Cambodia 2-Week Itinerary: What to See in 14 Days?
After the temples of Angkor come rice fields, cities shaped by history, southern beaches, pepper plantations, then the Mekong and the jungles of eastern Cambodia.
With 14 days in Cambodia, trying to fit everything in would probably be the best way to spend too much of your trip in transit.
We therefore built this itinerary around five complementary stops: Siem Reap, Battambang, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong, then Kampot and Kep. The days come directly from our own route on the ground, keeping only those that we think create the most balanced two-week trip. The TAMAP guide is specifically designed to let you select individual days and build a smooth itinerary without unnecessary detours.
To plan your expenses, you can also read our article How Much Should You Budget for a Trip to Cambodia?.
Cambodia 2-Week Itinerary: 14 Full Days
| Days | Stop |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | Siem Reap & Angkor |
| 5 and 6 | Battambang |
| 7 and 8 | Phnom Penh |
| 9 to 11 | Koh Rong |
| 12 to 14 | Kampot & Kep |
Days 1 to 4: Siem Reap, Angkor and the surrounding area
The trip begins with what draws almost every traveler to Cambodia: Angkor. The site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers an archaeological area far larger than Angkor Wat alone. The official UNESCO website gives a good overview of its historical importance.
The first day brings together the most iconic monuments. Before dawn, Angkor Wat slowly appears in the first light, followed by Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants and Pre Rup at sunset.
The following day takes you away from the busiest circuit with Phnom Bok, Banteay Samré, Banteay Srei and East Mebon, before continuing to several quieter temples. One of the things we emphasize in the guide is how quickly Angkor can become peaceful again once you move slightly away from the main routes.
The third day can continue deeper into the park with Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, West Mebon and Srah Srang. At this point, you are no longer simply visiting the handful of temples everyone knows by name: you begin to understand the true scale of the site.
Finally, the fourth day changes the atmosphere with Beng Mealea, the rice fields around Chau Say Vibol and the floating village of Kampong Phluk. In the evening, Phare, The Cambodian Circus provides a welcome change after several days focused on stone and history.
Our view: four days around Siem Reap already provide an extremely rich experience without turning Angkor into a marathon.
To go further with this part of the trip, our article Angkor in 1, 3 or 7 Days: Which Option Should You Choose? will help you adapt your visit to the time you have available.
Days 5 and 6: Battambang
After the temples, Battambang brings something much lighter.
The Bamboo Train crosses the rice fields on a simple platform running along the tracks. Then come Wat Banan, Phnom Sampov and the sight of thousands of bats leaving the cliff at dusk.
The second day gives you more time to discover rural Cambodia, its houses, farmland and people. During our trip, this was precisely where rice fields, water buffalo and scenes of everyday life became just as memorable as some of the monuments.
Our view: Battambang works very well over two days because it creates a natural break between Angkor and Phnom Penh without adding a complicated detour.
Days 7 and 8: Phnom Penh
In Phnom Penh, the trip shifts abruptly in tone.
We would dedicate the first day to sites of remembrance. The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek followed by the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – S-21 make for a difficult but essential day if you want to understand part of Cambodia’s recent history. In the guide, we recommend visiting Choeung Ek first before continuing to Tuol Sleng later in the afternoon.
The second day reveals another side of the capital: the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Russian Market, a walk along Sisowath Quay and, if you wish, a sunset cruise on the Mekong.
Our view: two days are enough to understand the essentials of Phnom Penh while keeping enough time for southern Cambodia.
Days 9 to 11: Koh Rong
After the intensity of Phnom Penh, Koh Rong arrives at exactly the right time.
At Long Set Beach, the schedule becomes deliberately simple: sand, swimming and sunset. In the evening, you can head out to see bioluminescent plankton, which is particularly impressive on a dark night with as little artificial light as possible.
The second day can be dedicated to snorkeling, kayaking or exploring several beaches, including Sok San, Koh Touch or Lonely Beach.
Keep the third day free to simply enjoy the island without trying to fill it. That is exactly what makes Koh Rong worthwhile: after several very active stops, having nothing planned becomes part of the trip.
Our view: three days are enough to genuinely slow down without devoting too much of your two-week trip to the beach.
Days 12 to 14: Kampot and Kep
Final stop: Kampot and Kep.
On the first day, get back on the road with Bokor Hill, its mountain scenery and former hill station, then visit La Plantation to discover the famous Kampot pepper.
The following day is ideal for a more flexible exploration of the area: kayaking through the Green Cathedral, Secret Lake, then the caves of Phnom Chhngok. Here, the pleasure comes as much from the small roads and rice fields as from the actual sights.
Finally, head to Kep: Crab Market, pepper crab, the seafront and a few hours on Rabbit Island (Koh Tonsay) if your timing allows.
It is a gentler way to end the trip, without finishing with one last intense sequence of sightseeing.
Why not add Kratié, Mondulkiri or Ratanakiri?
Because they deserve more than a rushed visit.
Kratié opens the way to the Mekong and the Irrawaddy dolphins. Mondulkiri brings waterfalls, forests and the Elephant Valley Project. Farther east, Ratanakiri becomes significantly wilder, with Banlung, Yeak Laom and Virachey.
But adding them to a two-week itinerary would mostly increase the amount of time spent on the road.
We would therefore rather have five strong stops that you genuinely experience than turn Cambodia into a checklist.
Are two weeks enough for Cambodia?
Yes.
In fourteen days, this itinerary already lets you experience the temples of Angkor, the Cambodian countryside, the history of Phnom Penh, the beaches of Koh Rong and the south around Kampot and Kep.
Some regions will inevitably be left out, particularly Kratié, Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri. But trying to add them would mainly increase your travel time.
Planning your trip?
The TAMAP Cambodia Guide includes our flexible 10, 20 and 30-day itineraries, with transportation, travel times, best areas to stay, prices we observed, activities and alternatives. Each day can be followed exactly as written or integrated into your own route. Then it is yours to turn into your own trip.