Cambodia · Culture

5-Day Cambodia Highlights Tour with Angkor Temples and Kompong Khleang

5 Days Round trip from 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the stunning Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Angkor Wat
  • 02 Visit Bayon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants, and Angkor Silk Farm
  • 03 Check out the fascinating floating village of Kompong Khleang
  • 04 Admire Cambodian rice fields, a local market, and rice wine distillation
  • 05 Go kayaking on the river through sunken fields and floating forests
  • 06 Savour famous Khmer cuisine and enjoy the Phare Circus

Explore world-famous Siem Reap on this 5-day tour, combining Cambodia's iconic temples, rural landscapes, and cultural experiences. Cycle through the Angkor complex to visit magnificent sites such as Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Angkor Wat, then discover everyday Cambodian life in the countryside and the silk-making traditions of Angkor Silk Farm. The journey also includes a Phare Circus performance, Khmer cuisine, and a visit to the floating village of Kompong Khleang, where you will go kayaking through sunken fields and floating forests.

The journey also includes a Phare Circus performance, Khmer cuisine, and a visit to the floating village of Kompong Khleang, where you will go kayaking through sunken fields and floating forests.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Phare Circus Experience

  • Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

  • Head out for a welcome dinner featuring Khmer cuisine.

  • Proceed to Phare Circus, where the show tells stories of Cambodian history through a mix of music, dance, and acrobatics. You can also meet the talented performers.

2
Day 02

Cycle Through the Angkor Temples

  • Set out in the morning to explore one of the most illustrious temples, with fewer crowds.

  • Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most picturesque and memorable temples in the Angkor complex. The movie "Tomb Raider" was shot here.

  • Head to the ancient city of Angkor Thom and enter through its ancient gate.

  • Continue to Bayon Temple, located in the centre of the city, and see the enigmatic faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire.

  • Go to the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King to admire their intricate bas-reliefs.

  • Stop at a local restaurant to enjoy tasteful Cambodian dishes.

  • Bike to the gem of the Angkor complex - Angkor Wat.

  • Return to the hotel.

3
Day 03

Countryside Discovery and Angkor Silk Farm

  • Head downtown for wonderful views of the Siem Reap countryside, then continue through paddy fields and stunning scenery to explore the everyday life of Cambodians.

  • Visit the rice fields, local market, mushroom farm, rice wine distillation, lotus farms, and a village handicraft centre.

  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Return to town and take a break at your hotel before transferring to Angkor Silk Farm, where you can see the entire silk creation process, from growing food for the silkworms and breeding the worms to silk extraction, spinning and refinement, traditional dyeing, and looming. Angkor Silk Farm is part of Artisans Angkor, a not-for-profit organization set up to revive Cambodia's artistic pursuits and provide employment opportunities in poor rural areas.

4
Day 04

Kompong Khleang Floating Village and Kayaking

  • Drive out of town on a newly paved road to the remote area of Kompong Khleang.

  • Walk around the area to explore the local housing style. The houses are built on stilts, adapted to withstand the flooding experienced during the rainy season.

  • Go kayaking down the river and discover the sunken fields and floating forests.

5
Day 05

Departure Transfer

  • Transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) for your onward flight.

Ta Prohm, Bayon, Angkor Wat, Kompong Khleang

Where this trip takes you

Ta Prohm, Bayon, Angkor Wat, Kompong Khleang

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 days of cycling through Siem Reap

  • Kayaking and a boat trip to Kompong Khleang floating village

  • A visit to Angkor Silk Farm and learning about weaving practices

  • Use of a top-quality mountain bike and helmet

  • Services of a local English-speaking tour guide

  • Support vehicle (varies based on local conditions)

  • 1 first aid kit per guide

  • Use of cold towels

  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner

  • Local fruits and snacks

  • Daily drinking water

  • 4 nights' accommodation

  • Airport transfers

  • Phare Circus entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights

  • Visa or visa arrangements

  • Angkor Wat pass - 1 day (37 USD)

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, hats, and protective clothing

  • Personal expenses

  • Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions

Know before you go

Pricing information:

Siem Reaper welcomes children to participate in the tour and can provide any necessary equipment if required. If you are joining as a family, an adult must accompany the children. In addition, we have special prices for children:

  • Age 0 to 5 years (50% off)

  • Age 6 to 12 years (20% off)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Phnom Penh Airport, NHway 4, Khum Voa Sar, Cambodia
Tour start
12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី, រាជធានី​ភ្នំពេញ, Cambodia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in 12000 មហាវិថី​ សហព័ន្ធរុស្ស៊ី.

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