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7 Day Cambodia Itinerary it
inerary for Cambodia
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Everything you need to have the best vacation ever with the best places to go, things to do, food to eat and places to stay in Cambodia!
I have never been so surprised by a country. I had great experiences in Southeast Asia before but wasn’t sure what to expect from Cambodia.
Cambodia turned out to be one of my favorite destinations in Asia. With such recent unsettling history, the people are some of the kindest and most friendly that I had ever experienced on my travels. There is a great culture, the food was delicious, and the sites were unbelievable.
Where to go in Cambodia and what to do in Cambodia?
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This is a 7 day itinerary in Cambodia with all of the best places to visit in Cambodia. There are three different options after experiencing the best things to do in Siem Reap- spend some time at one of Cambodia’s beautiful beaches, go on an adventure in a small village and then on to the capital city, or visit an elephant sanctuary.
This Cambodia travel itinerary is great for family travel, couples travel, or a friend’s trip. I have planned out 7 fun days in Cambodia and have given ideas for 3, 4 or 5 days in Cambodia, as well as 10 days in Cambodia.
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Cambodia Itinerary 7 days
4 Days Siem Reap itinerary
GET THERE
How to get to Siem Reap
- Arrange for an airport pick up in advance.
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STAY
Where to stay in Siem Reap
- Stay in a luxury hotel with a pool in the town (or nearby) of Siem Reap- there are several great choices. Make sure to get breakfast included in your hotel rate.
Looking for the best place to stay in Siem Reap ? Find the best prices at top-rated hotels here
- Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa– One of our top hotel stays, ever! This hotel is a gorgeous oasis built around a lush courtyard with a refreshing pool. The breakfast was so good that made it on our Top Experience: Best Family Meals! Click here for the latest prices
- Park Hyatt Siem Reap– Contemporary luxury with gorgeous pools (outdoor and indoor) in the middle of town. Click here for the latest prices
- Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor– Elegance in the heart of Siem Reap! Click here for the latest prices
- Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort– If you want to stay in a large resort, 10 minutes outside of Siem Reap, this is a good option. Click here for the latest prices
- Viroth’s Hotel– Winner of TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Top 25 Hotels in the World! Click here for the latest prices
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Siem Reap Itinerary
Things to do in Siem Reap & Siem Reap tours
DAY 1
- Enjoy some Pool time then visit Angkor National Museum (if it sounds of interest to you and your family.) Walk through town, take in the culture and do some shopping. Stop at Artisans D’Angkor to get locally made products.
- Take a tuk tuk to Angkor Enterprise (usually open until 5:30, check hours) to purchase tickets for the temples (this will save you a lot of time in the morning!)
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*Your shoulders and knees need to be covered when purchasing the tickets (and at all of the temples!) Bring a ziplock to keep your tickets dry if it’s raining.
Option: Watch the sunset at Pre Rup Temple (open until 7:p) and Srah Srang Lake, then have dinner.
Siem Reap Travel Tips:
- Make sure to book a tour guide who speaks clear English and is entertaining (if traveling with kids.) An air-conditioned van with water is important (it is hot and humid! It’s nice to be able to cool off and hydrate between temples.) You may want to book your tour/s through your hotel.
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- Check the weather forecast. If morning fog is expected, then reconsider the Angkor sunrise tour. Instead, plan to have breakfast at the hotel as early as possible and reschedule to be picked up by your guide a half-hour later. If you are taking the sunrise tour, make sure to order packed breakfasts and coffee to pick up in the morning.
- Book massage appointments for the late afternoon, and make dinner reservations for tomorrow.
DAY 2 Siem Reap tour
- 4:45 am pick up, for the Angkor Wat sunrise tour with packed breakfasts (or eat breakfast at your hotel. Start your tour with Ta Prohm (get there early to beat the crowds and get the best photos), then to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple (and possibly, Preah Kahn.)
- Return on a scenic drive along the river. Relax by the pool, have a foot massage, then have a leisurely dinner.
Monkey entertainment at the temple
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Option: Walk through one of Siem Reap’s night markets or go see Phare, The Cambodian Circus (if traveling to Siem Reap with kids, they may be too tired to go out- touring the temples can be very tiring.)
DAY 3
- Have a leisurely breakfast then start your day.
- Tour more temples outside of town: Beng Mealea, Koh Ker and Preah Vihear then take a tour of the countryside and see how the locals live.
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- Take a boat to Kompong Pluk floating village (during the rainy season only.)
- Return to your hotel for some pool time.
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Option: If you are feeling adventurous, take a bike ride. Cycling around Siem Reap can be fun along the riverside. Once you’re out of town and riding along the quiet red dirt roads that go through rice fields and little villages, this route will show you the local everyday life. You will go by local markets, food stalls, tailor-shops, and pagodas.
