3 Days in Siem Reap
Three days is the sweet spot for Siem Reap — enough time to explore the major temples without burnout, plus enjoy the town, countryside, and food scene.
How should I spend 3 days in Siem Reap?
Day 1: Big Three temples + sunrise. Day 2: Outer circuit + Banteay Srei. Day 3: Floating village, cooking class, countryside bike ride. The 3-day Angkor Pass ($62) is perfect.
Day 1: Inner Circuit Highlights
Angkor Wat sunrise
Arrive early for the reflection pool shot.
Angkor Wat exploration
Bas-reliefs, libraries, central tower.
Angkor Thom complex
Bayon faces, Baphuon, Elephant Terrace.
Ta Prohm
Jungle temple exploration.
Lunch & rest
Escape the heat.
Ta Keo & Thommanon
Quieter inner circuit gems.
Pre Rup sunset
Less crowded than Phnom Bakheng.
Pub Street dinner
Fish amok and cold beers.
Day 2: Outer Circuit & Hidden Gems
Banteay Srei
Finest carvings in Angkor, 25km north.
Kbal Spean (wet season)
River of a Thousand Lingas jungle trek.
Lunch at temple area
Local restaurant near Banteay Srei.
Neak Pean & Preah Khan
Island temple and massive monastery complex.
Phnom Bakheng sunset attempt
300-person limit hilltop panorama.
Night Market & dinner
Browse art and eat street food.
Day 3: Beyond the Temples
Countryside cycling tour
Bike through rice paddies, villages, and local markets.
Cooking class
Learn fish amok, spring rolls, and more with market tour.
Rest & spa
Massage on Pub Street ($5–$10 for 1 hour).
Tonle Sap Floating Village
Boat tour at golden hour for the best light.
Farewell dinner at Cuisine Wat Damnak
Siem Reap's best restaurant.
💡 Tips
- • The 3-day Angkor Pass ($62, valid 10 days) is the perfect choice.
- • Alternate temple days with non-temple days to avoid burnout.
- • Day 3 activities don't require the Angkor Pass.
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