1 Month in Cambodia: The Ultimate 30-Day Grand Tour Itinerary (2026)
The complete 30-day Cambodia itinerary — Angkor, Phnom Penh, Battambang, the Mekong, the Mondulkiri & Ratanakiri highlands, Kampot/Kep, the Cardamoms and the islands. Day-by-day with budgets.
1 Month in Cambodia (30-Day Itinerary)
A full month lets you go beyond the classic loop into Cambodia's wild northeast — elephant forests in Mondulkiri, the crater lake of Ratanakiri — and the Cardamom rainforest, at a relaxed pace few travellers ever manage.
Slow travelers
Long-stay & nomads
Off-the-beaten-path explorers
Complete grand tour
Budget Overview (30 days, per person)
🎒 Backpacker
$900–$1,300
~$35/day
🏨 Mid-range
$2,200–$3,800
~$90/day
✨ Luxury
$6,000–$11,000
~$234/day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day
1
Arrive in Siem Reap
Siem Reap
- Arrival & rest
- Evening Pub Street & Old Market
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 (wet season) 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
Local restaurants. Same hotel
Day
8
Travel to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
- Bus to Phnom Penh
- 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 (S-21) Museum
- Choeung Ek Killing Fields
- Russian Market
Russian Market stalls. Same hotel
Day
11
Phnom Penh Leisure
Phnom Penh
- Koh Dach silk island
- Khmer cooking class
- Night market
Cooking-class meal. Same hotel
Day
12
Travel to Kompong Cham
Kompong Cham
- Bus to Kompong Cham
- Bamboo bridge (dry season)
- Wat Nokor
- Phnom Pros & Phnom Srei
Riverfront local. Kompong Cham hotel
Day
13
Travel to Kratie
Kratie
- Bus to Kratie
- Irrawaddy dolphins at Kampi
- Koh Trong island bike loop
- Riverside sunset
Kratie restaurants. Kratie guesthouse
Day
14
Into the Highlands: Mondulkiri
Sen Monorom
- Travel day to Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri)
- Cool highland air
- Evening in town
En route / local. Sen Monorom lodge
Day
15
Ethical Elephants
Mondulkiri
- Ethical elephant sanctuary (walk with, not ride)
- Jungle & Bunong community visit
Sanctuary lunch. Same lodge
Day
16
Waterfalls & Culture
Mondulkiri
- Bou Sra waterfall
- Coffee & pepper farms
- Bunong village
Local restaurants. Same lodge
Day
17
Travel to Ratanakiri
Banlung
- Cross-country travel to Banlung (long day)
- Settle in Banlung
En route / local. Banlung guesthouse
Day
18
Yeak Laom Crater Lake
Ratanakiri
- Swim at Yeak Laom volcanic crater lake
- Ka Tieng & Katieng waterfalls
- Gem-mining villages
Banlung restaurants. Same guesthouse
Day
19
Jungle & Villages
Ratanakiri
- Virachey National Park edge trek or village homestay
- Indigenous culture
- Forest walk
Village / local. Guesthouse or homestay
Day
20
Return Toward the Capital
Phnom Penh
- Long travel day back to Phnom Penh (via Kratie/Kompong Cham)
- Rest on arrival
En route. Phnom Penh hotel
Day
21
South to Kampot
Kampot
- Travel to Kampot
- Riverside sunset
- Relaxed evening
Riverside cafe. Kampot riverside
Day
22
Kampot & Bokor
Kampot
- Kampot pepper plantation
- River kayaking
- Bokor Mountain viewpoint
Local cafe. Same guesthouse
Day
23
Kep & Rabbit Island
Kep
- Kep crab market
- Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) beach day
Kep crab in pepper sauce. Kampot / Kep
Day
24
Into the Cardamoms: Koh Kong
Koh Kong
- Travel to Koh Kong / Tatai
- Tatai River & waterfall
- Sunset over the estuary
Riverside lodge. Tatai eco-lodge
Day
25
Cardamom Rainforest
Cardamom Mountains
- Mangrove kayaking or Chi Phat community ecotourism
- Jungle trek
- Wildlife spotting
Lodge / community meal. Same lodge
Day
26
To the Coast & Islands
Koh Rong Sanloem
- Travel to Sihanoukville
- Speed ferry to Koh Rong Sanloem
- Saracen Bay sunset
Island restaurant. Beach bungalow
Day
27
Koh Rong Sanloem
Koh Rong Sanloem
- Lazy Beach jungle trek
- Snorkeling
- Bioluminescent plankton swim
Beach restaurant. Same bungalow
Day
28
Koh Rong
Koh Rong
- Transfer to Koh Rong
- Long Beach
- Diving or island-hop boat trip
Beach BBQ. Koh Rong resort/hostel
Day
29
Final Island Day
Koh Rong
- Police Beach walk
- Final snorkel or kayak
- Sunset drinks
Island food. Same
Day
30
Return & Departure
Sihanoukville / Phnom Penh
- Ferry to mainland
- Transfer to airport (Techo or Sihanoukville)
- Depart Cambodia
Breakfast on island. N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. A month lets you go far beyond the usual Angkor–coast loop into the wild northeast (Mondulkiri's elephant forests, Ratanakiri's crater lake) and the Cardamom rainforest, all at a relaxed pace. It suits slow travellers, long-stay visitors and digital nomads.
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