Skip to content 
What makes this trip stand out? Simple — Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor gives guests the classic Cambodia route, but in a way that feels organized, flexible, and easy to sell.
Looking for a Cambodia trip that feels complete without feeling complicated? Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor is a proven 5-day journey that combines Phnom Penh’s essential history, the stunning temples near Siem Reap, and a smooth finish with Tonle Sap and airport transfer already built in.
Guests get the big experiences — arrival support, city touring, overland travel, Angkor sunrise, and departure planning — without the usual guesswork. And honestly, that’s the real strength of Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor: it’s clear, practical, and designed to convert interest into confidence fast.
If you want a Cambodia trip that balances history, culture, and those unforgettable wow moments, this one really works. Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor takes guests from the capital’s powerful past to the magic of Angkor, with practical logistics already thought through — arrival transfer, overland connection, temple touring, Tonle Sap, and even the final airport drop. That matters more than people think. A good itinerary isn’t just about what you see. It’s about how smoothly the whole thing flows.
Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor is a 5-day Cambodia itinerary designed for travelers who want the country’s most important highlights in one easy, well-paced trip. It starts with arrival in Phnom Penh, continues through history, culture, and temple discovery, and ends with Tonle Sap touring plus an included airport transfer from Siem Reap.
Sua s’dei! Welcome to Cambodia!
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, guests will be met by our local representative and transferred to their hotel in Phnom Penh city. The rest of the day is free at leisure to relax after the journey or to enjoy the first impressions of Cambodia’s vibrant capital.
Include Activities:
Special note:
Today, no other activities are included unless requested.
Sua s’dei! Welcome to Cambodia!
Cambodia’s capital city is set on a major junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers and boasts some fine examples of French-inspired architecture. Let’s begin your journey today by confronting Cambodia’s tragic past on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), a former school that served as a Khmer Rouge torture center.
It’s estimated that more than 20,000 people were held and tortured here. You’ll also head out to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, where a stupa made up of some 8000 human skulls marks the execution ground for the torture victims of Tuol Sleng.
Afterwards, you may wish to learn about a brighter period in Cambodian history from an optional visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Wat Phnom, shrouded in myth, is equally worth a visit, as is the National Museum with its excellent Khmer collection.
A suggested, more family-oriented variation of Your Day in Phnom Penh: Cyclo tours around the city are a great alternative to walking and generally include the Central Market, US Embassy, Wat Phnom, Mekong riverfront, the Independence Monument and Royal Palace.
Include Activities:
Optional Activities:
Today, guests travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the gateway to the temples of Angkor. We can arrange the transfer by shared bus, with tickets provided, for a simple and economical journey.
For a more comfortable and memorable experience, we highly recommend our Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Private Car Transfer Service, which combines door-to-door transport with sightseeing stops along the way. This option allows guests to travel in comfort while discovering some of Cambodia’s interesting roadside highlights that they would miss by flight. The original itinerary notes this as the transfer day between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with travel by road or air possible. Source
Travel in a premium Toyota Alphard, ideal for 1–5 guests with luggage, with an English-speaking driver throughout the journey. This service includes door-to-door transfer from any Phnom Penh hotel, Airbnb, or airport area to any Siem Reap hotel, together with selected sightseeing stops en route.
✅ Door-to-Door Luxury Service – From any Phnom Penh hotel, Airbnb, or airport area to any Siem Reap hotel
If you want the full corrected block exactly as it should appear:
✅ Door-to-Door Luxury Service – From any Phnom Penh hotel, Airbnb, or airport area to any Siem Reap hotel
✅ Premium Toyota Alphard – Spacious luxury vehicle accommodating 1–5 guests plus luggage with supreme comfort
✅ English-Speaking Driver – Professional, knowledgeable assistance throughout your journey
✅ Exclusive Sightseeing Stops – Visit 3 fascinating attractions that flights cannot offer
✅ Flexible Schedule – Departures available from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM daily
✅ Unbeatable Value – A fraction of flight fare costs, with more experiences included
Guests may choose their preferred departure time from Phnom Penh:
The lunch stop location may vary depending on the chosen departure time.
