Top Siem Reap Day Trips

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.

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 transportation 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.

Exploring the UNESCO-listed Angkor Temples is a must for visitors to Siem Reap and this small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience. Stand in awe before the legendary temple of Angkor Wat, admire the sculpted façade of Bayon temple, and discover the atmospheric jungle temple of Ta Prohm.

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.

Visit the sacred peak of Kulen Mountain and explore the natural landscapes of the surrounding Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Take in the views from the mountaintop, admire the 16th-century reclining Buddha statue, and hike to Kulen Waterfall.

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.

Enjoy a full-day bicycle tour to see Angkor’s major temples and experience the lush Cambodian countryside around Siem Reap. Your experienced local guide shows you highlights of the Angkor Archaeological Park including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm Temples, in addition to some lesser-known sights along the route. Get the chance to experience this breathtaking landscape on a small-group tour with a maximum of 14 participants, ensuring personalized attention from your guide. Bonus: this tour includes refreshments and a delicious lunch.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS TOUR Pick up and Drop off from Siem Reap (3 hours each way) Local Guide and Driver are included Rice Paddy and local village along the way Visit Ek Phnom Temple Visit Local Market at Psa Nat French Building Along Battambang River Lunch is Included Ride the Famous Bamboo Train (Norry) Visit Fishing Village and the Vegetable Farming area. Visit Phmon Sompoa (Sompoa Mountain) and sit back and relax to watch millions of Bats leave the cave and the beautiful sunset. All Tickets to the site is included This is a complete 100% Private Tour for just your group (Not a join Tours).

The world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia draws crowds from around the world. Opt for a personalized experience of the landmark on a small-group tour from Siem Reap—a hassle-free way to explore the archeological site. In an intimate group limited to 10, you’ll stay cool in an air-conditioned minibus and avoid looking for hard-to-find meeting points with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take a break from Siem Reap on this day trip to the surrounding countryside. Hop on a bike and head out of town, stopping to watch the action at a fish market. You’ll also take a boat to floating villages, eat a Cambodian lunch with locals, and visit an island pagoda. Enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off, and take advantage of the small group size by asking plenty of questions.

There’s no better time to see Angkor Wat temple complex than at sunrise, when the archeological site is at its most magical. However, getting to the landmark in time isn’t always easy. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with ease on a full-day tour from Siem Reap, limited to a maximum of 15 people for an intimate atmosphere. With a guide, you’ll watch the sunrise, explore the site, and learn things about the temples you may otherwise have missed.

See the Reclining Buddha statue and waterfalls at Phnom Kulen, and visit the River of a Thousand Lingas on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Your guide shows you river boulders with intricate carvings made during the Khmer Empire, and natural pools at Phnom Kulen Waterfalls where you can swim. On the way there, view life in rural Cambodia and escape the crowds of Siem Reap.

The world-famous Angkor Temples aren’t the only archeological wonders worth visiting in Siem Reap and this full-day tour takes in some of the region’s lesser known treasures. Marvel at the magnificent pink temple of Banteay Srei, shop for traditional handicrafts in Preah Dak Village, and explore the temples of Prasat Neak Pean, East Mebon, and Preah Khan.

Head off-the-beaten-track and visit the floating village of Kompong Khleang on this 4-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. Finally, tuck into a lunch of typical Cambodian cuisine (included) at a local restaurant. 

Get a glimpse of local life as you cruise past the floating villages and markets around Tonle Sap lake on this 6-hour tour from Siem Reap. Experience life on the water as you cruise along the Khleang River in a flat-bottomed boat, pass through the flooded forest, and stop at a floating school to meet the school kids, then tuck into a delicious Khmer-style lunch at a local restaurant.

For hundreds of years, fishermen and their families have lived on the banks of the Tonlé Sap, a UNESCO-listed biosphere and South-East Asia’s largest freshwater lake. This tour begins with two must-see floating villages near Siem Reap and finishes at a fishing village further up the take that few tourists visit. You’ll enjoy a unique glimpse into the challenges of living harmoniously in close quarters on the water.

You could spend days exploring the vast temple complex of Angkor, but this private tour lets you take in the highlights in one day. Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, marvel at the grand gates of Angkor Thom, and visit the jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Also included is Bayon temple and Bantey Srei.

Explore Angkor’s magnificent art and architecture on a full-day, small-group tour that takes in some highlights of the main site, then continues into the countryside to a temple that many visitors overlook, but whose carvings are among Angkor's most intricate. The itinerary includes Pre Rup, Neak Peak, Banteay Srei, and Preah Khan, and all transport is by climate-controlled vehicle—ideal for cooling off between temple visits. Temple entrance fees are at your expense.

If you’ve only got limited time in Siem Reap, tick off the best of Angkor Archeological Park on a full-day tour that reveals historical information integral to understanding the UNESCO-listed temple complex. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean you won’t have to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning, while air-conditioned transport between each temple means you’ll stay cool throughout the day.

Experience the magic of sunrise over Angkor Wat with this early riser tour. After watching the sunrise, set out to explore the Angkor Temples by bike, allowing you to escape the crowds and admire the scenery as you follow traffic-free trails around the ruins. Take in highlights including Bayon, Preah Khan, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom, and enjoy a tasty Cambodian-style breakfast and lunch by the temples.

This tour to Kbal Spean, Banteay Srei, and Banteay Samre will take you far from the busy area around Angkor Wat, to the more peaceful, lesser-visited sites of interest further out. See some of the finest temples and carving work in the Angkor area without the crowds. These temples are around 30 miles (49 kilometers) from Siem Reap, so this organized group tour is a convenient way of reaching them.

Leave your Siem Reap hotel and travel in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle to the jungle temple of Being Mealea and Koh Ker. Learn about traditional ways of life in Cambodia's rural villages, tour a local market, check out a traditional Khmer house, travel past scenic rice fields and see life outside of the city. This memorable tour is limited to just three people per group and guarantees personalized attention.

Visit the Rolous group of temples and Preah Khan with your own private guide on this full-day tour from Siem Reap. Your guide helps you to navigate the large sites, which are both less-visited yet fascinating parts of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Archeological Park. Return to Siem Reap between the sites, leaving you time to have lunch and freshen up before setting out again in the afternoon.

The natural wonders and ancient Buddhist temples of Kulen Mountain lie just a 1.5-hour drive north of Siem Reap. On this full-day tour, spend the morning exploring the Phnom Kulen National Park, where you can admire the River of a Thousand Lingas and take a swim beneath a waterfall. After lunch (not included), learn more about Cambodia’s dark history as you visit the Siem Reap War Museum and the Killing Fields.