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Siem Reap, Cambodia · 5 days itinerary

Siem Reap in 5 Days

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This five-day trip visits the temples of Angkor and a village on Tonle Sap. Days one and two focus on the central monuments around Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. The following days cover outlying temples on the small and grand circuits before a final trip to the lake.

5 daysAngkor WatGrand CircuitTonle SapBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm

  1. 5:00AngkorSight
  2. 11:00AngkorSight
  3. 19:00Pub StreetSiem ReapWalk
Day 2

Angkor Thom

  1. 8:00Angkor Thom South GateAngkor ThomSight
  2. 8:30Angkor ThomSight
  3. 10:30Angkor ThomSight
  4. 11:30Angkor ThomSight
  5. 17:00AngkorSight
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Day 3

Banteay Srei

  1. 8:00AngkorDay trip
  2. 11:00AngkorSight
  3. 17:00AngkorSight
Day 4

The Grand Circuit

  1. 8:00AngkorSight
  2. 10:30Neak PeanAngkorSight
  3. 11:30Ta SomAngkorSight
  4. 13:00East MebonAngkorSight
Day 5

Tonlé Sap

  1. 8:00Tonlé SapDay trip
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Siem Reap questions

Is 5 days enough for Siem Reap?

Yes. Four temple days plus Tonlé Sap is a relaxed pace. Buy the 7-day Angkor pass (valid for a month), since a 3-day pass only covers three days of temple visits.

Do I need to book Angkor tickets ahead?

Purchase the temple pass at the main ticket office the day before or on arrival. Start early each morning to reach Angkor Wat by sunrise.

How do I get to Kampong Phluk from Siem Reap?

Hire a driver or join a small-group tour for the one-hour ride. Add a boat fee on site and go in the morning before water levels drop.

Should I hire a guide for Banteay Srei?

A local guide is optional but useful for the 45-minute drive north. Combine the visit with Banteay Samre and Pre Rup on the same day.

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