There’s something magnetic about Cambodia. Maybe it’s the mist over Angkor Wat at sunrise, or the way life spills into the streets of every city and riverside town. Cambodia is more than Angkor Wat, though that’s totally worth the hype.
Our 2 week itinerary for Cambodia will take you all over this amazing country from the ancient temples of Angkor Wat to the postcard-worthy beaches, it’s a dream for photographers chasing light, texture, and stories.
But it’s not just about temples. Your 2 weeks in Cambodia will take you on a deep dive into history, where the grandeur of the Khmer Empire collides with the sobering legacy of more recent times.
Add to that flavorful street food, golden beaches, river towns, and a dose of genuine warmth from locals, and you have a destination that’s as eye-opening as it is unforgettable. Two weeks here won’t feel like enough—but it’s a solid start.
How to spend 2 Weeks In Cambodia
Day 1-4: Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Day 5-6: Battambang
Day 7-8: Phnom Penh
Day 9-11: Kampot – Kep
Day 12-14: Koh Rong
Getting to Cambodia
Cambodia has three international airports, one in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville. However, you won’t find direct flights to Cambodia outside of other Southeast Asia countries.
You’ll have to fly to a larger city, such as Bangkok, and then continue on to whichever city you want to fly into in Cambodia. This itinerary will start in Siem Reap so if you plan to use this, that’s where you’ll need to fly to.
Getting around Cambodia
After you get to Cambodia, you’ll need a way to get around. With just a few airports in the country, you’ll need to find another way to get from one city to another.
Flying in Cambodia
If you were only going to the major cities then flying would be the best option. But, this itinerary takes you to other smaller towns in Cambodia so flying to those locations won’t work.
Bus Services in Cambodia
Most countries in Southeast Asia have excellent bus services and it’s one of the best ways to get around. They run day and night and there are dozens of companies in Cambodia to choose from. You can take a bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh for less than $30.
It’s also very popular to take an overnight bus from one place to another, saving money on accommodations for one night.
Train Service in Cambodia
Cambodia does not have an extensive train system. It has two lines out of Phnom Penh: one that goes to Sihanoukville and one that goes to the Thailand border to Poi Pet. There are plans to extend lines and add new lines but progress is slow and things cost money so who knows when it will happen.
Tuk-Tuks and Taxis in Cambodia
Once you’re in a city, taking a taxi or tuk-tuk will be the best option for getting from one place to another. You can hire a driver for a day for about $25, depending on how far out of town you want to go. They are everywhere on the streets so you won’t have a problem finding one.
Renting a Vehicle
You can rent a car or scooter in Cambodia although neither is necessary. Renting a car will be more expensive than taking the bus and the roads in Cambodia aren’t always the best.
I do recommend renting a scooter in places like Siem Reap, Battambang, and Kampot. But again, you can easily get around by tuk-tuk so don’t feel like you have to rent something.
What to know about Cambodia
Before coming to Cambodia, there’s a few things you should be aware of.
Visa for Cambodia
You’ll need a visa to come into Cambodia. Visa’s are around $30 and gives you 30 days in the country. You can get an e-visa online before you leave home, which is the easiest and most convenient way.
You can also get a visa on arrival at the border crossings and airports. So if you happen to be in the area and decide at the last minute to hop over to Cambodia, you can do that.
Cell Service in Cambodia
When you arrive in Cambodia you can easily pick up a sim card at the airport or in different stores in town. Just ask a local where you can get one and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Another way to get cell service is by getting an e-sim installed before you arrive and then activate it once you’re in the country. We like to use Airalo for our e-sims. They’re available in over 200 countries and regions, including Cambodia.
For this 2 week itinerary for Cambodia, you can get cell service through Airalo for just $7.
Currency in Cambodia
Cambodia’s currency is the Riel, however they also use the American Dollar. You can get both out of ATMs in the country and businesses take both.
One thing to be aware of is that your American dollars have to be in pristine condition. If there’s any kind of tear, if the money is dirty or looks to be damaged in any way, businesses and vendors will not take it. This includes money that comes from their own ATMs.
