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The 15 Best Day Trips Out of Siem Reap

102 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Beyond the temple park are a sacred mountain, a jungle-swallowed ruin, a clifftop temple on the Thai border and the biggest lake in Southeast Asia. These 15 day trips set out drive times, prices and the hour you will be back.

Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap - Ta Prohm: Trees and stone in close quarters
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Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

1.Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,109 reviews · from $18Our pick

Start early for Angkor Wat, then visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 13. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, and towels are included. The $18 tour price does not include the $37 Angkor pass. Guides such as Mr. T and Chanthy, known as Indiana Jones, have led tours.

“We visited 4 temples today! mr T was a lovely guide and very informative! Would absolutely recommend!”

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From Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat - What the village visit can teach you
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From Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

2.Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,979 reviews · 6 hours · from $20

From Siem Reap, ride an air-conditioned minivan to Tonle Sap, then travel by boat to Kampong Phluk. Expect stilt houses, village life, mangrove scenery, and a sunset stop. English-speaking guides such as Jack, Meng, Chong, and Happy Tear have led recent tours, though your guide may differ. The small-boat mangrove trip may cost extra.

“Meng and Playboy were great company and were very knowledgeable. Seeing the floating village was one of the best trips we have done.”

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Angkor Wat Highlights and Sunrise Guided Tour from Siem Reap - Srah Srang and the breakfast pause
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Angkor Wat Highlights and Sunrise Guided Tour from Siem Reap

3.Angkor Wat Highlights and Sunrise Guided Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,213 reviews · from $23

Leave Siem Reap before dawn for Angkor Wat at sunrise, then explore its carved galleries with an English-speaking guide. The small-group minivan tour also visits Ta Prohm, Bayon, Srah Srang and Angkor Thom. Expect an early start, a temple pass costing $37 extra, and useful comforts such as hotel pickup, bottled water and cool towels.

“Our guide Sauron Pal was extremely helpful! Together with our driver Nao the service is impeccable. Couldn’t recommend more!”

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Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap - Bayon brings Angkor Thom into focus
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Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

4.Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,920 reviews · from $60

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Siem Reap, then watch Angkor Wat brighten and explore four temple sites with an English-speaking private guide. Your air-conditioned vehicle, cold water and towels are included. Guides such as Se, Sopha and Curly have been praised for clear history, flexible pacing and help finding good photo spots. Temple tickets and meals cost extra.

“We have just got back from Sunrise over Ankor Wat tour, our tour guide Chen made this a most amazing trip, his knowledge of the temples and history of the country gave us an insight into Cambodia's past. Our driver was so helpful and nice, greeting us with bottled water each time we returned to the minibus. What a fantastic trip, thanks for making it so special and teaching me new camera techniques Chen.”

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Angkor Wat Private Day Tour from Siem Reap - Bayon’s many faces
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Angkor Wat Private Day Tour from Siem Reap

5.Angkor Wat Private Day Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · from $49

Start with an 8am hotel pickup for a private, 6 to 7-hour tour of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm. Your English-speaking guide explains Khmer history, Hindu and Buddhist imagery, and the temples’ carvings. Transport is by tuk-tuk for one or two people, or minivan for three or more. The $37 park ticket is extra.

“Great tour. We had a great time with Phee (our guide). He is knowledgeable and fun to be with. The Tuk Tuk is the great way to do this tour. Ours was huge comfortable and clean. Cheang, the driver is also our driver for the whole trip in Siem Reap. His service is awesome. He provided us the chilled bottle of water and cold towel through out the tour.”

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From Siem Reap: Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temples Tour - The drive is part of the day
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From Siem Reap: Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temples Tour

6.Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 293 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Travel from Siem Reap to Beng Mealea’s jungle-covered ruins and Koh Ker’s seven-tiered pyramid with an English-speaking guide. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup, transport, water, and cold towels. Guides have included Kim, Lok, Ry, and Tola. Temple tickets and lunch cost extra.

“These are temples far less visited and I was the only booking. The tour still ran and I had private transport in a Lexus SUV. Guide Mr Ra was excellent and conveyed a lot of the ancient and modern history of the area. Driver Mr Sarai got us there and back very safely. It is a credit to a tour operator that the show will go on even for a 1 person booking. I was very impressed”

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From Siem Reap: Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Transfers - A safety briefing before you meet the elephants
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From Siem Reap: Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Transfers

7.Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 282 reviews · 3.5 - 6 hours · from $69

Travel about an hour from Siem Reap by minivan to meet three rescued elephants. An English-speaking guide explains their care before you prepare snacks, feed them, and join them near the mud and water. The elephants choose what they want to do, so a mud bath or river wash is never guaranteed. Guides such as Anne have led visits.

“This was excellent and I would certainly recommend. The elephants are very well looked after and are allowed to do exactly what they want. We were given a briefing on what to do and what not to do and told about the characteristics of the different elephants. Guide was amazing and clearly genuinely cares about the elephants. I would highly recommend it to anyone that cares about animals.”

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From Siem Reap: Banteay Srei Temple & Grand 5 Temple Tour - A Route That Adds Up to Six Temples
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From Siem Reap: Banteay Srei Temple & Grand 5 Temple Tour

8.Banteay Srei Temple & Grand 5 Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · from $20

Travel from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei and the Grand Circuit temples, with an English-speaking guide explaining Khmer history, Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, and temple carvings. The route includes Pre Rup, East Mebon, Neak Poan, Ta Som and Preah Khan, plus Preah Dak village. Guides such as Ry Cheng, Phyrom and Narath have led this tour.

“Had a wonderful day trip with a tour guide Kingkong, very informative tour!”

