Located in northwestern Cambodia, Siem Reap is the main tourist attraction in Cambodia thanks to its location near the Angkor complex.

However, besides the famous Angkor, Siem Reap also attracts visitors with many interesting activities.

 

1. Siem Reap: Angkor Wat: Small-Group Sunrise Tour

Begin with an early pickup from your hotel at 4.30 AM in an air-conditioned vehicle, and travel to the main entrance of the Angkor Wat to admire the stunning sunrise over this ancient and mysterious complex. 

Next, visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom to marvel at the Bayon and Baphoun temples with their 54 towers and 216 faces of Buddhisatva Avalokesvara.

Listen as your guide explains historical facts about the Temples and the Khmer empire.

 

 

2. Siem Reap: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Tour with Transfer

Discover the floating village of Kampong Phluk, just a 45-minute drive from Siem Reap. 

Relax on a trip through authentic Cambodia, past markets in the small town of Roluos.  

Enter a sustainable and self-sufficient community that has thrived since the civil war ended. 

The distinctive houses set among beautiful mangrove trees are raised on stilts reaching up to 9 meters high.

 

 

3. Full-Day Kulen Waterfall and 1000 Lingas Tour

Phnom Kulen is considered a holy mountain in Cambodia and is of special religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists. 

Visit this sacred site and  discover it's beauty. 

The tour starts with a drive to the foot of the Kulen mountain, the birthplace of the great Khmer Empire in AD 802. 

Enjoy the breathtaking drive up the mountain, exploring the abundant greenery and the Kulen Waterfall.

 

 

4. Siem Reap: Phare, the Cambodian Circus Show Tickets

Enjoy the Phare Circus performance in Siem Reap, which is more than a conventional acrobatic circus. 

See how the artists create and perform stories based on their own life experiences. 

Drawing from recent history, folklore, and modern society, watch as the performers blend drama, dance, live music, and circus arts to share a part of their lives with audiences. 

 

 

5. Siem Reap: Kompong Phluk Floating Village Half-Day Tour

Start with hotel pick-up or go to the meeting point to board your vehicle, a shared air-conditioned mini-bus with a tour guide, or private vehicle (with optional guide), according to the option chosen. 

Kompong Phluk is 30 kilometers south-east of Siem Reap. 

Visit the pagoda or local market first, then go by motorized boat on a tour of the stilted buildings. 

 

 

6. Siem Reap: Private Guided Day Trip to Angkor Wat with Sunset

Follow the footsteps of holy Hindu men, Buddhist rulers, and Khmer kings on a guided day trip from Siem Reap to see the highlights of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park. 

You will need a temple pass (1 or 3 days), which you can purchase online or have your guide take you to the ticket office before the tour begins. 

With occasional food and rest breaks, visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Tah Prohm.

 

 

7. Angkor Wat: Highlights and Sunrise Guided Tour

Discover the magic and history of the Angkor Wan on a guided sunrise tour from Siem Reap. 

Get around this vast temple complex easily with a airconditioned bus or van. Have the option to choose from a group or private tour. See sights like the Ta Prohm and Bayon temples.  

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation early in the morning. 

Arrive at Angkor wat and admire the glow of the sunrise on the ancient temple complex and surrounding jungle.

 

 

8. Siem Reap: Khmer Cooking Class at a Local's Home

Immerse yourself in Khmer culinary traditions with this Cambodian cooking class and see for yourself why Siem Reap is known for its fascinating cuisine and colorful dishes. 

Start the class with pickup from your hotel in a traditional tuk-tuk and head to your first stop, a local market. 

Here, meet the locals and haggle for the fresh ingredients for your meal before heading to your local guide's home. 

At the house, roll up your sleeves and get stuck into your lesson.

 

 

9. Siem Reap: Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers

Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation by tuk-tuk, and then watch a traditional Apsara dance show to experience an authentic folk art from Cambodia. 

Embark on a unique cultural journey through Hindu and Buddhist mythologies that believe Apsaras are beautiful female creatures sent from heaven to enchant with their soft but mesmerizing dance moves. 

The hand gestures are a significant part of the dance, with each gesture signifying something different.