Cambodia Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Cambodia travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Cambodia who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Hien Do

(109 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Hien specializes in: luxury tours, foodie tours, adventure, honeymoons, family vacations, MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Hien:
"He had two planners based out of Hanoi: Hien, who curated the trip for us, listened to our preferences and thoughtfully suggested activities." - by Richard, Mar 9, 2026 · see review
"Hien was such a wonderful help to us in every aspect of this trip from planning to execution, including some itinerary changes on the fly." - by Anita, Feb 16, 2026 · see review
"Thank you KimKim especially to Hien and Stephen and all the local guides." - by Michael, Feb 6, 2026 · see review

Ashley Nguyen

(99 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Recent traveler reviews for Ashley:
"Ashley was amazing!" - by Vicky, Apr 13, 2026 · see review
"Everything was so well-arranged by Ashley our travel agent in Hanoi." - by Naomi, Mar 25, 2026 · see review
"Ashley provided us with a dream vacation with continuous contact and assistance, quality guides and drivers enhancing our experience, excellent hotels, and attention to details that demonstrate why she is a top rated specialist." - by Chris, Mar 23, 2026 · see review

Doris Bui

(61 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Doris specializes in: Classic Highlight Tours, Cutural Tours, Active Tours, Luxury tours, Food Tour, Family Vacation, MICE, Adventure Tours, Biking tours, Trekking Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Doris:
"We started working with Doris over a year before our trip and had to postpone until March 2026 due to family illness." - by haddon, Apr 9, 2026 · see review
"Doris planned a 28 day itinerary for our trip to Vietnam & Cambodia." - by Carolynn, Apr 7, 2026 · see review
"Doris was quick, efficient, and friendly in all our interactions in planning and executing our trip to SE Asia." - by Dawn Denice, Mar 26, 2026 · see review

Steve Lidgey

(59 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Cambodia
Steve specializes in: Personalised travel, experiential travel
Recent traveler reviews for Steve:
"Organisation in advance, bookings and communications were excellent thanks to Steve." - by S, May 5, 2026 · see review
"All of the activities that Steve had planned were perfect for us as a family, especially the village visits on our last day." - by Christopher, Apr 12, 2026 · see review
"Steve, our local specialist, did a great job of accommodating our needs and adjusting to the things we wanted to spend time doing." - by Susan, Jan 30, 2026 · see review

Long Dao

(58 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Long specializes in: adventure tours, luxury tours, family vacation, honeymoons, cultural tours, foodie tours, beach breaks
Recent traveler reviews for Long:
"Stephen Long was very attentive and made sure that everything was perfect." - by Kristin, Apr 22, 2026 · see review
"Stephen Long was an excellent tour advisor for our two-week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia." - by Mo, Apr 11, 2026 · see review
"Both before the trip and at all points during the journey, we were also in constant contact with our Vietnam specialist, Long." - by Kevin, Apr 6, 2026 · see review

Trang Pham

(57 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Trang specializes in: Classic Highlight Tours, Cutural Tours, Active Tours, Luxury tours, Food Tour, Family Vacation, MICE, Adventure Tours, Biking tours, Trekking Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Trang:
"Trang our local specialist was super responsive and catered our trip for group of 6 including a 9 and 11 year old children." - by James, Mar 18, 2026 · see review
"Trang set up a perfect adventure for us, it included biking, lots of sightseeing, historical and socially interesting activities we thoroughly enjoyed." - by Dottie, Mar 12, 2026 · see review
"A very special thanks to our host, Trang." - by Bruce, Mar 8, 2026 · see review

Camellia Nguyen

(47 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Camellia specializes in: Soft adventures, trekking, cycling, tailor-make specialist
Recent traveler reviews for Camellia:
"We were very pleased with the service of Camellia and the guides and accommodations she lined up for us." - by Suzanne, Feb 28, 2026 · see review
"The initial setup was simple, and we were quickly connected with our local Vietnam specialist, Camellia, who was an absolute pleasure to work with." - by Wesley, Dec 2, 2025 · see review
"Nevertheless, Camellia worked a long time with us to meticulously build our dream itinerary." - by Sissy, Aug 21, 2025 · see review