Best time to visit Cambodia
There’s two seasons in Cambodia: dry and wet. The dry season, and the best time to visit, is between November through April. The wet season is from May to October and although the rain is great for Cambodia, it’s not so great for travelers.
If you visit during the wet season, it will be cheaper but you’ll have to deal with rain and mud every day.
The best time to visit is during the dry season but I’ll narrow that window down a little more and say visiting between November and February is best. Once March arrives it will really start to heat up and the humidity is insane.
Day 1-4: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Tonle Sap
It’s day 1 in Cambodia and you’ll fly into Siem Reap, the gateway town to Angkor Wat. Siem Reap is located in the northwestern region of Cambodia and is just 4 miles from the Angkor Wat Archeological Park.
If you don’t have enough time for a 2 week Cambodia Itinerary, I do have another option. My 5 day Cambodia Itinerary takes you to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, hitting the highlights of Cambodia.
Getting to Siem Reap
With just 2 weeks in Cambodia, you’ll want to fly into the Siem Reap International Airport. It’s the quickest way to reach Siem Reap and you can fly from Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, or dozens of other major cities throughout Southeast Asia.
The airport is located about 30-40 minutes outside of Siem Reap so you’ll have to catch a shuttle, taxi, or tuk-tuk to town.
Accommodation in Siem Reap
Book your Siem Reap Hotel
These three Siem Reap Hotels are close to the main tourist areas like Pub Street, the market, and massage spas.
- Luxury: Angkor Village Hotel is located within a few minutes walk of Pub Street and the markets and is like a little oasis in the city. It has amazing landscaped grounds, a swimming pool, restaurant, and bar. You’ll have a spacious room and large bathroom and you’ll probably never want to leave. It’s gorgeous!
- Mid-Range: The Royal Crown Hotel & Spa is where we stayed and it’s just a 3 minute walk to the Old Market and Pub Street. It has spacious rooms with free WiFi, two outdoor pools, a spa, laundry service, parking, and more. Bonus: there’s a rooftop bar.
- Budget: Just around the corner from Pub Street is the Onederz Hostel Siem Reap. This may be a budget hotel but it still has everything you could need. It has a restaurant, two swimming pools, including one on the roof, free WiFi, and private room and dorm room options.
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap
Arrive at your hotel in Siem Reap, drop your bags off, and head out to walk around the market and have dinner at Pub Street. There’s a lot of things to do and see in Siem Reap so get ready!
You will need to purchase your Angkor Wat Ticket before you can enter the temple complex. With four days in Siem Reap, I recommend you get the 3 day Angkor Pass. You will be allowed to visit the park any three days within a seven day period.
So, if you purchase your ticket on a Monday and choose to visit Angkor Wat that day, you will use your first day and will have another 6 days to use up the other two days. You do NOT have to visit the park on consecutive days.
Each day you enter the park you’ll stop at the checkpoint to have your entrance ticket checked. If you have a paper ticket like above, they will punch a hole through the date.
When we were there, they were having a deal where our fourth day was free with the 3 day ticket which is why you see 4 hole punches. In case you were wondering. 🙂
- Hotel Check-in
- Purchase your Angkor Wat Ticket
- Check out the market
- Dinner at Pub Street
Getting Around Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
With 4 days in Siem Reap, you might think that renting a car is what you should do but there are better options. Transportation in Cambodia is very affordable from hiring a tuk-tuk or taxi for the day to renting a scooter.
You can rent a scooter for about $5-10 a day or hire a driver for around $20-30 a day. That might seem like the more expensive option but if you have multiple people in your group then the cost is very affordable.
We love renting scooters when we travel and you don’t even need to know how to shift gears. You just turn the key and go. But, if you don’t want to do that, hiring a driver is a really good way to see everything. You won’t have to worry about directions because your driver will know how to get to all the temples.
Day 2: Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Pub Street
It’s your first full day in Siem Reap and it’s time to dive right into the Angkor Archeological Park. If the weather looks cooperative, you should start your morning with Angkor Wat at sunrise. Yes, it’s absolutely worth getting up at 4:30am to watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat!
