10 Days in Cambodia: Temples, Beaches & Culture Itinerary (2026)
10-day Cambodia itinerary: Angkor temples, Phnom Penh, Kampot countryside, and Koh Rong beaches. Complete day-by-day plan with budget estimates.
10 Days in Cambodia
Ten days lets you go beyond the classics — combining ancient temples, vibrant cities, lush countryside, and pristine island beaches.
Beach lovers
Comprehensive explorers
Friends groups
Budget Overview (10 days, per person)
🎒 Backpacker
$300–$400
~$36/day
🏨 Mid-range
$700–$1,200
~$90/day
✨ Luxury
$2,000–$3,500
~$233/day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day
1
Arrive in Siem Reap
Siem Reap
- Airport arrival & check-in
- Angkor National Museum
- Pub Street evening
Dinner: Street food at Old Market. Hotel in Siem Reap
Day
2
Angkor Wat & Main Circuit
Angkor
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Bayon & Angkor Thom
- Ta Prohm
- Sunset at Pre Rup
Lunch near temples. Dinner: Night market. Same hotel
Day
3
Outer Temples & Floating Village
Siem Reap Province
- Banteay Srei
- Beng Mealea (jungle-covered temple)
- Kompong Khleang floating village
Lunch: Village area. Dinner: Phare Circus dinner show. Same hotel
Day
4
Travel to Battambang
Battambang
- Scenic drive to Battambang (3h)
- Bamboo train ride
- Battambang colonial architecture walk
- Phare Ponleu Selpak circus (original)
Lunch: Battambang market. Dinner: Riverside restaurant. Boutique hotel in Battambang
Day
5
Travel to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
- Morning bus to Phnom Penh (5-6h)
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Riverside sunset walk
Lunch en route. Dinner: Rooftop bar on Sisowath. Hotel near BKK1
Day
6
Phnom Penh Deep Dive
Phnom Penh
- Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields
- Central Market shopping
- Wat Phnom temple
- Street food tour in BKK3
Lunch: Russian Market. Dinner: Street 308. Same hotel
Day
7
Travel to Kampot
Kampot
- Bus to Kampot (3h)
- Pepper plantation tour
- River kayaking at sunset
Lunch: Riverside cafe. Dinner: Fresh seafood. Riverside guesthouse
Day
8
Kep & Travel to Coast
Kep / Sihanoukville
- Morning in Kep — crab market & beach
- Bokor Mountain viewpoint
- Afternoon transfer to Sihanoukville port
Lunch: Kep crab with pepper sauce. Dinner: Sihanoukville. Guesthouse in Sihanoukville
Day
9
Koh Rong Island
Koh Rong
- Speed boat to Koh Rong (45min)
- Long Beach relaxation
- Snorkeling trip
- Bioluminescent plankton night swim
Lunch: Beach restaurant. Dinner: Island BBQ. Beach bungalow on Koh Rong
Book a bioluminescence tour — it's one of the most magical experiences in Cambodia.
Day
10
Island Morning & Departure
Koh Rong / Phnom Penh
- Sunrise swim
- Ferry back to Sihanoukville
- Transfer to Phnom Penh airport or evening flight
Breakfast: Island. Lunch: Sihanoukville. N/A — departure day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. 10 days is ideal for a comprehensive trip covering temples (Siem Reap), history (Phnom Penh), countryside (Kampot/Kep), and beaches (Koh Rong).
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