Lucy Do

(37 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Lucy specializes in: family tours, beach vacations, culture exploration, solo travelers, adventure holidays, honeymoon, historical tours, culinary, trekking and nature
Recent traveler reviews for Lucy:
"Lucy was wonderful, and helped us plan a trip that was perfect for us." - by Andrea, Apr 8, 2026 · see review
"Lucy, our travel specialist, really listened to what we wanted and tailored everything perfectly for our family." - by Kavitha, Apr 6, 2026 · see review
"Lucy was always available to answer our questions and solve any issues we had although to be fair everything was fairly seemless." - by Jim, Mar 21, 2026 · see review

Bella Saung

(37 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Thailand
Bella specializes in: Honeymoon getaways, luxury escapes, cultural experiences, eco-tourism, culinary adventures, family vacations, solo journeys, group travel, corporate travel and MICE
Recent traveler reviews for Bella:
"We had a great experience working with Bella through KimKim for our trip to Thailand." - by Bryan, Apr 19, 2026 · see review
"The team at Kimkim, Bella and Tina, were there for whenever I needed them." - by Francisco, Apr 17, 2026 · see review
"Bella was outstanding." - by Amy, Mar 26, 2026 · see review

Minh Nguyen

(35 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Vietnam
Minh specializes in: Soft adventures, trekking, cycling, tailor-made trip planner
Recent traveler reviews for Minh:
"But Minh had every detail scheduled and then Thuy would message us the day before a transfer with details about a driver, car or flights." - by Hannah, Nov 12, 2025 · see review
"Minh has been the main player of this trip as I will never been able to pull it off on my own ." - by Florence, May 2, 2025 · see review
"Our travel specialist, Minh, was super helpful and listened to all my requests or changes in our itinerary." - by Katherine, Mar 24, 2025 · see review

Jeab Kwanchanok

(14 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Austral NSW, Australia
Jeab specializes in: Classic Tour, Luxury Travel, Solo Travel, Family /Small Group, Culinary & Culture, Adventure Tour, Group Tour
Recent traveler reviews for Jeab:
"Jeab organized everything for us and - it was a great trip!" - by Anne Carole, Apr 20, 2026 · see review
"My travel agent, Jeab, set up an amazing trip to Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam over one month." - by Brian, Feb 10, 2026 · see review
"I am so very happy that KimKim matched me with Jeab, my local specialist." - by Jody, Feb 5, 2026 · see review

Tran Nhung

(9 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi
I have a strong background in tourism with more than 10 years working as a travel consultant. Working in a complex environment with colleagues, partners, and travelers from diverse backgrounds has helped me develop tactful skills in communication and problem-solving. read more

Alex Nguyen

(9 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi
Recent traveler reviews for Alex:
"We booked our honeymoon to Vietnam through Kim Kim with Alex." - by Allison, Jan 25, 2024 · see review
"Alex was extremely responsive and helpful in planning our trip, as well as during the trip to help make last minute changes to accommodate things we wanted to add." - by Kathy, Jan 6, 2024 · see review
"We recently returned from an 18-day customized trip to Vietnam with Alex from Realistic Asia, and I cannot express enough how phenomenal and carefree the experience was." - by Christina, Dec 14, 2023 · see review

George Game

(6 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Thailand
George specializes in: Luxury Travel, Romance and Honeymoon, Families, Nature, Off-the-beaten-track experience, Adventure, immersive experiences, Cuisine,
Recent traveler reviews for George:
"George helped me plan an amazing trip to Borneo with my daughter." - by Laurence, Apr 23, 2026 · see review
"I only gave George a couple of weeks to get a 2 week trip planned for me and he did amazing." - by Mariah, Apr 17, 2026 · see review
"Our local specialist was George; he was cooperative and attentive." - by Rihab, Apr 5, 2026 · see review

