Classic Cambodia: Temples, Nature and Culture

This itinerary covers Cambodia's top highlights: the Angkor temple complex, Tonle Sap Lake with its floating villages, and the capital Phnom Penh. Perfect for first-time visitors to the country.

2

Angkor Wat and the Main Temples

Siem Reap

3 places

Attraction

Bayon

A 12th-century temple with 54 towers adorned with enormous stone faces. The centerpiece of the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

Visit at midday when the crowds thin out — explore the inner galleries lined with bas-reliefs

Photo by Husha Bilimale on Unsplash

Included in the Angkor Pass

By car27 min · 7.9 km

Directions

Attraction

Angkor Wat

The world's largest temple and the symbol of Cambodia, built in the 12th century. A breathtaking masterpiece of Khmer civilization, adorned with intricate bas-reliefs and towering spires.

Arrive before 6 am to catch the sunrise, and buy a 3-day pass ($62) to explore the entire Angkor complex

Photo by Roth Chanvirak on Unsplash

$37 (1 day)

By car20 min · 6.7 km

Directions

Attraction

Ta Prohm

The 12th-century temple where Lara Croft was filmed, famously engulfed by the massive roots of giant trees, creating an utterly magical atmosphere.

Visit late in the day — crowds thin out by 4 pm and the light is far more beautiful

Photo by Daniel Lienert on Unsplash

Included in the Angkor Pass

By car8 min · 3.4 km

Directions

3

Northern Temples of Angkor

Siem Reap

3 places

4

Tonle Sap Lake: Floating Villages

Siem Reap

2 places

5

Relaxation and Exploring Siem Reap

Siem Reap

3 places

6

Flight to Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh

1 place

7

History and Memory of Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh

2 places

8

Temples and Markets of Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh

3 places

9

Koh Tass Island and Relaxation

Phnom Penh

2 places

10

Departure or Extra Day

Phnom Penh

3 places

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Points of interest

Bayon

Attraction

Angkor Wat

Attraction

Ta Prohm

Attraction

Pre Rup

Attraction

East Baray

Nature

Banteay Srei

Attraction

Tonle Sap Lake

Nature

Phnom Penh

Culture

Siem Reap National Museum

Culture

Siem Reap Night Market

Shopping

Pub Street

Nightlife

Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda

Attraction

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Culture

Choeung Ek Killing Fields

Culture

Wat Phnom

Attraction

Central Market (Psar Thmey)

Shopping

Tonle Sap Riverside

Culture

Koh Tass Island

Nature

Phnom Penh Night Street Markets

Food

មហាវិថី ព្រះមុនីវង្ស (៩៣)

Attraction

Kampot and the Pepper Plantations

Nature

Last-Minute Shopping in Central Phnom Penh

Shopping