Tour overview

This 8-day tour focuses on Cambodia’s two great highlights, its capital Phnom Penh and the temples of Angkor, at a relaxed pace. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between four and eighteen. You stay seven nights in comfortable hotels, three in Phnom Penh and four at a spa hotel in Siem Reap, with breakfast daily.

In Phnom Penh, which took over from Angkor as Cambodia’s capital, you visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum and the sites that tell the story of the Khmer Rouge years. A free day allows an optional trip to Silk Island to see traditional weaving.

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On the way to Siem Reap you cruise on Tonle Sap, South East Asia’s largest lake. Three days at Angkor take you to the temples at sunset, the great city of Angkor Thom with the smiling faces of the Bayon, the tree-strangled ruins of Ta Prohm and, finally, Angkor Wat itself.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to see Cambodia’s highlights in comfort without rushing.

Trip highlights

  • Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace (Day 2)
  • Optional Silk Island (Day 3)
  • A cruise on Tonle Sap (Day 4)
  • Angkor at sunset (Day 5)
  • Angkor Thom and the Bayon (Day 6)
  • Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat (Day 7)

Your route

5 stops from Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat

8-day route: Phnom Penh – Tonle Sap – Siem Reap – Angkor
  1. Phnom Penh Days 1–3
  2. Siem Reap Days 4–8
  3. Tonle Sap Lake Day 4
  4. Banteay Srei Day 5
  5. Angkor Wat Day 7

Why choose this tour

Three unhurried days at Angkor. Comfortable hotels with a spa in Siem Reap.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • History and culture lovers
  • Couples and solo travellers
  • First-time visitors to Cambodia
The Royal Palace by the river in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Siem Reap, Cambodia

  1. Day 1 · Phnom Penh Phnom Penh

    The tour begins.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Royal Palace, National Museum Phnom Penh

    The sights of the capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Silk Island Phnom Penh

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Tonle Sap, Siem Reap Siem Reap

    A lake cruise.

    Hotel
    HARI Residence & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Angkor Angkor

    Temples at sunset.

    Hotel
    HARI Residence & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Angkor Thom, Bayon Angkor Thom

    The great city.

    Hotel
    HARI Residence & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat Angkor Wat

    The greatest temple.

    Hotel
    HARI Residence & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Siem Reap Siem Reap

    The tour ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A floating school on Tonle Sap Lake

Where you stay

  • Phnom Penh (3 nights) Hotel
  • Siem Reap (4 nights) HARI Residence & Spa

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
  • Meals 7 breakfasts
  • Bus and boat transport
  • Phnom Penh sightseeing
  • Tonle Sap Lake cruise
  • Three days at Angkor
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Visa
  • Optional excursions such as Silk Island
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A carved stone face at the Bayon

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want an active holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want beach time
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Cambodia
Angkor Wat silhouetted at dusk

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £510 per person, twin share, tour only. 23 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

How much time is there at Angkor?

Three days, at a relaxed pace.

Is Silk Island included?

No, it’s an optional trip on the free day.

Do I need a visa?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa for Cambodia, available on arrival or as an e-visa.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

Between four and eighteen travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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