10 Days in Cambodia | The Complete Cambodia Itinerary

This 10 days in Cambodia itinerary has you covered as you experience the best that this incredible country has to offer!

You will make your way from the temples of Angkor Wat to the capital of Phnom Penh to the city of Battambang and finally to the beaches of Sihanoukville.

This itinerary will cover most, if not all of the main highlights throughout Cambodia and 10 days will give you plenty of time to explore and enjoy it all.

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10 Days in Cambodia – The Complete Cambodia Itinerary

Cambodia Map View

Below is a map that points out the route you will be taking as you make your way across the country.

Starting up north in Siem Reap, you will continue along to Battambang, followed by Phnom Penh and then down south to Sihanoukville.

To get from one place to the next you can utilize busses, shared vans, or private taxis.

Transport should be pretty easy to set up along the way, either reserving ahead of time or having your hotel help you out once you are there.

10 Days in Cambodia Detailed Itinerary

Now lets get on to the actual trip! The following is a detailed breakout of the daily attractions and activities on this 10 day Cambodia itinerary.

Feel free to scroll through and click on any more in depth posts along the way.

Day 1 – Fly into Siem Reap, Cambodia

We start this journey in Siem Reap – home of the famous Angkor Wat.

Arriving after a long journey either by plane or bus, take some time to check into your hotel, relax, get some massages and rest up a bit.

The nice thing about Siem Reap is that the main town area is not too big and you should be able to walk to get to restaurants, massage parlors, markets and nightlife. Take a stroll around to get a feel of the city and the friendly people around you.

You can make your way to the day market, one of which is Psar Chaa, followed by a stop at the Angkor Night Market.

As usual with many markets in Southeast Asia they have a little bit of everything around here and definitely don’t be afraid to haggle a little.

Get some souvenirs, clothing, and Cambodian cuisine before you make your way back to the hotel to rest up for Angkor Wat the following day.

» For nights 1 & 2 of your trip take a look at some Siem Reap hotels

Top Recommendations: Central Suite Residence | Diamond D’Angkor Boutique | Golden Temple Hotel

Day 2 – Angkor Wat

The main attraction of Cambodia, and one of the most historical in the world is Angkor Wat.

A huge array of ancient temples and ruins sprawled across the area, each with its own story and history. It really will not get old going from one temple to the next and discovering what this city once was.

One incredible experience to take part of is heading to the main temple complex for sunrise. Seeing the first rays of light over Angkor Wat is an experience you will not forget! You can follow that up by exploring many other temples of the larger complex during the rest of the day there.

I would highly recommend hiring a tour guide for your time around Angkor Wat. There is so much history and so much to learn about the area, and a tour guide will walk you through it all. Take a look at some highly rated Angkor Wat tour options that could work well for you.

» For everything you need to know about the area take a look at the Ultimate Guide to Angkor Wat I put together for this portion of the trip.

On your first day here I would recommend heading out on the Small Circuit of Angkor Wat, which includes the following temples:

1. Angkor Wat
2. Bayon
3. Baphuon
4. Terrace of the Elephants & Leper King
5. Thommanon & Chau Say Tevoda
6. Ta Keo
7. Ta Prohm
8. Banteay Kdei

After a very long day of running around Angkor Wat and its surroundings make your way make to your hotel to rest up for a bit.

Later on in the night head out to Pub Street, which is the main nightlife area of Siem Reap.

Day 3 – Siem Reap Part II

Sleep in a bit since I know you will probably be a bit tired from the previous day but get ready for a second day in Siem Reap. You have a couple options here depending on your interests:

Angkor Wat Part II (Grand Circuit)

If you aren’t templed out yet, head back with a tour guide or taxi to some more temples within the complex. There will definitely be some around the area you were not able to get to on the previous day.

In the Angkor Wat travel guide mentioned above there are plenty of other temple options part of the Grand Circuit that you can make your way to.

You can speak with your guide/driver beforehand to talk about what you did the day before and what others they might recommend. These temples include:

1. Preah Khan
2. Neak Pean
3. Ta Som
4. East Mebon
5. Prae Rup

Tonle Sap Lake Tour

Instead of heading back to the temples you can take a tour out by the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake.

