15 2-Day Experiences in Cambodia to Build a Day Around

1.Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour with Sunrise and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,429 reviews · 2 days · from $34Our pick

Spend two long days exploring 11 Angkor temples with an English-speaking guide such as Sary, Sam, Vone, or Pheap. Day one begins at 4:30am with sunrise at Angkor Wat, then covers Ta Prohm, Bayon, Ta Keo, and Angkor Thom’s South Gate. Day two visits quieter temples and finishes with sunset.

“This tour is essential if you come to Siem Reap! Day 1 (sunrise) with Mr. Sayon. He took us to the biggest temples. Gave us important information along the way, took our pictures at every attraction and was attentive and a great organizer. Day 2 (sunset) with Mr. Sam. This was a nice surprise because having seen the biggest temples the day before, we thought it was not going to be as impressive. But thanks to Mr. Sam, our guide, it was an exceptional experience! He was very knowledgeable and extremely good at explaining the history of the temples to us, which gave more depth to the whole experience. So,…”

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2.Angkor 2-Day Sunset & Sunrise Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,567 reviews · from $49Top rated

Explore Angkor with an English-speaking guide such as Pal, Sak, Sopkee, or Chhay, plus an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, and cool towels. Day one covers Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Banteay Srei, and sunset. Day two starts before dawn at Angkor Wat, then visits Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. The $49 price excludes the $62 temple pass and meals.

“We had a wonderful day with Pal and Narro taking us round the surrounding temples of the Angkor heritage site. Pal explained everything very well, leaving time for questions throughout. The pace was excellent and you could tell how passionate Pal was about the culture and history. Pal used his iPad to assist in the delivery of the information, with written explanations and images also which was a great touch, especially for people like myself who are visual learners. We saw 9 temples in the first day, which is was great to optimise the day. Pal was very accommodating with taking pictures so solo travellers won't miss out on the…”

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3.2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,157 reviews · from $49

Spend two full days exploring Angkor with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. The route pairs sunrise at Angkor Wat with Preah Khan, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and smaller temples such as Ta Nei. Guides such as Pal, Chhay, Sokpee, and Sak are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos. Temple pass and meals cost extra.

“Good tour. Chhay knows a lot of about Cambodian history and the individual temple sites, including how and when they were built, by whom and the religious significance of each.”

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4.Angkor Sunrise 1- or 2-Day Guided Temples Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,132 reviews · 8 hours - 2 days · from $19

Choose one or two days with an English-speaking guide such as Sak, Pal Saruon, Sokpee, or Pi. The tour pairs Angkor Wat sunrise with Bayon and Ta Prohm, then adds Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Pre Rup, and sunset. Air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels are included. The $62 temple pass and meals cost extra.

“I booked the two day tour to Angkor Wat and it was perfect. Mr Sok was so knowledgeble and friendly- providing historicall and detailed information. He knew about my obsession with fruits, so he always pointed things out very helpfully and answered my questions. I enjoyed to go to the not so touristy places, as well as the famous ones. Our driver, Mr Water, drove super safe and we got cool towels and drinks from him. I would always book again, and cannot recommend both of them enough.”

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5.2 Days Guided Historical Tour in Angkor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $35

Start at 4:30 a.m. for Angkor Wat’s sunrise, then explore Bayon, Ta Prohm, and seven more temples over two days. Guides such as Sam, Vone, Sok, and Heang explain Khmer history in clear, engaging ways. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, cold water, and wet towels are included. The $62 temple pass is extra.

“Spending two days seeing different parts of Angkor Wat, including sunrise and sunset. Amazing experience, great history and spectacular nature view! The guide Sok is knowledgeable and passionate, willing to answer any questions related with Angkor Wat. Very memorable experience!”

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6.2-Day Angkor Wat With Small, Big Circuit and Banteay Srei Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $158

Spend two full days exploring Angkor with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Banteay Srei, and quieter Ta Nei, with sunrise on day two and optional sunset at Phnom Bakheng. Expect long walks, temple stairs, cold water, wet towels, and room to adjust the pace.

“Jimmy was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed hearing about the history of Angkor Wat and all the surrounding temples. We talked about local food, local wildlife, Jimmy was a fantastic photographer! My teenage son brought his SLR camera and Jimmy showed him the best photo spots. He took the best panoramic photos of our family! Speang was our driver, he had cold water and cold towels after every stop! We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour to others!”

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7.2-Day Temple Highlights Sunrise and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 445 reviews · 2 days · from $46

Spend two full days visiting Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and quieter temples with an English-speaking guide such as Pi, Sak, Pal, or Chhay. Expect early starts, an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, cool towels, and thoughtful photo stops. Sunset varies by booking type: rice fields for private tours or Bakheng for small groups.

