7 Days in Cambodia: The Perfect Week-Long Itinerary (2026)
Complete 7-day Cambodia itinerary: Siem Reap temples, Phnom Penh culture, and Kampot countryside. Budget breakdowns and daily plans included.
7 Days in Cambodia
One week in Cambodia is the sweet spot — enough time to explore ancient temples, the capital's history, and the charming riverside town of Kampot.
Balanced travelers
Couples
Culture + nature seekers
Budget Overview (7 days, per person)
🎒 Backpacker
$210–$300
~$34/day
🏨 Mid-range
$500–$850
~$88/day
✨ Luxury
$1,400–$2,500
~$229/day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day
1
Arrive in Siem Reap
Siem Reap
- Airport arrival & hotel check-in
- Explore Angkor National Museum
- Pub Street & Night Market stroll
Dinner: Fish amok at a local restaurant. Boutique hotel in Siem Reap
Day
2
Angkor Wat & Main Temples
Angkor Archaeological Park
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Bayon Temple exploration
- Ta Prohm jungle temple
- Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Lunch near temples. Dinner: Khmer BBQ. Same hotel
Day
3
Outer Temples & Tonlé Sap
Siem Reap Province
- Banteay Srei temple
- Kompong Khleang floating village
- Artisans Angkor workshop
- Evening Phare Circus performance
Lunch: Village restaurant. Dinner: Pre-show dinner. Same hotel
Phare Circus is a must-see — book tickets online in advance.
Day
4
Travel to Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
- Morning bus to Phnom Penh
- Afternoon at Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- Sunset riverside walk on Sisowath Quay
Lunch en route. Dinner: Rooftop restaurant. Hotel near BKK1
Day
5
Phnom Penh History & Culture
Phnom Penh
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Choeung Ek Killing Fields
- Russian Market shopping
- Independence Monument at golden hour
Lunch: Russian Market food stalls. Dinner: Street 308 restaurants. Same hotel
Day
6
Travel to Kampot
Kampot
- Morning bus to Kampot (3-4 hours)
- Afternoon kayaking on Kampot River
- Kampot pepper plantation visit
- Sunset from Bokor Mountain viewpoint
Lunch: Kampot riverside cafe. Dinner: Fresh seafood on the river. Riverside guesthouse in Kampot
Day
7
Kampot & Departure
Kampot / Phnom Penh
- Morning cave temple visit (Phnom Chhnork)
- Kep crab market & beach
- Return to Phnom Penh for departure
Lunch: Famous Kep crab with green pepper sauce. N/A — departure day
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best 7-day route covers Siem Reap (3 days for Angkor temples), Phnom Penh (2 days for history and culture), and Kampot (2 days for countryside, pepper farms, and Kep seafood).
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