Bayon temple in Angkor Wat, Cambodia

One-day itinerary: Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom – Sunrise to Sunset

Country: Cambodia

1 Day

Siem Reap, Cambodia: Wake up early and head to Angkor Wat for sunrise and a morning tour of the temple before the crowds arrive. Mid-morning head back to your hotel for breakfast before relaxing in the garden, by the pool, or in your own room through the heat of the day.

In the early afternoon head to Angkor Thom, the famous walled city and see the many temples within its borders, including the fascinating Bayon temple with its many magnificent faces smiling out. There are several great spots from which to watch the sunset and your guide will discuss the options with you.

Note: Journeys Within’s one-day itinerary ideas are some of our favorite one-day activities – many of which are exclusive to Journeys Within. We do not book these one-day itineraries by themselves, but only as part of a full tour package.

Kulen Mountain hike in Siem Reap, Cambodia

One-day itinerary: Kulen Mountain Forest Discovery Trail

Country: Cambodia

1 Day

Get active while on tour in Cambodia. Take a guided hike with Indochine Exploration through the protected Cambodian jungle of Phnom Kulen National Park. Located about an hour and a half north of Siem Reap, Phnom Kulen is home to a community-protected area of mainly intact evergreen and boulder forest.

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Kayaking in Tonle Sap, Cambodia

More Than Just Temples Tour

Country: Cambodia

8 Days | $2,030

Although the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, along with many other incredible historical monuments, have made Cambodia famous, there is so much more to this special country. This tour will give you a chance to really see Cambodia from all angles. Not only will you visit Angkor Wat, but you will also have the chance to soak up the natural beauty by kayaking on the Tonle Sap Lake and hiking in the beautiful Phnom Kulen National Park. Absorb the local arts and culture at the Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus, the John McDermott Gallery and Theam’s House Art Studio. Finally, get to know the heart and soul of Cambodia through the eyes of the locals- spend a night out on the town sampling Khmer Food with Narla and give back to the community through JWOC’s Hospitality Class and Backstreet Academy’s Football Match.

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Quad biking in Siem Reap, Cambodia

One-day itinerary: Quad Bike Adventure Tour and Blessing Ceremony

Country: Cambodia

1 Day

Enjoy strikingly beautiful views of the rice fields and villages as you make your way through the countryside on a quad bike. Stop along the way at a number of interesting sites such as a local monastery, an everyday market, as well as a temple rarely visited by other visitors. In the afternoon, your guide will take you to an active Wat where you will experience the "sroch Tec" water blessing ceremony to wash away sins and bring good luck.

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