Highlights of Cambodia in Three Weeks

Today, you will be provided with an exclusive food tour to the cities most beloved street food eateries and fine dining restaurants. Your day will begin with breakfast at a morning market, which is a staple way to start the day for the majority of local people. Throughout your tour, exotic noodle dishes will come to life before your eyes as tireless chefs toss fresh ingredients into sizzling woks. During your tour, you will also visit the homes of local families for further insight into the country’s culinary culture. Your evening food tour will share exemplary tastes of the country’s finest cuisine. Revered chefs that have been commemorated with numerous awards will welcome you to their esteemed restaurants, where they will prepare delicious meals for you.

Siem Reap boasts some of Cambodia’s premier sightseeing highlights, and you will be spoiled with a luxurious tour of these iconic landmarks today. After you have finished your breakfast, your expert guide will be waiting in the lobby to transfer you to Siem Reap’s iconic Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a spiritual complex that represents the zenith of Khmer design in both its incredible scale and intricate details. While few spiritual sites rival Angkor Wat’s significance, Angkor Thom certainly stands as a product of genius design and will be paramount to your expedition. The final piece of breathtaking architecture that you will see on your tour will be the Ta Prohm Temple.

Today, you will journey to Banteay Srei with your knowledgeable guide. Banteay Srei, which has been dedicated to Hindu goddess Shiva, is considered by locals to be one of the finest displays of Angkorian art. Stories suggest that Banteay Srei was built by women because the intricate carvings appear much too detailed to have been orchestrated by the hands of a man. Within the temple’s complex, you can stumble upon a restored library structure and a collection of dramatic towers that will be adorned with bewitching sculptures.

Today, you will transfer to Tonle Sap Lake, which is an idyllic reservoir that is home to a vivacious ecosystem and famed floating villages that stand on wooden stilts. After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the banks of the lake, where a traditional boat will be waiting. You will board and gently cruise across the water to the floating villages. Eventually, your boat will draw closer to a wooden pier, where you will climb off to stroll through the tranquil alleys and bridges that intersect the community. Your tour will conclude after lunch at a famed restaurant in the heart of the floating villages.

Nestled along the banks of the Stueng Saen River lies the city of Kampong Thom, which is a long-established, halfway house destination between Siem Reap and Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh. Your journey from Siem Reap will reveal the scenic spectacles that adorn Cambodia’s countryside. You will soon arrive at your luxurious accommodation, where you will check-in and relax in your suite or on your balcony. The rest of your evening will present more opportunities to relax, whether it be kicking back for cocktails around the pool, a delicious dinner that is served on the terrace, or a stroll through a nearby market.

Kampong Thom is usually considered to be a brief stopover destination, but it is also home to a collection of astonishing landmarks that many people are unfortunate to skip over during their visits to Cambodia. This personalized tour will showcase the wonderful highlights of Kampong Thom. Afterward, you will enjoy a pleasant hiatus from your cultural discoveries as you stop for lunch at a riverside restaurant. After lunch, you will visit the eclectic temple of Wat Kompuong, where you will view its colorful architectural blend of old and new Buddhism traditions.

Before venturing to Phnom Penh’s bustling cityscape, you will delight in the environmentally rich destination of Krong Kracheh. Krong Kracheh, or Kratie, is a riverside town that shares an unrivaled atmosphere of peace. Your short stay here will be revitalizing because it cultivates cherishable moments among the slow-pace of the local lifestyle. One such highlight that you will experience during your stay is witnessing the freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins as they leap through the Mekong River. Aside from the unreal encounters with the river dolphins, your tour will culminate with a silk-weaving and stone-carving course.

Phnom Penh is a whirlwind of history and culture that will certainly impress you. You will stay in a luxury resort in the heart of the city that overlooks the Mekong River. With a history as an established landmark that dates back years, your accommodation will be tastefully styled in traditional décor that is reminiscent of the French colonial era. The city streets beyond your balcony will burst to life as the sun begins to dip below the horizon, and your hotel’s restaurant will be the ideal place to indulge in flavorful cuisine.

You will exclusively tour Phnom Penh’s cultural landmarks and heritage sites today. During your tour, you will be escorted by an expert guide, who will unravel the dramatic history of the city. You will tour through many of the country’s most iconic, historical sights, where you will discover much of Cambodia’s intriguing past. Afterward, you will be amazed to trace Cambodia’s ancient history in the scrolls and sculptures that adorn Phnom Penh’s National Museum and temples. Witnessing the sheer brilliance of the colorful architecture and jewel-encrusted altars will be incredible.

Today will immerse you in the street life of Cambodia in Phnom Penh with a guided tour through the city’s buzzing districts. From fiery food vendors to vivacious fabric stalls, you will peruse the many markets that make up Cambodia’s energetic street scene. This leisurely day of strolling through vivid aisles will provide you with some time to search for the perfect souvenirs as well. Later today, you will transfer to Phnom Penh’s famous Silk Island or Koh Dach, where you will discover the pre-Angkorian craft of weaving in addition to meeting the individuals who pioneered the reintroduction of this practice as a sustainable source of commercial income.

The second leg of your vacation will be dedicated to providing you with the most relaxing regions of Cambodia, where you can completely unwind and appreciate everything you have experienced in this amazing country so far. Today, you will be led away from the landlocked cities to the breathtaking beaches of Cambodia’s coastline. The villa where you will be staying is tucked away in the forest-blanketed hillside and situated on a private island that is accessible from the mainland’s Raem Beach. There are plenty of activities to keep you engaged, including snorkeling, island-hopping, searching for wildlife, and indulging in a private beach cinema.

Beyond discovering the beauty of the island and its wildlife, you may dabble in Khmer cuisine with an exclusive culinary class at your resort. Your class will be led by a master chef, and as you learn more about the cuisine’s history, you will unearth the bewitching flavors that create its unique appeal. The evening will allow you to further immerse yourself in the local cuisine as you board a luxurious ship for a multiple-course meal. Flawless Cambodian cuisine will be presented to you as the silhouette of the sunset sets the sky ablaze. This experience can be extremely mesmerizing, and you may never want to leave.

You will spoil yourself with more tropical island highlights for the remainder of your luxury holiday. Koh Rong is a jungle-clad island that boasts an immaculate coastline. Your private captain will welcome you aboard his speedboat and transfer you to the island, where you will spend your evenings in the tranquility of a premier, luxury resort. You may spend your days soaking up the sunshine on stretches of soft sand and paddling out on the water to refresh your bodies and view some marine life. With many tours of the island available to you, you may witness all its hidden treasures.

The Koh Ouen Private Island is a tropical treasure that you cannot afford to miss. It is a gorgeous island that is far from the beaten path and was established with deep consideration for environmental sustainability. Your resort will be poised above the sea and isolated from the bustling crowds. You will transfer here on a royal yacht, and the sea breeze will roll off of the glossy water and brush against your cheeks. Your final few days will be spent admiring and appreciating the wilderness and blissful beachfront for which the island is known. On your final morning in Cambodia, you will indulge in breakfast at your accommodation before you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home.