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Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia

5 days in Siem Reap

Base for the temples of Angkor. Here's how to spend 5 days in Siem Reap: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Siem Reap trip is January, February and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
January, February, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Siem Reap~$5
Siem Reap is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap province in northwestern Cambodia.
12:30
The Royal Residence~$5
The Royal Residence is a royal villa located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It serves as the official residence for the King of Cambodia for when he visits Siem Reap.
16:00
Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm shrine
The Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm shrine is a religious shrine in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is located within the compound of the Royal Residence where two Buddha statues referred t
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Day 2

09:00
Siem Reap municipality~$5
Siem Reap municipality is a municipality (krong) in Siem Reap province, in north-west Cambodia. According to the 2008 census of Cambodia, it had a population of 230,714. It surroun
12:30
Grand Hotel d'Angkor~$5
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is a historic hotel located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. First opened in 1932, it was established by French town planner Ernest Hébrard to accommodate the e
16:00
Angkor National Museum~$15
Angkor National Museum is an archaeological museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of Angkorian artifacts, also to provides
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Day 3

09:00
La Résidence d'Angkor~$5
La Résidence d’Angkor is a resort at the centre of Siem Reap in Cambodia. It is a short drive from the temples of Angkor Wat. It has large gardens containing a swimming pool and sp
12:30
Angkor Hospital for Children~$5
Angkor Hospital for Children is an independent, non-profit paediatric healthcare hospital and organisation located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. AHC was founded in 1999 through the effor
16:00
Angkor Village Hotel~$5
Angkor Village Hotel is a hotel in the central Old French Colonial Quarters of Wat Bo district in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was opened in 1994, is classified as member of Small Luxur
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Day 4

09:00
Angkor Village Apsara Theatre~$5
The Apsara Theater is Siem Reap’s oldest Theatre, opened 1997 opposite the Angkor Village Hotel, with the revival of the royal Angkorian Apsara dance, Reamker (Ramayana), and other
12:30
Wat Damnak~$5
Wat Domnak is a famous Buddhist pagoda and one of the teaching monasteries in the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia.
16:00
Siem Reap province~$5
Siem Reap, officially Siemreap, is a province (khaet) of northwestern Cambodia. It borders the provinces of Oddar Meanchey to the north, Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom to the east,
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Day 5

09:00
International School of Siem Reap~$5
The International School of Siem Reap (ISSR) is a private, International School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It accepts both expats and local Khmer students - full fee paying and sponso
12:30
Build Bright University~$5
Build Bright University is a university in Cambodia with eight campuses, in Phnom Penh, and the provinces of Siem Reap, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Sihanoukville, Takéo, Ratanaki
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Old Market (Siem Reap)~$10
Old Market, also commonly romanized as Psah Chas, Phsar Chas, Psar Chas or Psar Chaa, is a market in Siem Reap in northern Cambodia. Not to be confused with the similarly named Old

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What 5 days in Siem Reap costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Siem Reap: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Siem Reap?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Siem Reap, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Siem Reap?+

Start with Siem Reap, The Royal Residence and Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm shrine. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Siem Reap cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?+

The best months to visit Siem Reap are January, February, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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