Tailor-made Cambodia private tour

Welcome to your Cambodia private tour. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, your private driver will greet you at the airport with a personalised sign and transfer you comfortably to your carefully selected accommodation.

Take time to settle in and refresh after your journey. The rest of the day is yours to ease into Cambodia travel, whether by enjoying the relaxed riverside atmosphere, exploring nearby streets, or simply observing the vibrant rhythm of daily life unfolding around you.

Today, explore Phnom Penh with your private guide, who will share insights into the city’s history and culture throughout the day. Begin at the Royal Palace, the official residence of Cambodia’s royal family, admired for its elegant Khmer architecture and peaceful courtyards.

Continue to the Silver Pagoda, home to remarkable treasures including a 90-kilogram golden Buddha adorned with thousands of diamonds. Visit Wat Phnom Temple, founded in 1373 by Daun Chi Penh and considered the birthplace of the capital.

In the afternoon, learn about Cambodia’s recent history at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and the Tuol Sleng Museum, the former S 21 prison during the Khmer Rouge era. End the day browsing the lively Russian Market, known for artisan crafts, silk, silver jewellery, and traditional musical instruments.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing Phnom Penh for Battambang. Along the way, visit a traditional silversmith village, explore the pottery workshops of Kompong Chhnang, and stop at a lively local fish market, offering a glimpse into everyday Cambodian life.

Upon arrival in Battambang, settle into your hotel before joining a guided walk through town. Admire the elegant colonial architecture and explore the vibrant central market, Psa Nat. Often considered one of the best places to visit in Cambodia for its relaxed atmosphere and artistic heritage, Battambang reveals a charming side of the country rarely seen by hurried travellers.

In the afternoon, head to Oudombong Village for a ride on the famous bamboo train, a fun and authentic countryside experience.

Follow the picturesque Sangker River with your private guide as your Cambodia private tour continues through the countryside surrounding Battambang.

Begin at Wat Slaket Pagoda, the residence of the provincial Buddhist patriarch, before continuing to the peaceful ruins of Wat Ek Phnom, where your guide will share stories of the temple’s history and symbolism.

Stop at a local market where Prahoc, Cambodia’s famous fermented fish paste, is produced, offering an authentic glimpse into everyday life and local culinary traditions.

In the afternoon, travel to the legendary Phnom Sampeou Mountain. Explore Wat Sampeou, the haunting Khmer Rouge killing caves, and impressive limestone caverns carved into the hillside. Stay until dusk to witness a remarkable natural spectacle as millions of bats stream out from the cliffs before returning to Battambang.

Travel overland from Battambang to Siem Reap, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and take some time to relax.

Later, visit Wat Bo, an 18th-century pagoda renowned for its rare murals depicting scenes from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana. Continue to Artisans d’Angkor, where skilled craftsmen preserve and revive traditional Khmer wood and stone carving techniques.

Conclude the day at Psar Chars, the atmospheric Old Market, where stalls overflow with local flavours, handicrafts, and glimpses of everyday life in Siem Reap.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Siem Reap before continuing your Cambodia private tour with a day exploring the temples of Angkor, a highlight of any Cambodia itinerary.

Begin at Angkor Thom, entering through the South Gate to discover the serene faces of Bayon Temple and the ancient royal city, including the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue to Preah Khan, a vast monastic complex founded by King Jayavarman VII, then wander through the jungle-covered ruins of Ta Prohm.

Conclude the day with a visit to Angkor Wat, the largest temple complex in the world and one of Cambodia’s most extraordinary landmarks.

Today, journey into the Cambodian countryside along a scenic paved road to the beautifully carved pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, celebrated for its remarkably intricate details.

Pause in Preah Dark village for a glimpse of traditional rural life before continuing to Banteay Samre, a graceful temple known for its finely preserved carvings depicting the legends of Vishnu and Krishna.

In the afternoon, explore the Roluos Group, the former capital of King Indravarman I and one of the earliest centers of the Khmer Empire. Walk among the ancient temples of Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei, where quiet surroundings and rice fields create a peaceful atmosphere around these historic monuments.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting out on a private guided boat excursion on Tonle Sap, the largest permanent freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.

Cruise through a traditional floating village, passing homes, schools, and even a floating police station while your guide explains how local communities adapt their lives to the lake’s changing water levels.

After experiencing these authentic scenes of life on the water, return to Siem Reap and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.