A refreshing smoothie from New Leaf
EAT
Where to eat in Siem Reap
Bakery: Bayon Pastry School and Coffee Shop- 8:a-5:30p
Coffee: Little Red Fox Espresso (excellent coffee, breakfast & juices) 6:30a-5:p, closed Wednesdays
Cafes: New Leaf Eatery (salads, curry & local food, juice) 7:30a-9:30p , The Hive (juice, coffee/tea, breakfast all day, lunch) 7:a-6:p, Artillery Cafe (health food-cold pressed juices, smoothies, cashew milk lattes, salads, sandwiches) 7:30a-9:p, Sister Srey Cafe 7:a-6:p
Dessert: *Fresh Fruit Factory (shaved ice, smoothie/bowls, pancakes) 11:a-8:p
Dinner- Spoons 11:30a-10:p, Marum 11:a-11:p, Sugar Palm, Mie Cafe, Mahob Khmer, Chaney Tree
Bugs Cafe- take a LOOK inside a cafe serving bugs!
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Travel Tip: For food poisoning prevention, do not eat street food, or cut up fruit (from vendors), all meat should be cooked well done, do not use ice (it is usually safe to eat and drink everything at high-end hotels.)
Spas in Siem Reap
Lemongrass Garden Beauty & Massage (foot massage)- 105B Sivatha Road
Frangipani, Bodia, Sokkhak Spa, Khmer Relief Spa
Markets in Siem Reap
Old Market, Upper/Higher Market, Made in Cambodia Market (see gran website for more info)
If you want to stay longer in Siem Reap, take some day trips!
Day trips from Siem Reap
After spending 2 Days at the temples in the Angkor area (see above), take a day trip.
- 1 Day: Take a boat to Kompong Pluk floating village (during the rainy season only)
- 1 Day: See some of the temples in the countryside: Beng Mealea, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear
If you stay in Siem Reap, take your time seeing the temples, heading out in the mornings after breakfast and returning for lunch. Then have a leisurely afternoon by the pool, getting a pre-dinner massage. Spend a half-day with a guide taking you out to a nearby farming village to see how the locals live. You may want to bring something to hand out to the kids (we brought toothbrushes!)
***3 Cambodia itinerary options below:
Option 1:
Small Village Visit and the Capital (for the culture seekers)
1 Day in Battambang
GET THERE
How to get to Battambang
- Boat or private transportation (or bus) to Battambang
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STAY
Where to stay in Battambang
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- Bric-a-Brac– Family owned centrally located boutique hotel with exceptional customer service and comfortable rooms. Click here for the latest prices
- Battambang Resort– Set amongst rice fields, 2.5 miles out of town, a nice resort setting with a pool. Click here for the latest prices
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Things to do in Battambang
- Ride the Bamboo Train, tour the Bat Cave of Phnom Sampov, see the Cambodian Circus of Phare Ponleu Selpak
2 Days Phnom Penh itinerary
GET THERE
How to get to Phnom Penh
- Private transportation (or bus) to Phnom Penh
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STAY
Where to stay in Phnom Penh
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- iRoha Garden Hotel & Resort– An Oasis with friendly staff, a refreshing pool and a great breakfast Click here for the latest prices
- Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra– Gorgeous luxury hotel with excellent customer service, beautiful pool, and grounds Click here for the latest prices
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Things to do in Phnom Penh
- Visit the Royal Palace (the royal residence of the king of Cambodia,) Wat Phnom Buddhist temple, the Killing Fields, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
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Find out where to eat by reading reviews on Trip Advisor
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Option 2:
3 Days Beach Vacation on Koh Rong Island Cambodia
3 nights Koh Rong Island (for the beachgoers)
GET THERE
- Fly to Sihanouk Ville (takes 50 minutes) Click here to search for the lowest flight prices
- Stay on the beach in a highly rated hotel or resort. *Koh Rong can be a destination for party seekers, so you may want to avoid the lower-priced backpacker type of accommodations. Click here to read hotel reviews and see the best prices
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- Go to the beach and relax- you are on vacation!
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Option 3:
Visit the Elephant Sanctuary in Cambodia
2 Days at the Elephant Valley Project in Mondulkiri (for the animal lovers)
*This sounds like an incredible adventure and experience, however, it is a very long drive in a short amount of time.
GET THERE
- Private Transportation is the best way to get there (estimated 8-10 hour drive.) Returning to Phnom Penh is a shorter drive.
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STAY
- Stay at one of their recommended resorts or guesthouses, or stay at the Elephant Valley Project!
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- Spend one or two days with the elephants (reserve well in advance.) Elephant Valley Project
*You will need transportation to Phnom Penh, to fly out. Depending on your flight time, you may need to spend a night here (see above for recommendations.)
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