After the sun has risen, spend some time exploring Angkor Wat. It’s very large and has 3 levels so it’s best to see it in the morning before it gets too hot and too crowded.
There is a strict dress code when visiting temples in Cambodia so you’ll want to be sure you come to the Angkor Wat complex prepared. Otherwise you won’t be allowed to enter and you’ll have to leave and get the proper clothing. Your shoulders and knees must be covered up.
Many people will leave to go eat breakfast once the sun has risen so you won’t have to worry about big crowds. There will be a lot of people that choose to see it after sunrise but no where near the amount of people that will be there a few hours later.
When you’re done, go eat a late breakfast or early lunch either somewhere in the park or back in Siem Reap. After you eat, it’s time to check out some of the other temples. Take your time and don’t rush – there’s a lot to see.
Top Angkor Wat Temples to visit on day 1
- Ta Prohm (the Tomb Raider Temple)
- Bayon
- Banteay Kdei
These are some of the best temples in the Angkor Wat Complex but there’s 72 in total in the park that you can visit. A lot of those are small ruins that you likely won’t visit but there are plenty of spectacular temples in Siem Reap to see.
When you’re done for the day, head back to your hotel and cool off in the pool before getting ready to go out to dinner and check out Pub Street.
- Angkor Wat Sunrise & Angkor Wat
- Temples
- Swimming at the hotel
- Dinner and Pub Street
Note: You don’t have to eat every night at Pub Street, but there are a lot of options to choose from there and you won’t have to spend time looking for a place to go.
Day 3: Siem Reap, Tonle Sap, Phare Cambodian Circus
On day 3 in Siem Reap, you should consider starting your day with a half day tour visiting the floating villages at Tonlé Sap. Tonlé Sap is Southeast Asia’s largest freswater lake and you can visit Kampong Phluk, one of the floating villages.
You’ll see houses on stilts and even floating stores, churches, and more.
Book your Tonle Sap Floating Village Tour
When you get back to Siem Reap you can visit a few temples in the afternoon before heading back to your hotel to cool off in the pool and then get ready to go out for the evening.
Some options for the evening can include the Phare Cambodian Circus where you can watch an amazing show AND eat dinner. Afterwards, get a Khmer massage at one of the dozens massage spas you’ll see near Pub Street.
- Tonle Sap Floating Village Tour
- Angkor Wat Temples
- Phare Cambodian Circus
- Get a massage
Book your Phare Cambodian Circus Tickets
Day 4: Siem reap
It’s your 4th and final day in Siem Reap so it’s your last chance to vist Angkor Wat or any of the other temples in the Angkor Wat Park. You should get up early to visit the temples you have left on your list first thing in the morning before it gets too hot.
There’s a lot of things to do in Siem Reap and 4 days is really not enough time to do it all. You can use the afternoon to visit the Cambodia Landmine Museum and the Apopo Visitor Center where you can learn about how rats are trained to detect landmines.
In the evening you can take a Siem Reap Food Tour or go to the Sombai Infused Cambodian Liqueur Tasting to sample some local liqueur infused with fruits and spices.
- Temples
- Cambodia Landmine Museum
- Apopo Visitor Center
- Siem Reap Food Tour
- Sombai Infused Cambodian Liqueur Tasting
Day 5: Battambang
Today you leave Siem Reap and head to the town of Battambang. You’ll need to take a bus, a shuttle van, or hire a private driver (taxi). It will take between 2.5 – 4 hours to reach Battambang from Siem Reap, depending on the type of transportation you book. Buses and vans start leaving around 7am.
The bus will be the cheapest, around $10 per person, but also the slowest option. A shuttle van will cost a few dollars more but it arrives faster than the bus. A private driver will cost the most but will arrive in the same amount of time as the van.
If you leave first thing in the morning, you’ll arrive in Battambang before lunch giving you plenty of time to do a lot on this first day. Battambang is a small town but has a lot of fun things to do.
