Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: 5 Day Tour of Cambodia

Five days, three towns, and a multitude of exploration opportunities await in Cambodia, traveling from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: 5 Day Tour of Cambodia

Day 1: Phnom Penh - Kompong Cham

The tour begins in Phnom Penh with an hour's drive to the port. Participants will board a traditional boat to Silk Island, learning about silk production. After returning to land, the journey continues to Kompong Cham with a two-hour drive. A guided city tour includes lunch, a visit to the Wat Nokor Temple, and Phnom Pros Monastery, concluding with a stop at the Keung Kok fabric factory.

Day 2: Kompong Cham - Kompong Thom

A breakfast at the hotel precedes a three-hour drive to Kompong Thom, where local culture is explored through its streets and food stalls. A local restaurant will provide lunch before visiting the UNESCO-listed Prasar Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Park, returning to Kompong Thom for the night.

Day 3: Kompong Thom - Siem Reap

The day starts with a walk through the central market in Kompong Thom before a three-hour journey to Siem Reap, with a lunch stop and exploration of Kompong Kleang village on Tonlé Sap Lake. The day finishes arriving at the hotel in Siem Reap.

Day 4: Siem Reap - Angkor Archaeological Park

After breakfast, the group visits Angkor, the Khmer Empire's former capital, exploring the archaeological park's ruins. This includes a stop at Ta Nei temple and a lunch break before touring Angkor Thom and watching the sunset over Angkor Wat before returning to Siem Reap for the night.

Day 5: Siem Reap - Angkor Archaeological Park - Siem Reap

The final day starts at 4:30 am to view the sunrise at Angkor Wat. After breakfast, the group visits Preah Khan temple, followed by Neak Pean and Ta Som temples. Lunch is near Angkor Wat, with the afternoon free for further exploration. The tour concludes back in Siem Reap.

Accommodation

The tour includes four nights of accommodation with breakfast at four-star hotels:

Kompong Cham (1 night): LNB Asian Hotel or similar.Kompong Thom (1 night): Glorious Hotel & Spa or similar.Siem Reap (2 nights): Amma Hotel or similar.

Dress code

Participants must ensure shoulders and knees are covered when entering religious buildings.

Entry fees not included

Entrance fees to monuments and temples in the itinerary are not included in the tour price.