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6-Day City Experiences Itinerary for Thailand and Cambodia in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Bangkok, Thailand
    30 minutes (19 km) from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    In the morning, visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha. Stroll through the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market in the afternoon and enjoy some street food. In the evening, watch a traditional Thai dance performance at the Siam Niramit Theatre.

  2. Day 2: Ayutthaya, Thailand
    1 hour 30 minutes (80 km) from Bangkok

    Explore Ayutthaya's ancient temples, including Wat Mahathat and Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, in the morning. After lunch, take a boat ride to see the city's ruins from a different perspective. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing river dinner cruise.

  3. Day 3: Siem Reap, Cambodia
    3 hours 30 minutes (400 km) from Ayutthaya

    Visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, in the morning. Stop by Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and Ta Prohm in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Cambodian meal at a local restaurant.

  4. Day 4: Siem Reap, Cambodia
    10 minutes (3 km) from Siem Reap International Airport

    Visit the Landmine Museum and Artisans Angkor in the morning. Explore more temples, such as Banteay Srei and Preah Khan, in the afternoon. In the evening, watch a Phare, the Cambodian Circus performance.

  5. Day 5: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    5 hours 30 minutes (320 km) from Siem Reap

    Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in the morning. Learn about Cambodian history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Killing Fields in the afternoon. In the evening, take a sunset boat ride along the Mekong River.

  6. Day 6: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    20 minutes (10 km) from Phnom Penh International Airport

    Visit the Central Market and Russian Market in the morning for some souvenir shopping. Take a stroll along the Sisowath Quay riverside promenade in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy some Cambodian street food in the lively Bassac Lane area.

Recommendations

Consider attending a Thai cooking class in Bangkok to learn how to make traditional dishes. In Siem Reap, take a hot air balloon ride to see the temples from above. If you have extra time, visit the ancient city of Sukhothai in Thailand or the beach town of Sihanoukville in Cambodia. Don't forget to try the local street food!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (2-3 hours, ฿500)
  • Chatuchak Weekend Market (2-3 hours, free)
  • Siam Niramit Theatre (2-3 hours, ฿1,500)
  • Ayutthaya Temples (4-6 hours, ฿50)
  • River Dinner Cruise (2-3 hours, ฿1,200)
  • Angkor Wat (2-3 hours, $37)
  • Artisans Angkor (1-2 hours, free)
  • Phare, the Cambodian Circus (2-3 hours, $18)
  • Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda (2-3 hours, $10)
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Killing Fields (4-6 hours, $8)
  • Central Market and Russian Market (2-3 hours, free)
  • Cambodian street food (1-2 hours, $5-10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $1136-1181
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