Day Trips & Excursions

Even if your time is limited, Cambodia offers excellent day-trip options from the main hubs. These excursions add variety and allow you to see countryside, water and lesser-visited sites without changing hotels.

From Siem Reap

• Tonle Sap floating villages.
• Further temples (Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear as longer days).
• Countryside cycling or tuk-tuk tours.

From Phnom Penh

• Udong former capital and silk villages.
• Takeo temples and canals.
• Kampong Cham bamboo bridge (seasonal).

From Kampot / Kep

• Bokor National Park.
• Pepper plantations and river cruises.
• Rabbit Island.

Tips

Private drivers offer the most flexibility. Start early to maximise time and avoid heat. Combine a main sight with a meal or short walk for a well-rounded day.