Accommodation in Battambang
Book Your Battambang Hotel
These three Battambang Hotels are located in or near the center of town making it easy to get around to restaurants, markets, and museums.
- Luxury: The Cambana La Riviere Hotel is a luxury hotel in the center of town. You have access to a swimming pool, fitness center, hot tub, bar, restaurant, and more. It’s a luxury stay but very affordable.
- Mid-Range: The Cozy Paradise is a little oasis in town where you get your own private villa with lush gardens, saltwater swimming pool, private bathrooms, large rooms, and more. Some rooms have a kitchenette and balcony and this mid-range hotel is a bargain!
- Budget: Located near the center of town, The Blue Diamond Hostel is an adults only budget hotel but it still has air-conditioning (a must), free WiFi, private bathrooms, a restaurant, bar, and pool. It’s a bargain price but you won’t feel like you’re staying at a budget hotel.
Arrival in Battambang
After you arrive check into your hotel, or drop your bags off if it’s too early for check-in, and then go get some lunch. Afterwards you can walk to the Phsar Nat Market, walk around town looking at the French colonial architecture, and stop at the Slaket Pagoda where you can observe young monks studying.
In the afternoon you can relax at your hotel pool before going out for dinner that evening.
- Phsar Nat Market
- Explore the French colonial architecture
- Slaket Pagoda
- Pool time
- Dinner
Day 6: Battambang City Tour
Today you’ll explore Battambang on a guided city tour! There’s a lot to do and see and the tour is very affordable. You’ll definitely see more of the town, and efficiently, then trying to do it on your own.
On this Battambang City Tour you’ll learn about the culture and history of Battambang, watch bats fly out of a cave at sunset, and ride the infamous Bamboo Train. You can’t visit Battambang without riding the iconic Bamboo Train. Yes, it’s super touristy but it’s also fun so just go do it! 🙂
It’s a full day tour where you’ll explore the city in a tuk-tuk, visit historical buildings, hang out in rice fields, and visit fruit plantations. You’ll have lunch in a village, visit temples, see monkeys, and end the tour watching thousands of bats fly out of a cave at sunset.
After the tour you’ll be taken back to town where you can head out for dinner and drinks and maybe a massage. You only have 2 weeks in Cambodia so definitely take advantage of the massages. Massages in Cambodia only cost around $10-20 for a full body 1 hour massage.
- Bamboo Train
- Rice fields and fruit plantations
- Lunch in a village
- Visit temples
- Sunset at the bat cave
Day 7: Phnom Penh
Your 2 weeks in Cambodia is halfway over and today you’ll be heading to Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is larger and more modern than other cities in Cambodia but still has plenty of the old cultural sites to see.
Getting to Phnom Penh
The best way to get to Phnom Penh from Battambang is to take a bus or van. It’s the most affordable and easiest way to travel in Cambodia. It’ll take 4-5 hours and cost between $8-15 a person.
Accommodation in Phnom Penh
Book your Phnom Penh Hotel
These three Phnom Penh Hotels are close to the main tourist area of Phnom Penh, near the Royal Palace, the National Museum, and the Riverside.
- Luxury: Raffles Hotel Le Royal is located near the Wat Phnom Monestery and within walking distance to the Royal Palace and the National Museum. It has a pool and two bars and restaurants.
- Mid-Range: The Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is located just behind the Royal Palace and has two swimming pools, a restaurant, bar, and a fitness center. The rooms are large and WiFi is free.
- Budget: Budget hotels in Cambodia are not like the budget hotels you would normally think of. In Cambodia, the budget hotels are almost as nice as the resorts. The Poolside Villa has roomy accommodations with a private bathroom and of course an outdoor pool.
Day 7: Arrival in Phnom Penh
Depending on what time you arrive, you may have time to knock a few things off of your Phnom Penh itinerary. If it’s still early enough, try to visit the National Museum of Cambodia. It’s near the Royal Palace and is a good way to become familiar with Cambodia and it’s culture and art.
