Siem Reap: Apsara Dance Show & Khmer Dinner with Pickup

Khmer cuisine buffet & traditional Apsara dance in Siem Reap

You’ll ride through Siem Reap by tuk-tuk to a lively restaurant where Khmer flavors fill your plate and traditional Apsara dancers take the stage. With local stories woven into every gesture and easy hotel pickup included, expect an evening that lingers long after: part feast, part cultural memory.

Step-by-step itinerary

Enjoy Apsara dance and dinner

• Attend Apsara dance show
• Enjoy buffet dinner
• Use tuk-tuk hotel transport

The experience

The tuk-tuk ride from our hotel in Siem Reap was a little bumpy but honestly, I loved it: the air felt warm and smelled faintly of lemongrass as we zipped through the streets. Our driver, Dara, grinned when I tried to say “thank you” in Khmer (I’m sure I got it wrong). We pulled up to the restaurant just as the sky was turning that deep blue before night really settles in.

Inside, the buffet tables were already busy. There was this gentle clatter of plates and a mix of voices: locals chatting softly, travelers like us trying to figure out what half the dishes were. I piled my plate with things I couldn’t pronounce (one tasted sweet and smoky at once) and sat down just as the lights dimmed for the Apsara dance performance. The dancers moved so slowly at first (their hands bending in ways I can’t even describe), and then suddenly there’d be this burst of color or a sharp drumbeat. It’s hard to explain but you sort of feel it in your chest.

Our local guide leaned over during one of the folk dances and whispered about how each gesture tells part of an old story. I didn’t catch every detail but watching them, you get this sense that it’s not just a show for tourists: people around us seemed genuinely proud. At one point, a little girl at the next table started mimicking the dancers’ hand movements. Her mom laughed quietly and let her try.

I still think about that moment when all the music faded for a second and you could hear someone’s spoon clink against their bowl. Just real life happening alongside something ancient. If you’re curious about Cambodian culture or just want an evening that feels different from anything else in Siem Reap, this Apsara dance show with dinner is worth it. And yeah, they’ll pick you up right from your hotel so you don’t have to worry about finding your way back after dessert.

What’s included

Your evening includes round-trip hotel pickup by tuk-tuk or minivan, entry to an authentic Apsara dance performance at a local restaurant in Siem Reap, plus a generous buffet dinner featuring traditional Cambodian dishes before returning comfortably to your hotel afterward.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup and drop-off service not included18:30 and 19:00This option is offered at a special rate and does not cover pickup or drop-off from your hotel or apartment. Pickup is included.

Hotel pickup and drop-off18:00 and 18:30Apsara Dance Performance: the Apsara Dance Performance comes with a buffet dinner and round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00, from US$ 21.50 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Cambodia Transport Service

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is hotel pickup included for the Apsara dance show?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off are included by tuk-tuk or minivan.

What kind of food is served at the buffet dinner?

The buffet features classic Cambodian (Khmer) dishes with a variety of options.

How long does the Apsara dance performance last?

The experience lasts about 90 minutes including dinner and show.

Where does the performance take place in Siem Reap?

The show is held at Amazon Angkor or Morokot Restaurant in Siem Reap.

Will there be an English-speaking guide?

A local guide is present. Language support may vary but basic English is available.