17 days in Siem Reap & Indonesia Itinerary

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Baphuon Temple and Pre Rup. Visit Banteay Samre and Phimeanakas for their historical value. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Kbal Spean, explore the galleries of Theam's House, admire the landmark architecture of Banteay Kdei, and delve into the distant past at Thommanon.

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Philadelphia, USA to Siem Reap is an approximately 32-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Indochina Time, which is usually a 12 hour difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Philadelphia in March; daily highs in Siem Reap reach 94°F and lows reach 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel to Jimbaran.

Formally a poor and isolated corner of Bali, the small fishing village of Jimbaran underwent a rapid transformation in the 1980s and has since become one of the island's fanciest destinations.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): look for gifts at Jenggala, examine the collection at Museum PASIFIKA, then mingle with the ghosts of the past at Jimbaran Hills Activity Valley, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Blue Point Beach. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Green Bowl Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Melasti Beach, and then kick back and relax at Karma Beach Bali.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Siem Reap to Jimbaran. Traveling from Siem Reap to Jimbaran, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Siem Reap, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Jimbaran, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Pemuteran.

The small fishing village of Pemuteran, just off the west coast of Bali, has become a popular tourism destination among domestic and international visitors for its scenic, pristine beaches and vibrant local community.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then wander the streets of Seririt Market, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Brahma Vihara Arama Buddhist Monastery. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at West Bali National Park Forest.

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Traveling by car from Jimbaran to Pemuteran takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Karangasem.

Karangasem remains best known for its mountainous landscape, isolated beaches, and small villages preserving age-old local traditions.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Pura Lempuyang, then indulge your taste buds at Two Eka Waroeng, then kick back and relax at Apneista Freediving & Yoga, and finally contemplate the long history of USS Liberty Shipwreck. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Ujung Water Palace, explore the activities along Telaga Waja River, and then look for gifts at Mendira House.

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Getting from Pemuteran to Karangasem by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Nusa Lembongan.

The island of Nusa Lembongan sits amidst swathes of calm, clear waters as well as some of the most notable surfing waves in the region.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Devil's Tears and Mangrove Forest Nusa Lembongan. Get outdoors at Seaweed Farming, Nusa Lembongan and Selambung Beach. There's lots more to do: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and snap pictures at Yellow Bridge.

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You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Karangasem to Nusa Lembongan in an hour. In March, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 77°F. You will leave for home on the 1st (Sat).