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Introducing Cambodia

Centuries of heritage, unbelievable natural beauty, and friendly locals make this welcoming destination a premier stop for all travel enthusiasts.

When is the best time to visit?
There’s no bad time of year to visit Cambodia, but the main tourist season happens when temperatures are coolest from November through February. To avoid some of the crowds, visit towards the end of the country’s dry season, which extends all the way into May. 

Where to go in Cambodia?
For an iconic Cambodian experience, tour the temples of the ancient city of Angkor. Additionally, there are many undiscovered off-the-beaten-path gems, like the untouched island beaches of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem, the up and coming bustling city of Phnom Penh, and the 216 stone faces carved at Angkor Thom. 

How many days do I need?
Budget at least 6 days in Cambodia to explore the temples and also get to know the vibrant community.

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Visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious building in the world
Map of Best of Cambodia: Temples, Beaches & Nature - 13 Days
Best of Cambodia: Temples, Beaches & Nature - 13 Days

Dig into the nature, history, and fascinating culture of Cambodia on this two-week trip that takes you from temples to tropical beaches, a lush national park, and the bustling capital city.  Start in the gateway to the temples of Angkor, Siem Reap, where you'll take a cooking class and see the amazing Phare Circus. Spend a few days relaxing in an island paradise, take a boat trip to a secluded resort deep in the Cardamom Mountains, and end your trip with a food tour in Phnom Penh.

Experience Angkor Wat in all its splendor
Map of Highlights of Cambodia: Siem Reap, Angkor, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong & More - 15 Days
Highlights of Cambodia: Siem Reap, Angkor, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong & More - 15 Days

This 15-day tour of Cambodia brings you to the wonders of Angkor, Phnom Penh, the heritage town of Battambang, the pristine natural beauty of the Cardamom Mountains, and the tropical island paradise of Koh Rong.  Get off the tourist trail and experience a different side of the Kingdom of Wonder, with visits to remote temple complexes and villages, and the chance to experience the Phare Circus and take a boat trip through the rainforest with a backdrop of mountains and rivers.

Explore the ancient city of Angkor on this amazing tour
Map of Siem Reap: Angkor Culture & Cuisine - 5 Days
Siem Reap: Angkor Culture & Cuisine - 5 Days

Enjoy a different side to Cambodia and learn about the fascinating culture and cuisine of the country on this slow-paced 5-day tour around the colonial city of Siem Reap and through ancient Angkorian ruins. From local breakfasts and street food to home-cooking, market stalls, and fine dining, with guided tours of lesser-visited temples and plenty of time to explore the historic hotspots, this is the ideal tour for food fans who want to experience a more authentic taste of Cambodia.

Halong Bay, Vietnam
Culture & Nature in Cambodia and Vietnam - 13 Days

This journey through Indochina will walk you into the ancient Khmer city of Angkor, take you on a trip to the authentic floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake, and let you explore the world-famous Halong Bay.  You will start your journey in historical Siem Reap in Cambodia and continue to  Vietnam, where you will explore the Imperial City in Hue,  the famous  400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, and Ho Chi Minh City—the largest city in Vietnam.

Explore Cambodia's beautiful untouched jungle along the Tatai River
Map of Culture & Nature of Cambodia: Siem Reap, Battambang, Phnom Penh, Cardamom Mountains & More - 15 Days
Culture & Nature of Cambodia: Siem Reap, Battambang, Phnom Penh, Cardamom Mountains & More - 15 Days

Explore remote temples hidden in the jungle, ride bicycles through rice paddies and past traditional stilted houses, and go on boat trips to waterfalls and remote fishing villages on this 15-day culture and nature tour through the Kingdom of Wonder. Start in the historic city of Siem Reap where you can marvel at the ancient capital of Angkor, then make your way to Battambang and Phnom Penh, before ending your trip with a week exploring Cambodia's wild and beautiful southwestern regions.

