4 Days 3 Nights (4D3N) Travel Itinerary in Siem Reap, Cambodia

There are dozens of temple sites in the Angkor Archaeological Park and other parts of Siem Reap, which offer many benefits to visitors. If you have 4D3N in Siem Reap, the following recommended itinerary which i done for myself will help you make the most of your trip to Angkor.

WEATHER - When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?

The best time to go is during the cooler months from December to February. Siem Reap can be enjoyed all year round but keep the following considerations in mind: The hottest months are April and May with temperatures topping 38°C (100°F). Meanwhile, September is the wettest month. This month should be avoided if you don't like too much rain. However, we found December is kinda hot but morning is perfectly cooling.

FLIGHT - How to get to Siem Reap ?

Touchdown at Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (REP), the primary gateway to the city and the Angkor temples. Siem Reap is also popularly reached overland from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos & Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights to Siem Reap are operated by AirAsia & Malaysia Airlines. Travel time by air is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Additional Info :Travel time by air is 2 hours and 10 minutes. The minimum cost approximately at RM350.

MOBILE CONNECTION - How to get mobile internet in Siem Reap?

Cambodia local SIM card — Available for purchase at the airport arrival area. A Cellcard under Metfone is highly recommended with unlimited data access for 7 days at USD 3.

TRANSPORTATION – How to get into Town / Hotel from Airports?

The 8 kilometer ride from Siem Reap International Airport to Siem Reap city center takes around 20 minutes.

Getting transport from/to the airport is easy. You can either go by taxi, tuktuk, motodop, shuttle/van taxi, or private car cost approximately from USD1 – USD10. Whether you are traveling solo or with someone else, make a habit of asking. Check with the hotel you book for your stays whether they do free of charge pick up airport or if you may check with the tuk tuk if you have made a tour arrangement upon arrival. So it is another way to save your money.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION – Where to stay ?

When booking for a hotel in Siem Reap, staying near Pub Street and Old Market is the BEST CHOICE as everything you want is here – restaurants, shopping malls and its near the river area and you can find most of the budget hotels and backpackers hotels.

If you can afford for it, i highly recommended Sarai Resort, a 5 stars hotel. The rooms are elegantly-furnished featuring traditional Khmer-style decor. Some units are fitted with an outdoor terrace. You may book through their website at https://www.sarairesort.com/ or booking.com.

We are lucky that at last minutes manage to find a newly estabilished hotel in February,2018. And this is a budget wise hotel you may consider – check it out https://naturalhouse-sr.com/

ANGKOR WAT - What you need to know ?

How to get to Angkor Wat?

Located 7 kilometers or a 20-minute drive from Siem Reap city center, Angkor Wat & other temples in the ancient city can easily be reached on a guided tour, chartered transport (tuk-tuk, motodop or car/taxi) or by bicycle.

Expect to spend more if you want to: (1) include a sunrise trip; (2) extend to a full-day charter; (3) visit farther temples. You can arrange a tuk-tuk for hire with your hotel / you can find tuk-tuk along Pub Street. Make a bargain with tuk tuk might save you some costs.

What you need to know ?

the Angkor Archaeological Park itself have the Small and Grand Circuit routes. The small circuit starts at the main temple Angkor Wat and the large circuit follows the small one. On both circular paths the regular direction is clockwise. You can also download the map from https://www.visit-angkor.org/project/angkor-map/

How much is the entrance fee ?

The Angkor Pass costs USD 37 for a 1-day ticket, USD 62 for a 3-day ticket & USD 72 for a 7-day ticket. The tickets allow entry to all temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park including temples in the Small Circuit, Big/Grand Circuit except the following attractions need to pay extra entrance fee : -

 *Rates above are per person.

*https://www.visit-angkor.org/blog/2017/02/01/angkor-pass-new-prices-details/

Which clothes should I wear when visiting the Angkor temples?

Very simple: shoulders and knees must be covered. This applies equally to women and men. It may be that on the extensive terrain some people don’t pay so much attention to it. But I wouldn’t rely on that – the disappointment is immense if you are not allowed to enter a temple because of unsuitable clothing. With a normal T-shirt and calf-length trousers you are definitely on the safe side.

Siem Reap Itinerary

Day 1 : Siem Reap arrival – Check-In Hotel – Small Circle Tour - Sunset

Day 2 : Angkor Wat Sunrise + Outer Circle Tour (Koh Ker + Banteay Srei)

Day 3 : Big Circle Tour + Sunset (We didn’t go due to tiring)

Siem Reap Expenses Breakdown

Your travel expenses will depends on your traveling style and how much you plan to spend on activities, accommodation and foods. Here are the expenses breakdown based on my above itinerary arrangement.

Activities/attraction costs breakdown
USD 135	3 days tranportation (2days tuk tuk , 1 day car) — You may contact them via https://www.facebook.com/Cambodiatravellocaltour/
USD 62	Angkor Archaeological Park — Price for one person for 3 consecutive days entrance ticket.

Total Budget Trip Expenses for 3 Pax Convertion : 1USD = RM4.195
RM1,614.60	Air Fare – RM 540 / pax.
RM   430.62	Accommodations - 3 nights in budget hotel.
RM2,266.00	Sharing Cost – Transportations / Foods & Drinks / Tours / Massages
RM              -	Mobile Internet – Melfone at USD 3
RM4,311.21	Total — Including all the above except personal shopping.