Sandi Luvis

(4 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Thailand
Sandi specializes in: Culture, Nature, Beach Leisure, Trekking, Adventure, Food Tour, Group Tour, Family, Honeymoon
Sawasdee Ka! I'm Sandi, a Travel Consultant with nearly nine years of experience in the tourism industry. Originally from Myanmar, I began my career there and now call Thailand my second home. What I love most about Thailand is its delicious food and warm, welcoming people. I specialize in... read more

Alex Dang

(3 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Alex specializes in: Classic Highlight Tours, Cutural Tours, Active Tours, Luxury tours, Food Tour, Family Vacation, MICE, Adventure Tours, Biking tours, Trekking Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Alex:
"Donna and I had a wonderful trip to Vietnam with special thanks to Alex (for support on building a great itinerary, and also supporting us when we had eVisa support issues), and Bo for his solid driving skills getting us to and from our destinations, and Mr Binh for his outstanding guide assistance and local knowledge of Northern Vietnam!" - by Bob, Mar 16, 2026 · see review
"Our travel specialist, Alex, was beyond helpful, and together we planned a wonderful trip." - by sandi, Mar 14, 2026 · see review
"Working with Alex for the planning was smooth and all changes were handled with our best interests in mind." - by DONNA, Mar 13, 2026 · see review

Phuong Nguyen

(3 reviews)
Cambodia Travel Agent based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Phuong specializes in: Tailor-Made Itineraries, Luxury & Extraordinary Journeys, Family/Friend Vacation, Honeymoon & Romantic Getaways, Special-Occasion Trips, Adventure & Solo Travel
I was born and raised in Vietnam, a country rich with breathtaking landscapes, diverse culture, ancient charm, and amazing food. That’s really why I studied tourism at university, as I’ve always felt that people around the world should get to experience how special my country is. My love for... read more

Trip Reviews for Cambodia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
5.0
Based on 79 ratings

Well planned family trip to Laos
Cambodia | Apr 4 - Apr 10, 2026

Christopher
Christopher S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Our family trip to Laos was great. Our guides, Mr Viengkhaam and Mr Khaansoum, were kind and knowledgeable. All of the activities that Steve had planned were perfect for us as a family, especially the village visits on our last day. We plan to return asap. Thanks you! Read more

Our family trip to Laos was great. Our guides, Mr Viengkhaam and Mr Khaansoum, were kind and knowledgeable. All of the activities that Steve had planned were perfect for us as a family, especially the village visits on our last day.

We plan to return asap.

Thanks you!

Hotel Reviews
Mintra Hotel
Vientiane

Very comfortable and well placed in a quiet part of town.

Authenticity & Character
Older building that has been updated and refurbished
Location
Right on the banks of the Mekong
Staff
Courteous and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
My Dream Boutique Resort

Unique hotel a little outside of the town centre

Authenticity & Character
Very unique and prettybhotel
Location
Nicely located just a short walk outside of the town centre so quiet and peaceful
Staff
Very friendly and always available
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean. The paths between buildings were constantly maintained
Riverside Boutique Resort
Vang Vieng

Lovely old hotel with great views

Authenticity & Character
Nice old hotel that has been well maintained
Location
Right in the middle of vang vieng but set back from the road so a little quieter than other places
Staff
Very professional. Many of the staff trained at the hospitality school in vang vieng and it shows.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Extremely clean
Activity Reviews
Half day afternoon city tour
Half day afternoon city tour
Vientiane

Lots of temples and fascinating history about Laos and Buddhism

Quality of Experience
The visit to Patuxay just as the sun was beginning to set was really enjoyable. The COPE centre was very affecting and my daughter and I spent a lot of time reading about Laos' recent history.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Evening tuk tuk Night Market Tour
Evening tuk tuk Night Market Tour
Vientiane

The night market was a lot of fun with delicious food and unique experiences.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Khmu Culture Unraveled
Khmu Culture Unraveled
Vang Vieng

Best day of our trip. Loved visiting the villages and meeting local people.

