Cambodia Bespoke Holidays

Planned by Alex Robinson, our Cambodia specialist · Updated October 2026

Cambodia Bespoke Holidays with Experts

Cambodia is home to Angkor, the largest religious monument in the world, but there is much more to the country than its temples. On a bespoke Cambodia holiday you can watch sunrise over Angkor Wat, explore the riverside capital of Phnom Penh, cycle through rice fields to silk-weaving villages, look for rare Irrawaddy dolphins on the Mekong and stay in a tented camp in the Cardamom Mountains.

Every trip is planned privately around you, with your own guide and driver, hand-picked hotels and time to slow down. For practical information before you go, read our Cambodia travel guide.

Meet Your Cambodia Specialist

Alex Robinson is an award-winning travel journalist and photographer who writes about and leads journeys in Indochina. He travelled across Cambodia with Earth Trip for his Independent article Can Cambodia become Southeast Asia’s sustainable travel capital?, exploring the forests around Angkor with a wildlife guide, riding through Phnom Penh by scooter and waking to wild gibbons outside his tent in the Cardamom Mountains. Alex plans every Cambodia trip around the places and people he knows first-hand.

Why Choose Our Cambodia Bespoke Holidays?

• Private guides: expert local guides who bring Angkor’s history to life and take you to the temples at the quietest times of day.
• Slower routes: two to four nights in each place, so you have time for the countryside, the markets and the villages as well as the big sights.
• Hand-picked hotels: boutique and heritage hotels, riverside lodges and eco-camps that we know well. Browse our Cambodia hotels.
• Financial protection: every booking is protected through the Travel Trust Association. Read about our financial protection.

Where to Go in Cambodia

Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor

Most trips centre on Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a private guide you can watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, see the carved stone faces of the Bayon, and explore Ta Prohm, where tree roots grow through the ruins. We also take you further out to the pink sandstone carvings of Banteay Srei and the jungle-covered temple of Beng Mealea, which see far fewer visitors. Nearby, the Tonlé Sap lake has stilted fishing villages you can visit by boat.

Away from the temples, Alex recommends a food tour of Siem Reap’s new Khmer restaurants, many opened by young local chefs, and a visit to APOPO, where giant rats are trained to sniff out landmines.

Where to stay: Jaya House River Park, where Alex stayed: a plastic-free hotel in riverside gardens that employs people from rural villages around Siem Reap. Or try The Aviary Hotel in Siem Reap. For more luxury, we recommend Amansara, Shinta Mani Angkor or Zannier Phum Baitang, set among rice fields on the edge of town.

Phnom Penh and the Mekong

Cambodia’s capital sits where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers meet. See the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum and the city’s French colonial buildings, and learn about the country’s recent history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek memorial. For a different view of the city, ride pillion with a young local guide from MOTO GIRL tours, past temples, street art and street-food stalls. A short boat ride away, the Mekong islands are known for silk weaving and quiet village life, best explored by bike.

Where to stay: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, a 1929 landmark, or the Rosewood Phnom Penh, with views over the rivers.

Battambang and the Countryside

Cambodia’s second city is relaxed and full of colonial shophouses, with hilltop temples, rice fields and a lively arts scene nearby. It makes a good stop between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

Kratie and the Irrawaddy Dolphins

North of Phnom Penh, the Mekong around Kratie is one of the last places in Cambodia to see the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin. We arrange a quiet boat trip with local boatmen, often combined with cycling on the river islands.

The Cardamom Mountains

The Cardamom Mountains cover one of the largest areas of rainforest left in South-East Asia, home to gibbons, Asian elephants and rare Siamese crocodiles. Alex stayed at Cardamom Tented Camp, on the Prek Tachan river next to Botum Sakor National Park, where you can kayak through the forest with local guides and listen for gibbons at dawn. For more luxury, Shinta Mani Wild is a tented camp that funds ranger patrols to protect the forest.

The South Coast and Islands

Finish with a few days on the coast. Kampot is famous for its pepper farms and riverside setting, Kep for its crab market, and the islands of the Koh Rong archipelago for white-sand beaches. Song Saa Private Island is one of the most special places to end a trip.

Cambodia at a Glance

Our Cambodia Itineraries

Each of these is a starting point that we tailor around your interests, dates and budget:

• Discover Vietnam & Cambodia: 15 days, from £3,970 per person
• Vietnam & Cambodia: Wildlife & Ancient Cities: 17 days
• Cambodia In-Depth Holiday: 18 days, from £4,470 per person
• Along the Mekong: Laos, Thailand & Cambodia small-group trip: 20 days, from £5,670 per person
• Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia: 30 days, from £8,250 per person

Responsible Travel in Cambodia

We want your trip to benefit the people and places you visit. We work with local guides and family-run businesses, choose hotels that train and employ local staff, and include community-run experiences and conservation projects such as Cardamom Tented Camp, which protects a large area of forest in the Cardamom Mountains. We never include orphanage visits or elephant rides. Read more about our responsible travel approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cambodia?

The cool, dry season from November to February is the most popular time, with sunny days and comfortable temperatures. March to May is very hot. The wet season, from June to October, brings short afternoon downpours, green rice fields, fewer visitors and the Tonlé Sap lake at its fullest.

How long do I need in Cambodia?

We recommend at least 8 to 10 days for Siem Reap, Angkor and Phnom Penh. Two weeks or more lets you add Battambang, Kratie, the Cardamom Mountains or the south coast. Many of our clients combine Cambodia with Vietnam or Laos.

How much does a tailor-made Cambodia holiday cost?

Our 15-day Vietnam and Cambodia itinerary starts from £3,970 per person, and our 18-day Cambodia In-Depth holiday from £4,470 per person. The final price depends on the season, your hotels and how many internal flights you need.

Do British citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. British citizens need a tourist visa, valid for 30 days. You can apply for an e-visa online at least four days before you travel or get a visa on arrival, paid in US dollars. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from arrival, and if you fly in you must complete a free e-Arrival Card within seven days before arrival. Always check the latest UK government advice before you travel.

How do you get around Cambodia?

We use private cars with a driver for most journeys and domestic flights between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap when time is short. Siem Reap’s new international airport is about an hour’s drive from town. On some routes we can add a boat trip along the rivers.

Can I combine Cambodia with Vietnam, Laos or Thailand?

Yes, and many of our clients do. Cambodia combines especially well with Vietnam, with flights or a river journey along the Mekong, and with Laos and Thailand, with direct flights to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. See our Vietnam, Laos and Thailand holidays for ideas.

Who plans my Cambodia holiday?

Your trip is planned by our Cambodia specialist Alex Robinson, an award-winning travel journalist who travelled across Cambodia with Earth Trip for The Independent and leads journeys in Indochina. Every booking is protected by the Travel Trust Association (member Q059X).

Plan Your Cambodia Holiday

Start with our Cambodia travel guide, browse our hand-picked hotels, the best things to do in Cambodia and our guide to Cambodia’s regions. Cambodia combines well with Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, and suits our culture and heritage and adventure holidays. To start planning, request a video call with Alex.