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Angkor, Battambang, Phnom Penh and Kampot by Reserved Road Transfer: 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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The 8-day version for January: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 8-day plan · best time to go.

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8
days
610 km
distance
15.8 h
in transit
18
curated stops

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Day 1 Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation day

6 curated stops
Transit
1h11
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
20.5°C–33.4°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.3h
09:00
Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation circuit ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh map ↗
Use public Siem Reap culture and exact official pass and transport preparation without compressing a park visit into arrival day.
180 min · Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
12:10
See air-conditioned galleries showcasing Khmer art and history.
50 min · Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation day · US$12; audio guide in many languages US$5 (credit card accepted)
open: Daily 08:30-18:00
13:10
Relax amidst landscaped stupas, a decorative pool, and a quiet school.
50 min · Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation day
14:15
Angkor Botanical Garden web.facebook.com map ↗
Stroll through beautifully kept gardens and spot animals in a mini zoo.
50 min · Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation day · free entry
15:15
Watch trained rats carefully sniff for land mines in a safe environment.
50 min · Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation day · US$10
open: Daily tours every half hour 08:30–11:30 and 13:00–16:30
16:45
Lotus Silk Farm lotussilkfarm.com map ↗
Taste traditional Cambodian crafts while learning the lotus silk process.
50 min · Siem Reap public culture and Angkor-pass orientation day · Adult US$5, free for kids less than 12
open: Daily 08:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Baphuon Villa · Big Lyna Villa

Day 2 Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom public heritage day

1 curated stops
Transit
0h01
Finish
~14:05
Temperature
20.5°C–33.4°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.3h
09:05
Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom public heritage circuit apsaraauthority.gov.kh map ↗
Give Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon one complete lawful heritage circuit under current pass and conduct rules.
300 min · Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions

Day 3 Ta Prohm and east Angkor public heritage day

1 curated stops
Transit
0h01
Finish
~14:05
Temperature
20.5°C–33.4°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.3h
09:05
Ta Prohm and east Angkor public heritage circuit apsaraauthority.gov.kh map ↗
Give Ta Prohm and confirmed-open east Angkor public heritage a separate complete day under current pass and conduct rules.
300 min · Ta Prohm and east Angkor public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions

Day 4 Battambang reserved transfer and public heritage day

2 curated stops
Transit
4h30
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
20.0°C–32.3°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.3h
13:25
Battambang reserved transfer and public heritage circuit tourismcambodia.org map ↗
Use the reserved Siem Reap–Battambang transfer followed by bounded public riverside and colonial heritage.
180 min · Battambang reserved transfer and public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
16:35
Battambang Provincial Museum search map ↗
Explore a small but impressive collection of Khmer artifacts and temple pieces.
50 min · Battambang reserved transfer and public heritage day · US$1
open: Tue-Sun 08:00-17:30; closed Mon
Overnight here
e.g. The Real Place Hostel · Por Chey

Day 5 Phnom Penh reserved long-transfer and public heritage day

3 curated stops
Transit
5h09
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
21.7°C–33.7°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.4h
14:00
Phnom Penh reserved long-transfer and public heritage circuit tourismcambodia.org map ↗
Use the reserved Battambang–Phnom Penh transfer followed only by a short public heritage orientation and recovery block.
120 min · Phnom Penh reserved long-transfer and public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
16:10
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda read more map ↗
Marvel at dazzling gardens and colorful palace tiles.
50 min · Phnom Penh reserved long-transfer and public heritage day · US$10
open: 08:00-10:00 & 14:00-17:00
17:10
Wat Ounalom read more map ↗
Hear ancient chants echoing through centuries-old temple halls.
50 min · Phnom Penh reserved long-transfer and public heritage day · Donations welcome
open: 06:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Okay Guesthouse · Velkommen Guesthouse

Day 6 Phnom Penh public civic and river heritage day

1 curated stops
Transit
0h01
Finish
~14:05
Temperature
21.7°C–33.7°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.4h
09:05
Phnom Penh public civic and river heritage circuit tourismcambodia.org map ↗
Use one bounded public civic, museum and riverfront heritage day with current opening and respectful-visit checks.
300 min · Phnom Penh public civic and river heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
Overnight here
e.g. Capitol 3 Guesthouse · Europe Guesthouse

Day 7 Kampot reserved transfer and public heritage day

2 curated stops
Transit
4h51
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
22.9°C–30.6°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.4h
13:25
Kampot reserved transfer and public heritage circuit tourismcambodia.org map ↗
Use the reserved Phnom Penh–Kampot transfer followed by bounded public town heritage; no cave, hill or plantation is included.
180 min · Kampot reserved transfer and public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
16:55
Durian plantations search map ↗
Expansive groves filled with exotic durian trees.
50 min · Kampot reserved transfer and public heritage day
Overnight here
e.g. Rikitikitavi · Birds Nest Bar & Backpackers

Day 8 Kampot public river and culture day

1 curated stops
Transit
0h01
Finish
~15:05
Temperature
22.9°C–30.6°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.4h
09:05
Kampot public river and culture circuit tourismcambodia.org map ↗
Use public riverfront, market and town culture without assuming a cruise, cave, pepper tour, Bokor or wildlife provider.
300 min · Kampot public river and culture day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
14:05
Cafe Espresso Kampot espressokampot.blogspot.com
Rich, freshly roasted coffee and delicious baked goods.
60 min · Kampot public river and culture day · US$5
open: 07:00-23:00

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