Leisure Activities

If you are looking for things to do in Siem Reap then why not try one of the following leisure activities. The information below will help you find what you are looking for:

Angkor Hospital for children

If you feel like helping out the less fortunate then why not go give blood at the Angkor Hospital for children near the central market. Your blood is taken with sterile needles so there's no risk of any kind of infections. Medical treatment is given free here by the trainee medical students. Donations are much appreciated as well.

Apsara Dancing with buffet meal

Apsara Dancing is one of the biggest attractions for visitors to Siem Reap after the Angkor temples and it is on most visitors list of things to do. There a number of places in Siem Reap to see Apsara Dancing now and most of these places are restaurants which provide a buffet style meal and a dance show. Apsara Dancing is definitely worth seeing and it is a nice evening out in Siem Reap.

Cookery Classes in Siem Reap

There are a few restaurants in Siem Reap now where you can learn how to cook Khmer food. You will normally visit the market to buy your produce then go back to the restaurant to prepare and cook the food before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

Dancing

If you want to go dancing in the evening, you can try Bakheng, Zone One, Sok San or Martinis. They all start to get busy around 9pm and finish around 2pm. Zone One is the most popular club for tourists, but Bakheng is a new club which has just opened recently and also getting very popular.

Dirt Bikes and 4W Drive Tours

Dirt bike tours are available in Siem Reap with a few companies who specialise in these types of leisure activities. Four-wheel drive tours are also available in siem Reap.

Elephant Ride

You can take an elephant ride while you are at Bakheng mountain from around 4pm to 6pm. The cost for a ride up the Bakheng mountain on an elephant is US$15 and to come back down the cost is US$10. You can also take an elephant ride from the south gate of Bayon to the Bayon temple in the early mornings and the cost is US$10 per person.

Golf Courses

Sofitel Royal Angkor Golf and Spa resort has an 18 hole golf course and Golf package holidays are available.

Gyms and Saunas

Many of the bigger hotels have gyms and saunas, where you can pay a daily rate to use their facilities.

Helicopter Rides

Take a scenic flight over the temples in a helicopter. Prices start from around US$50 per person for an 8 minute flight over Angkor Wat (minimum of 3 persons).

Horse Riding

Horse riding is available now in Siem Reap and prices start from around US$15 for one hour’s horse riding. You can also take a ride in a horse drawn cart around the Angkor temples.

Hot Air Balloon

If you want to see more of the Angkor Temples, then why not try a hot air balloon over Siem Reap where you can take some photos from up above. The cost is US$15 for about 15 minutes.

Jayavarman VII children’s hospital and Beat Cello

Jayavarmans VII hospital in Siem Reap was founded by Dr. Beat Richner and if you would like to donate blood then you can do so during the day. Dr. Beat Richner plays the Cello on Fridays and Saturdays and gives a brief talk about the hospital, the Beat Cello concert starts at 7:15pm and it is free to enter but donations are accepted.

Karaoke

If you like karaoke then there are numerous karaoke bars in Siem Reap where you can sing as much as you want. To get to a karaoke bar near you just ask a tuk tuk driver who will be able to take you there.

Quad Biking

Why not try something different and explore the beautiful countryside of Cambodia and meet Khmer families in a spirit of discovery, respect and safety. Guided tours from 45 minutes to 1 day on fully equipped all terrain vehicles. For more information check out the Quad Adventure Cambodia website or email info@quad-adventure-cambodia.com.

Singing Tree Cafe

Check out the Singing Tree Cafe just off Wat Bo Road as this is one of the few community centres in Siem Reap. They have regular yoga and meditation classes plus other performances and lectures.

Snooker

There are a number of places in Siem Reap where you can play snooker. Some places are better than others with better tables and some even have V.I.P rooms with A/C for around US$3 per hour. Cambodians do not use the proper rules though, so you may have to correct the girl who does your refereeing. Ask any tuk tuk driver where you can play snooker and they will be able to show you where.

Swimming Pools

Nearly all of the hotels in Siem Reap which have swimming pools will let you use their swimming pool and facilities for a charge. Some hotels will actually have specials where you can get a meal, a drink and use all of their facilities for a fixed price for the day.

Traditional Khmer Massage

There are many places in Siem Reap where you can go to relax and have a soothing body, face or foot massage. Prices vary from US$3 up to US$100 in the more deluxe places. Ask at your hotel or guest house, as they should be able to recommend a good one.

Ultra Light Gliding

If you fancy doing a bit ultra light gliding then you can do so by appointment. Tours, training and joy flights are available.