A 2-week itinerary including the well-known and lesser known sights of Cambodia.
This trip begins in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Here you’ll spend two nights. You’ll visit the infamous Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with your private guide and learn about the legacy of Pol Pot. This history will be juxtaposed by the French colonial buildings and new Khmer architecture which adorn Phnom Penh and visit the markets of the city in the early morning when the city comes to life. You’ll fly up to Siem Reap where you will spend four nights in style. You’ll explore the incredible temples of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, the Bayon and the archaeological delights around Siem Reap. You’ll head to the Tonle Sap Lake to visit a floating village and spend an afternoon exploring the rural landscapes around Siem Reap. Travel to Battambang for two nights, stopping en-route at Phnom Banan and Phnom Sampeau, as well as Cambodia’s first winery. In Battambang you’ll visit Psa Nath market and the famous bamboo train before heading to the beach at Kep to kick back and relax for three nights. You’ll finish with a boat ride to enjoy ultimate relaxation on the exclusive Six Senses Krabey Island before flying home.
Trip Highlights
Visit floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake, experiencing the unique life of communities living entirely on the water.
Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, and experience the temple before the crowds arrive.
Ride Battambang’s famous bamboo train through lush rice paddies and explore charming colonial-era streets.
Island hop from the seaside town of Kep, discovering uninhabited beaches, local fishing villages and colourful marine life while snorkelling.
Unwind on Krabey Island, enjoying jungle hikes, snorkelling, castaway picnics and serene moments on a private beach.
When to go
Cambodia is a year-round destination, with warm temperatures throughout the year. The dry season (November–April) offers sunny skies ideal for sightseeing, while the green season (May–October) brings fewer crowds, lush landscapes, and dramatic skies.
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Our tailor-made trip to Cambodia exceed all our expectations. What really stood out was the intimate village homestay where we shared stories and meals with a local family. It felt like we were discovering a hidden side of Cambodia that few travelers get to see.
– Humboldt Client
Day by Day Itinerary
A private guide will collect you from the airport and take you to your hotel in Phnom Penh, where you'll spend the next two nights.
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Phnom Penh is full of life in the morning and breakfast is an integral part of Cambodian daily life. This morning tour takes you to bustling local markets and small street-side stands in neighborhoods outside the usual tourist circuit.
Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for your domestic flight to Siem Reap, where you'll stay for the next four nights.
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After a morning relaxing at your leisure, in the afternoon, you will travel through rural Cambodia to visit the Port of Mechrey, a small fishing village on the edge of the great lake, before zipping across the water to Prek Toal, a permanent floating settlement with a church, school and village stores.
See the tropical sun emerging from behind the iconic lotus towers of Angkor Wat. Explore the temple’s intricate galleries and bas-reliefs in the tranquil early hours, experiencing Cambodia’s most celebrated monument at its most magical, before the crowds arrive.
In the afternoon, visit more local communities, rice paddies and take an ox cart ride for a true Cambodian cultural experience.
Visit Phnom Banan, an Angkorian ruin, located on the top of a mountain overlooking rural villages. Continue to explore Phnom Sampeau, a limestone hillside with panoramic views over the countryside.
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Explore this laid back provincial town full of (crumbling) colonial beauty slowly being repaired to its former glory, with long roads lined with tall overhanging palm trees and charming countryside.
Visit Psa Nath (‘Meeting Market’) in the centre of town, where you can get an insider’s view into local life, then jump aboard the famous bamboo train for a fun and breezy ride through emerald green rice paddies.
Today you'll be transferred to the airport for your onward journey to Kep, where you can kick back and wind down.
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Enjoy discovering the lesser known islands around Kep, home to some of Cambodia’s best kept secret locations. Explore uninhabited islands and observe daily life in local fishing communities dotted along the islands. Stop at a deserted beach for a snorkel around the island and explore the fragile marine ecosystem around the island.
You will be transferred to Sihanoukville, where you will hop on a 15-minute speedboat journey to the Six Senses Koh Krabey Island, just off Ream National Park.
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Six Senses Krabey Island is perfect whether you want to get up and go or unwind and relax: sports and leisure facilities, private sand beach, ocean boardwalk, sky observatory and an outdoor main pool.
Some of the activities available include castaway picnic, jungle hikes, fishing trips, island hopping, snorkelling and many more.
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