Quality of Experience
The interaction with local people was fascinating
Food
Lovely home cooked meal
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide for the day is a fascinating and admirable guy. He helped us to understand the culture and challenges of the Hmong and Khmuu ethnic minorities in Laos.
Transport
Comfortable and air conditioned
Garavek Theatre
Garavek Theatre
Luang Prabang

Lovely evening. The stories were fascinating, the storyteller was extremely engaging and the Khene player was incredibly talented.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Living Lands Organic Farm
Living Lands Organic Farm
Luang Prabang

Lots of fun planting, harvesting and preparing g sticky rice with our guide Sai.

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Ock Pop Tock with lunch
Ock Pop Tock with lunch
Luang Prabang

The Ock Pop Tock weaving centre was beautiful and interesting. The guide let my daughter play with the silkworms for as long as she wanted to keep her interested. She found it fascinating. The food was delicious. The shop was quite expensive but everything there was very high quality.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kuang Si Waterfall with zipline experience  & Laos Buffalo Dairy
Kuang Si Waterfall with zipline experience & Laos Buffalo Dairy
Luang Prabang

My children enjoyed the zip line whilst I was terrified. The buffalo centre was delightful. They are very friendly and cuddly.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Apr 13, 2026

Hi Chris,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. I can tell that all members of the family really embraced local culture. Family travel can be tricky to plan but you shared plenty of information during the planning stage that helped to ensure we got things right.
I will pass on the kind words to the guides and drivers, and also the local suppliers in Laos.
For sure I can help you with the next visit to Laos, or to Cambodia where you are also interested to discover.
Thanks for travelling with Kimkim/Travel Asia a la carte!

Mom & Daughter Adventure
Cambodia | Mar 21 - Apr 4, 2026

Mo
Mo M.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Stephen Long was an excellent tour advisor for our two-week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. He put together a wonderful itinerary tailored to our preferences — food, art, history, and nature — and truly paid attention to what we wanted. When I asked him to build in a relaxation day mid-trip, he planned for us to be in beautiful Hoi An, where our hotel had a pool and the beach was just a short trip away.
Stephen did an amazing job staying in contact with us via WhatsApp throughout the entire...
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Stephen Long was an excellent tour advisor for our two-week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. He put together a wonderful itinerary tailored to our preferences — food, art, history, and nature — and truly paid attention to what we wanted. When I asked him to build in a relaxation day mid-trip, he planned for us to be in beautiful Hoi An, where our hotel had a pool and the beach was just a short trip away.
Stephen did an amazing job staying in contact with us via WhatsApp throughout the entire trip. All of our transportation, hotels, inter-trip flights, and activities were booked for us, and communication about where and when we needed to be was always clear. We were also able to make slight adjustments to the itinerary as needed, which we really appreciated. The local tour guides Stephen arranged in each city were excellent as well.
We had an incredible time visiting Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap. We highly recommend Stephen for planning your next trip to Vietnam and Cambodia!

Hotel Reviews
O'Gallery Premier Hotel & Spa

Service is excellent. The hotel workers got to know us so well over the few days that we stayed here. Location is very central and walkable within the Old Quarter. The hotel itself is older, but the rooms were comfortable and had AC. Depending on your room, it could be loud since it is on a busy street. Breakfast had both Western and Vietnamese options.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Treeline Urban Resort
Siem Reap

Such a calm and relaxing vibe at this hotel in Siem Reap. The food and coffee were both excellent! I especially enjoyed the plant-based food options, and it seems like the chef specializes in them based on the variety and uniqueness of plant-based items on the menu. The pool was beautiful and relaxing, and never too crowded (although could get very hot in the direct sun outside of late afternoon hours). The service was so friendly, and we loved interacting with everyone at the hotel. The design of the hotel itself was also done by an artist, and every detail was meticulously thought through. We loved the sculptures and paintings, which made us feel like we were in a museum (in a good way).

