2 Days Tour in Siem Reap including Lunch, Dinner & Apsara Show

Kampong Phluk’s stilted village and boat ride give this two-day tour a welcome change of pace from Siem Reap’s temple circuit. Then comes an early start at Angkor Wat, followed by Bayon, Ta Prohm and the finely carved pink sandstone of Banteay Srei. It is a full itinerary, but the private format gives your group room to move at its own pace.

I like two things in particular: the mix of local life and major temples, and the practical inclusion of private transport, meals, boat tickets and an Apsara dance performance. The tour team has also been praised for warm guiding, clear stories, attentive care and help with photos.

The main consideration is the schedule. Day 2 begins at 5 am and packs several temple stops into one day; the $37 Angkor pass is also extra. One sunset stop is listed as Phnom Bakheng, while its description names Phnom Krom, so confirm which hill is planned before you go.

Key points to know before you book

• Kampong Phluk comes first: Day 1 starts at 8 am, with a visit to Rolous Market before a boat trip through the floating village. Kayaking may be available, depending on conditions or arrangements.
• The second day starts before dawn: A 5 am pickup takes you to Angkor Wat for sunrise and a short temple visit, with the rest of the day devoted to more Angkor sites.
• Banteay Srei adds a longer drive: Its pink sandstone carvings are a highlight, but the temple lies farther from the main complex.
• Meals and transport are part of the package: Private transportation, water, snacks, community entrance fees, boat tickets, lunch and dinner are included. The Angkor pass is not.
• The evening show is a cultural finish: Dinner at Amazon Angkor Restaurant comes with a buffet and Apsara dance performance.
• It is a private tour: Only your group participates, which can make a packed schedule easier to manage.

Day 1: From Rolous Market to Kampong Phluk

Your first pickup is scheduled for 8 am at your hotel in Siem Reap. The day begins at Rolous Market, described as a stop connected with an ancient city that predates Angkor Wat. It gives the tour a local opening before the boat ride, though the details of the market visit are not specified, so think of it as a brief introduction rather than a guided market workshop.

From there, you head to Kampong Phluk, a community known for its floating village setting. The itinerary allows about four hours for this stop, including boat time and community entrance fees. Seeing the village from the water is a useful counterpoint to the stone temples: instead of studying carved walls, you get a look at daily life shaped by the lake and its changing water levels.

Kayaking is mentioned as a possibility, but it depends on arrangements or conditions. If that matters to you, ask the operator what is available for your dates rather than treating it as guaranteed. Water and snacks are included, and the private vehicle means you are not sharing the day’s transfers with a larger group.

There is a break back at your hotel for a shower before the late-afternoon outing. That pause is a sensible feature. A warm, active morning on the water followed by a few hours of rest is more comfortable than running straight through to sunset.

Sunset, dinner and a detail to confirm

The evening plan is for a sunset view from a hill, followed by dinner. There is a naming mismatch in the supplied details: the stop heading says Phnom Bakheng, while the description says Phnom Krom. These are different places, so ask Dear Diary Tours which one is on your schedule before setting out.

That clarification matters because the two-day plan already includes an early morning at Angkor Wat. A clear pickup time and destination will help you make the most of the evening without wondering which hill you are climbing or driving toward. The stop is listed as about two hours, and admission is shown as free.

The dinner is included, but no restaurant or menu is specified for this first evening. If you have dietary needs, tell the operator ahead of time rather than assuming the meal can be adjusted on the spot.

Day 2: Angkor Wat at sunrise

The second day starts at 5 am, when a minivan collects your group for Angkor Wat. The aim is to catch sunrise at the world’s largest religious monument, then spend about two hours at the temple, including time to explore its interior. Sunrise can be a memorable moment, but it also means an early alarm and a long day ahead. Get some rest the night before.

The Angkor pass is not included. It costs $37 per adult, so add that to your budget when comparing the $210 tour price with other options. Admission to Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm is listed as excluded, and the pass is the stated way to cover the temple visits.

Private transportation is especially useful on this day. The stops are spread across the Angkor area, and the tour continues after sunrise rather than returning to town for a long break. The pace is efficient, though you should not expect a leisurely, single-temple morning.

Bayon and Ta Prohm: two very different temples

Bayon is the next temple stop, with about an hour set aside. Built during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, it is known for its large stone faces and intricate architecture. Even with limited time, you can get a feel for how different it is from Angkor Wat: here, the carved faces and closely packed structures make the visit visually absorbing.

Ta Prohm also gets about an hour. It is widely associated with the film Tomb Raider, but the real attraction is the way enormous trees grow among and over the ruins. The blend of roots, stone and shaded passages gives it a very different mood from Bayon’s sculpted faces.

