Backpacking Southeast Asia - One and Two Week Itinerary Ideas For Cambodia

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If you are heading to Southeast Asia and are thinking of backpacking Cambodia, here are some ideas for your itinerary.

One week: If you have one week in Cambodia, you are probably only going to be able to see the major sites. If you are entering Cambodia by bus from Ho Chi Minh, head to Phnom Pehn. Spend 3 days checking out both the gruesome sites from the Khmer Rouge and the beauty of the Royal Palace.

Next, take the bus to Siem Reap to visit the Temples of Angkor. Spend 4 days in Siem Reap exploring the numerous temples scattered across the Cambodian jungle side. From Siem Reap, either return to Phnom Pehn to return home, or head by land to Thailand. This trip can be easily done in the reverse direction.

Two weeks: With two weeks in Cambodia, you can see the majority of the country, but some backtracking may be required if you aren't heading to Laos. Start by spending 4 days in Siem Reap checking out the temples of Angkor, before catching the bus to Phnom Pehn. Spend 2 days in Phnom Pehn, then head by bus to Sihanoukville, Cambodia's major beach destination.

After relaxing for a few days head back to Phnom Pehn for 1 night, before heading north to Stung Treng. Get some sleep in Stung Treng before catching the bus the next morning to Ban Lung. While in Ban Lung spend 3 days checking out the Yeak Laom National Park and the volcanic lake. You can also