Day-by-Day Breakdown
1
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Thom
- 4:45 AMSunrise at Angkor Wat
- 9:30 AMAngkor Thom & Bayon Temple
- 1:00 PMLunch and rest
- EveningSiem Reap night market
2
Ta Prohm & Tonle Sap Sunset
- 8:00 AMTa Prohm (jungle-tree ruins)
- 11:30 AMLunch, rest at hotel
- 3:30 PMTonle Sap floating village boat tourSee the Floating Village guide for pricing
- 6:00 PMSunset on the lake
3
Travel to Phnom Penh
- 7:30 AMBus or flight to Phnom Penh~6 hrs by bus or ~50 min by air, see Logistics
- AfternoonCheck in, riverside walk along Sisowath Quay
- EveningDinner along the riverfront
4
Royal Palace & Modern History
- 8:30 AMRoyal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- 11:00 AMCentral Market
- 2:00 PMTuol Sleng Genocide MuseumHeavy but essential Cambodian history, allow time to process
- 4:30 PMFree time / riverside cafes
5
Choeung Ek & Departure
- 8:00 AMChoeung Ek Killing Fields
- 11:30 AMLunch back in the city
- AfternoonOnward travel or departure
What You'll Need
Book/Arrange Yourself
- Angkor Archaeological Park pass (1-day is enough for this route)
- Bus or flight ticket, Siem Reap → Phnom Penh
- Accommodation: 2 nights Siem Reap, 2 nights Phnom Penh
Not Included in Estimate
- International flights
- Dinners
- Travel insurance