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Cambodia Through Temples and Towns

Explore Angkor, Battambang and Phnom Penh, with time to get to know each place.

  1. 1Siem Reap
  2. 2Battambang
  3. 3Phnom Penh

From, per person~US$1,050

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Best Nov to Feb

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

See Angkor’s carved galleries, visit food makers in Battambang’s countryside and explore Phnom Penh’s riverfront streets. Travel between three comfortable hotels by private car, with guided mornings, quiet afternoons and time to enjoy your meals.

Length
8 nights
Route
Siem Reap, Battambang, Phnom Penh
Best time
Nov to Feb
Ideal for
Curious travellers wanting to see more on their first visit

Why you'll love it

  1. Two mornings with time to explore Angkor
  2. Detailed sandstone carvings at Banteay Srei
  3. Battambang workshops and countryside kitchens
  4. Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
  5. A private river cruise at sunset

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Siem Reap

    Meet your driver and travel to your hotel in Siem Reap. Settle in for four nights and enjoy a quiet evening.

    • Stay: Five-star garden hotel in Siem Reap
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 60–90 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Angkor in the Morning

    Visit Angkor Wat early with your own guide, with time to look closely at the carvings. Continue to Ta Prohm, then return for lunch and a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Five-star garden hotel in Siem Reap
    • Getting there: Private car, about 1.5–2 hours total between hotel and temples

  3. Day 3

    Bayon and a Cambodian Show

    Explore Bayon and selected terraces inside Angkor Thom during the cooler morning hours. Rest after lunch, then head out for Phare’s evening show.

    • Stay: Five-star garden hotel in Siem Reap
    • Getting there: Private car, about 30–40 minutes each way to Angkor Thom; short evening transfers

  4. Day 4

    Banteay Srei and the Countryside

    Drive through the countryside to see Banteay Srei’s detailed sandstone carvings. Stop for a relaxed Khmer lunch on the way back, then spend your final Siem Reap afternoon at the hotel.

    • Stay: Five-star garden hotel in Siem Reap
    • Getting there: Private car, about 60–75 minutes each way

  5. Day 5

    Travel to Battambang

    Leave after breakfast for Battambang, with a break along the way. Settle into your garden hotel, then take a short late-afternoon walk past the town’s old shophouses.

    • Stay: Boutique garden hotel with local character near Battambang
    • Getting there: Private car, about 3.5–4.5 hours including a rest stop

  6. Day 6

    Food Makers and Evening Bats

    Spend the morning with a local guide, meeting small food producers and seeing how rice paper and other everyday foods are made. Take a long lunch break, then visit Phnom Sampeau’s bat cave entrance to watch the bats fly out in the evening, if conditions allow.

    • Stay: Boutique garden hotel with local character near Battambang
    • Getting there: Private car, about 1.5–2 hours total across separate morning and evening outings

  7. Day 7

    Travel to Phnom Penh

    Travel to Phnom Penh after breakfast, stopping for lunch and regular breaks. Arrive in the afternoon and keep the evening free after the trip’s longest drive.

    • Stay: Five-star hotel in central Phnom Penh
    • Getting there: Private car, about 6–7 hours including lunch and rest stops

  8. Day 8

    Palace Visit and Sunset Cruise

    Explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda with your guide, then visit the National Museum if you want to see more. Rest at the hotel before your private river cruise at sunset.

    • Stay: Five-star hotel in central Phnom Penh
    • Getting there: Private city transfers, about 45–75 minutes total; river cruise, about 1 hour

  9. Day 9

    Depart from Phnom Penh

    Have breakfast and enjoy a final quiet morning if your flight time allows. Your driver takes you to Techo International Airport with time for check-in.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 60–90 minutes, depending on traffic

Where you'll stay

  1. 4 nights · days 1 to 4Five-star garden hotel in Siem Reap
  2. 2 nights · days 5 to 6Boutique garden hotel with local character near Battambang
  3. 2 nights · days 7 to 8Five-star hotel in central Phnom Penh

When to go

  1. Jangood time to go
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Decgood time to go

Best from Nov to Feb. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in five-star hotels and a boutique garden hotel with local character
  • A room for two people sharing and daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned transfers throughout the trip
  • Private English-speaking guides on sightseeing days
  • Three-day Angkor pass and entry to listed attractions
  • Phare show tickets
  • Khmer lunch on day four
  • Visits to Battambang food producers
  • Private river cruise at sunset

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Optional activities and hotel treatments
  • Drinks, tips and personal spending

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room; arrive in Siem Reap and depart from Phnom Penh.
  • The Battambang–Phnom Penh drive takes most of a day; roadworks can make it longer.
  • You can arrange in advance to replace part of the palace day with memorials to Cambodia’s recent history; these visits can be emotionally difficult.

Before you go to Cambodia

Capital:
Phnom Penh
Language:
Khmer
Currency:
KHR

Questions

How many days is the Cambodia Through Temples and Towns trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Siem Reap, Battambang, Phnom Penh.

How much does it cost?

From ₹99,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Nov to Feb.

What is included?

Eight nights in five-star hotels and a boutique garden hotel with local character, A room for two people sharing and daily breakfast, Private air-conditioned transfers throughout the trip, Private English-speaking guides on sightseeing days, Three-day Angkor pass and entry to listed attractions, Phare show tickets, Khmer lunch on day four, Visits to Battambang food producers, Private river cruise at sunset.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals other than those listed, Optional activities and hotel treatments, Drinks, tips and personal spending.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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