Guide to Luxury Holidays in Cambodia
Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is home to cosmopolitan cities, ancient iconic temples, and quaint villages with traditional stilt houses. Mighty mountains dominate the country’s interior, rainforests thrive in the west, pristine beaches line the southern coast, and the Mekong River carves the land neatly in half. A luxury holiday to Cambodia offers a Far East experience like no other. Cambodia provides a fusion of opportunities from the wilds of nature to the comforts of modern cities. In Phnom Penh, the capital, you'll find a skyline peppered with skyscrapers and golden pagodas. Museums detail the country’s history, including the Khmer Rouge, and markets, like the Central Market and the Russian Market, infuse the city with the aroma of exotic spices and vibrant, colourful fabrics. With its riverside location, you can go on boat trips or look out for local wildlife. Exotic animals, like elephants and monkeys, can be spotted throughout the country at one of the many wildlife centres.
Cambodia enjoys year-round sunshine with daytime temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. The country has three main seasons, all of which feature plenty of sun, warm temperatures, and some rain. The dry season runs from November to May and November to February has slightly colder weather. The warmest season is March to May and temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. There are plenty of fantastic places and ways to cool off. From June to October, the afternoons often have brief rain showers.
As with any holiday, it's a good idea to carry some identification with you at all times. You need a visa to enter Cambodia, which is available on arrival. You can also purchase an e-visa beforehand
Luxury Cambodia holidays offer fine-dining experiences and a wide variety of cuisines cooked to perfection by skilled chefs. You can sample the finest Cambodian specialities like kdam (crab prepared in pepper) alongside international cuisine, tapas menus and American style steakhouses. At your luxury hotel, you can enjoy a seven-course dinner that showcases Cambodia’s authentic tastes and traditions. Dramatic sunset views come complimentary. Try a gourmet Asian barbecue and watch a cultural performance of Cambodian dancers or Khmer martial artists.
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Discover Cambodia multi-centres
Explore the bustling streets of Cambodia’s enchanting capital Phnom Penh, with its crumbling colonial architecture, before witnessing the grandeur of the Temples of Angkor from the gateway city of Siem Reap and relaxing on the white sands of Sihanoukville.A number of international airlines operate between the United Kingdom and Phnom Penh, Cambodia via Asia’s main hubs – Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore – including British Airways, Bangkok Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines (via Hanoi).
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City & Culture combinations
Combine Cambodia’s enticing capital, Phnom Penh with a cultural wonder or another exotic city. Be it within Cambodia – such as the renowned Siem Reap – or outside its borders to Bangkok, Singapore and beyond.
- Siem Reap
- Phnom Penh
- Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam)
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Bangkok (Thailand)
- Singapore
Beach combinations
A laidback, idyllic beach location on the southern shores of Cambodia, Sihanoukville is perfect for a relaxing break mid-touring Indochina, or at the end of an exhilarating journey through fascinating Cambodia.
- Sihanoukville
- Langkawi (Malaysia)
Angkor Complex Full-Day Tour
Enjoy a full-day tour of the remarkable Temples of Angkor, which are steeped in history and mystery. Marvel at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Khmer empire's last capital city and home to the Bayon Temple, Phimeanakas, Royal Enclosure, Terrace of the Leper King and Elephant Terrace. End your day of temple exploration with the enchanting sight of the sun setting over iconic Angkor Wat.
Temples of Angkor (2 day)
Siem Reap is gateway to the magnificent UNESECO-listed Temples of Angkor. During this incredible two-day experience you'll experience the majesty and spectacular scale of these icinonic archaeological treasures.
Begin your temple exploration at the South Gate of Angkor Thom where you'll see the famous Bayon temple with its enormous stone faces, Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. One of the highlights of today is exploration of Angkor Wat, a stunning temple complex surrounded by a moat which provides a spectacular setting for photographs, especially at sunset. On the second day you'll visit the ruined temple-monastery of Ta Phrom which is overgrown with trees and is a spellbinding sight to behold - branches and roots have wrapped themselves around the temple which looks as though it has been swallowed by the jungle. You'll also visit the sandstone temple of Takeo, Thommanon, Chausay Tevoda temple, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som and the imposing ruins of Eastern Mebon – a 10th-Century temple crowned by five towers.
The Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng
Cambodia’s youthful energy and modern dynamism conceals scars of a recent past troubled by events of unimaginable suffering. On this moving journey, travel to some of the most notorious landmarks associated with the Khmer Rouge and the brutal civil war that ravaged the nation. From the ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek to the infamous prison of Tuol Sleng, learn of a harrowing past and come to appreciate the remarkable transformation Cambodia has since undertaken.
Language:
Cambodian (Khmer)Events & Festivals:
14-17 April: Cambodian New Year – During this vibrant three-day celebration temple fronts are beautifully decorated and offerings are made to gods and goddesses of the sky. The festival culminates with a traditional games and a royal procession.
13 May: The King’s Birthday – On this national holiday, make your way to the banks of the Tonle Sap River before the Royal Palace and watch fireworks light up the sky.
November: Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) – Join the crowds on the banks of the Mekong River during this three-day festival which marks the reversal of the Tonle Sap River’s current. See hundreds of vibrantly-coloured boats battle it out in races, try traditional Khmer dishes, enjoy open-air concerts and watch the river become illuminated by fireworks.
01-10 December: Angkor Photo Festival – Stroll around venues showcasing beautiful photography from south-east Asia at this creative festival.
03 December: Angkor Wat International Half-Marathon– Runners from more that 40 countries take part in this half run to raise money for charity.
Beaches:
Bask on sun-drenched white-sand beaches in Sihanoukville.
Eating / Drinking:
Food
• Many areas have restaurants serving international cuisine.
• Food stalls sell traditional Cambodian dishes, which include rice noodles in curry sauce, fish and coconut steamed in banana leaves, stir-fried chicken and meaty spare ribs.
• Cambodians also eat a lot of fish and seafood.
Drink
• Stick to bottled water and canned or cartoned soft drinks and juice.
• The local beer is Angkor, but you'll also find international brands.
Shopping:
• Haggle for an array of goods at Siem Reap’s markets
• Browse boutiques for silk in Phnom Penh; buy wood carvings, marble sculptures and sapphires in Battambang
• Shop for hand-loomed scarves, clothes and wall hangings in Sihanoukville.
Good to know:
Religion
Thearavada Buddhism
Dialling code
+855
Tipping:
Tipping isn’t expected, but it’s greatly appreciated. Ten per cent is a generous amount to give. Religion:
Thearavada Buddhism
