What Makes it Special?
- Visit the ancient temples of Angkor, including Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm.
- Explore the cities of Siem Reap & Phnom Penh.
- Learn about Cambodia’s history with a visit to the Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng Prison.
- Try fried spiders in Spiderville, Skoun.
- Explore Bokor National Park or the salt fields near Trey Kho.
- Discover the lovely riverside town of Kampot.
Your tailor-made holiday will be as unique as you are. These itineraries are just a starting point – a bit of inspiration to show what’s possible. Your own trip all starts with a conversation with one of our Cambodia experts, who’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and design the perfect Cambodia holiday to match.
Short on time or working with a tighter budget? We've designed this 10-day Cambodia holiday to pack in the key highlights without cutting corners, all whilst keeping things as economical as possible. With two full days in Siem Reap, you'll have time to explore the incredible temples of Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm, as well as get a real feel for this lively little town. From there, travel to Phnom Penh for a deeper look at Cambodia’s recent history. A visit to the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum offers a moving and important insight into the Khmer Rouge era – an experience that'll really stay with you.
You’ll round things off in the laid-back riverside town of Kampot. It’s the perfect spot to slow down, sample local pepper, cycle through the countryside or simply relax with a cold drink by the river.
We’ve included clean, comfortable 3-star hotels throughout – ideal for a trip that’s both memorable and affordable. If you fancy a little more comfort along the way, though, just let us know. We can easily upgrade a few hotels or tweak the itinerary to fit your wishlist. Want to add a stopover or extend your time in Cambodia? No problem. Get in touch and we’ll help shape the trip into something that works perfectly for you (and your budget).
14 hours from London
When to go
- Dry season: November to March
- Green season: April to October
Average temperature
- 27°C
Average rainfall
- 19mm/month (dry season)
Itinerary at a Glance
Day by Day
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Cambodia holiday. As always, this is just an idea. Every single day of your holiday will be tailored to suit you.
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You’ll leave the UK this evening and fly overnight to Siem Reap, where your Cambodia adventure begins.
Welcome to Cambodia! When you arrive in Siem Reap, you’ll be met at the airport by your smiling guide for a private transfer to your hotel. With the rest of the day free for whatever takes your fancy, you could venture out for a stroll around the city to stretch your legs and perhaps visit the evening market for your first taste of local food and to see the various crafts on offer.
Today is sure to be a highlight as you’ll head off to discover some of Cambodia’s most iconic temples. This morning, you’ll visit atmospheric Ta Prohm, where towering fig and banyan trees have wrapped themselves around the ancient ruins. This afternoon, you’ll continue to the magnificent Angkor Wat, one of the largest religious monuments in the world and a must-visit for any Cambodia holiday. You’ll have plenty of time to wander the intricately carved corridors and soak up the scale of this 12th-century masterpiece. Your private guide (and all of the insider knowledge!) will be with you all day, so the timings are flexible and the pace can be tailored to suit you.
You’ll explore Siem Reap at your own pace today. Perhaps do a bit more sightseeing around the city, take a food tour, or treat yourself to a local massage. Alternatively, venture further afield and take a boat trip past the stilted villages on the beautiful Tonle Sap Lake, or visit the elephant sanctuary at Kulen. Chat to us about what might take your fancy, as always, we’re here to design a Cambodia holiday that’s perfect for you.
Today you’ll transfer to Phnom Penh, stopping at Naga Bridge and the busy market town of Skoun en route. Skoun is known locally as 'spiderville' thanks to its famous fried spiders and other insects sold at the market - tasting isn’t compulsory – but, if you’re brave enough, we can’t wait to hear what you think!
You’ll visit the sobering Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21) and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek today, both sites used by the Khmer Rouge regime when they ravaged the country in the 1970s and 1980s. Whilst the visits are sombre, understanding this recent history will give you such a valuable insight into present-day Cambodia. And a fresh perspective and appreciation of just how special and resilient the Cambodian people are.
Today you’ll be whisked off with a private transfer to Kampot for a two-night stay. Enjoy a sunset stroll along the river before settling into your hotel for the evening.
You’ve got a full free day in Kampot today. We recommend an early morning visit to the fish market for a taste of local life, then afterwards perhaps visit Trey Kho to see the salt fields and pagoda, ride up to Bokor National Park, take a river cruise, or visit the local market. There’s plenty to keep you busy today! Chat to us about how to make the day perfect for you.
After a leisurely breakfast and one last morning in Kampot, you'll meet your driver who will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home.
Places you'll visit
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What You're Saying
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We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Cambodia and Vietnam. Our destination Manager was Lisa Jankus-Scott who patiently organised and re-organised our itinerary whilst we changed our minds and plans - more than once! She gave us some really helpful advice too, supported by further valuable information from HA. We had been recommended to HA by a friend and very glad that we were.
Alan Brompton
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We had THE BEST holiday we could have wished for! Literally everything was sooo interesting and fun and we were so well looked after both in Cambodia and Vietnam. Both our local guides were absolutely brilliant! They were always on time, so friendly and super enthusiastic about their respective countries. They were very happy to share fascinating facts about their culture, their families, their day to day lives and we learnt so much more than we could ever have found out had we travelled alone. Thank you Fenton for all your hard work and support. We shall be saving up and hopefully using Holiday Architects again!
David Barber
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Not long back from a wonderful trip to Cambodia. Lisa from HA was a great help in tailoring the holiday to our requirements and everything went very smoothly with the local guides and drivers through Exo travel. We stayed in some lovely boutique hotels particularly memorable in Siem Reap, Battambang and the Cardamom mountains where the service and friendliness of the staff was excellent without being obsequious. Thoroughly recommend HA.
Tim Piper
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Thank you Lisa for organising what I can only say was an amazing holiday. From the moment we were greeted at Siem Reap airport to leaving 18 days later it was faultless. The guides were great -informative, helpful and clearly passionate about their beautiful country . The itinerary was perfect -history , culture, food tasting , jungle, glamping on floating tents , beach . There was not one part we would have changed but highlights were the early morning cycling through the temples at Angkor, Vespa street food tour, elephant sanctuary, Cardamom mountain tented camp ( night trek) and finally arriving at Pagoda beach to relax. This holiday was to celebrate my 60th birthday and thanks to you for making it so special and memorable.
Alison
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The whole booking process was really good with Lisa very quickly understanding our aims for the holiday. We wanted to see "real life" and the various trips including the Vespa street food experience in Siem Reap and the local bike tour in Battambang, amongst others hit the mark. The guides we had were excellent with good English and local knowledge. The guides too were great with stopping at local markets etc. All the arrangements, flights, transfers , hotels etc went without a glitch the whole trip. Highly recommended.
Andrew Waring
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Meet our Cambodia experts
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our experts Fenton and Lisa are dedicated to all things Cambodia and are here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Fenton
Destination Manager
Our Fenton’s explored Cambodia countless times, both solo and with his young family in tow, and it’s a firm favourite. He knows where to find culture, adventure and downtime, and how to bundle it together in one unforgettable trip.
Lisa Jankus-Scott
Destination Manager
From her first visit, Lisa was captivated by Angkor Wat, the Cambodian smile and everything else about Cambodia. With a love of culture, food and real local experiences, she knows just how to bring it to life for you.
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