Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Transfer: Temples Transfer

Nine to eleven hours on the road, with three stops that turn a transfer into a journey through Cambodia's hidden history.

A private transfer between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap that breaks up the drive with stops at Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex, the ancient Kampong Kdei bridge, and Kampong Kleang's stilted fishing villages on Tonle Sap Lake. You travel in an air-conditioned minivan or SUV with an English-speaking driver, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and get picked up from your hotel and dropped at your destination.

The experience

You're traveling between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap but don't want to spend nine to eleven hours watching the road. This transfer stops at three sites most travelers miss: Sambor Prei Kuk, a temple complex built in the 6th and 7th centuries and far less crowded than Angkor; the Kampong Kdei bridge, a 12th-century stone structure that predates Angkor Wat and stretches across a river valley; and Kampong Kleang, a fishing community where houses float on stilts at the edge of Tonle Sap Lake. The driver speaks English and the van is air-conditioned, so the stops break up the journey without the strain of navigating on your own.

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in either city (or from Techo International Airport if you're arriving), and ends with drop-off at your destination hotel. Lunch happens at a local restaurant between the temple and the bridge, so you're not eating on the road. You get cold water during the drive, and the vehicle carries passenger insurance. The route works in both directions: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, so you choose which way you travel.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minivan or SUV with an English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in either city or from the airport.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• cold water during the drive.
• passenger insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 08:00All travelers are collected in Siem Reap for the trip to Phnom Penh hotels, and pickup at Phnom Penh Airport is included

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 08:00Travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap includes pickup

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Information

Lasts 9h–11h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 99 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 08:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 7 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kosal Cambodia Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're traveling between cities and want to explore three temples and villages during the journey itself: the stops replace dead time in a van rather than extending your day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 7 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What is Sambor Prei Kuk and why stop there instead of just driving straight?

Sambor Prei Kuk is a temple complex from the 6th and 7th centuries, built centuries before Angkor Wat. It's far less visited than the major temples, so you walk through the ruins without crowds and see how Khmer architecture developed over time. The stop is built into the transfer so you see it without renting a separate guide or vehicle.

How old is the Kampong Kdei bridge and what makes it worth seeing?

The Kampong Kdei bridge, also called Spean Preah Toses, dates to the 12th century and is the longest ancient bridge in Cambodia. It was built at the same time as Angkor Wat, so it shows the scale of construction happening across the kingdom in that era. You stop to walk it and photograph it as part of the drive.

What are the stilted houses at Kampong Kleang and how do people live there?

Kampong Kleang is a fishing community on the shore of Tonle Sap Lake where houses are built on stilts to float with the water level as it rises and falls with the seasons. Families live and work from these houses, fishing and selling their catch. You stop to see how the village operates and photograph the landscape.

Do I need to buy tickets to enter Sambor Prei Kuk and the bridge, or are they included?

Tickets to Sambor Prei Kuk temples cost 10 USD per person and are not included in the transfer price. You pay them on arrival. The Kampong Kdei bridge is free to visit. The transfer includes the stop and the time to explore, but entry fees are separate.

Can I book this transfer if I'm arriving at Techo International Airport?

Yes, the driver can pick you up from Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap and take you directly into the transfer route. Let the operator know your flight time when you book so they can time the pickup.