Siem Reap travel guide

Siem Reap falls into place once you decide whether to see the Angkor temples in one day or three.

Angkor Passes cost USD 37 for 1 day, USD 62 for 3 days and USD 72 for 7 days, sold only by the official Angkor Enterprise.

The 3-day pass is used within 7 days and the 7-day pass within 30 days; the park is open 5:00 to 18:30. A 1-day pass covers the Small Circuit, including Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Ta Prohm.

The airport is about 50 km from town, so allow plenty of transfer time. The temples open at dawn, so plan your mornings first. Prices are as of our check date, so re-read the official website before your visit.

Visa and entry requirements for Cambodia

Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.

• Cambodia e-Visa (official) (Kingdom of Cambodia)

Angkor Enterprise's official prices are USD 37 for a 1-day pass, USD 62 for a 3-day pass and USD 72 for a 7-day pass. The 3-day pass can be used within 7 days of issue and the 7-day pass within 30 days. They cover more than 50 temples in the park, including Angkor Wat, and the park opens at 5:00 and closes at 18:30.

For two people, 1-day passes total USD 74, 3-day passes USD 124 and 7-day passes USD 144. Three 1-day passes cost USD 111, so if you plan three days, the USD 62 3-day pass is cheaper. The 1-day pass doesn't need a photo; 3-day and 7-day passes need a photo for identification.

Based on Angkor Enterprise's official price list, checked on 23 October 2026.

According to official information, a 1-day pass lets you see the Small Circuit, including Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng, the Bayon, Chau Say Tevoda, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Prasat Kravan and Srah Srang.

With a 3-day or 7-day pass, you can add the Grand Circuit to the Small Circuit, including Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup. To avoid the heat, see Angkor Wat at dawn, rest at midday and visit another temple in the afternoon.

Tickets are sold through the website, mobile app, kiosks, ticket office and tour guides. Angkor Enterprise is the only seller, and tickets bought elsewhere aren't valid. The ticket office is on Road 60, 4 km from central Siem Reap.

If you buy the next day's 1-day pass after 16:45 the day before, you can enter early for that evening's sunset and still use the full next day. This rule comes from the official information, so check it applies to your date on the purchase screen.

With 2 nights: walk the town lightly on day one, then do the Small Circuit on a 1-day pass on day two. See Angkor Wat at dawn, the Bayon and Ta Prohm in the morning, rest at your hotel at midday and add one more place in the afternoon.

With 3 nights: buy a 3-day pass and do the Small Circuit on day one, the Grand Circuit on day two and revisit favourites on day three. The three days needn't be consecutive, so you can add a rest day in between. Temples have many steps, so wear non-slip shoes.

An example of how to split the days.

Plan meals in Siem Reap around amok, lok lak and kuy teav. Amok is fish or meat steamed with coconut cream and spices; lok lak is stir-fried beef dipped in a pepper and lime sauce; kuy teav is rice noodles in clear broth. We don't pick restaurants or prices here. After a temple morning, eat lunch near your hotel to keep travel short. Menus vary by place, so ask staff about price and portion size before ordering.

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport has operated since 16 October 2023 and is about 50 km from town; airline notices say the drive takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. Ask your hotel about fares by transport type before you arrive.

On arrival day, add 1.5 to 2 hours to your landing time when planning. If you plan to buy your Angkor Pass the day before, head straight into town from the airport and check the ticket office's hours.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality; many visitors apply online through Cambodia's official e-Visa site, and you should complete the arrival formalities before you fly. Angkor Pass prices are as of our check date, so re-read them for your visit date. At temples, clothing that covers shoulders and knees is appropriate. Keep your belongings close.

Pre-departure checklist

• Check your e-Visa approval and arrival declaration
• Check the Angkor Pass type and official seller
• Plan dawn visits and midday rests
• Check airport transfer time
• Save your embassy's emergency number

• Seeing it in one day: do the Small Circuit on a 1-day pass.
• Spending longer at the temples: go as far as the Grand Circuit on a 3-day or 7-day pass.
• Worried about the heat: split into dawn and afternoon, and rest at midday.