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From Phnom Penh to Angkor and the countryside to Battambang, a complete tour of Cambodia
11 days, from £2,415 to £3,125
Explore Angkor's magical temple complexes
16 days, from £3,375 to £5,380
Uncover centuries of history at Angkor's sprawling temple complex
13 days, from £4,945 to £7,890
Explore the temples of the Angkor complex with an expert guide
17 days, from £3,570 to £5,700
Discover Angkor's hidden temples
14 days, from £5,070 to £8,090
From the Red River to the Andaman Sea, explore some of South-East Asia's top sites
16 days, from £4,020 to £5,355
Having spent years living, working and travelling in Cambodia, our passionate consultants have a wealth of firsthand knowledge to apply to every aspect of your trip. From designing new ways to tour ancient Angkor without the crowds to arranging sunset drinks with a view, we tailor each detail to you. Whether visiting the jungle, cities or coast, we work with some of the best guides in Cambodia, who can bring your dream trip to life. Be it organising a temple treasure hunt or a Khmer cooking class, our teams always go the extra mile. In-country, our helpful Concierges are just a call away to ensure your trip runs smoothly.
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Our Cambodia consultants have spent an enviable amount of time exploring the country (one, a Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist, even lived there for four years). We've travelled the length and breadth of Cambodia, staying in everything from authentic guesthouses to beachfront hotels, so we can make the best recommendations for every type of traveller, using personal experience. Whatever your interests, our team of local guides are excellent communicators and are brilliant at adapting tours organically to match clients' tastes. Designed with you in mind, no two Cambodia holidays are the same.
Lovely landscapes, delicious food and a rich history all rolled into one. The laidback capital of Phnom Penh is one of the country’s loveliest outposts with picturesque waterfronts, French colonial architecture and a thriving culinary scene. On a more sombre note, the Killing Fields lie nearby, a monument to the genocide inflicted by the Khmer Rouge. Stepping back further in time, Angkor’s grandiose temple complex is undoubtedly the country’s greatest man-made feat. Equally superlative is the Mekong River, where you can discover unspoilt rural life – think stilted villages, pink lotus flowers and herds of water buffalo. Visit markets aplenty serving mouth-watering dishes such as hand-made rice noodles, fused with herb pastes and fragrant spicy broths garnished with beansprouts, shallots and juicy lime wedges that are sure to make your mouth water.
Those looking to live out their jungle dreams can do so at Angkor, discovering spiritual shrines and Indiana Jones-style temples when you travel here. Archaeology fans will no doubt want to spend hours inspecting Angkor Wat’s 2,600ft-long bas-relief sculptures, depicting rituals, religious practices and monumental battle scenes. Historians looking to delve further can learn about Cambodia’s tragic past by visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the infamous Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. It may surprise you that such atrocities took place in Cambodia’s tranquil landscapes, but the right guide will share insightful and personal experiences of how this turbulent history still affects Cambodia today and how the country is changing and moving forward.
For most people, the temples of Angkor will be high up on your reasons for your Cambodia holiday - so it’s important to get your exploration of them right. Start at steamy Siem Reap, the gateway to the complex, and stay in a boutique riverside retreat with elegant interiors and a tranquil pool. There are many ways of exploring Angkor Wat and its beguiling temples. Visit at dawn to watch the sun sprawl over the mystical structures. While most return not long afterwards to their hotels, we recommend fighting the fatigue and enjoying a picnic breakfast before discovering the site. Luckily for you, our savvy guides have the magical ability to bring history to life, aided by specially designed itineraries to help avoid the crowds. This way, not only can you discover the more popular temples, but you can also seek out jungle trails and crumbling shrines mercifully left off the tourist track. There’s more to Cambodia than just its temples though. Don’t miss Phnom Penh, where foodies will be spoilt for choice with creative cuisine and a cool café culture, while a stint in the picturesque river town of Battambang offers up French colonial architecture, gleaming pagodas and a vibrant artsy scene – it's not one to be missed.
Traditionally the best time to visit Cambodia is November through to May when the country experiences its lowest rainfall but is still warm. Of course, that's not to say the other months and the rainy season can't offer travellers keen to take a trip an equally incredible time. In fact, the Cambodian climate offers lush vegetation and colourful surroundings during the rainier months, as well as fewer crowds at major landmarks like Angkor Wat and the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. Plus, you can almost always guarantee that all year round it'll be a hot and humid climate, with temperatures staying in the low to mid 30s (Celsius) for most of the time.
Cruise down the imposing Mekong River for an authentic dose of culture. From dawn until dusk the waterways unveil visual treats of quiet stilted villages, rice barges - carting colourful produce - and buffaloes cooling off in the shallows. You might even spot the Irrawaddy dolphin, playfully rippling the Mekong River waters and crashing through the waves when you travel along this water-lined oasis. For a fun experience, take a sampan (a flat-bottomed, wooden boat) to the floating markets to feast on rice rolls and exotic fruit, and mingle with the friendly locals who no doubt have stories to tell.
Phnom Penh, the capital, is a burgeoning example of modern-day life in Cambodia, peppered with French colonial influences. Want culture and history? Roof top bars? Roads streamed with markets? Phnom Penh has it all and is well under way in reinventing itself. However, Phnom Penh is also a good base to gain an insight into Cambodia's turbulent upbringing, as visitors can visit the nearby Killing Fields and S-21, otherwise known as Tuol Sleng, which are the blood-stained prison cells where Pol Pots' regime tortured many. Providing visitors with an opportunity for reflection, insight and a deeper understanding of this complex country.
Siem Reap is the epicentre of tourist life as it is conveniently located near the UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat. Over 1,000 temples dating from 9th to 13th centuries are scattered throughout jungle-like terrain and invite visitors to gawp at their beauty and history (believe us, you'll be in a state of open-mouthed wonderment). While this is one of the finest ancient sites anywhere in the world, that status brings with it hordes of tourists, and we have spent the past couple of years working out itineraries designed to avoid the crowds wherever and whenever possible. Evenings here bring a cacophony of noise from the buzzing streets of Siem Reap with great night markets, restaurants and bars. Just wandering around and soaking up the culture will make a fantastic addition to your Cambodia luxury holiday.
Many visitors are still yet to explore coastal Cambodia with its stunning beach selection and boutique resorts. Until now many travellers have combined the culture of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh with the beaches of either Thailand or Vietnam. However, that is no longer necessary (unless that is your preference, of course), as the coast of Cambodia has white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and a national park with some excellent hotels on its once uninhabited islands. Cambodia holidays are the real deal and well worth the trip.
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