21 Days in Cambodia: Complete 3-Week Adventure Itinerary (2026)
3-week Cambodia itinerary covering every highlight: Angkor, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampot, remote islands, and hidden gems. The ultimate deep dive.
21 Days in Cambodia
Three weeks is the ultimate Cambodia immersion — from world-famous temples to remote villages, spice-scented rivers, and islands with zero crowds.
Slow travelers
Long-term explorers
Digital nomads
Complete immersion
Budget Overview (21 days, per person)
🎒 Backpacker
$600–$850
~$34/day
🏨 Mid-range
$1,500–$2,500
~$88/day
✨ Luxury
$4,000–$7,500
~$233/day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day
1
Arrive in Siem Reap
Siem Reap
- Arrival & rest
- Evening Pub Street stroll
Dinner: Old Market. Hotel in Siem Reap
Day
2
Angkor Small Circuit
Angkor
- Sunrise Angkor Wat
- Bayon
- Ta Prohm
- Phnom Bakheng sunset
Temple area. Same hotel
Day
3
Angkor Grand Circuit
Angkor
- Preah Khan
- Neak Pean
- Ta Som
- East Mebon
- Pre Rup
Packed lunch. Same hotel
Day
4
Remote Temples
Siem Reap Province
- Banteay Srei
- Kbal Spean
- Beng Mealea
Local restaurants. Same hotel
Day
5
Tonlé Sap & Culture
Siem Reap
- Kompong Khleang floating village
- Artisans Angkor
- Phare Circus show
Village area. Same hotel
Day
6
Travel to Battambang
Battambang
- Boat or bus to Battambang
- Colonial architecture walk
- Evening food market
Market food. Battambang hotel
Day
7
Battambang Exploration
Battambang
- Bamboo train
- Phnom Sampeau temples & bat caves
- Battambang circus
- Wine tasting
Local restaurants. Same hotel
Day
8
Travel to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
- Bus to Phnom Penh
- Evening riverside stroll
- Rooftop sunset
Riverside dinner. BKK1 hotel
Day
9
Phnom Penh History
Phnom Penh
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- National Museum
- Wat Phnom
Central Market. Same hotel
Day
10
Phnom Penh Remembrance
Phnom Penh
- Tuol Sleng Museum
- Killing Fields
- Russian Market
- Street food tour
Russian Market stalls. Same hotel
Day
11
Phnom Penh Leisure
Phnom Penh
- Koh Dach silk island day trip
- Cooking class
- Night market
Cooking class meal. Same hotel
Day
12
Travel to Kratie
Kratie
- Bus to Kratie (6h)
- Irrawaddy dolphin watching
- Riverside sunset
Kratie restaurants. Kratie guesthouse
Day
13
Kratie & Travel to Kampot
Kampot
- Morning dolphin trip
- Long travel day to Kampot via Phnom Penh
En route. Kampot riverside
Day
14
Kampot Exploration
Kampot
- Pepper plantation tour
- River kayaking
- Sunset from riverside
Riverside cafe. Same guesthouse
Day
15
Kep & Rabbit Island
Kep
- Kep crab market
- Rabbit Island beach day
- Bokor Mountain viewpoint
Kep crab pepper sauce. Kampot
Day
16
Travel to Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville
- Bus to Sihanoukville
- Otres Beach
- Evening seafood
Beach restaurants. Otres area hotel
Day
17
Koh Rong Sanloem
Koh Rong Sanloem
- Ferry to Koh Rong Sanloem
- Saracen Bay
- Snorkeling trip
Island restaurants. Beach bungalow
Day
18
Island Exploration
Koh Rong Sanloem
- Jungle trek to Lazy Beach
- Sunset kayaking
- Bioluminescence swim
Beach restaurant. Same bungalow
Day
19
Koh Rong
Koh Rong
- Transfer to Koh Rong
- Long Beach
- Diving trip
- Beach bonfire
Beach BBQ. Koh Rong hostel/resort
Day
20
Final Island Day
Koh Rong
- Police Beach hike
- Final snorkeling
- Sunset drinks
Island food. Same
Day
21
Return & Departure
Sihanoukville / Phnom Penh
- Ferry to mainland
- Transfer to airport
- Depart Cambodia
Breakfast on island. N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions
Three weeks allows you to see everything: Angkor temples, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kratie (Irrawaddy dolphins), Kampot, Kep, and multiple islands. It's the perfect amount of time for a complete Cambodia experience.
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