14 Days in Siem Reap
🛕 Complete Itinerary & Cost Guide
14 days in Siem Reap lets you go beyond the highlights — take day trips, revisit favourites, and enjoy slow mornings. Here's a realistic day-by-day plan plus what it costs.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This plan covers the essentials without burnout. Adjust based on opening hours, weather, and your stamina. Most days are 4–6 hours of activity with long meals and downtime built in.
Settle into your hotel, grab a light lunch, then ease into Siem Reap with Angkor Wat sunrise (5am, tuk-tuk pre-booked). Don't overbook day one — jet lag is real.
Ta Prohm (the "Tomb Raider" temple). Pair it with a sit-down lunch nearby and an evening walk through a different neighbourhood.
Bayon at Angkor Thom. Take the morning slow and use the afternoon to explore a quieter district away from the tourist core.
Tonle Sap floating villages. Pair with a long lunch — Try amok (fish curry in banana leaf) — Cambodian national dish. Best at Cuisine Wat Damnak.
Pub Street for night eats. This day usually involves a longer journey so start early.
Revisit Angkor Wat sunrise (5am, or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Ta Prohm (the "Tomb or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Bayon at Angkor Thom or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Tonle Sap floating villages or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Pub Street for night or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Angkor Wat sunrise (5am, or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Revisit Ta Prohm (the "Tomb or spend the morning at a café in a quieter neighbourhood. The best travel days are often the unscheduled ones.
Use this day for whatever you didn't get to: a museum, a hammam, a long lazy lunch. The best memories come from unplanned hours.
Hit one final must-see (Pub Street for night eats), pick up souvenirs, and leave time for a relaxed lunch before your flight or onward train.
What does 14 days in Siem Reap cost?
Estimates below are per person, including accommodation, food, local transport, and ~1 paid activity per day. Flights to Siem Reap are not included — they vary wildly by origin.
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Siem Reap survival tips
Hire a tuk-tuk driver for the day (~$20) — they wait, drive, and know which temples have best light.
Try amok (fish curry in banana leaf) — Cambodian national dish. Best at Cuisine Wat Damnak.
Buy your Angkor pass ONLY at the official ticketing centre — fake passes get you turned away at the gates.
When to go
November, December, January are the best months for Siem Reap — the climate is at its best and crowds haven't peaked. Avoid April (40°C+) and June–September (rainy).
Frequently asked questions
Is 14 days enough for Siem Reap?
Yes. Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Siem Reap, so 14 days gives you time for the major sights, day trips and slow mornings.
How much does 14 days in Siem Reap cost?
Expect around $1,050 per person mid-range (3-star hotel, casual restaurants, one paid tour). Budget travellers can do it for ~$490, luxury runs ~$2,380. Flights not included.
What is the best month to visit Siem Reap?
November, December, January offer the best balance of weather and crowds. Avoid April (40°C+) and June–September (rainy).
How do I get around Siem Reap?
Hire a tuk-tuk driver for the day (~$20) — they wait, drive, and know which temples have best light.