Things to do in Siem Reap
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Tonle Sap Lake Boat Tour & Kampong Phluk Village Half-DayThis half-day tour from Siem Reap takes you by air-conditioned vehicle 45 minutes to Kampong Phluk, a fishermen's village on the Tonle Sap Lake, where you board a local boat for a 1.5-hour ride through stilted houses, floating structures and wetland. A local English-speaking guide explains the villagers' culture, lifestyle and how the ecosystem changes between seasons; hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The canoe ride into the mangrove forest (August to January only) is optional and costs extra.Is it for me?Book the morning tour if you want the early part of your day free for Angkor temples or other sites, or the afternoon tour if you're arriving late or prefer to explore Siem Reap in the morning. Either way, the guide and transport are arranged, so you only show up at your hotel lobby ready to go.
Angkor Wat & Bayon Temples Day Tour with PickupYou’ll walk ancient galleries at Angkor Wat with a local guide who knows every story carved in stone. See Bayon’s mysterious faces up close and eat lunch near Srah Srang’s quiet waters. End your day wandering Ta Prohm’s jungle ruins as birds call overhead — these moments stay with you long after you leave Cambodia.
Angkor Wat Private Day Tour from Siem Reap & BayonYou're picked up from your hotel at 8am and driven through five major temples across the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park: Angkor Wat with its 1,000-meter outer wall, Bayon with its 200 carved faces, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and Ta Prohm where tree roots overtake the stone. Your guide is English-speaking and the group stays private — just you, family or friends. You pay the park entrance fee separately at the ticket office, and the tour wraps with a return transfer to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Angkor temples — Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and the terraces — in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself; the private format means you move at your own pace and the guide is yours alone.
Siem Reap Countryside Bike Tour: Rice Fields & Local VillagesA half-day bicycle tour of the countryside around Siem Reap, Cambodia, where you ride through backroads and rice fields with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at farms, temples, markets and villages to learn how rural Cambodians live. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; you choose between a standard bike, an e-bike or a tuk tuk option. The tour covers 15–20 km and returns by early afternoon.Is it for me?Choose the standard bike if you want a moderate workout and the full countryside experience; pick the e-bike if you'd rather conserve energy and focus on the stops and the guide's explanations; go with the tuk tuk option if you prefer to ride as a passenger and walk through the villages at your own pace instead.
Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour: Private Guide, 4 Temples & Hotel PickupYou’ll start before dawn for sunrise at Angkor Wat with a private guide, then wander Ta Prohm’s jungle ruins and see intricate carvings at Banteay Srei. There’s time for picnic breakfast near the temples and lunch at a local spot before exploring Bayon’s serene Buddha faces—leaving you tired but honestly kind of awestruck.Is it for me?Start before dawn to catch sunrise at Angkor Wat, then visit all four main temples and be back by early afternoon—your guide and private transport handle everything while you focus on the experience.
Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Bayon & Ta Prohm Day TourYou’ll stand in silence as Angkor Wat glows under sunrise skies, touch ancient carvings inside cool corridors, wander through tree-wrapped ruins at Ta Prohm with your local guide sharing stories—and end your day with tired feet but a mind full of temple faces.
Siem Reap: Khmer Cooking Class & Market Tour at Paper TigerYou’ll wander Siem Reap’s vibrant market with a local guide, learn how to choose fresh ingredients for classic Khmer dishes like amok or chicken curry, then cook side by side with a professional chef at Paper Tiger Eatery. Share your meal with fellow travelers and take home digital recipes—plus memories of laughter and real Cambodian flavors.
Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Temples: Full-Day Small Group TourYou’ll wind through Cambodia’s countryside by minibus with a small group and local guide, exploring the wild ruins of Beng Mealea and Koh Ker temples. Expect mossy stones under your hands, simple lunch options nearby (or bring your own), and stories you won’t find online. By sunset you’ll carry home more than photos—maybe even a little peace.
Siem Reap: Kanell Dinner Show & Apsara Dance with Khmer Set MenuYou’ll share an evening in Siem Reap’s garden setting with live Apsara dance and seven traditional Cambodian performances while enjoying a Khmer set dinner by Chef Kimsan Pol. Expect small moments: laughter with locals, fragrant dishes arriving one by one, and stories behind every graceful gesture on stage—leaving you with more than just memories of food or dance.
Angkor Wat & Bayon: Sunrise Bike Tour with Breakfast & LunchYou’ll see Angkor Wat wake up at sunrise, cycle quiet trails past villages most tourists miss, hear stories from your local guide, and share Cambodian dishes beside Srah Srang lake. Expect muddy shoes, laughter with your group, and moments that linger long after you’re back in Siem Reap.