One hour at each site is enough for a focused visit, not an exhaustive one. If you like to linger over every inscription or take long photo breaks, the schedule may feel brisk. The private format may help your group discuss timing with the guide, but the itinerary still has several stops to fit into the day.

Preah Dak and Banteay Srei

A 30-minute stop in Preah Dak breaks up the temple visits with a taste of village food. The village is associated with Khmer noodles, roasted pig, palm cake and other desserts; the tour specifically mentions stopping for palm cake. It is a small local-food pause, not a full cooking lesson, but it adds something different to a day otherwise centered on monumental sites.

Banteay Srei is farther from the main temple complex, and the tour allows about two hours for the stop and lunch. Its pink sandstone is famous for delicate, finely worked carvings. The scale is smaller than Angkor Wat, but the detail rewards a closer look. This is one of the best reasons to accept the longer drive: it offers a different style of Khmer temple art from the larger structures visited earlier.

Lunch is planned at a floating hut restaurant. The setting makes a change from eating between temple stops, though the details of the menu are not provided. Lunch is included in the package; if you have specific food requirements, check with the operator in advance.

Dinner and Apsara dance at Amazon Angkor

The final listed stop is Amazon Angkor Restaurant, where a Western and Asian buffet is served alongside an Apsara show. The performance introduces traditional Khmer dance and arts, giving you an evening of cultural entertainment after a day of temple visits.

This is a convenient way to end the trip: dinner and the show are included, and you do not need to arrange a separate evening outing. The performance is a staged introduction rather than a small village gathering, so it suits people who want a straightforward first look at Khmer dance in a restaurant setting.

The meal details are described as a buffet, but there is no menu or seating information provided. If you are choosing the tour mainly for the performance, it is worth asking how long the show lasts and what time the group expects to return.

What the $210 price covers

At $210 per person, the price includes private transportation, water and snacks, community entrance fees and boat tickets, plus meals listed as lunches and dinners. The itinerary specifically identifies a lunch at the floating hut, a dinner after the Day 1 sunset stop, and a buffet dinner with the Apsara show on Day 2. Because the inclusion wording lists two lunches and two dinners while the day-by-day plan is less clear, confirm exactly which meals are covered.

The key extra is the $37 Angkor pass per adult. Insurance is also excluded. Add the pass before deciding whether the package is good value; it covers neither the tour transport nor the other included elements, but it is a required budget item for the temple visits.

For a private two-day tour, the value comes from bundling transport, the floating-village boat visit, meals and the evening performance with a busy set of temple stops. You are paying for a guided plan and the convenience of having the transfers arranged, not just for admission to the sights. If you prefer to plan every stop yourself or spend most of a day at one temple, a less packed arrangement may suit you better.

Who will get the most from this tour?

This is a strong fit if you have two days in Siem Reap and want to see both the major Angkor temples and something beyond the stone complex. The private format is useful for families or small groups who value a vehicle of their own and a guide’s attention. The tour team has been praised for friendly care, a sense of pride in Cambodia, good storytelling and taking photos, all of which can make a busy schedule feel more personal.

It also suits first-time visitors who would rather have transport and meals arranged than piece together a multi-stop day on their own. The itinerary combines history, local food, village scenery and a dance show, so you get a broad introduction rather than a specialist focus.

It is less suitable if you want a slow pace, dislike early starts or need long stretches of unscheduled time. With a 5 am pickup and several temples in one day, stamina matters. The schedule is private, but it remains ambitious.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a wide-ranging two-day introduction to Siem Reap, value private transport, and are happy to start early for Angkor Wat. Its best feature is the balance between temple visits and experiences beyond the main complex: Kampong Phluk by boat, food in Preah Dak, sunset and an Apsara performance.

Before paying, confirm which hill is planned for sunset and clarify the exact meal count. Budget another $37 per adult for the Angkor pass. If you are comfortable with those details and the brisk second day, this is a practical way to cover a lot of ground with a local guide and your own group.

FAQ

Is the Angkor pass included in the $210 price?

No. The Angkor pass costs $37 per adult and is listed as not included. Insurance is also excluded.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is private, and only your group participates.

What time does the tour start?

Day 1 pickup is scheduled for 8 am. On Day 2, pickup is at 5 am for sunrise at Angkor Wat.

Are meals included?

Yes. Lunch and dinner are listed as included, along with water and snacks. The itinerary specifically describes lunch at a floating hut and dinner with an Apsara show. Confirm the exact number of meals with the operator, since the inclusion wording and day-by-day details do not match clearly.

Does the tour include a boat ride at Kampong Phluk?

Yes. Boat tickets and community entrance fees are included. Kayaking is mentioned as depending on arrangements or conditions, so it is not guaranteed.

Is the Apsara show included?

Yes. The Day 2 plan includes a Western and Asian buffet dinner and an Apsara dance performance at Amazon Angkor Restaurant.