A massive stone face at Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom
Map of  Best of Cambodia: Temples,  Beaches & Nature - 14 Days
Best of Cambodia: Temples, Beaches & Nature - 14 Days

You can experience every facet of Cambodia in two weeks, from exploring its ancient culture and archaeological treasures to off-the-beaten-path rainforest adventures and a relaxing beach idyll. Spend several days exploring the ancient sites and rural culture of Siem Reap, the Royal Palace and markets of Phnom Penh, and the wildlife-rich rainforest of Botum Sakor National Park. Top it off with four days kicking back by sunning and snorkeling on the beaches of Koh Rong.

Make the Most of Your Time in Cambodia

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How Many Days to Spend in Cambodia

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Discover Angkor Wat and surroundings by bike, kayak and on foot during this six-day tour
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Active Adventures in Siem Reap - 6 Days

True adventurers will revel in this immersive, six-day Cambodia tour based in Siem Reap. Enjoy an evening of traditional Cambodian dance before exploring the bucket-list temples of Angkor Wat. See the huge, carved faces at Angkor Thom, bike to temples half-hidden in the jungle, and watch the sunset over the temple complex. Next, trek up a mountain and swim in waterfalls at Phnom Kulen, kayak through the floating villages of Tonlé Sap, and end your trip with an evening at the Cambodian circus.

Finish your trip in Siem Reap where you'll explore the vast Angkor Archaeological Park
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Discover Cambodia's Mekong Islands & Ancient Temples - 11 Days

Explore a mix of hidden gems and well-known landmarks on this 11-day journey across Cambodia. Start in Phnom Penh with a cyclo tour of its colonial-era buildings. Then, take a day trip to your first island on the Mekong River, Koh Dach, before cruising to the second island, Koh Trong. Back on the mainland, head to Kampong Thom to cycle through emerald paddy fields. From there, you'll visit Sambor Prei Kuk on the way to your last stop, Siem Reap, where the vast Angkor Archaeological Park awaits.

Get a close-up look at the Ta Prohm temple near Siem Reap
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Journey in Cambodia from Ancient Temples to Floating Villages - 9 Days

Experience three iconic Cambodian cities in just nine days, starting in the capital, Phnom Penh. This is where you'll ride a cyclo to the hilltop Wat Phnom, learn about the Khmer Rouge's lasting impact, and cruise along the Mekong at sunset. Then, transfer to Battambang for a day cycling through the countryside, riding a bamboo "train," and watching thousands of bats emerge from a cave at sunset. End in Siem Reap, where the UNESCO-listed Angkor ruins and Tonlé Sap's floating villages await your discovery.

Cambodia Travel Maps

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Ashley Nguyen
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Ashley Nguyen

I was born and grown in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. I have always been interested in travel and discovering other cultures and places. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a tour guide...

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Travel specialist Hien Do
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Hien Do

I was born and grown in Vietnam and deeply love my country. I traveled a lot around My country is full of beautiful places and friendly people. And this inspired me to start my travel company. It...

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Steve Lidgey

As general manager, I oversee our team in handcrafting unique journeys. We believe in letting our guests experience the destination by, where possible, giving them interaction with local people....

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Camellia Nguyen

I love traveling, I have been traveling to most places in Vietnam. Travel is to learn more about the life of the locals, not just a holiday and more important is about to keep the destinations...

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Trip Reviews for Cambodia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

We had a truly enriching experience in this ...
Cambodia | Aug 5 - Aug 9, 2024

Varsha
Varsha A.
India | Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024
We had a truly enriching experience in this trip. The service level was of level we have never seen before. Our guide Dy met us at the airport and was with us for every single activity all the way to seeing us off at the airport. She was very very nice, knowledgeable and easy to converse with. Our itinerary was just right, although we really wish we had (at least) one more day in Siem Reap. Every single thing was taken care of in the package, the guide with the transport of the day would... Read more

