Cambodia Travel Itinerary | Infinite Journeys Across the Globe

Destination: Cambodia (Siem Reap, Phnom Penh & Sihanoukville)
Trip Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Best Time to Visit: November to March (dry, pleasant weather)

🏯 Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap – Gateway to Angkor

• Arrival: Fly into Siem Reap International Airport

• Check-in: Boutique hotels or riverside resorts

• Afternoon:

  • Explore Pub Street – colorful cafés, night markets, and Khmer street food

  • Visit Angkor Night Market for handicrafts and souvenirs

• Evening:

  • Dinner with an Apsara Dance Show (traditional Cambodian performance)

🌅 Day 2: Angkor Wat Sunrise & Temple Hopping

• Early Morning:

  • Witness sunrise at Angkor Wat – the world’s largest religious monument

• Day Exploration:

  • Bayon Temple (faces of Avalokiteshvara)

  • Ta Prohm (the “Tomb Raider” temple, overgrown with tree roots)

  • Baphuon & Terrace of the Elephants

• Evening:

  • Relax with a Khmer massage

  • Dinner at a local restaurant (try Amok curry or Lok Lak)

🏞 Day 3: Countryside & Floating Villages

• Morning:

  • Visit Tonlé Sap Lake – stilted houses and floating villages

• Afternoon:

  • Explore the Angkor National Museum

  • Optional cycling tour around the paddy fields and Siem Reap countryside

• Evening:

  • Chill at a rooftop café or join a street food tour

🏛 Day 4: Phnom Penh – The Cultural Capital

• Morning:

  • Travel to Phnom Penh (short flight or 6–7 hrs by road)

• Afternoon:

  • Visit the Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda

  • Explore National Museum of Cambodia

• Evening:

  • Sunset cruise on the Mekong River

  • Dinner along the Riverside Promenade

⚖️ Day 5: Phnom Penh’s History & Markets

• Morning:

  • Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) & Killing Fields of Choeung Ek – a moving insight into Cambodia’s past

• Afternoon:

  • Shop at Russian Market (Toul Tom Poung) or Central Market (Psar Thmei)

• Evening:

  • Relax at a café or enjoy Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife

🏖 Day 6: Sihanoukville & Koh Rong

• Morning:

  • Drive or fly to Sihanoukville (beach town)

  • Ferry to Koh Rong Island – white sandy beaches & turquoise waters

• Afternoon:

  • Relax on the beach, snorkeling, or kayaking

• Evening:

  • Sunset cocktail on the beach, fresh seafood dinner under the stars

🌊 Day 7: Island Vibes & Departure

• Morning:

  • Leisurely swim or beach walk at Koh Rong

  • Ferry back to Sihanoukville

• Afternoon:

  • Travel back to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap for departure

✈️ Travel Tips

• How to Reach:

  • Direct flights to Phnom Penh & Siem Reap from major Asian hubs

  • Domestic flights connect Siem Reap, Phnom Penh & Sihanoukville

• Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR), but USD is widely accepted

• What to Pack:

  • Light cotton clothes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent

  • Modest attire for temple visits

• Local Food to Try: Amok curry, Lok Lak beef, Fish with mango salad, Khmer iced coffee

📌 Highlights of Cambodia

• 🌅 Sunrise at Angkor Wat

• 🛕 Mystical temples of Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm

• 🏰 Royal heritage & colonial charm of Phnom Penh

• ⚖️ Emotional history at Killing Fields & S-21

• 🏖 White sand beaches & island bliss at Koh Rong

Cambodia is where ancient temples whisper stories, rivers flow with history, and beaches invite you to simply breathe.