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Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap - Poeng Ta Kho: a mountain view without a long hike
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Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap

9.Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $49

Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen National Park with an English-speaking guide, an experienced driver, and hotel pickup. Visit a palm-sugar village, a cliff viewpoint, the reclining Buddha, and the 1000 Lingas riverbed carvings, then spend several hours at the waterfall for a picnic and, if you like, a swim. Guide names vary; Jan, Sam, Mony, and Dara have led past tours.

“I had a great time with Mr. Ho as the tour guide. I booked this experience the night before because my other tour was canceled and the tour manager Mr. Noon was quick to get back to to confirm the pickup time. Everything went smoothly with the guide and the driver.”

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Cambodian Cooking Class from Siem Reap - Small group, hands-on cooking
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Cambodian Cooking Class from Siem Reap

10.Cambodian Cooking Class from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 190 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $32

Ride a tuk tuk from Siem Reap to a village cooking school for a 3.5-hour Khmer food class. Walk among local homes and gardens, learn about ingredients from an English-speaking guide and chef, then cook at your own station. Some sessions also include a market visit. Your meal, recipe book, and a drink are included.

“Such generous and kind hosts. Sophia and Prayer knowledgeable and fun. Market visit so interesting and food and location of class stunning. Highly recommend.”

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1-Day private Angkor Temple Tour from Siem Reap - Read Bayon’s faces and Baphuon’s tiers
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1-Day private Angkor Temple Tour from Siem Reap

11.1-Day private Angkor Temple Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 178 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

Spend seven hours visiting Angkor Wat, Bayon, Baphuon, Ta Prohm and more with a private English-speaking guide and return transport from your Siem Reap hotel. Guides such as Sim, Arun, Som and Rith explain the carvings and Khmer history, help you find photo spots, and adjust the pace. Temple entry costs $37 extra per adult.

“Excellent guided tour by Rith! He gave great details about the history of the temples and local area, and took great pictures for me.”

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Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour from Siem Reap - Angkor Wat: the main event
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Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour from Siem Reap

12.Angkor Wat Small-Group Sunrise Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $39

Set off from Siem Reap before dawn for Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm. An English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, transport, and bottled water included. Guide Nak has been praised for his enthusiasm, though your guide may differ. The $37 park ticket is extra.

“WOW whilst the sunrise wasn’t spectacular, it was so quiet and peaceful sitting there waiting to see what would happen. Visiting the temple complexes was an amazing experience. Nak, our guide, was very enthusiastic about sharing his knowRead more”

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Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour from Siem Reap - Banteay Srei: fine carving in a smaller setting
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Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour from Siem Reap

13.Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $24

Spend about eight hours visiting five temples with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. The route pairs the fine carvings at Banteay Srei with the quieter Grand Circuit temples. Guides such as Sak and Mr. Pi have been praised for clear history and photo tips. The $37 temple pass is extra.

“Nice temples! It is a very different experience comparing to the inner tour. Sak knows a lot about the temples.”

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From Siem Reap: Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour - The Reclining Buddha and Hilltop Ruins
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From Siem Reap: Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour

14.Guided Kulen Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 10 hours · from $45

Spend 10 hours exploring Phnom Kulen with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and park entry included. See the 1000 Lingas, a reclining Buddha and temple ruins, then swim at Kulen Waterfall. Guides such as Chout, Makara and Vone have led the route, which can also include a palm sugar village and an optional Landmine Museum visit.

“Do this tour, highly recommend! Makara, our guide was so friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. You can tell he loves what he does and he really cares about giving you the best tour ever. He also will take lots of pictures for you! This tour was worth it for sure, I had so much fun.”

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Angkor Wat Sunrise Small-Group 1-Day Tour from Siem Reap - Angkor Wat at sunrise: make the first stop count
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Angkor Wat Sunrise Small-Group 1-Day Tour from Siem Reap

15.Angkor Wat Sunrise Small-Group 1-Day Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $35

Start before dawn for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then visit Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Baphuon, and Bayon with an English-speaking guide. Small-group tours are capped at six and use shared transport; a private option is also available. The $35 price excludes the $37 Angkor park ticket.

“Very kind and do client first guide like to hear any requests. I was very impressed with your explanation in each site Thank you for your wonderful tour.”

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New to Day Trips from Siem Reap

★ 5.0Private Transfer From Siem Reap Airport to Hotel16 reviews
★ 5.0Cambodia 7 Days Tour from Siem Reap to Battambang and Phnom PenhFrom $1,02515 reviews
★ 4.5Private Transfer from Siem Reap to SihanoukvilleFrom $1373 reviews
★ 5.0Private Car services from Siem Reap to Phnom PenhFrom $4911 reviews
★ 4.5Private Transfer from Siem Reap Angkor Int’l Airport to Town6 reviews
★ 5.0Full Day Trip to Beng Melea and Koh Ker Temple from Siem ReapFrom $9916 reviews
★ 5.0Siem Reap Outdoor Private Tour (Waterfalls 50km from Siem Reap)From $755 reviews
★ 5.0Private Taxi Overland Transfer From Siem Reap – SihanoukvilleFrom $11119 reviews
★ 5.0Private Taxi Transfer From Siem Reap – Battambang CityFrom $654 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transfer Service from Siem Reap to Phnom PenhFrom $7620 reviews
★ 4.5Private Ox Cart Ride and Local village Experience from Siem ReapFrom $405 reviews
★ 5.0Battambang Day Trip from Siem Reap – Bamboo Train, Killing CaveFrom $994 reviews
★ 5.0One Way Airport Transfer to or from Siem Reap City28 reviews
★ 5.0Koh Ker & Beng Mealea Temple Full-Day Private Tour from Siem ReapFrom $906 reviews
★ 5.0Transfer from Siem Reap Airport to Hotels in Siem Reap37 reviews

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