The boat tour will go all around the lake visiting the traditional floating villages, seeing some wildlife, and heading to a floating restaurant.

If neither the additional temples or the floating village work for you, feel free to walk around the town of Siem Reap, take a cooking class, or continue shopping the markets and trying new food.

Once your second day activities are complete it is time to head to Battambang.

You will have the choice to get there this evening or drive in the next morning. There should be plenty of bus options and all should be around 3-4 hours long.

» For nights 3 & 4 stay at a highly rated hotel in Battambang

Recommended Hotel Options: Royal Hotel | Bambu Hotel | Delux Villa | Bric a Brac

Day 4 – Battambang

Arriving late on the evening of day 3 or the morning of day 4, you will now explore the second most populous city of Cambodia – Battambang.

Over the next 1.5 – 2 days you will have the opportunity to enjoy all that the city has to offer.

» You can check out the Top 5 Things To Do in Battambang guide I put together that can walk you through each attraction

» Top Tour Option: Battambang: Temples & Bat Caves Tour with Bamboo Train Ride

Over the next couple days in Battambang you can check several places inside or near the city center:

1. The Bamboo Train
2. Bat Caves
3. Killing Caves
4. Wat Banan
5. Phare Ponleu Selpak

Day 5 – Battambang & Depart to Phnom Penh

On the morning of day 5 you can head out to any of the attractions you did not have the time to visit the previous day and have the opportunity to just explore the city a bit more before catching a 5-6 hour bus ride to the capital city of Phnom Penh.

» Browse through some Phnom Penh hotels for nights 5 & 6 of your trip

Highly Recommended Hotel Options: G Mekong Hotel | The Pavilion | Sun & Moon

Day 6 – Phnom Penh

Here lies the capital city of Cambodia. You should arrive here sometime later on in the evening on day 5 and you will then have two days to explore the city before heading off to your next destination.

During your first day in Phnom Penh you can explore the city itself as you visit the five attractions mentioned below. On your second day, you can head a bit outside the city to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.

» Check out some Phnom Penh Tour Options for your time in the city

» For a detailed view of the attractions in the city check out the 5 Things To Do in Phnom Penh guide, which includes:

1. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
2. Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
3. Central Market
4. Wat Phnom
5. Daughters of Cambodia Visitor Centre

Day 7 – Phnom Penh Part II

On day two in Phnom Penh it is time to learn a bit more about its history and the genocide that happened here.

About a 45 minute tuk tuk ride south of the city lies the Choeung Ek Killing Fields. Here is where many of the prisoners from Tuol Sleng were brought to be killed and buried.

» The Visiting the Choeung Ek Killing Fields guide will help explain what you need to know when visiting this historical site

Once you are done with Choeung Ek, pack your bags and head over to Sihanoukville sometime in the afternoon / evening time.

The drive would take 4-5 hours or so. Next up are the beaches of Cambodia for your final three days of your trip.

» End your trip at a relaxing hotel in Sihanoukville for nights 7, 8 & 9

» Top Value Hotel Options: The Secret Garden at Otres Beach | Onederz Sihanoukville | Tamu Hotel

Day 8 – 10 – Sihanoukville

Once you arrive in Sihanoukville, your next three days should be filled with beaches and relaxation after 7 days full of touring around.

There are plenty of beaches around the area – some of which are more secluded and quiet while others are more for the party scene.

This article gives a great recap of the beaches there and will give you an idea of what type of place you are looking for.

Alternatively to staying on the mainland of Sihanoukville, you can also head out to some close by islands, one of which is the beautiful Koh Rong (about a two hour boat ride away).

Whatever you choose, you should have about 3 days of beach time on the mainland or on one of the further out islands.

You can also do activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, or even kitesurfing. There will be plenty to choose from depending on your adventure level.

Also don’t forget to roam the nearby markets for local goods and all kinds of food!

Once your three days in Sihanoukville are complete it is time to head back home or onwards to the next country on your Southeast Asia tour, either later in the evening on day 10 or sometime on day 11.

That concludes 10 days in Cambodia. Have fun out there!

Head over to the Cambodia itineraries and guides page to check out some more helpful posts, and feel free to comment below with any questions!