We had a truly enriching experience in this trip. The service level was of level we have never seen before. Our guide Dy met us at the airport and was with us for every single activity all the way to seeing us off at the airport. She was very very nice, knowledgeable and easy to converse with. Our itinerary was just right, although we really wish we had (at least) one more day in Siem Reap. Every single thing was taken care of in the package, the guide with the transport of the day would meet us at our hotel at exactly the scheduled time and drop us back for our free time when the scheduled part ended. The car (a Lexus SUV) was very nice and comfortable, and the tuktuk and the tuktuk driver we used on one of our days was also very nice. Dy is also an expert cyclist and guided us very gently on our cycling tour of the temples. The kayaking team was also super-nice and ensured we had an amazing day even when it was so hot. They think of everything - there's always cold water to drink, cold towels to freshen you up. Our 'dine with the locals' activity was truly special and we are so happy we could interact with a Cambodian family in their own home. Our driver 'Yaya' was also very sweet and would buy us different snacks while he waited.

The quality of rooms and the service at hotel Sokkhak Boutique was also beyond words. I have never had such warm and courteous and thoughtful service anywhere I have been.

Cambodia (Siem Reap/Angkor) as a destination itself was a whole other fabulous experience. I don't think I can write so much here. Only that everyone MUST VISIT and just do that with this travel agency.

All in all, we are simply out of words (other than a string of superlatives) to describe our experience.

Hotel Review
Sokkhak Boutique Resort
Siem Reap City

Beautiful and quiet and green property. Absolutely warm, kind, smiling, friendly and thoughtful service. I had a fantastic massage there too. Don't think further, just stay here.

Authenticity & Character
It didn't look like a cookie-cutter multinational chain. It looks actually like a large home with many bedrooms (like a 'bed and breakfast'). The decor is with local aesthetic and art. There was always a fragrance of lemongrass, I loved it. They would make a welcome art on the bed also with some local natural leaves and flowers.
Location
quiet, yet close (small tuktuk ride) to the happening spots.
Staff
extremely thoughtful, courteous and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It's clean and comfortable! What details can I add ? :)
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Aug 16, 2024
Wow! Thank you Varsha and Jiten for sharing how much you enjoyed the visit to Siem Reap. I will ensure our partners such as the kayaking company, and our guide and driver know your feedback. Also, Sokkhak Boutique that we really like and always gets excellent feedback. I'm very happy it felt more like a home than a small hotel.
It was great to meet you also just before the Dine with the Locals experience also. I'm happy you loved the time with Davy and her family.
Thanks again for the...
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Wow! Thank you Varsha and Jiten for sharing how much you enjoyed the visit to Siem Reap. I will ensure our partners such as the kayaking company, and our guide and driver know your feedback. Also, Sokkhak Boutique that we really like and always gets excellent feedback. I'm very happy it felt more like a home than a small hotel.
It was great to meet you also just before the Dine with the Locals experience also. I'm happy you loved the time with Davy and her family.
Thanks again for the detailed comments. Please share with your friends and family about the trip so that they also come to visit Siem Reap and Cambodia.

Amazing trip to Cambodia
Cambodia | Apr 21 - May 4, 2024

J
J-M D.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 07, 2024

Steve did a really nice job planning our trip to Cambodia. We had a few conversations with him to describe what we were interested in doing/seeing and he came up with a suggested itinerary and made all the arrangements. We were really pleased with the accommodations and the guides were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Drivers were available when we arrived at destinations so we did not lose any time waiting or trying to figure out transport.

Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on May 09, 2024
Dear J-M,
It was a great pleasure having you and your travelling companions visiting Cambodia.
Thanks for the 5 star rating which pleases us. Personally, I'm very happy from our discussions I was able to make good suggestions that provided you with a memorable trip.
It sounds like you coped with the heat (record temperatures!)! It did rain yesterday in Siem Reap and a couple of days ago in Phnom Penh!
I will share your comments about the guides and drivers with our Operations team.
Thanks...
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Dear J-M,
It was a great pleasure having you and your travelling companions visiting Cambodia.
Thanks for the 5 star rating which pleases us. Personally, I'm very happy from our discussions I was able to make good suggestions that provided you with a memorable trip.
It sounds like you coped with the heat (record temperatures!)! It did rain yesterday in Siem Reap and a couple of days ago in Phnom Penh!
I will share your comments about the guides and drivers with our Operations team.
Thanks again and I hope you will recommend our/Kimkim services and Cambodia to your friends & family.
Best regards,
Steve.

