Things to Do in Cambodia

Mar 27, 2026

From Angkor Wat temple tours ($37 entry) to Mekong river cruises ($40+), Cambodia features diverse activities including jungle treks, beach visits, and cultural classes.

Apr 6, 2026

The best Cambodia tour overall is TruTravels' "Cambodia Explorer" — 11 days covering Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville for $805, backed by 383 verified reviews and a 4.7/5 rating. For a private temple-focused trip, About Cambodia Travel's 5-day Angkor Wat tour scores a perfect 5.0/5 at just $521. For the most comprehensive experience, Realistic Asia's 10-day private tour covers the entire country for $1,170.

Apr 4, 2026

Marcus cycled 65km round trip from Siem Reap to Kampong Phluk, a village 35km out. Renting a bike for $6/day and taking a $15 boat tour on Tonle Sap Lake made for an honest, personal adventure.

Mar 30, 2026

Virachey National Park in northeastern Cambodia has trekking from $10 entrance fees and multi-day guided tours costing $20-50/day. Accessible from Banlung, the park features rugged trails, waterfalls, and rare wildlife in a remote wilderness.

Mar 30, 2026

Yeak Laom Lake, a volcanic crater lake near Banlung, Ratanakiri, charges $3 entrance and lies 7 km from town. Ideal for swimming and walking, it’s best visited November to May.

Mar 30, 2026

The Elephant Valley Project in Mondulkiri is an ethical elephant sanctuary where day visits cost around $70 and accommodations range from $60-100 per night. Located 150 km from Phnom Penh, it offers an authentic wildlife enjoy focused on conservation.

Mar 30, 2026

Spot the rare irrawaddy dolphins kratie along the Mekong River with tours costing $10-$15. Best sightings occur Nov-May; buses from Phnom Penh take 6-7 hours at $10-$15 fare.

Mar 30, 2026

Phnom Kulen National Park is 50 km from Siem Reap with a $20 entrance fee. Highlights include waterfall swimming, hiking trails, and ancient carvings. Travel time is 1.5 hours by tuk-tuk or motorbike.

Mar 30, 2026

Kulen Mountain, located 50 km from Siem Reap, features sacred river carvings and waterfalls within Phnom Kulen National Park ($20 entry). A day trip here has cooler temperatures and a mix of cultural history and nature.

Mar 30, 2026

Phnom Bokor, a former French hill station 37 km from Kampot, features colonial ruins and cooler climates. Entrance is $5, and the drive takes 1.5 hours through Bokor National Park.

Mar 30, 2026

Bokor National Park, about 140 km from Phnom Penh, features colonial ruins and waterfalls at 1,080m elevation. Access via Kampot with motorbike rentals around $5-10/day. Best visited Nov-Feb for cool weather and clear roads.

Mar 30, 2026

Kampot River has kayaking rentals for $8-12, sunset cruises at $12-20 per person, and nearby pepper farm tours for $5. Easily accessible by bike or tuk-tuk, with best visits in dry season Nov-Feb.