Zipline Angkor Park Siem Reap: 10 Lines, 21 PlatformsThis zipline adventure in Siem Reap's Angkor Archaeological Park sends you across four hanging bridges and through the treetops on 10 ziplines over 21 platforms, with two guides keeping groups to nine people maximum. The tour lasts three hours and includes a nature trail education trek and insurance; you choose between a Gold Course or Silver Course at checkout. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the operator provides helmets and safety gear for every guest.Is it for me?Soar through Angkor's jungle canopy on 10 ziplines and hanging bridges—two guides and a small group keep you safe while you experience this ancient site from above.
Angkor Wat & Banteay Srei: 2-Day Temple Tour with Sunrise & SunsetYou’ll walk ancient corridors as dawn breaks over Angkor Wat, climb Phnom Bakheng for sunset views with locals sharing snacks, and touch the intricate pink carvings at Banteay Srei. With hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide handling every detail, you can focus on small moments—the hush under giant trees or laughter over lunch—that make this two-day journey linger long after you’ve left.
Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour: Small Group, Breakfast & TemplesYou’ll wake before dawn for Angkor Wat’s sunrise glow, walk ancient corridors before crowds arrive, share breakfast with locals in Preah Dak village, and explore jungle temples with a small group and guide. Expect laughter over palm cake, cool stone under your hands, and moments you’ll replay long after you’re home.
Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour: Small Group Temples & PickupYou’ll start before dawn with hotel pickup for Angkor Wat sunrise, led by a local guide who knows every shortcut. Walk ancient corridors at Bayon and Ta Prohm where roots twist through stone, pause for breakfast near the temples, then finish at Banteay Kdei before heading back—tired but happy.
Angkor Wat & Temples: Private Tuk-Tuk Tour with SunriseYou’ll watch Angkor Wat appear at sunrise from your own tuk-tuk seat, wander among ancient faces at Bayon and tangled roots at Ta Prohm, and cool off with cold towels between stops. Local guides share stories as you ride shaded shortcuts and see daily life roll past — sometimes it’s those small moments that stay with you.
ATV Off-Road Tour Siem Reap: Ride Through Khmer VillagesAn ATV off-road tour through the Cambodian countryside around Siem Reap where you ride your own quad bike on local roads, past traditional Khmer villages, rice paddies and a crocodile farm, ending at Buddhist temples. Hotel pickup and drop-off, helmet, guide and water are included. The tour runs about two hours and suits riders without prior ATV experience who have moderate fitness.Is it for me?You ride your own ATV instead of sitting as a passenger, which suits anyone who wants to move through the countryside under their own control rather than watch it from a vehicle. The two-hour format fits a half-day schedule, and the beginner-friendly terrain works for riders without prior quad bike experience who have moderate fitness.
Kulen Waterfall & 1000 Lingams: Siem Reap Day Trip with LunchYou get picked up from your hotel, driven up Kulen Mountain to see the sacred 1000 Lingams river and the Reclining Buddha, swim at a jungle waterfall for ninety minutes, eat a set lunch, and optionally visit the Landmine Museum before returning. The whole day runs about eight to nine hours, and everything—entry, guide, transport, food—is included upfront, so there's no negotiating at each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Kulen highlights—the sacred river, the Buddha, the waterfall swim—without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean you show up ready to go, and the small-group format keeps it from feeling rushed.
Siem Reap: Angkor Temples Bike Tour with Lunch & Local GuideYou’ll pedal quiet paths through Angkor’s legendary temples with a local guide leading the way — stopping for stories beneath ancient banyans and sharing Cambodian snacks lakeside. Expect laughter with vendors, a simple lunch that tastes better than you’d guess, and moments where time stands still among jungle ruins.
Angkor Wat, Bayon & Ta Prohm: Small Group Tour with LunchYou’ll walk ancient corridors at Angkor Wat and Bayon, see tree roots twist around Ta Prohm’s stones, share a local lunch near Siem Reap and finish with sunset views from Phnom Bakheng. With a small group and guide handling all tickets and transport, you’ll get both stories and space to take it all in.
Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour Siem Reap: 5 Temples & BayonYou enter Angkor Wat in darkness from the eastern side, watch the sunrise from an ancient library pool, then spend the day temple-hopping through Bayon, the Terrace of the Elephants, and Ta Prohm with a licensed guide. Hotel pickup, water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Plan for a full day out — that's what fits all five temples in one departure.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the five main temples of Angkor in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the pre-dawn start is what lets you catch the sunrise inside the temple and avoid the midday crowds. Expect a full day of walking and standing; comfortable shoes and water matter.