Authenticity & Character
Location
quiet and calm along the river, but close enough to restaurants and shopping to walk there.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Long Dao
Long
Long Dao
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Apr 13, 2026
Dear Mo, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review. I truly appreciate your effort in sharing your experience with my team and me. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us better understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. We’re especially grateful for your specific comments, they give us great insight to continue enhancing our products and services. We’re glad to have had the opportunity to serve you, and we hope to... Read more

Dear Mo,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review. I truly appreciate your effort in sharing your experience with my team and me.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us better understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. We’re especially grateful for your specific comments, they give us great insight to continue enhancing our products and services.

We’re glad to have had the opportunity to serve you, and we hope to provide you with even better experiences in the future. If there’s anything else we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Wishing you all the best!

Best regards,
Long

Absolutely the trip of a lifetime. This revie...
Cambodia | Dec 15 - Dec 23, 2025

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Anita B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Absolutely the trip of a lifetime. This review is tardy because we've been distracted, but no less heartfelt. Hien was such a wonderful help to us in every aspect of this trip from planning to execution, including some itinerary changes on the fly. Our trip included modern and ancient history, lots of time outdoors, lots of shopping and a visit to an amazing animal sanctuary. We deliberately planned to learn about the Khmer Rouge era at the beginning of the trip so as to have time to... Read more

Absolutely the trip of a lifetime. This review is tardy because we've been distracted, but no less heartfelt. Hien was such a wonderful help to us in every aspect of this trip from planning to execution, including some itinerary changes on the fly. Our trip included modern and ancient history, lots of time outdoors, lots of shopping and a visit to an amazing animal sanctuary.

We deliberately planned to learn about the Khmer Rouge era at the beginning of the trip so as to have time to process and discuss. It is amazing to think this period was only four years of an otherwise inspiring and majestic culture. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this beautiful country.

This was our second time using Kimkim, every bit as worthwhile as the first. We now have a third data point for this experience, as a dear friend used Kimkim on her trip (at our suggestion) at the same time we were in Cambodia. We really appreciate the assistance with internal travel and the connection to knowledgeable local guides.

Hotel Reviews
Tara Angkor Hotel
Siem Reap

One of the nicer hotels we've stayed in anywhere. Beautiful and comfortable.

Anik Palace Hotel

Wonderful hotel with a friendly and attentive staff. We loved the rooftop bar and spent our downtime there just chatting and enjoying the beatiful view at sunset.

Authenticity & Character
Location
central location made it convenient to find restaurants within walking distance.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cambana La Riviere Hotel

This is a good hotel. The food is limited for vegetarians, but no more so than the rest of the country. Staff are friendly and responsive.

Activity Reviews
Traditional Apsara show with dinner
Traditional Apsara show with dinner
Siem Reap

this was a fun evening. The dinner was surprisingly good and the venue was quite nice.

Visit Royal Palace - Silver Pagoda - Tuol Sleng Museum - Russian Market
Visit Royal Palace - Silver Pagoda - Tuol Sleng Museum - Russian Market
Phnom Penh

Wonderful day of sightseeing with our friendly guide providing the historical context for everything we see. The Tuol Sleng museum is a must-see, though it is difficult to process the horror that took place there.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide and driver were both so friendly and accomodating.
Transport
Hien planned a mini-bus for our family of six. It was so comfortable, and became our refuge from the heat throughout our trip.
Phnom Penh - Silversmith village -  Battambang
Phnom Penh - Silversmith village - Battambang
Battambang

Our drive through the countryside was beautiful and we had a lot of fun shopping for the handcrafted silver items. At the end of our trip, (after the time in Siem Reap) we asked to add an outing to an animal sanctuary. Hien pulled it together with our same guide, and we were able to end our trip with this wonderful activity.

Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake
Visiting the Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap

Time on the water was a really nice experience.

Visit Temples, Markets & Sacred Mountain - Tour By Tuk Tuk
Visit Temples, Markets & Sacred Mountain - Tour By Tuk Tuk
Battambang

The sacred mountain was beautiful and terrible all at once, as it is the site of one of the many killing fields in the country. The exit of the thousands (millions?) of bats from the cave in the sacred mountain was breathtaking -- highly recommend this activity.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Our Tuktuk drivers were so friendly and helpful.
Explore Roluos Group
Explore Roluos Group
Siem Reap

Same comment for all of Siem Reap -- these are sights that defy description. The human ingenuity they represent is staggering and humbling.

