Temples & The Secret Island
ITINERARY
1-5
Phnom Penh
Capital City
Your luxury Cambodian adventure begins at last! After being chauffeured to the airport and flying in to Phnom Penh you’ll be met in the VIP terminal and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a sumptuous welcome dinner at the exclusive Malis Restaurant, renowned for its spin on fine Cambodian dining. 

You’ll get acquainted with the city by touring Cambodia’s Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum and the hilltop pagoda of Wat Phnom with a local guide. On your last full day in the capital, you’ll gain insight into the country’s tragic recent history with a tour of Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21) and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek. Though a somber tour, visiting these monuments will provide invaluable insight into this still developing country. 

PLACES TO STAY
Pool view of the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Luxurious accommodation with old-world charm combines to make one of Phnom Penh's premier hotels.

Key Facilities
RestaurantsBarsOutdoor pool spa & fitness centre24 hour butler service24 hour in-room dining
THINGS TO DO
Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Half-day experience
Explore Cambodia’s tragic history with a tour of the S-21 Prison and the Killing Fields.

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Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Half-day experience
Delve into Phnom Penh’s rich heritage and see the contrast between old and new on this half-day tour.

 

6-9
Siem Reap
City + Tour
It’s time to leave the capital city behind and travel to Siem Reap, best known as the gateway to the magnificent ruins of Angkor. You’ll spend your first full day here touring the ancient sites of Angkor Thom with an archaeologist guide. You will then spend your evening enjoying champagne and canapes as you watch the sunset over Prasat Chrung Temple, before floating to your dinner venue.

The next morning you’ll be up bright and early to catch the spectacular sunrise over the legendary Angkor Wat before heading on to Srah Srang baray, where you'll indulge in a champagne lakeside breakfast with views out to the temples. Next, you’ll ride a bicycle north with your archaeologist guide through rural countryside to a 12th Century Angkorian temple which you’ll likely have to yourselves. After a packed day of activities, you’ll enjoy a dinner with a private chef – bliss!

For your last full day in Siem Reap, you’ll embark on an authentic rural tour to learn about life in a typical Cambodian village. You’ll enjoy breakfast with a local family, take an ox cart ride to a market and take part in a Buddhist ceremony before enjoying lunch with a fresh view of the Pool of Ablutions next to Angkor. Spend your final afternoon in Siem Reap at your leisure before enjoying fine dining at Embassy Restaurant and VIP tickets to PHARE, the Cambodian Circus. The performance mixes traditional and modern theatre with music, dance, contortion, and acrobatics in a projection of modern-day life in Cambodia. After the show, you can enjoy a photo opportunity with the stars of the circus before returning to your hotel.

PLACES TO STAY
The pool at night, Phum Baitang, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Phum Baitang Resort
Understated stilted villas in the Cambodian countryside with a luxury spa.

Key Facilities
Outdoor poolKids clubSpaRestaurantsBar
THINGS TO DO
Phare Circus Show
Phare Circus Show
Evening experience
Be enchanted by a different side of Cambodian culture with an evening at the Phare Circus.

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Day in Rural Cambodia
Day in Rural Cambodia
Full-day experience
Spend a day in countryside villages, experiencing life as a local in rural Cambodia.

 

10-13
The Cambodian Coast
Beach
It’s time to head to Song Saa Private Island Hotel, an eco-luxe resort boasting thatch and stone villas – each complete with private sea-view plunge pool - dotted throughout the island.

If yoga is your thing, start your day with salutations to the sun in a morning yoga class suitable for all levels. If you wish to explore the surrounding area and get to know the local species, habitats & ecosystems, the resort offers a private safari exploration of the ‘sweetheart’ islands – Koh Ouen and Koh Bong – with a guide from the hotel’s Conservation Team. For the foodies, experience a Khmer cooking class where the hotel’s chefs will teach you how to craft some of their favorite traditional dishes.

Do as little or as much as you like here; explore beneath the waves, hike through the rainforest or simply float in the stunning infinity pool.

On your final day, you’ll depart from home thoroughly chilled out and with plenty of memories to share with your friends and family when you get back home.