Angkor Wat Temples & Phnom Kulen National Park - Two Day Tours

Travel back in time to the temples of Angkor with a local guide on this 2-day tour. Visit Angkor Wat at sunrise followed by a local breakfast, then visit several other temples, including Banteay Srei temple and Kulen National Park. - Watch the sunrise at over the towers of Angkor Wat temple - Marvel at Bayon temple with more than 200 smiling faces - Trek through Ta Prohm temple, a jungle-enveloped temple - Admire the intricately carved temple of Banteay Srei - Visit the holy mountain of Phnom Kulen and the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas - Trek to the mountaintop pagoda and marvel at its gigantic Reclining Buddha - Floating Village travel by boat and see the sights from the water.

Best time to visit Cambodia.

Cambodia is perhaps best-known as the home of Angkor Wat, but the historic temple complex is only one of the many reasons we recommend visiting, be it in rainy ("green") or dry season. Cambodia has one of the simplest weather systems in Southeast Asia, with just two seasons and very little altitudinal variation from region to region.

• November to March: This is the dry season in Cambodia. Little rain, blue skies, and temperatures around 23°C - 32°C in the daytime. Perfect conditions for hiking and outdoor activities, especially earlier in the season when the countryside is greener.

• April to May: Still dry, but very hot. Temperatures soar as high as 40°C, and the landscape is parched and dusty. We don't generally recommend travel at this time of year, unless you want to get involved in the water-throwing festivities during Khmer New Year.

• June to October: This is Cambodia's rainy, or "green" season. Despite the name, it actually only rains for a small part of each day – typically an hour or so in the afternoon. Otherwise, it's generally nice and sunny, and the countryside is at its most picturesque and lush.

Festivities

• Khmer New Year: Cambodia is similar to its neighbour Laos when it comes to celebrations. The most prominent holiday is Khmer New Year, celebrated between 13th and 16th of April. While these dates traditionally celebrate the end to the harvest season, similarly to Laos it shares the water-dousing component. There’s a general party atmosphere, and at the same time a lot of businesses and public monuments are closed during the 3-day period. However, most restaurants are open to catch the holiday trade.
• Bon Om Touk: Another date to keep in mind is the water festival, Bon Om Touk. It’s celebrated in late October or November depending on the year (since it follows the lunar calendar), and it commemorates the end of rainy season and the prosperous coming of the dry season.

With the main event being dragon boat racing, there’s a hopeful and festive atmosphere, and there’s plenty of water-dousing too! The festival is celebrated all over the country, but the biggest crowds will be in Phnom Penh, along the river next to the Royal Palace.