The museum is close to the Sisowath Quay, or the riverside, where you can catch a sunset cruise. You can just walk down and book a seat on the spot or if you want to combine dinner and a cruise, you can book this All you can eat BBQ and all you can drink beer and soft drinks cruise.
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Walk the Sisowath Quay – Riverside
- Sunset Cruise
Getting around Phnom Penh
By now you’re familiar with how affordable it is to get around Cambodia. Again, I do NOT recommend renting a vehicle and I definitely don’t recommend renting a scooter in Phnom Penh. The traffic is crazy, although not near as crazy as Hanoi, Vietnam.
Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are completely different when it comes to traffic. Instead, rely on tuk-tuks, taxis, and tours. A lot of the main sites in Phnom Penh are all close to each other so walking is another good option, as long as it’s not too hot. The heat and humidity is very strong in Cambodia.
Day 8: Phnom Penh
Today you should take the time to visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. In the 1970’s, Cambodia came under the control of the Khmer Rouge regime which led to the genocide of millions of Cambodian people.
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is located in Phnom Penh and the Killing Fields are just 10 minutes outside Phnom Penh. You can either do them both as a half day tour in the morning or you can visit them on your own.
Advantages of a tour is that someone with knowledge can tell you more about what you’re seeing than you’d get just on your own. You also don’t have to find a way to get to the Killing Fields.
On the other hand, you can easily get to the Killing Fields by taxi or tuk-tuk so a tour isn’t necessary, it’s whatever your personal preference is. For me, I like to maximize my time and not having to worry about how to get to a place. Letting someone else handle that saves time.
Book your Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Tour
After you’ve spent the morning visiting those sites, grab some lunch and then visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. They’re both together on the Royal Palace grounds. The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh has been the residence of Cambodia’s royal family since the 1860’s.
You can visit the Throne Hall, Moonlight Pavillion, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The Silver Pagoda contains a life-sized Buddha statue made of solid gold with more than 9000 diamonds. Crazy!
After the Royal Palace, walk down to Wat Ounalom Monastery which is a short 10 minute walk from the Palace. Wat Ounalom is one of the most important temples in Phnom Penh and you can explore the grounds, murals, and see panoramic views of the city.
In the evening you can visit the Phnom Penh Night Market where you can find souvenirs, clothing, and maybe try a deep fried scorpian or tarantula. 🙂 I was not that adventurous so if you are then I’ll be super impressed!
- Killing Fields
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Wat Ounalom Monastery
- Phnom Penh Night Market
Day 9: Phnom Penh
For your final day in Phnom Penh you have several options for day trips or you can just have a leisurely day visiting some sites in Phnom Penh.
I would start the day with checking out Central Market located in a 1930’s art deco building with a huge dome. It’s painted bright yellow so you can’t miss it. It is one of Phnom Penh’s busiest commercial hubs.
From there, take a tuk-tuk to Independence Monument. It’s free to see and you could even just do a drive-by if you want. The Independence Monument was built in 1958 and commemorates Cambodia’s independence from France. You might even want to visit it at night when it’s lit up.
Continue on in the tuk-tuk to visit one of Phnom Penh’s most famous and important temples, Wat Phnom. It’s believed to have been built in the 1300’s by Lady Penh who discovered sacred Buddha statues in the river and put them on a hill. You’ll find gardens, carvings, and panoramic views of the city.
For your last day in Phnom Penh, you could do something really unique like take a half day tour to Silk Island. You can watch the age-old technique of silk weaving and see the silk-making process from beginning to end.
In the evening you can visit the Russian Market and haggle for last minute souvenirs and grab some dinner. Or, spend your last evening at one of the many rooftop bar and restaurants along the riverside.
- Central Market
- Independence Monument
- Wat Phnom
- Silk Island
- Russian Market or Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Day 10: Kampot
Today you’ll leave Phnom Penh for the coastal region with your first stop being Kampot. Kampot is known for its pepper farms and colonial buildings.
