Siem Reap Activities

What to Do in Siem Reap

Siem Reap is very close to the ancient city of Angkor, which attracts roughly half of all the visitors to Cambodia, so it is well supplied with good restaurants and accommodation, as well as the growing number of fun activities for visitors.

Golf in Siem Reap

The top course is the Phokeethra Country Club which opened in early 2007 and is under the management of the five-star Sofitel Royal Angkor Golf & Spa Resort.
Tel: +855 (0)63 964 600.

Another fine golf course in Siem Reap is the Angkor Golf Course, designed by Nick Faldo.
Tel: +855 (0)23 212 887.

A third course, backed by South Korean investors, is currently under construction. It is expected to open around 2009.

Balloon Rides Above Angkor Wat

The World Heritage Site around Angkor Wat is home to magnificent Khmer temple ruins sprawling over more than 400 square kilometres. To cover the entire complex on the ground would take days, so a delightful way to see the whole spread of these spectacular ruins is from the air, in a big yellow balloon. Many people who have done this say it is it the highlight of their visit to Angkor.
Tel: + 855 (0)12 520 810.

Go to a Balloon Ride over Angkor

Helicopter Flights

Another way to get a bird’s eye tour of the unique ruins of Angkor and the surrounding countryside is by helicopter.

Two companies offer temple tours, as well as aerial filming and photography, charters and more. They are Helicopters Cambodia Tel: +855 (0)12 814 500 Sokha Helicopters Tel: +(855) (0)12-1848891.

Cooking Lessons

For culinary tours and Khmer cooking classes, contact The River Garden Guesthouse
Tel: +855 (0)63 963 400, or Le Tigre de Papier, Tel: +855 (0)12 659 770.

Traditional Khmer Dance

Many local restaurants in Siem Reap offer dinner menus or buffets accompanied by Khmer traditional dance performances. The dinner usually starts at 18:00 or 19:00, followed by the dance show which you can expect to last between 40 minutes and one hour. Such restaurants include Dead Fish Tower (Tel: +855 (0) 12 630 377), Apsara Theatre (Tel: +855 (0) 63 963 561), Amazon Angkor Restaurant (Tel: +855 (0) 12 966 988) and Butterflies Garden Restaurant (Tel: +855 (0) 63 761 211).

Horseback Riding

The Happy Ranch, an international-standard horse ranch and riding school, opened in 2002 on 10 acres of land. It offers trail rides and riding lessons for both adults and children.
Tel: +855 (0) 11 920 002.

Cambodia Cultural Village

Cambodia Cultural Village first opened to public in late 2003. Covering a total area of 52 acres, this theme park showcases the traditional Cambodian way of life, and the local customs and practices of the various ethnic groups in the country. It is home to more than 10 villages, showing off the different cultures and characteristics of 19 Cambodian races. The shows include Apsara dances, traditional wedding ceremonies, circus acts and an elephant show.
Tel: +855 (0) 63 963 836.

Volunteer Teaching

One of the best ways to get closer to Khmer people and their way of life is to teach as a volunteer at Savong's School. In return for this delightful experience, volunteers can be happy that they are helping local children to learn and use languages, so that they will have a better chance of getting work in the tourist industry when they grow up. Learn more about this special activity at www.savong.com
Tel: +855 (0) 12 531 037.

Live cello concert at Jayavarman VII Children’s Hospital

Swiss pediatrician Dr Beat Richner has been working to build up children’s hospitals in Cambodia since 1992, and has been the subject of a number of films and books. The talented Dr Richner plays a selection of pieces by JS Bach on his cello every Saturday at 19:15 at the Jayavarman VII Hospital, and talks about the children’s hospitals he has established in Cambodia. There is no fee to go and listen, but visitors can help this wonderful project by donating to his hospitals.
Tel: +855 (0) 63 364 803 or see www.beatocello.com

Crocodiles and Snakes Farms

There are number of crocodile farms in Siem Reap. Many of them are small, backyard affairs, but there is a big one about 3 kms south of Siem Reap, on the road to the Tonle Sap.
Tel: +855 (0) 12 927 718.

Others

There are many more activities on offer in Siem Reap, including yoga and meditation sessions (Raja Yoga Tel: +855(0)12 258 984 and Singing Tree Café Tel: +855(0)92 635 500); dance classes for children (also at Singing Tree Café); the Institute for Khmer Traditional Textiles which is trying to restore and revitalize Cambodian silk traditions after their decline during the Khmer Rouge years (Tel: +855(0)63-964437); and the National Centre for Khmer Ceramic Revival, which is doing the same for the rich ceramic heritage that went into decline after the end of the Khmer Empire around 600 years ago (Tel: +855(0)63 761 519).

See full list of excursions in and around Siem Reap

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