Siem Reap Temple Highlights

Three easy days covering Angkor Wat's sunrise, Bayon's smiling stone faces, and the jungle-swallowed ruins of Ta Prohm, paced for first-time visitors. A self-guided plan, not a package tour, hire a tuk-tuk or driver locally.

Duration3 Days / 2 Nights

Est. Budget$40–70/day

PaceRelaxed

StartsSiem Reap

Day-by-Day Breakdown

1

Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Thom

4:45 AMHotel pickup, sunrise at Angkor Wat
8:00 AMBreakfast near the park
9:30 AMAngkor Thom & Bayon TempleThe Terrace of the Elephants is on the way back to the exit
12:30 PMLunch and rest at hotel
EveningFree time / Siem Reap night market

Walking: ~4–5 kmTransport: Tuk-tukDifficulty: Easy

2

Ta Prohm & the Small Circuit

8:00 AMHotel pickup
8:30 AMTa Prohm (jungle-tree ruins)
11:00 AMBanteay Kdei & Sras Srang
1:00 PMLunch
3:00 PMOptional: Cambodian cooking classBook locally through your guesthouse, prices vary

Walking: ~3–4 kmTransport: Tuk-tukDifficulty: Easy

3

Banteay Srei & Departure

8:00 AMHotel pickup
9:00 AMBanteay Srei ("Citadel of Women")
11:30 AMReturn to Siem Reap
12:30 PMLunch, then onward travel or departure

Walking: ~2 kmTransport: Tuk-tuk (~1.5 hr round trip)Difficulty: Easy

What You'll Need

Book/Arrange Yourself

A tuk-tuk driver or private car, ask your guesthouse or use PassApp/Grab, see the Logistics guide
Angkor Archaeological Park 3-Day Pass ($62), needed for this route
Accommodation in Siem Reap for 2 nights

Not Included in Estimate

Flights or overland travel to Siem Reap
Dinners (lunch/breakfast only budgeted above)
Travel insurance