Explore the Complex of Angkor
Explore the Complex of Angkor
Siem Reap

There aren't words to match the majesty of these sites. sunrise at Angkor Wat is not to be missed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide helped us to position ourselves in the best place to see the sunrise, and the directed us to the best place for a family photo, which is one of the more precious keepsakes from this trip.
Siem Reap - Kulen Mountain - Banteay Srei - Khmer architecture sculptures - Banteay Samre
Siem Reap - Kulen Mountain - Banteay Srei - Khmer architecture sculptures - Banteay Samre
Siem Reap

Bantay Srei might be our favorite temple. It is breathtaking. Kulen Mountain was a late addition to our itinerary as we had read about it. When we saw the "River of 1,000 Lingas," we realized that what we had in mind a different part of the river and asked our guide. Sure enough, what we had hoped to see was a short hike away and after a quick exchange with Hien, we drove to the trail head. The hike itself was strenuous (though short) but the carvings at the top were breathtaking. I know I'm using that word too much but... everything was truly amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide and driver were so wonderful -- knowledgable, friendly, and accommodating.
Transport
Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus Show
Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus Show
Siem Reap
Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Feb 24, 2026

Dear Anita,

Thank you so much for your detailed and 5-star review of your Cambodia trip! We truly appreciate the time and care you put into sharing your experience.

It means a lot to our team to know that you had such a memorable journey. Your kind words are a great motivation for us to continue delivering exceptional experiences.

We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure in the future!

Warmest thanks,
Hien

Cambodia will stay in our hearts and memories forever
Cambodia | Jan 10 - Jan 22, 2026

Susan
Susan C.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Our trip to Cambodia was absolutely exceptional. Everything about the trip exceeded my expectations. We stayed at 3 properties (Palace Gate Hotel in Phnom Penh, Maisons Wat in Battanbang and Templation in Siem Riep); all wereabsolutely wonderful. They were beautiful and extremely comfortable, without being ostentatious or out of place. The staffs at each hotel were helpful and welcoming. The activities were amazing -- In Phnom Penh, we loved the impressive National museum and perfect... Read more

Our trip to Cambodia was absolutely exceptional. Everything about the trip exceeded my expectations. We stayed at 3 properties (Palace Gate Hotel in Phnom Penh, Maisons Wat in Battanbang and Templation in Siem Riep); all wereabsolutely wonderful. They were beautiful and extremely comfortable, without being ostentatious or out of place. The staffs at each hotel were helpful and welcoming.

The activities were amazing -- In Phnom Penh, we loved the impressive National museum and perfect Royal Palace. In Battambang, we loved seeing the great artisans (especially the pottery making) and experiences like rice paper making. And, of course, it was unbelievable to be in Siem Reap with the extraordinary temples, including Ankor Wat, but also such gems as Banteay Srei.

We had some fabulous meals and are now big fans of Khmer food. We would especially call out the world-class meal we had at the Embassy (Siem Reap) with chef Kimsan Pol and her all female team. We also had a great meal at the sister restaurant in Phnom Penh, Sombok. We had the requisite cocktail at the Elephant Bar (Raffles), which had great cocktails, but even more enjoyed the Le Moon Rooftop Bar in PHnom Penh.

Our guides were excellent -- knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. Pikh in Phnom Penh was one of the best guides ever. She had great knowledge, was very flexible about incorporating our needs, and just a pleasure to know. Arn was also excellent. Steve, our local specialist, did a great job of accommodating our needs and adjusting to the things we wanted to spend time doing. He found us great places to stay, arranged all of our activities, as well as our great guides. He was super responsive.

The people of Cambodia are especially warm and welcoming. This would be worth noting at any time, but given the very difficult history of Cambodia, and even some of the current bombing at the border, this is extraordinary. We felt welcome everywhere we went and loved meeting the people there.

