Best tours and experiences in Siem Reap
Honest guides to each popular Siem Reap tour: what to expect, who it suits, real prices, verified ratings, and which alternative might fit you better.
In-depth tour guides
Angkor Grand Circuit tour review — worth it after the Small Circuit?
Honest review of the Angkor Grand Circuit tour: what it covers beyond the Small Circuit, crowd levels, pricing, and whether it deserves a second day.
Angkor hot air balloon review — tethered ride, not a free-flight balloon safari
Honest review of the Angkor hot air balloon: a tethered ride to about 200m, not a drifting balloon safari — what the view is like and who it suits.
Angkor Small Circuit private tour review — full-day pricing and what's covered
Honest review of the Angkor Small Circuit private tour: what stops it covers, private vs shared pricing, and whether a private tuk-tuk beats a group van.
Angkor Wat sunrise tour review — is a guided tour worth booking?
Honest review of the Angkor Wat sunrise tour: what's actually included, what's not (the ticket), pool crowding, and whether a guide beats doing it
Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea day tour review — is the combo worth it?
Honest review of the Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea day tour: separate ticket costs, drive times, and whether pairing these two outlier temples makes sense.
Khmer cooking class review — market tour, home kitchen or hotel class?
Honest review of Siem Reap's Khmer cooking classes: market-tour vs local-home formats, what dishes you'll actually cook, and which style suits you.
Koh Ker and Preah Vihear day tour review — status check before you book
Honest review of the Koh Ker and Preah Vihear day tour, with a dated border-status note — verify current advisories before booking this route.
Phare, the Cambodian Circus ticket review — worth it, and which seats?
Honest review of Phare, the Cambodian Circus: what the show actually is, ticket-only vs. dinner packages, and whether the social mission matters to the
Phnom Kulen waterfall tour review — ticket, drive time and what's worth it
Honest review of the Phnom Kulen waterfall tour: the separate $20 ticket, drive time, swimming conditions by season, and the 1,000 Lingas riverbed.
Siem Reap airport (SAI) transfer review — private, shared or taxi?
Honest review of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport transfers: private vs shared pricing, the 40-50 km distance, and when a taxi beats pre-booking.
Siem Reap quad bike sunset tour review — is 2 hours enough?
Honest review of the Siem Reap quad bike sunset tour: route, duration options, what riding conditions are actually like, and who should skip it.
Tonlé Sap floating village tour review — which village does yours actually visit?
Honest review of Tonlé Sap floating village tours: which village each listing actually visits, seasonal water levels, and the Chong Kneas problem to watch
Top experiences right now
Most-booked activities by Siem Reap Trip readers.
Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise Small-Group Tour
Angkor: One-Day Small Circuit Tour, Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm
Siem Reap: Floating Village Half-Day Tour
Siem Reap: Koh Ker and Beng Mealea Temples Tour
Siem Reap: Apsara Dance Show and Dinner with Hotel Pickup