Getting to Kampot
Again, taking a bus or van in Cambodia is the easiest and cheapest way to get from one place to another so it shouldn’t be a surprise that that’s what I’m going to suggest. From Phnom Penh, it’s just a 3 hour ride and if you leave on an early bus you’ll be there by 10am and will have the entire day to explore.
It’ll cost around $10 per person for the one way trip to Kampot from Phnom Penh.
Accommodation in Kampot
Book your Kampot Hotel
There’s a variety of different hotels throughout the city and just
outside the city if you want to get away from all the noise.
- Luxury: Located just half a mile from downtown Kampot, the Montagne Residence is a sanctuary in the city. You definitely won’t feel like you’re downtown. You’ll have a large room with AC, an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant on site, and free WiFi.
- Mid-Range: The Hotel Five.S is a great mid-range hotel near the center of town with AC and free WiFi. There’s a pool, gardens, and large terrace. There’s a bar and restaurant as well as complimentary use of bicycles. There isn’t a bar or restaurant but you’re in the center of town so there will be plenty to find close by.
- Budget: If you want a budget stay, the Yellow Star Hostel has private rooms and shared dorm rooms, all at a great price. There’s air conditioning, swimming pool, bar and restaurant, and free WiFi. It’s located a little further outside the center of town but that’s what tuk-tuks are for!
Day 10: Arrival in Kampot
After you check in to your hotel, you could head out to grab some breakfast or early lunch. Then, you’ll definitely want to stop by a pepper farm to see first-hand why the Kampot pepper is world famous.
La Plantation is a good one where you can learn how the Kampot Pepper is grown and processed. You can visit on your own by booking through their site or take a half-day tour to visit La Plantation, a salt field, a coffee plantation, a secret lake, and Bokor Mountain at Sunset.
Booking a tour with La Plantation will not include the other locations (salt field, Bokor Mountain) so it’s up to you which one you want to do.
There are a few other options for your time in Kampot. You can visit the Phnom Chhnork cave temple, an ancient brick shrine inside a limestone cave. Stroll around Kampot’s Old Town and visit quirky cafes and shops and take a sunset river cruise.
- Pepper Farm
- Phnom Chhnork cave temple
- Old Town
- Sunset River Cruise
Day 11: Kep
Kep is known for its crab so it should definitely be something for you to try if you like seafood. Kep is just 30 minutes from Kampot so you can take a bus or train for about $5 one way or you can hire a taxi driver which might come out cheaper if you have multiple people.
Head over to the Kep Crab Market for lunch and try the classic crab and Kampot pepper sauce. Afterwards you can walk along the Kep Beach promenade or take a quick boat ride to Koh Tonsay, aka Rabbit Island.
Spend a few hours relaxing on the beach with drinks and a massage before heading back to the mainland. You can either stay for dinner for some more Kep crab or head back to Kampot for dinner there.
- Kep Crab Market
- Koh Tonsay – Rabbit Island
Day 12: Bokor Mountain
Today, it’s time to get back to nature with a trip up to Bokor Mountain National Park. It’s about 45 minutes from Kampot so you can either hire a tuk-tuk driver or rent a scooter to get there.
You can also take a guided tour to Bokor Mountain and leave all the details to someone else.
You won’t actually hike up the mountain but there are trails that you can hike if you want. You’ll drive up to the top, 32 km, and there are places along the way that you can stop at.
As you enter the National Park you’ll see the former royal Black Palace. It’s now abandoned and in ruins but you can still explore it. A little ways down from there is a large Buddha statue called Lok Yeay Mao Statue. You can’t miss it.
There are several places to stop on your way up the mountain and the first place to visit is Wat Sampov Pram, a Buddhist temple. There’s a number of pagodas and shrines to explore and amazing views of the landscape.
Near the temple is the abandoned Old Catholic Church that was built during the French colonial era. A few minutes down the road is the Le Bokor Palace Hotel. It was a casino, then it was abandoned and left in ruins before being turned into a hotel.
The hotel is supposed to be open for stays but I’ve read that it was shut down again. Either way, stop and take in the surrounding views. There are other abandoned buildings in the area that you can explore including a water tower.
