Itinerary · Siem Reap

5 days in Siem Reap

Composed from The Map’s curated catalog: structured opening hours (with a 30-minute buffer before closing), the classic Angkor circuits, and geographic clustering. No generated filler: every stop links to an editorial page.

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Times are a suggested rhythm for a typical week: trust the flow more than the minute.

Make it yours

Pick a travel style, a rhythm, and your first day: real weekday opening hours, events happening during your stay, festivals, crowds and season.

Travel styleRhythmFirst day (optional)

Day 1 — Angkor: the Small Circuit

05:00–07:30Sunrise · 150 min
Angkor Wat
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Small Circuit: classic visiting orderSunrise slot: beat the heat and the crowds
08:00–09:30Morning · 90 min
Bayon
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Small Circuit: classic visiting orderMajor temple: worth the time
09:45–11:15Morning · 90 min
Ta Prohm
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Small Circuit: classic visiting orderMajor temple: worth the time
11:45–13:00Lunch · 75 min
The Daily Make
Restaurant · Siem Reap
Lunch stopBack toward town: closest good table to the route
13:30–14:15Afternoon · 45 min
Baphuon
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Small Circuit: classic visiting order
14:30–15:00Afternoon · 30 min
Phimeanakas
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Small Circuit: classic visiting order
15:15–15:45Afternoon · 30 min
Elephant Terrace
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Small Circuit: classic visiting order
17:00–18:00Sunset · 60 min
Phnom Bakheng
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
At its best at sunset
18:30–21:00Dinner · 150 min
Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Activities · Svay Dangkum
Worth planning the evening aroundPre-show dinner, then the show
21:15–22:45Night · 90 min
Explorer’s Tales - Champagne Bar
Nightlife · Charles de Gaulle
Evening slot

Day 2 — Angkor: the Grand Circuit

08:00–09:00Morning · 60 min
Preah Khan
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Grand Circuit: classic visiting orderMajor temple: worth the time
09:15–09:45Morning · 30 min
Neak Pean
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Grand Circuit: classic visiting order
10:00–10:30Morning · 30 min
Ta Som
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Grand Circuit: classic visiting order
11:30–12:45Lunch · 75 min
The Mansion
Restaurant · Riverfront
Lunch stopBack toward town: closest good table to the route
13:30–14:15Afternoon · 45 min
East Mebon
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
Grand Circuit: classic visiting order
17:00–17:45Sunset · 45 min
Pre Rup
Culture · Angkor Archaeological Park
At its best at sunset
18:30–19:45Dinner · 75 min
Tevy's Place
Restaurant · Siem Reap
Dinner stopIn the same area as the previous stops
20:30–22:00Night · 90 min
The Scribe
Nightlife · Riverfront
Evening slot

Day 3 — Countryside excursion & town

08:00–09:00Morning · 60 min
Banteay Srei
Culture · Banteay Srei District
Dedicated half-day trip — 37 km by road
11:30–12:45Lunch · 75 min
SPOONS Café Restaurant
Restaurant · Wat Damnak
Lunch stopIn the same area as the previous stops
13:30–14:10Afternoon · 40 min
The Peace Gallery
Shopping · Siem Reap
Anchor of this part of the dayFits the cultural style
14:25–15:55Afternoon · 90 min
Manava Weaving Classes
Activities · Kouk Chak
Within walking distance of the previous stopFits the cultural style
16:10–16:50Afternoon · 40 min
Diwo Gallery
Shopping · Siem Reap
Within walking distance of the previous stopFits the cultural style
18:30–19:45Dinner · 75 min
HAVEN Training Restaurant
Restaurant · Siem Reap
Dinner stopIn the same area as the previous stops

Day 4 — A day in town

08:00–08:45Morning · 45 min
Blank Cafe
Café · Kandal Village
Anchor of this part of the day
09:00–10:30Morning · 90 min
The Temple Kun Khmer Siem Reap
Activities · Siem Reap
Anchor of this part of the dayFits the cultural style
10:45–12:15Morning · 90 min
Happy Ranch Horse Riding
Activities · Siem Reap
Within walking distance of the previous stopFits the cultural style
12:30–13:45Lunch · 75 min
Ojas Vegan & Vegetarian Eatery
Restaurant · Siem Reap
Lunch stopIn the same area as the previous stops
14:00–14:40Afternoon · 40 min
Casa Branca
Shopping
Anchor of this part of the dayFits the cultural style
14:55–15:35Afternoon · 40 min
Fair Trade Village
Shopping · Kouk Chak
Within walking distance of the previous stop
15:50–16:30Afternoon · 40 min
La Plantation
Shopping · Kouk chak
Within walking distance of the previous stop
18:30–19:45Dinner · 75 min
Mekhala Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Svay Dangkum
Dinner stopIn the same area as the previous stops

Day 5 — Slow day: wellness & browsing

08:00–08:40Morning · 40 min
Senteurs d'Angkor - Shop
Shopping · Siem Reap
Anchor of this part of the dayFits the cultural style
13:30–15:00Afternoon · 90 min
Kaya Spa
Wellness · Old Market
Anchor of this part of the day
15:15–16:45Afternoon · 90 min
Bodia Cambodian Apothecary & Spa
Wellness · Siem Reap
Within walking distance of the previous stop

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