Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Key Hubs
Siem Reap (3.5 Days) & Phnom Penh (1.5 Days)
Transit
Tuk-tuk for temples | Short 45m domestic flight or VIP bus
Target Audience
Families, couples & history/temple enthusiasts
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap & Sunset at Pre Rup
Arrive at Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI). Check into your hotel. In the late afternoon, head to Angkor Park to pick up your 3-day pass and climb the pyramidal brick terraces of Pre Rup for a panoramic sunset over the Cambodian jungle canopy. Dine along lively Pub Street in the evening.
Day 2: The Iconic Sunrise & Small Circuit
Depart at 5:00 AM for the world-famous Angkor Wat reflecting pond sunrise. Explore the Samudra Manthan bas-reliefs. Continue into Angkor Thom: marvel at the smiling faces of the Bayon, walk the Terrace of Elephants, and finish the afternoon exploring the giant tree roots of Ta Prohm.
Day 3: Pink Sandstone Banteay Srei & Tonle Sap
Drive 30 km north through countryside sugar-palm villages to Banteay Srei to admire 10th-century pink sandstone carvings. In the afternoon, take a private boat tour of Kompong Phluk stilt village on Tonle Sap Lake.
Day 4: Flight/Bus to Phnom Penh & The Royal Palace
Take a morning 45-minute domestic flight (or 5.5-hour Giant Ibis luxury express bus) to Phnom Penh. Visit the glittering Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda with its floor paved in 5,000 pure silver tiles, followed by sunset along the Sisowath Quay riverfront.
Day 5: Central Market & Departure
Explore the iconic Art Deco dome of Phsar Thmei (Central Market) for souvenirs, Kampot pepper, and silk handicrafts. Transfer to Phnom Penh Airport (PNH) for your return flight to India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5 days enough for Cambodia?
Five days is the ideal duration to thoroughly explore the core Angkor temples, take a Tonle Sap excursion, and experience Phnom Penh's royal heritage without feeling rushed.