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Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit temples from Siem ReapA small group temple tour from Siem Reap visiting Pre Rup, Banteay Srei, Neak Pean, Preah Khan and Phnom Bakheng in a single day, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water included. The tour departs at 8am and ends with sunset viewing; lunch is at your own expense at Banteay Srei. Children from age 8 are welcome; knees and shoulders must be covered at all temples.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange transport yourself — the guide handles the route and timing across five temples in a single day, ending with sunset at Phnom Bakheng. The small group format and fixed 8am start keep the day structured without you building it.
Siem Reap: Countryside Bike & E-Bike Tour with Local CraftsYou’ll pedal quiet paths outside Siem Reap with a local guide, visit a village rattan weaver (and maybe try weaving yourself), sample Cambodian snacks at a family home, then ride along West Baray lake as fishermen work nearby. Expect laughter, new tastes, and glimpses of daily life that linger after you return.
Siem Reap: Immersive Dinner Show & Khmer-French MenuYou’ll sit just steps from Siem Reap’s most immersive dinner show: dancers swirl past your table, flames leap close enough to feel, and each course brings new flavors inspired by Khmer tradition and French technique. With live music, acrobatics, and a full-course menu included, you’ll leave feeling like you’ve tasted something real — not just watched it happen.
Khmer Cooking Class in Cambodia: Market to TableA hands-on cooking class in Cambodia where you visit a local market, choose your menu from 15 dishes across starters, mains and desserts, then prepare and taste three courses with an English-speaking guide. The class runs 2.5 hours and includes pickup.Is it for me?You do the cooking yourself rather than watching, so this suits anyone who wants to learn by handling the knife and the pan instead of observing. The guide leads you through each step, which means no prior cooking experience is needed—just a willingness to work in the kitchen.
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Hotel PickupYou’ll ride a private tuk tuk from Siem Reap with hotel pickup before dawn or dusk, feeling Cambodia wake up around you. Watch Angkor Wat change color in silence, wander Bayon’s mysterious faces and Ta Prohm’s tangled roots with your local guide sharing stories along the way. It’s less about ticking off sights—more about letting these ancient places settle under your skin.
Siem Reap: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm & Phnom Bakheng SunsetYou’ll walk among ancient stones at Angkor Wat, snap photos at Bayon’s smiling towers, feel tree roots wrap around you at Ta Prohm, and watch sunset from Phnom Bakheng hilltop temple—all with stories from your local guide. Expect heat, laughter, quiet awe—and maybe a little dust on your shoes by day’s end.
Siem Reap: Sunrise Angkor Wat & Bayon Day Trip with PickupYou’ll start before sunrise in Siem Reap for that first glimpse of Angkor Wat’s towers lighting up the sky, then explore Bayon’s ancient faces and wander through Ta Prohm where trees twist around stone walls. With a local guide and stops in small villages along the way, you’ll find moments—quiet or unexpected—that stay with you long after you leave.
Angkor Temple Tour with Private Vehicle & Guide: Customize your itineraryA full-day private tour of Angkor's five major temples—Angkor Thom Complex, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat and Bakheng Mountain—with your choice of vehicle, English-speaking driver and flexible pickup between 7:30am and 10am. You control the itinerary: skip temples that don't interest you, linger where you want, and stop for photos as many times as you need. Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary cold towels and bottled water is included; entrance tickets and lunch are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through Angkor at your own speed without a fixed group schedule—the private vehicle and flexible itinerary mean you linger where the temples hold you and skip what doesn't, which is how you actually spend a full day in a place this large.
Siem Reap: Countryside Sunset Bike Tour & Khmer Food TastingYou’ll ride quiet country roads outside Siem Reap with a local guide, tasting fresh Khmer street food straight from village kitchens, meeting families along the way, and ending up with cold drinks as sunset spills across endless rice fields. It’s an evening that feels both peaceful and alive—you might find yourself wishing it lasted longer.
Siem Reap: 10 Street Food Tastings & Local Guide Private TourYou taste ten local dishes — from Nom Banh Chok to fish amok to tropical fruits — guided by someone who eats them regularly and knows the vendors. The tour weaves food stops with city highlights like Wat Damnak and the Siem Reap River, keeping the pace slow enough to actually absorb what you're eating. Vegetarian options are available, the group stays small, and you can adjust the stops if something doesn't appeal to you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local without arranging stops yourself or worrying about where to find the real food — a private guide who lives here and knows every vendor takes that entirely off your hands.
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Temple Tour Siem Reap: Private GuideYou arrive at Angkor Wat before sunrise with a private guide and secure a spot at the reflection pools before crowds arrive. The day covers five major temples—Bayon with its 200+ carved faces, Angkor Thom's walled city, Ta Prohm wrapped in jungle roots, plus Baphuon, the Terraces, and Banteay Kdei—with commentary on Khmer history and architecture. Hotel pickup, cold water, and all entry fees are included; you choose between air-con vehicle or tuk-tuk transport.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Angkor's main temples in one day without managing logistics themselves—the private guide and early start mean you experience Angkor Wat at sunrise before crowds arrive, and the fixed itinerary covers the essential sites without the uncertainty of a group tour schedule.
Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Beng Mealea & Floating VillageYou’ll feel sunrise warmth at Angkor Wat before wandering tangled jungle temples and sharing jokes with your guide over local noodles. On day two, you’ll ride out to Beng Mealea’s wild ruins then drift past stilt houses on Tonlé Sap Lake—moments that linger long after you leave Cambodia.
Siem Reap: Angkor Temples & Tonle Sap Private 3-Day TourYou’ll walk among Angkor Wat’s ancient stones at sunrise, taste spicy fish amok by royal waters, get lost in jungle temples where roots swallow ruins, and drift past floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake—all with a local guide who brings Cambodia’s stories to life. It’s three days that stay with you long after you leave.
Angkor Wat Sunrise Tuk Tuk Tour & Ta Prohm Temples PrivateYou’ll ride out before sunrise in a private tuk tuk from Siem Reap, sharing coffee and stories with your local guide as you reach Angkor Wat’s quiet morning shadows. Watch light spill over ancient stones, explore Ta Prohm’s tangled roots and jungle sounds, then face the mysterious smiles of Bayon in Angkor Thom — all at your own pace.
Siem Reap: Tonle Sap Floating Village Sunset Jeep TourYou’ll ride through Siem Reap’s countryside by Jeep with a local guide, visit a mushroom farm and rice wine distillery, meet a farming family for fresh coconut juice, then cruise Tonle Sap’s floating villages at sunset with snacks on board. Expect real conversations and small surprises—the kind you remember long after you’ve washed off the dust.
Angkor Wat & Ta Prohm: Full-Day Temple Tour from Siem ReapYou're picked up from your hotel early, driven to Angkor Wat before the crowds, and guided through three major temples — Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (including Bayon, Baphuon, and the Terraces), and Ta Prohm — with a licensed guide who explains the history and architecture as you walk. Transport, water, and hotel drop-off are included; the whole day runs from early morning to late afternoon.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see the three most important temples in Angkor in one day without arranging their own transport or timing — the private guide and fixed schedule mean you move through each site at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're looking at instead of rushing between them.
Angkor Wat & Banteay Srei: 2-Day Tour with Floating VillageYou’ll wake before dawn for Angkor Wat’s sunrise glow, taste sweet palm cakes at a village breakfast stall, wander intricate carvings at Banteay Srei, and glide past stilt houses on Tonle Sap’s floating village tour—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect sweat on your back and dust on your shoes—and maybe a new way of seeing Cambodia.
River Monster Tour Siem Reap: Face Tonle Sap Lake GiantsThe River Monster Tour is a half or full-day guided experience on Tonle Sap Lake near Siem Reap where you see river giants in their natural ecosystem with a private English-speaking guide. The tour includes park entry to Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium, bottled water, snacks, cold towels and food for feeding animals; pickup is included. You explore the aquarium exhibits at your own pace after the lake portion.Is it for me?Book the private guide option if you want someone who knows the lake's ecosystem and can explain what you're seeing as it happens—the guide makes the difference between watching creatures and understanding their place in the region. Choose the full-day option if you want unhurried time in the aquarium exhibits after the lake portion; the half day works if you're fitting this around other plans in Siem Reap.
Siem Reap Hidden Gems Tour: Local Markets & MonasteriesThis private guided tour of Siem Reap takes 3 to 4 hours and moves through the city's quieter neighborhoods, markets, and cultural sites with a local English-speaking guide and tuk-tuk driver. You walk the old market near Pub Street, visit Wat Preah Prom Rath (a 14th-century monastery), stop at a local shrine and bat-filled park, see a 10th-century riverside temple, and visit workshops where artisans practice stone carving, wood weaving, and silk work. Morning tours include lunch before returning to your hotel. The APOPO Rat Center, which trains rats to detect landmines, costs 8 USD extra per person.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English fluently, so the commentary and explanations are clear whether you're new to Cambodia or returning. This works for anyone from age one up, and the pace suits all fitness levels—you're walking through markets and neighborhoods, not climbing or hiking.
Siem Reap: Evening Food Tour with 10 Local Tastings & TransportYou get picked up at your hotel and follow a local foodie guide through Siem Reap's night market for ten tastings: beef skewers from a 1981 vendor, chive cakes, green curry noodle soup, smaller bites from 60 Road, and a Khmer dessert. The guide handles navigation and vendor relationships, leaving you free to eat and ask questions. The whole thing takes 2 to 2.5 hours, and transport back to your hotel is included.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to eat like a local without navigating the night market alone or wondering if what you're trying is safe — the guide's reputation depends on both. Plan for 2 to 2.5 hours on your feet moving between stops, which is exactly what lets you fit ten distinct tastings into one evening.
