Angkor Wat silhouetted against an orange sunrise

Cambodia Temple Trail

Siem Reap → Phnom Penh5 Days · 4 Nights

The trip

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, the roots of Ta Prohm, and two days in Phnom Penh by the river.

Three nights in Siem Reap for the temples — properly, not in a rush — then down to Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace, the riverfront and the history that shaped the country.

Trip highlights

  • Sunrise at Angkor Wat
  • Ta Prohm and Bayon with a licensed guide
  • Tonlé Sap floating villages
  • Royal Palace and the Phnom Penh riverfront

Day by day

A working outline, not a fixed schedule — days can be swapped, slowed down or swapped out entirely.

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Arrive in Siem Reap

    Transfer to your hotel, evening free around Pub Street and the night market.

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Angkor at sunrise

    An early start for Angkor Wat, then Bayon and Ta Prohm before the heat, with the afternoon free.

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Tonlé Sap and the outer temples

    Banteay Srei in the morning, the floating villages of Tonlé Sap at sunset.

  4. 4

    Day 4

    On to Phnom Penh

    Travel to the capital, then the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in the afternoon.

  5. 5

    Day 5

    Departure

    Riverside breakfast, then an airport transfer.

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Angkor Archaeological Park pass
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • All transfers and sightseeing transport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Cambodia e-visa and travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Personal expenses and tips

Experiences included

  • Angkor sunrise tour
  • Tonlé Sap floating villages
  • Royal Palace visit

Where you'll stay

Comfortable 3–4 star hotels in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

Good to know

  • Placeholder pricing — confirm with Compass & Atlas before publishing.
  • Temple dress code: shoulders and knees covered.
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Along the way

Tree roots growing over the ruins of Ta Prohm
Angkor Wat reflected in the water
A pavilion of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
Angkor Wat silhouetted against an orange sunrise

Ready when you are

Questions about this trip?

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