For most travelers, 3 to 4 days in Siem Reap is ideal for a well-paced, fulfilling vacation. Here’s a general breakdown of how you could spend your time:
Day 1: Arrival + Exploring Siem Reap Town
- Check in to your hotel and relax
- Explore Pub Street, Old Market, and local cafes
- Enjoy a traditional Apsara dance show and Khmer dinner
Day 2: Angkor Wat & Major Temples
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat (start early!)
- Visit Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider temple)
- Optional: Sunset at Phnom Bakheng or Pre Rup
- Go see the Phare, Cambodia Circus
💡 Tip: Get a 3-day Angkor pass even if you only use 2 days, you can also split days up among temples (It does not need to be used consecutively) — more flexibility driving your own tuk tuk
Day 3: Interesting Tours and Museums or Tonlé Sap Lake
Option A:
- Cambodia Landmine Museum
- War Museum (Tanks & Fighter Planes)
- Tour APOPO Visitor Center (Meet the hero rats still finding active landmines)Visit the Angkor National Museum
Option B: Tonlé Sap Lake
- Visit Kompong Phluk or Chong Kneas floating villages
- Kompong Khleang ( Further than the two above )
Day 4: Culture & Relaxation
- Take a cooking class (Go to the market with the chef, then return to cook a Cambodia traditional meal)
- Go on a Quad Bike Tour
- Tour Lotus Silk Farm (Relax and enjoy lotus tea overlooking the lotus flowers)
💡 Tip: Spa and massage before departure
Optional 5th Day:
- Day trip to Beng Mealea or Kulen Mountain (if you’re into nature or remote ruins)
Summary:
- Minimum: 2 full days (rushes main temples)
- Ideal: 3–4 days (culture + temples + relaxation)
- More than 5 days: Great if you love slower travel or want to explore nature
Let us know if you’d like help planning a day-by-day itinerary!