Thank you for an absolutely wonderful holiday. Cambodia has become a place that is near and dear to my heart. Come visit. You won't be disappointed!

Hotel Reviews
Maisons Wat Kor

Maisons Wat Kor is an amzingly beautiful hotel. The staff are incredibly helpful and welcoming. The common areas are beautiful with amazing plantings. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and so pretty. Everything was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Palace Gate Hotel & Resort
Phnom Penh

This hotel is perfectly situated and the just the right amount of luxury! It feels like it belongs here and yet is so comfortable, with great food, a wonderful breakfast every day, and incredibly helpful Staff. Also, the pool is absolutely exquisite and a lovely thing to have in such a hot climate.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Short Phnom Penh orientation tour by cyclo
Short Phnom Penh orientation tour by cyclo
Phnom Penh

Great way to see the city! So much fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
National Museum
National Museum
Phnom Penh

Extraordinary museum. Great artifacts, beautiful buildings, wonderful experience.

Quality of Experience
Dinner at Jaan Bai
Dinner at Jaan Bai
Battambang

Not super special -- food was mediocre, atmosphere not local, people all tourists, room very hot without ventilation (many had fans, but we did not!)

Quality of Experience
Food
Destination dining at Villa Chandara
Destination dining at Villa Chandara
Siem Reap

Awkward concept -- we were not comfortable during this entire event. Going through an impoverished village and then riding an oxcart, while locals zoom by on the motorbikes. Getting off a boat (when the ride was not necessary or appealing) and being offered champagne in a dirt patch by the river in the middle of the afternoon). I could go on from there. But, this was the only low point of the trip.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Phnom Penh

The Royal Palace was absolutely gorgeous and impeccably kept up. Great visit!

Quality of Experience
Sosoro Museum
Sosoro Museum
Phnom Penh

This is an incredible museum. We learned a ton about the history of Cambodia and needed lots more time for our visit.

Quality of Experience
Sunset cruise with tapas and wine, Phnom Penh
Sunset cruise with tapas and wine, Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh

We loved cruising on the river, seeing the city at sunset and just relaxing after a day of touring. Fabulous!

Quality of Experience
Tuol Sleng, Russian Market & Killing Fields in the morning
Tuol Sleng, Russian Market & Killing Fields in the morning
Phnom Penh

Not to be missed. So very sad, but essential to understanding the history.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei
Siem Reap

I don't think that many people go to Banteay Srei, but it was absolutely beautiful and incredible. We loved the place, the intricate and exquisite carvings, the small number of toursists. And the drive there went through some nice villages. It was great!

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Transport
Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang
Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang
Battambang

Wow! The circus was truly extraordinary. We loved seeing these young people perform!

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Half day countryside local industries by remork
Half day countryside local industries by remork
Battambang

Loved spending the day going to these different places. The family who made pottery was especially great!

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Apopo Landmine detecting rats
Apopo Landmine detecting rats
Siem Reap

Surprisingly, we loved this. Super interesting. Great tour.

Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Jan 31, 2026
Dear Susan,
Thanks so much for the lovely words. I love this: 'Cambodia will stay in our hearts and memories forever'. This is not the first time I've heard similar words from departing guests. Many visitors cherish the charms of Cambodia and that a developing country can inspire others. In fact, you really should work for the Ministry of Tourism!
Thank you also for appreciating the local activities and exploring villages around Battambang, the pottery village near Kompong Chhnang and much...
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Dear Susan,
Thanks so much for the lovely words. I love this: 'Cambodia will stay in our hearts and memories forever'. This is not the first time I've heard similar words from departing guests. Many visitors cherish the charms of Cambodia and that a developing country can inspire others. In fact, you really should work for the Ministry of Tourism!
Thank you also for appreciating the local activities and exploring villages around Battambang, the pottery village near Kompong Chhnang and much more besides. Many visitors just spend a couple of days to see the famous temples, without straying into the provinces. But a visit to these places is a far better way to get the feel of the destination.
I will pass on the kind words about the tour guides to then when we next meet.
Thanks again for travelling with Travel Asia a la carte/Kimkim to Cambodia. It was great to share a few moments with you at the hotel in Siem Reap. Please keep up the good work in promoting Cambodia!
Best regards from sunny Siem Reap.
Steve.

