodian youth artists.

Tour Highlights

  • Phnom Penh – Visit Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace, and the National Museum to explore the city’s spiritual and royal heritage.
  • Choeung Ek Killing Field – A haunting memorial site commemorating victims of the Khmer Rouge regime.
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – A former prison turned museum revealing the horrors of the Khmer Rouge era.
  • Angkor Small Circuit – A classic route visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and nearby key temples.
  • Sunset at Bakheng Mountain – Enjoy panoramic sunset views over Angkor from an ancient hilltop temple.
  • Tonle Sap – Explore floating villages and stilt houses on the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
  • Explore – A lively market famous for crunchy fried spiders and local snacks.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Phnom Penh

  • Arrival at Phnom Penh, Techo International Airport
  • Meet and greeting by our English-speaking tour guide and transfer to the hotel in Phnom Penh city.
  • Enjoy the nightlife at Walk Street in your own style, a food paradise where you can taste a variety of Khmer dishes and eat like a local.
Hotel in Phnom Penh Lunch, Dinner
Day 2

Phnom Penh – City Tour – Siem Reap

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • Start to visit Wat Phnom Daun Penh where it is a Buddhist temple pagoda that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh. Standing 27 meters high on a man-made hill, Wat Phnom is the most significant temple in Phnom Penh.
  • Visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia, a complex of buildings that serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. The Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda are the must-see parts of its complex. It features a royal temple officially called Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot but commonly referred to as Wat Preah Keo Morakot or temple of the Emerald Crystal Buddha. This pagoda houses a collection of priceless Buddha and historical objects, including the “Emerald Buddha” and the floor covered by more than 5,000 silver tiles.
  • Visit the National Museum, Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history and the country’s leading historical and archaeological museum. It has the world’s largest collection of Khmer art, sculptures, ceramics, bronzes, and ethnographic objects dating from prehistoric times to periods before, during, and after the Khmer Empire.
  • Visit Independence Monument, built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. The monument was designed by the renowned Cambodian architect “Vann Molyvann” in the shape of a lotus bud adorned with Naga heads to resemble the great Khmer temples at the Angkor historical sites. Behind the monument is a statue of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdach Preah Norodom Sihanouk, the father king of Cambodia.
  • Visit Central Market (Psar Thmey), a unique Art Deco building constructed in 1937. Inside, you’ll find a vast array of goods sold at bargain prices, from fresh produce to jewelry and souvenirs. As an alternative, you can explore Tuol Tum Poung Market, also known as the Russian Market due to its popularity with Russian expats in the 1980s. This bustling market is ideal for tourists looking for local handicrafts, clothing, antiques, and art.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Depart for Siem Reap province with a stop at Skun, known as the “Spider Village.” This small market is famous for its unique insect delicacies, including fried tarantulas and crunchy scorpions. Trying these snacks offers a fascinating glimpse into local food culture and adventurous eating traditions.
  • Upon arrival in Siem Reap, have dinner at a local restaurant and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
  • Enjoying nightlife at Pub Street, the hub of activity when night falls in Siem Reap city.

    Note: You must dress appropriately when visiting the Royal Palace. Pants or skirts should cover your knees, and shirts must cover your shoulders – no sleeveless tops or singlets are allowed.

    Optional-(Exclude): Ox Cart Ride – Take a 30-minute ox cart ride through Bakong village. See rice paddies, rural scenery, and traditional Khmer lifestyles. Ox carts have been used in Cambodia since ancient times.
Hotel in Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3

Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Small Circuit

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Go to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate, one of the five ancient gates and a very famous spot within Angkor Archaeological Park. Angkor Thom is the last capital of the Khmer Empire, a fortified city built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. Next, visit Bayon temple, a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism, built in the late 12th or early 13th century as a state temple of King Jayavarman VII.
  • The northwest of Bayon is called Baphuon, a Hindu temple built before Angkor Wat in the mid-11th century.
  • Visit Phimeanakas, a pyramid Hindu temple built at the end of the 10th century and located inside the enclosure of the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom.
  • Visit the Terrace of the Elephants, part of the walled city of Angkor Thom. It was used by King Jayavarman VII as a platform to view his victorious returning army. Then visit the Terrace of the Leper King, just north of the Terrace of the Elephants, built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • Continue to visit the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, the largest religious monument in the world, built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire. It gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple.
  • Visit the fabulous Ta Prohm temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees. It is more famous for being the location in the film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider," played by Angelina Jolie.
  • Afterward, continue to Phnom Bakheng, climb up the hill to see a stunning sunset view. Phnom Bakheng is the most popular tourist spot for sunset views of Angkor Wat, lying amidst the jungle about 1.5 km to the southeast.
  • Enjoy dinner and then transfer back to the hotel

