Angkor Wat holidays & tours
Sometimes, Angkor Wat looks like it’s been photographed in black and white. Its shadowed and carved sandstone ruins are draped in the thick, silvery roots of enormous trees, a hazy sky behind. But look up, look all around, and there’s the dark green jungle canopy, and the many visitors who have come to see this remarkable place. This huge UNESCO-listed temple complex, 160 square kilometres in size, could be considered the largest religious monument on Earth. It’s so significant that it’s even on Cambodia’s national flag. Our Angkor Wat holidays don’t just show you the most famous sights (and their crowds) but take you beyond, by bike, with local guides, and with time in the surrounding area too – to see amazing birdlife at Tonle Sap, for instance; experiences which add more colourful details to your Angkor Wat holiday.
Our top Angkor Wat holidays
Cambodia holiday, beyond Angkor
From
£1710 to £1750
12 days
ex flights
World Heritage Sites plus off the beaten track Cambodia
Small group2026: 7 Feb, 31 May, 5 Jul, 9 Aug, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov
Cambodia holidays, Phnom Penh & Angkor
From
£1315 to £1365
10 days
ex flights
Combines Angkor's temples with lesser known Cambodian sites
Small group2026: 17 Jan, 17 Feb, 19 May, 23 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 14 Dec
Cambodia tailor made tour, nature & heritage
From
US $1765
10 days
ex flights
Cambodian Heritage: culture, nature and off-the-beaten track
Tailor made
Small groupDeparts 1-4 Tuesdays a month, throughout the year
Cambodia highlights tour, 7 days
From
£1045 to £1315
7 days
ex flights
Cambodia: Phnom Penh street-life and World Heritage Angkor
Small group2026: 17 Jan, 17 Feb, 19 May, 23 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 14 Dec
Cambodia country tour, temples & sea
From
£1545
11 days
ex flights
Explore Angkor Wat, local villages and sun-kissed beaches
Tailor made
Cambodia cycling holidays
From
AU $2750
11 days
ex flights
Cycle Cambodia & choose the difference you make
Small group2025: 25 Dec, 2026: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 14 May, 18 Jun, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
Cambodia small group tour, a food adventure
From
£743 to £1040
8 days
ex flights
Discover Cambodia's unique and ancient food culture
Small group2025: 25 Dec, 2026: 8 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec, 2027: 7 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
Angkor Wat tour, 3 days
From
£545 to £725
3 days
ex flights
Uncover the secrets of Cambodia’s mystical Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat holiday highlights
Approaching Angkor from Siem Reap takes around 15 minutes and it is often the time that you arrive and where you visit first that will give you the best chance of avoiding the hordes. For instance, after breakfast and over lunch you’ll find much more space, and as the crowds return for sunset on top of the hill at Phnom Bakheng, head for the outer wall of Neak Pean or the west wall of Angkor Thom for a much more unique experience. There are over a thousand temples and although some are deemed more important than others (Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom) it is well worth investigating off the traditional circuit (Roluos and Ta Nei) as you’ll unearth just as much without as many selfie sticks.
Angkor Thom
1. Angkor Thom
Just over 1.5km north of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom can be entered via the South Gate which is flanked by 54 devils and gods locked in an eternal tug of war with a huge snake. Inside the high walled citadel you’ll discover all roads lead to the Bayon with the 350-metre Terrace of Elephants making a definite ‘must see’ whilst en-route.
Angkor Wat
2. Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the first temple you’ll find from Siem Reap and forms a symbolic representation of the mythical Hindu home of the gods, Mount Meru. Despite receiving around two million visitors a year, the capital of the Khmer remains relatively intact and provides a ‘popular’ spot at sunset and sunrise with reflective views over the moat always a slightly less touristy highlight.
The Bayon
3. The Bayon
Surrounded by Angkor Thom, the Bayon is a much more intense experience with giant smiling faces watching your every move in order to unsettle even the least or the most spiritual of visitors. A giant stone Buddha draped in traditional orange robes sits between the Bayon and neighbouring Baphuon temple providing a pertinent rest stop or photo op.
East Mebon
4. East Mebon
One of the first known temples built in the region, East Mebon is slightly dilapidated however it still holds some of Angkor’s most impressive sculptures with a wealth of wild animals intricately carved in honour of the Hindu god, Shiva. Sunset is the best time to visit as the masonry takes on a russet red hue with fewer crowds than Angkor Wat.
Ta Prohm
5. Ta Prohm
Aside from the undeniable ingenuity of Khmer architects another side to Angkor is the quick silver tree roots that slither and drip over crumbling temple walls such as Ta Prohm. Unlike other temples, Ta Prohm has been preserved pretty much as it was found and is a very popular site, particularly for fans of the 2001 Tomb Raider film.
Ta Som
6. Ta Som
Ta Som is a kind of mini version of Ta Prohm with a well-photographed strangler fig which has allowed its roots to languidly occupy an intriguing looking entrance way. Approach from the east and you’ll find a solitary shrine carved with female deities and if you’re searching for silence, Ta Som may well be the answer to all your prayers.
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Sally McEnallay12 Jan 2025
liked that these parts of the trip were led by the local business owners and not by the guide although his lived experience of local life was really helpful in trying to understand something of Cambodian life and culture.
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Richard Dean14 Jan 2024
The temples around Angkor Wat are amazing. The food in Saigon was amazing, but we did seek out the best Pho and Bahn Mi. Had great guides for both
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Linda Stevens17 Dec 2023
The temples are amazing and the Cambodian people so friendly. The itinerary was well balanced with an enjoyable relaxing boat trip to Battambang after a busy few days exploring the Angkor.
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John Cropley04 Dec 2023
Outstanding journey, outstanding life experience.read more