Location: Skun, Kampong Cham Province
Begin the overland journey with a stop at Skun Market, one of Cambodia’s most unusual and memorable roadside attractions. Skun is famous for its deep-fried tarantulas and other local delicacies. Even for guests who prefer not to sample the food, this stop offers a fun cultural experience, great photo opportunities, and a lively glimpse into local market life.
Highlights:
For earlier departures from Phnom Penh, lunch may be arranged at Batheay Restaurant, depending on timing and guests’ preferred schedule.
Location: National Road 6, Kampong Thom Province
Further along the route, Prey Pros Restaurant is a pleasant lakeside rest stop offering authentic Cambodian cuisine in a peaceful setting. Facilities include traditional wooden cabanas, scenic water views, hammocks, and clean restrooms.
Note: Lunch is not included in the transfer price.
Location: 48GQ+MM3, National Road 6
Before arriving in Siem Reap, stop at Kampong Kdei Bridge, Cambodia’s longest ancient stone-arch bridge. Built in the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, this remarkable laterite bridge is considered one of the longest corbelled stone-arch bridges in the world. It remains one of the finest examples of Khmer engineering and offers an excellent final sightseeing stop before continuing to Siem Reap.
Highlights:
Flexible toilet and refreshment stops can be arranged throughout the journey for guests’ comfort.
Unless otherwise requested, no additional sightseeing activities are included upon arrival in Siem Reap.
Begin with a pre-dawn departure for sunrise outside of Angkor Wat. Enter the great temple in darkness (please bring a torch) from the little-visited eastern side, and creep along hoary cloistered corridors past the longest stretch of bas-relief carvings in the world. End your touring at Angkor with breakfast outside the temple.
Continue by moving on to the jungle-enveloped Ta Prohm – one of the most atmospheric of all temples in Angkor.
Once home to 2,740 monks, Ta Prohm today looks much as it did in the early 1850s, when French explorer Henri Mouhot ‘rediscovered’ this crumbling site. Move to drive to Ta Nei, a late 12th Century stone temple located in Angkor.
Visit the southern Gate of Angkor Thom, flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side – gods to the left and demons to the right – and the fortified city of Angkor Thom.
At ‘The Bayon’, you will see its beautifully crafted central towers, covered in more than 200 enormous faces, and pass by the famous Terrace of the Leper King and the Terrace of Elephants.
Include Activities:
Optional Activities:
At 8:00 AM, depart from your hotel for an excursion to Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s great lake and one of the region’s most important freshwater ecosystems. Enjoy a private local boat trip to visit the floating villages of Kampong Pluk or Chong Kneas, depending on the season.
After the tour, transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure flight. Airport transfer is included in the price.
For a comfortable connection, we recommend booking flights departing from 4:00 PM onward.
We suggest guests book their outbound flight from Siem Reap from 4:00 PM onward. Based on the flight options shown in your attached schedule, departures available from 4:00 PM currently include flights to Singapore, Bangkok (DMK), Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and Bangkok (BKK) later in the day. Visible flights in the attachment are:
This itinerary works because it does what good travel planning should do — it gives guests the big Cambodia moments without making the trip feel messy. They arrive in Phnom Penh with support already in place, explore the capital properly, continue to Siem Reap with a flexible transfer option, experience Angkor’s real highlights, and finish with Tonle Sap plus an included airport transfer.
Clean route. Clear inclusions. Less uncertainty.
And yes, for the final day, it makes sense to suggest outbound flights from 4:00 PM onward so guests have enough time after the morning tour and airport transfer.
Here’s what’s included in the itinerary price:
Recommended upgrade: guests can replace the shared bus transfer with a private Phnom Penh to Siem Reap car service for a more comfortable journey with sightseeing stops en route.
For Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor, guests really don’t need anything complicated — just the practical basics that make hot days, temple visits, and early starts easier.
Terms & Conditions
Journey Cambodia’s Terms & Conditions
Cancel Policy:
$120
Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor is a complete, conversion-ready Cambodia itinerary with arrival transfer, Phnom Penh touring, Angkor highlights, Tonle Sap, and departure transfer all working together in one smooth flow. If readers want a proven, essential trip that feels polished from arrival to departure, Phnom Penh and Temples of Angkor gives them exactly that.
$23
