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Cambodia · Asia

Siem Reap (Angkor) holidays

13.4°N · 103.9°E
At a glanceAngkor Wat and the jungle temples. Cool-dry Nov-Mar; brutal heat Apr-May.
~12.5h flight estimate2 to 4 days£25 to £210+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Siem Reap (Angkor)

The strongest period is November to March. October is a good shoulder-season alternative if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 32°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan32°CBest
Feb34°CBest
Mar35°CBest
Apr36°COther
May35°COther
Jun34°COther
Jul33°COther
Aug33°COther
Sep32°COther
Oct31°CShoulder
Nov30°CBest
Dec30°CBest

How much does a trip to Siem Reap (Angkor) cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £50 a day mid-range and £210+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £860 to £1200 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £505 off-peak, £650 typically and £880 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Siem Reap (Angkor)?

Siem Reap (Angkor) is strongest for history and culture and adventure. The main settings are wooded countryside and rainforest and jungle, and the pace is balanced.

How flexible is it? Siem Reap (Angkor) can credibly be planned with a balanced to very active daytime pace, quiet to lively evenings and mixed to popular crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has balanced days, quiet evenings and a popular setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want history and culture and adventure.
  • You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
  • You are comfortable with a well-known destination.

Think twice if

  • You want lively nightlife every evening.
  • You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Siem Reap (Angkor)?

The strongest period is November to March. October is also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 32°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Siem Reap (Angkor) cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £50 a day mid-range and £210+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £860 to £1200 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £505 off-peak, £650 typically and £880 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Siem Reap (Angkor) from the UK?

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Siem Reap (Angkor) good for?

Siem Reap (Angkor) best suits travellers looking for history and culture and adventure. Expect wooded countryside and rainforest and jungle, with a balanced pace.

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