This 5-day route follows Siem Reap, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 100–1280 for one room over 4 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Car / taxi, Walking. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.
| Day | City | Transport | USD / room / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Siem Reap | Car / taxi | USD 25–320 |
| D2 | Siem Reap | Car / taxi | USD 25–320 |
| D3 | Siem Reap | Car / taxi / Walking | USD 25–320 |
| D4 | Siem Reap | Car / taxi / Walking | USD 25–320 |
| D5 | Siem Reap | Car / taxi | No overnight stay |
Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.
Explore the temples from Siem Reap over several days, with midday breaks from the heat.
Siem Reap
Plan a trip with this routeMorning · Arrive at SAI, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Luggage storage and early check-in depend on the property.
Afternoon · If arriving early: Siem Reap River and Old Market. For a late arrival, rest instead of rushing to sights.
Dining · Eat near the selected hotel after arrival, checking opening for a late arrival; do not cross town for a lunch suggestion.
Use SAI airport; allow 1–1.5 hours by car to town. · 45–120 min
Transport sourceMorning · Angkor Wat; arrange an official pass and avoid peak heat.
Afternoon · Ta Prohm with lunch and rest between visits; do not rush every temple in one day.
Dining · Town: fish amok or vegetable curry.
Book a licensed tuk-tuk/car with waiting time and arrange an official pass. · 25–40 min
Transport sourceContinue by the same vehicle with a lunch/rest break between temples. · 25–40 min
Transport sourceReturn to Siem Reap from the agreed pickup. · 30–45 min
Transport sourceAsian dishes with vegetarian options
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): USD 10–25
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Bayon and Angkor Thom; check pass validity.
Afternoon · Return to town for traditional craft workshops.
Dining · Old Market area: beef lok lak or tofu dishes.
Use licensed transport via an open Angkor Thom entrance with a valid pass. · 30–45 min
Transport sourceReturn to a confirmed-open craft workshop; book any activity separately. · 30–45 min
Transport sourceWalk if the selected workshop is nearby, otherwise use a short car ride. · 15–30 min
Transport sourceAsian dishes with vegetarian options
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): USD 10–25
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Angkor National Museum for context on the temples.
Afternoon · Siem Reap riverside and cafés, leaving half a day to recharge.
Dining · Town: Khmer noodles and tropical fruit.
Arrange a short licensed ride to the museum entrance. · 10–20 min
Transport sourceWalk south toward the river, taking breaks in the heat. · 20–35 min
Transport sourceFollow public riverside paths back toward the Old Market hotel. · 15–25 min
Transport sourceAsian dishes with vegetarian options
Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): USD 10–25
Menu, opening & reservationsConfirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.
Morning · Have breakfast near the hotel, pack and check out. Go directly to the airport for an early flight.
Afternoon · Travel to SAI for your booked flight. Aim to reach the terminal around three hours before an international departure; no distant sightseeing today.
Dining · Eat near the hotel or at the airport according to flight time.
Use SAI airport; allow 1–1.5 hours by car to town. · 45–120 min
Transport source
Budget stay near the night market. Allowance is for a private double room, not a dorm bed; no lift, so check the floor.
USD 25–40
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · Onederz Siem Reap · Private room
Old Market base for dining and Angkor outings.
USD 40–75
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · ibis Styles Siem Reap
Five-star resort toward Angkor with gardens and a pool; arrange transport to the temples and downtown.
USD 180–320
Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property informationPhoto source · Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
USD 100–1280 · 4 nights. Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.
1. Car / taxi; 2. Car / taxi; 3. Car / taxi / Walking; 4. Car / taxi / Walking; 5. Car / taxi
Editorial updates do not reverify prices, entry rules or timetables. Follow each official source and its recorded review date. Editorial method and sources
Use the destination, transport and hotel sources to check current conditions.