“Our guide, SO, just was the best guy that could have happened to us!! He just really wanted to answer all of our questions either about the Tempels or the cultural aspects of our trip together! Either French, American or German… he was able to accommodate all of us! Even to the unforgettable moments that he was always able to take in for everyone. He made as feel like the SO=Happy Family… we made some friends for life !! Danke !! =sehr gerne OKUN Tom Tom”

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8.Angkor Wat 2-Day complex Sun rise & Sun set with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 439 reviews · 2 days · from $30

Explore Angkor Wat and 10 further Khmer temples over two days, with sunrise on the small circuit and sunset at Phnom Bakheng on the grand circuit. Your English-speaking guide, such as Sam, Sayon, John, or Nick, explains the carvings, religion, and royal history while an air-conditioned minibus handles the hot roads between stops.

“Day 1 and I loved all of the temples and sights, the other participants were great, and Sam our driver were excellent 👌. Only the restaurant we stopped at for breakfast was below par. We waited for a long time for the food and then they got the orders wrong so we didn't all get to eat. The duration was good, and there was lots of useful information about the history of the sites we visited. The sunrise over Angkor Wat was an amazing experience, and there were plenty of photo opportunities throughout. Sam was even helpful in offering to take our pictures for us, and advised us on the…”

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9.2-Days Angkor Wat with Sunrise Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 213 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $16Best value

Spend two full days exploring Angkor’s finest temples with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, cold water, and towels. You’ll see Angkor Wat at sunrise, Ta Prohm’s tree-covered ruins, Bayon’s carved faces, Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, and more. Guides such as Sak, Bun, Pal, and Chhay are known for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Sokpee was a very knowledgeable guide and funny! He shared plenty of info, but also gave us free time to take pictures. Our driver (?Mao) was super kind and even got us umbrellas whenever it rained, and a cold flannel when it was hot. Super recommend this trip, very affordable.”

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10.2-Day Angkor Wat Tour with Banteay Srei and Floating Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $130

You’ll explore Angkor with an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Seila, or Makara, traveling by air-conditioned private car or minivan. Expect sunrise at Angkor Wat, Bayon’s stone faces, Ta Prohm’s tree roots, finely carved Banteay Srei, and an optional boat trip through Kampong Phluk. Breakfast, water, and cool towels are included.

“The tour was fantastic and Mr Sam was the BEST tour guide. His English is excellent and he is very informative, engaged and friendly. He made sure everything went smoothly and knew all the best places to take photos and even helped take Read more”

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11.2 Days Discover Angkor Wat Complex and Cambodia’s Villages Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews

Travel by air-conditioned SUV or minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Praim or Khim. See Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Angkor Thom, then visit remote Beng Mealea and Kompong Phluk on Tonle Sap. The private format gives your group up to 10 people room to adjust the pace.

“We had a wonderful two day tour with Praim! He made sure we were comfortable the whole time, explained everything in just the right amount of details, and answered all of our questions. He is an excellent guide, speaks English very well, and is very knowledgeable about both history and present Cambodia. He also takes great photos if you want that.”

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12.2-Days in temples and other areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $261

Spend two private days with a guide such as Narin visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Pre Rup, Banteay Srei, and Tonle Sap. A car, van, guide, and water are included. Temple admission, meals, and the boat are extra.

“Narin was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the temples and area in general. We saw multiple temples, including more remote ones where the big groups don’t go to. We saw a landmine museum dedicated to finding them and disarming them. Narin also took us to a couple of amazing restaurants for lunch. Highly recommend!”

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13.2-Day Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei with Countryside Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $160

You’ll explore Angkor Wat before sunrise, eat a local breakfast, visit Ta Prohm, Bayon, Preah Khan, Banteay Srei, and the Landmine Museum, and ride in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide. Guides vary, with Sam, Sinan, Mony, Sareik, Makara, and Jan among those named by past guests.

“I am glad we booked the 2 day tour. We had the opportunity to visit SO many temples, each unique, special and beautiful. Our guide Mony and driver Tha were fantastic and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. Besides the breahtaking temples I feel that with this tour I learned a lot. Plus, Mony is an outstanding photographer!”

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14.Private Tour: (Avoid Crowds & Heat) 2-Day Angkor Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $62

Visit Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and quiet Ta Nei with a private guide such as Tay, Sopheara, Viet, Kim, or Tai. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, snacks, and refreshments are included. The $62 park pass is extra.

“a reliable and very safe way to organize your day, according to the offered plan and program, all you have to do is enjoy yourself. guide Kim, very polite and professional, has phenomenally evoked the era of Khmer civilization and architecture with his story. very devotedly and patiently had answers to all the questions have been asked.”

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15.2-Day tour with sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $135

See Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, and other major temples on a private two-day tour from Siem Reap. Your guide, often Thearith, also known as John, or another Angkor Guide Team specialist, handles the driving, temple commentary, sunrise timing, photos, water, and cool towels. The Angkor Pass costs extra.

“John was a great guide and takes amazing pictures. He was vVery timely and flexible. If you can, Add the waterfalls. I highly recommend!”

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