10 out of 10
Cambodia | Jan 17 - Jan 24, 2026

Emma
Emma C.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
We had such a fantastic time. Steve and the local guides were all wonderful and I was struck by how highly they spoke of each other - always a good sign! The hotels were fabulous and our smiling driver ensure everything went smoothly. We believe we received good guidance and made some real connections. And it was wonderful value for money. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore this gem of a country. You can do a heap of research or very little and the team will make it work. Read more

We had such a fantastic time. Steve and the local guides were all wonderful and I was struck by how highly they spoke of each other - always a good sign! The hotels were fabulous and our smiling driver ensure everything went smoothly. We believe we received good guidance and made some real connections. And it was wonderful value for money. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore this gem of a country. You can do a heap of research or very little and the team will make it work.

Hotel Review
Penh House
Phnom Penh

An oasis of calm in busy Phomh Penh. Beautiful spacious rooms and superb rooftop pool, bar and eating area.

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Activity Reviews
Ta Phrom (dawn)
Ta Phrom (dawn)
Siem Reap

This was worth getting up for. Hardly any people so you really felt connected to a very special place.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Artisans of Satcha
The Artisans of Satcha
Siem Reap

This was the one activity I wouldn't rave about. I think a trip to Made in Cambodia would be better. Unless you are a real art enthusiast, much of the work was impractical to buy being heavy or large in size. Of course there were some beautiful things but I did feel a bit obliged to purchase, not something I sensed elsewhere.

Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang
Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang
Battambang

this was so wonderful. Terrific skills and a wonderful atmosphere.

Angkor Wat  morning visit by remork
Angkor Wat morning visit by remork
Siem Reap

Our guide Seyha was incredibly knowledgeable and his insights and love to the temple and its carvings really made our experience very special.

Hidden Temples Cycling (full day with light lunch)
Hidden Temples Cycling (full day with light lunch)
Siem Reap

Well worth the effort! Cycling up to temples in the jungle is really quite special.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very patient with my inferior cycling skills!
Transport
Champey Academy of Arts
Champey Academy of Arts
Phnom Penh

This visit was a highlight of our trip. The children were skilled and cheery and we also purchased some lovely mementos.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Phnom Penh Evening Foodie Tour with local guide
Phnom Penh Evening Foodie Tour with local guide
Phnom Penh

Just brilliant! Many delicious snacks and great company. Wann made everything fun and it was great to see how connected he was with the many stallholders we passed by.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Steve Lidgey
Steve
Steve Lidgey
Local specialist in Cambodia | Replied on Feb 13, 2026
Dear Emma & Will,
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation. I will share to the guides and the driver also.
It's great to read that you really enjoyed Ta Phrom at dawn. During the day it's a busy place, so if visitors can get up early they have the splendid temple almost without anyone in sight. As you did!
Thanks also for sharing about Satcha. There should be no pressure to buy anything. I'll pop by soon incognito and see if anything has changed. They do have smaller items available...
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Dear Emma & Will,
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation. I will share to the guides and the driver also.
It's great to read that you really enjoyed Ta Phrom at dawn. During the day it's a busy place, so if visitors can get up early they have the splendid temple almost without anyone in sight. As you did!
Thanks also for sharing about Satcha. There should be no pressure to buy anything. I'll pop by soon incognito and see if anything has changed. They do have smaller items available though perhaps obscurred by the larger ones. As you said, Made in Cambodia Market is a great alternative.
Also, it's wonderful that Champey Academy was your favourite spot of the tour. Seeing the young students dedicate themselves to art is truly inspiring.
Thanks again for travelling with Kimkim/Travel Asia a la carte!