    Note: Due to the limited number of tourists allowed at Phnom Bakheng during peak times, we require you to start climbing a bit earlier. Please be prepared for a longer wait to watch the sunset, which can take around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

    Optional-(Exclude):
    • Phare Circus: Visit Phare Circus, more than just a circus. Cambodian performers use theater, music, dance, and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories, historical, folk, and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm, and talent, making you have an unforgettable experience. Showtime is at 8:00 pm.
    • Shadow Puppet Performance: Experience the magic of Khmer storytelling through shadow puppetry, using light and leather. It is an ancient art in Cambodia. After the show, you can try your hand at traditional string puppets. Showtime is at 7:00 pm.
Hotel in Siem Reap Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Siem Reap – Kampong Phluk – Phnom Penh

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Artisans Angkor in Siem Reap, a center dedicated to preserving traditional Khmer craftsmanship. Here, skilled artisans create beautiful products through stone and wood carving, lacquering, gilding, and traditional silk processing, offering a unique insight into Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
  • Continue to visit Kampong Phluk, a floating village and flooded mangrove forest on the Tonle Sap Lake. Many houses and buildings are constructed on long stilts ranging from 6m to 9m to accommodate the changes in water level between wet and dry seasons. Our boat will go slowly through forest canals, allowing you to catch glimpses of flora and fauna and see a truly beautiful ecosystem.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • Transfer back to Phnom Penh by road (about 6 hours)
  • Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to the hotel for check-in
  • Overnight in Phnom Penh city

    Optional-(Exclude): Ox Cart – Experience an Ox Cart ride at Bakong (30 min) in the villages to see the daily activities of local people, along the way discovering scenic rice paddy fields, seasonal farming methods, and the beauty of the Cambodian countryside. The Ox Cart has been an important feature in Cambodian culture and has been a transport mode of Khmer people since ancient times.
Departure Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5

Hotel – Airport

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to the airport and wait for your flight back home

    Note: Please dress appropriately when visiting our temples. Your pants or skirt should cover your knees, and your shirt must cover your shoulders – no sleeveless tops or singlets allowed. Authorities may deny entry or climbing access to those dressed inappropriately.
Breakfast, Lunch

Included

  • Accommodation (3-star and standard hotel), Double/Twin sharing for 2 adults
  • A/C car/van/bus with driver
  • Sunset cruise in Phnom Penh
  • All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Angkor Wat Pass
  • Floating village at Tonle Sap
  • Water and cold towel
  • English Speaking Tour Guide

Excluded

  • Any airfares, International and Domestic flights
  • Visa arrangement
  • Meals (B/LD)
  • Travel insurance
  • Angkor Sunrise
  • Any services other than mentioned and not stated in the itinerary
  • Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages, airport tax, etc.
  • Compulsory charge for room single supplement (USD 75)

Package options

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2-3 person

From USD 741.00 /person

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4-6 person

From USD 459.00 /person

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7-9 person

From USD 398.00 /person

At least 7 adults in this tour
10-14 person

From USD 332.00 /person

At least 10 adults in this tour
15-19 person

From USD 280.00 /person

At least 15 adults in this tour

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Phnom Penh – Siem Reap

Photo Gallery

Phnom Penh Walk Street Nightlife
National Museum of Cambodia
Independence Monument Phnom Penh
Central Market Phnom Penh
Spider Village Skun
Pub Street Nightlife Siem Reap
Baphuon Temple
Phimeanakas Temple
Terrace of the Elephants
Terrace of the Leper King
Angkor Wat Temple
Ta Prohm Temple
Phare Circus Siem Reap
Shadow Puppet Performance
Artisans Angkor Handicrafts
Ox Cart Ride in Siem Reap Countryside

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