A 10-day journey including the classic sights of Cambodia with luxurious accommodation throughout.
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. You’ll finish with a flight to Sihanoukville and enjoy ultimate relaxation on the exclusive Song Saa island before flying home.
Trip Highlights
Discover Phnom Penh’s highlights, including a vibrant night food tour.
Explore Cambodia’s mystical forest temples and the grand citadel of Angkor Thom.
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.
Unwind on Song Saa Private Island, surrounded by rainforest, coral reefs and pristine white-sand beaches.
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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After a morning visiting more of Phnom Penh, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Siem Reap where you will 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.
Today, your guide will collect you from your hotel to take you to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. From here, you will take a 45-minute speedboat to your accommodation for the next three nights.
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