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Phnom Penh Holidays: an Overview

Located at the confluence of three rivers - the Mekong, the Bassac and Tonle Sap - Phnom Penh is divided into distinct quarters.

Broad boulevards and old colonial buildings characterise the French part of Phnom Penh. Many older buildings have survived and make for good, photogenic wandering, along with bustling restaurants and shops.

Along the waterfront sits the impressive Royal Palace, and Silver Pagoda. Five tonnes of silver was used to create its glistening floor tiles, along with a solid gold life-size Buddha effigy taking centre stage.

On a darker note, the notorious Killing Fields lie nearby and are a grim reminder of the brutality of the Khmer Rouge. These mass burial grounds are both sobering and touching and, in light of Cambodia's resurgence since then, are perhaps best regarded as a positive reflection of a nation's resilience.

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Asura face in Angkor
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Highlights of Cambodia – the Kingdom of the Khmer
Unlock the mysteries of Angkor, the ancient city at the heart of the Khmer Empire, before exploring the buzzing present day capital, Phnom Penh....
13 Days
From £5,920pp
River view Luang Prabang
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
The Best of Cambodia & Laos
Explore Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia and delve into the country's recent and distant past. Next, relaxed Kep with its French colonial...
15 Days
From £4,060pp
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Cambodia in Style: from Angkor to the Beach
This two-week itinerary is the perfect introduction to this friendly Asian nation. Explore Angkor's temples, savour Khmer cuisine and experience...
14 Days
From £7,525pp
Angkor Wat Temple Siem Reap
Best for: Families and Groups
A Family Adventure in Cambodia
Unravel the past at Angkor, the ancient heart of the Khmer Empire, exploring its many temples at a leisurely pace. Later the buzzing present...
16 Days
From £4,040pp
Rice field in Chau Doc
Best for: Couples, Families and Solo Travellers
Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia: Cuisine, Countryside & Culture
This 15-day tour of Vietnam and Cambodia combines culture, countryside and cuisine. Explore vibrant cities, traverse the Mekong Delta's tranquil...
15 Days
From £4,390pp
Coastal Cambodia
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
A Cambodian Honeymoon
Explore the past at the ancient heart of the Khmer Empire, Angkor. Experience its many temples and soak up the atmosphere of its lush verdant...
13 Days
From £4,650pp
Angkor Wat
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Ultimate Indochina Trip
Long trips around Asia aren't just for backpackers, and the temples, scenery and culture in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are some of the most impressive...
29 Days
From £6,345pp
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Vietnam & Cambodia: Mekong Delta Explorer
Vietnam and Cambodia go hand in hand as holiday destinations and offer a fantastic variation of experiences. On this two-week trip we've included...
14 Days
From £4,310pp
Woman riding bicycle in Angkor Wat
Best for: Couples, Groups and Solo Travellers
Angkor for Archaeologists – The Best of Angkor’s Remote Temples
This 14-day itinerary distils the very essence of Cambodia into one thought-provoking and fascinating trip. Visit Angkor, where you'll go behind...
14 Days
From £6,070pp
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Aqua Mekong
Aqua Expeditions started life with two luxury cruise ships on the Amazon before choosing another mighty river – the Mekong – for their third...
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Raffles Hotel Le Royal
An historic hotel dating back to the 1920s, Raffles is within easy access of Phnom Penh’s main attractions such as the Royal Palace, Central...
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Original Travel Expert: Frances Mavor
My highlight: Those with a little more time in Phnom Penh should take a day trip out to the old Cambodian capital of Oudong, particularly at the weekends when it's a popular haunt with Phnom Penh's residents - a great chance to enjoy lunch with the locals!
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Rosie is back from maternity leave and selling Asia like hot cakes. She's also married to George of 'Sharky & George' fame. Small world!
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Original Travel Expert: Holly Barber
Holly is a seasoned Asia pro who has lived, worked and travelled in many of our favourite destinations including Japan, Cambodia and Laos.

A Note on Price

Cambodia is reasonably affordable: a 10-day itinerary starts from approximately £1,800 per person (excluding flights), though stays in the most luxurious hotels could cost up to £6,000 per person for a trip of the same duration. There are no direct flights to Cambodia, so these commonly cost from £700 per person.

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