On your way back down you can stop at Bokor Lake and Popokvil Waterfall. You can swim in it if you want or just explore the area around it.
Head back to Kampot and get ready to leave tomorrow for Koh Rong.
- Bokor Mountain
Day 13: Koh Rong
Today you’ll leave Kampot and head out to spend a few days at the beach. Koh Rong is your typical postcard-perfect island escape where you can do nothing or do everything. Swim, lay on the beach, roam around the island and enjoy being unplugged.
Getting to Koh Rong
The fastest and cheapest way to reach Koh Rong is by ferry. The ferry takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes from the Kampot Port to the Koh Rong Port. You’ll leave at 8:30 and be in Koh Rong before lunch.
The other option is to take a bus or van and then a shorter ferry ride. This will cost about $5 more and will take around 3 hours and 30 minutes. I’d go with the ferry only option but in case you aren’t a fan of long ferry rides, then you have this option.
Accommodation in Koh Rong
Book your Koh Rong Hotel
On Koh Rong you’ll have a variety of places to choose from including resort hotels to bungalows. There aren’t many budget hotels on Koh Rong and the ones I saw are further
out and don’t seem all that great. But definitely check them out for yourself and decide.
- Luxury: The BeachWalk Koh Rong is exactly what you want when you’re on an island. You’ll have beachfront access, swimming pool, and all the amenities including free WiFi. There’s a restaurant and bar and a tour desk to book excursions. You might just prefer to spend your time here instead of going anywhere though.
- Mid-Range: These beachfront bungalows at Kohrong Central Beach all have King size beds, come with AC, private bathrooms, and a private terrace. FYI – they also have tents for a budget stay. There isn’t a swimming pool but the beach is right there. It does have a restaurant and bar on site.
- Budget: You’re on an island, one that is very popular, and so you won’t find a lot of budget hotels but you can still find affordable ones. The Soksan Natura Beach hotel is located right on the beach with private bathroom, balcony, and AC. There’s a restaurant and bar and free WiFi. There isn’t a swimming pool but you do have a private beach right out your door.
Day 13: Arrival in Koh Rong
Check into your hotel, grab some lunch, and hit the beach! White sand beaches and turquoise water – you’ll never want to leave. Two days here gives you just enough time to enjoy it without getting too sunburned.
Spend your afternoon on Long Set Beach, a 30 minute walk or quick boat ride from Koh Touch, the main pier on Koh Rong. The beach is quiet and great for swimming or doing nothing at all.
Head out for dinner and consider asking your hotel about booking a bioluminescent plankton tour where you can watch (or swim in) the glowing water.
If you’re not too exhausted, hit up a beach bar for some drinks and music.
- Arrive in Koh Rong
- Long Set Beach – swim
- Bioluminescent Plankton Tour
- Beach Bar for music and drinks
Day 14: Koh Rong
It’s your last day in Cambodia and you can take a snorkel trip, a boat tour, or a jungle hike.
This snorkeling & island-hopping tour takes you to several islands where you can snorkel with tropical fish and coral. You’ll also go to Long Beach which has white sand and crystal clear water and you’ll also eat a BBQ lunch.
You can also rent a kayak or SUP and cruise along the coastline. Or, do nothing at all but hang out on the beach at Koh Rong and soak up the sun. Trust me, you’re going to miss Cambodia so take it all in!
Day 15: Depart Cambodia
Your 2 weeks in Cambodia is sadly over and it’s time to leave. The closest airport to Koh Rong is in Sihanoukville, the Sihanouk International Airport. You’ll need to take the ferry back to the mainland of Cambodia. The ferry will take about 1 hour so be sure to plan for that.
From Sihanoukville you’ll find connections to larger airports like Bangkok, Thailand or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam where you can fly home or to your next destination.
Final Thoughts
Cambodia is more than temples and on your 2 week itinerary for Cambodia, you’ll quickly see that it’s a place of resilience and beauty. Two weeks is enough to scratch the surface, just enough time to make you want to see more.