Perfect travel, Steve gave amazing advise and...
Cambodia | Apr 4 - Apr 14, 2024

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Anne-marie D.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024
Perfect travel, Steve gave amazing advice and made sure everything was organised to perfection. The guide we had in Siem Reap , Dee, was really knowledgeable and engaging, especially with the kids. Will definitely recommend Steve to our friends and anyone who reads this reviews. Read more

Perfect travel, Steve gave amazing advice and made sure everything was organised to perfection. The guide we had in Siem Reap , Dee, was really knowledgeable and engaging, especially with the kids. Will definitely recommend Steve to our friends and anyone who reads this reviews.

Hotel Reviews
Palace Gate Hotel & Resort
Phnom Penh

Hotel needs to be a bit revamped. Service was average, breakfast really average. Not a 5 star hotel

Authenticity & Character
I’m
Location
Staff
Need more training
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room too dusty
The Royal Sands Koh Rong
Sihanoukville, Koh Rong
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shinta Mani Angkor
Siem Reap
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Central Market
Central Market
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Historic Rickshaw (pedicab) tour
Historic Rickshaw (pedicab) tour
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Artisans of Satcha
The Artisans of Satcha
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
I’m
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Apopo Landmine detecting rats (private tour)
Apopo Landmine detecting rats (private tour)
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tuol Sleng & Russian Market
Tuol Sleng & Russian Market
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Phnom Penh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Destination dining at Villa Chandara
Destination dining at Villa Chandara
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Angkor Thom (morning) by remork
Angkor Thom (morning) by remork
Siem Reap
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ta Phrom with optional sunset
Ta Phrom with optional sunset
Siem Reap
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Angkor Wat  morning visit
Angkor Wat morning visit
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat A , reserved seating)
Phare, the Cambodian Circus (Seat A , reserved seating)
Siem Reap
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
HAVEN Restaurant
HAVEN Restaurant
Siem Reap
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lunch at Eleven One Kitchen
Lunch at Eleven One Kitchen
Phnom Penh

Food was average and we didn’t know what we were eating. Different dish was given to my daughter for some reason

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Apr 24, 2024
Dear Anne-Marie,
Welcome back home and thanks for taking the time to review the trip.
I am very happy it was a wonderful family trip and that you felt everything was well organised. Also, excellent to hear you particularly liked guide Dy. It helps she has a daughter the same age as your children. We work regularly with Dy and I will let her know your appreciation.
Looking through the comments two negative points:
(i) meal at Eleven One. I am trying to find out what happened here. The same...
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Dear Anne-Marie,
Welcome back home and thanks for taking the time to review the trip.
I am very happy it was a wonderful family trip and that you felt everything was well organised. Also, excellent to hear you particularly liked guide Dy. It helps she has a daughter the same age as your children. We work regularly with Dy and I will let her know your appreciation.
Looking through the comments two negative points:
(i) meal at Eleven One. I am trying to find out what happened here. The same meal was ordered for all 4 of you. I can only assume someone mixed up tables. Our guide, Pich confirmed she didn't ask for anything to be changed so it should have been the same. You should have received a printed menu also. Overall, we get good feedback about the restaurant but will keep an eye on it seeing as it didn't rate too highly.
(ii) Palace Gate Hotel. I will follow up with the management on the points. I can only assume they were short-staffed with Khmer New Year. I can imagine quite a few needed to have time off with their families. However, that shouldn't have impacted on your stay at all. I did stay at Palace Gate a few months ago and all seemed fine. The rooms are a little dated but they also try to keep the 'heritage feel'.

I can see you enjoyed many aspects such as the beach, destination dining at Villa Chandara and hope that all members of the family have wonderful memories of their time spent in Cambodia. It was very hot during your visit (and still is!) so you did an excellent job not to wilt!

Best regards,
Steve.