Angkor Temples, Beng Mealea/Koh Ker, Phnom Kulen, Tonlé Sap & Phnom Penh with flexible pacing.
This 6-day Cambodia tour offers a deep dive into the heart of the Khmer Empire. From the legendary spires of Angkor Wat to the bustling streets of Phnom Penh, you will be accompanied by a professional Cambodia tour guide to unlock the history of these sacred sites.
Day 1: The Majestic Icons (Small Circuit)
08:30 AM: Meet your Angkor Wat tour guide and head to Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument.
Lunch: Enjoy local Khmer cuisine at a restaurant near the temple park.
Afternoon: Explore Ta Prohm, the "Tomb Raider" temple famously embraced by giant tree roots. Continue to Angkor Thom, entering through the Victory Gate to see the Bayon Temple with its 216 massive stone faces.
Sunset: End the day with a panoramic sunset view from the hilltop of Phnom Bakheng.
Day 2: Intricate Carvings & The Grand Circuit
08:30 AM: Start your Siem Reap tour of the Grand Circuit, visiting Preah Khan and the unique island temple of Neak Pean.
Lunch: Break for a refreshing meal near the temples.
Afternoon: Drive through the countryside to Banteay Srei. Known as the "Citadel of the Women," this pink sandstone temple features the finest, most intricate carvings in Cambodia.
Day 3: Sunrise Magic & Stilted Villages
05:00 AM: Witness the breathtaking Angkor Wat sunrise, a bucket-list experience for any Siem Reap tour guide to show you.
Morning: Head further afield to Beng Mealea, a sprawling jungle temple largely left in its natural, unrestored state.
Afternoon: Take a boat trip to the floating village of Kampong Phluk. Witness the unique lifestyle of communities living in stilted houses on the Tonle Sap Lake.
Day 4: Hidden Jungles & Sacred Mountains
07:00 AM: Travel north to Koh Ker, the 10th-century capital of the Khmer Empire. Explore the 7-tiered pyramid of Prasat Thom.
Lunch: Local picnic or restaurant nearby.
Afternoon: Visit Phnom Kulen, the most sacred mountain in Cambodia. See the "River of a Thousand Lingas," the giant reclining Buddha, and cool off with a swim at the Kulen Waterfall.
Day 5: The Overland Journey to Phnom Penh
Morning: Depart Siem Reap via private SUV/minivan. This is a great way to see the "real" Cambodia.
En Route: Stop at the Spean Praptos (ancient Angkorian bridge) and the town of Skun, famous for its "spider market" where brave travelers can try deep-fried tarantulas.
Evening: Arrive and check into your hotel for your Phnom Penh tours.
Day 6: Phnom Penh City Highlights
Morning: Explore the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, home to a life-sized gold Buddha encrusted with thousands of diamonds.
History: Visit the National Museum to see the world's finest collection of Khmer sculpture.
Afternoon: Pay respects at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields to understand Cambodia's complex modern history.
Closing: Finish your 6-day Angkor Wat tour with a stroll along the riverside (Sisovath Quay).
Starting from: $1000