Introduction to Cambodia
Dominated by the waters of the mighty Mekong, Cambodia is a country whose staggering natural beauty,
breathtaking cultural heritage and, at times, tragic past cannot fail to leave an enduring impression on
visitors. From the spectacular jungle temples of the Khmer Empire, to the haunting Killing Fields of the 20th
century, this is a land of evocative and unforgettable memories. For a country so small, Cambodia offers an impressive array of hotel options for the discerning visitor. From 5-star luxury to traditional elegance
and boutique hotels, the country affords a range of choice for all tastes and budgets. On this page we present just a handful of the choices on
offer and our Indochina specialists would be happy to discuss the options to match your requirements.
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Places to see and things to do ― Tailor Made Luxury Holidays to Cambodia
PHNOM PENH
PHNOM PENH
Cambodia’s enchanting capital is a
delightful mix of Khmer and French
influences, its tree-lined avenues
littered with reminders of its colonial
and ancient heritage. Lying at the
confluence of three rivers it has been
the country’s seat of political power
since the 15th century and a wander
through its streets reveals countless
testaments to its sometimes turbulent
past, including the horrors of Pol Pot
and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.Select this tailor made option
TOUM TEAV MEKONG CRUISES
TOUM TEAV MEKONG CRUISES
Sailing the mythical waterways of the
Mekong River, this traditionally built
wooden cruiser plies the waters between
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, offering a
timeless journey through the heartlands
of South East Asia. High standards of
accommodation, a selection of regional
and European cuisine and an engaging
mix of tradition and charm makes this a
quite exceptional journey along one of
the world’s great historical and cultural
river highways.Select this tailor made option
TEMPLES OF ANGKOR
TEMPLES OF ANGKOR
As well as the
better known temples such as Angkor Thom, Angkor
Wat and Ta Prohm, there are numerous smaller sites
worth visiting. The 12th century complex at Preah
Khan is a wonderful place to visit, the capital of
Emperor Jayavarman VII's before the completion of
Angkor Thom. Further afield, the Roluos group of
temples are some of the best preserved of the early
temples (9th century), built of brick, with sandstone
niches and doorways. Your individual programme, to
include local community life, can be discussed with
your guide on arrival and this can also include a
cruise on the Tonle Sap Lake.Select this tailor made option
Places to stay ― Tailor Made Luxury Holidays to Cambodia
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AMANJAYA PHNOM PENH
AMANJAYA PHNOM PENH
Featuring 21 spacious suites, combining European
design with Cambodian inspiration, Amanjaya
presents a quite inspired choice in the centre of
Phnom Penh. Each suite enjoys an impressive range
of modern amenities, as well as beautiful rosewood
floors, large bathrooms and private balconies that
overlook the Mekong, The hotel’s restaurant boasts
a stunning riverside setting, where you can enjoy a
range of Asian and European dishes and in-room
massage services afford pampered indulgence at
the end of a day’s sightseeing.Select this tailor made option
LA RESIDENCE D’ANGKOR SIEM REAP
LA RESIDENCE D’ANGKOR SIEM REAP
La Residence D’Angkor in Siem Reap, the nearest town to the
ruins of Angkor, is a boutique style hotel run by the prestigious
Pansea Orient Express group. Surrounded by majestic old trees
and situated next to a river in the centre of the town, the hotel
is built in traditional Khmer style. The 54 air-conditioned rooms
are exceptionally spacious and are furnished in bamboo,
wood, stone and cotton, each with large ensuite bathroom
(perfect for relaxing after a long day of exploring the ruins),
satellite TV and mini bar. The restaurant provides refined French
and Khmer cuisine, and the lounge offers a tropical open-air
setting. Other facilities include swimming pool, restaurant
and bar.Select this tailor made option
LE RAFFLES ROYAL HOTEL PHNOM PENH
LE RAFFLES ROYAL HOTEL PHNOM PENH
Le Royal Hotel is a deluxe hotel, originally established in 1929
and now sensitively restored by the excellent Raffles Group. This
grand historic hotel fulfils all the requirements of a modern
world-class hotel in facilities and amenities, and at the same
time imparts an old-world charm through its unusual blend of
Khmer,Art Deco and French Colonial architecture. The hotel is
located in the heart of the city, within easy reach of the city's
attractions like the Royal Palace, Central Market and the
National Museum. The 172 guestrooms are tastefully appointed
with Cambodian style furnishings and objets d’art. There are 5
restaurants and bars to choose from, including the famous
Elephant Bar.Select this tailor made option
SHINTA MANI SIEM REAP
SHINTA MANI SIEM REAP
A beautiful and intimate boutique hotel set amidst
the historic sights of Siem Reap’s old French Quarter
and very close to the majestic ruins of Angkor Wat,
the Shinta Mani offers 18 superior and deluxe rooms
that combine simple elegance and stylish design.
Offering a choice of quite exceptional contemporary
cuisine, an extensive range of rejuvenating spa
treatments and a unique programme of lectures
and cookery classes, this hotel perfectly combines
the finest elements of the region’s traditional, colonial
and contemporary heritage.Select this tailor made option
SOKHA BEACH RESORT SIHANOUKVILLE
SOKHA BEACH RESORT SIHANOUKVILLE
Nestled beside one and a half kilometres of white sandy
beach, the Sokha Beach Resort offers 188 air-conditioned
rooms decorated with Khmer-inspired furnishings in natural
wood tone. All rooms are ensuite and have cable TV, minibar,
in-room safe, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Located in one of the up and coming beach resorts of
Cambodia, about 230 kilometres from Phnom Penh, the resort
has a range of facilities including a free-form swimming pool,
a fitness room and health club, 2 tennis courts and
opportunities for watersports.Select this tailor made option
VICTORIA ANGKOR SIEM REAP
VICTORIA ANGKOR SIEM REAP
Superbly sited for the town and World Heritage
Temples of Angkor, this colonial resort exudes the
style and grace of 1930s French Cambodia. Its
120 rooms and 10 suites are lavishly appointed
throughout, with stylish interiors, beautiful wooden
floors, superb facilities and private balconies
overlooking the saltwater pool and exquisite
gardens. The resort also offers a range of excellent
French and Khmer food and a spa that affords the
luxury of 4 treatment rooms, 3 open-air massage
salas and relaxing steam rooms.Select this tailor made option
R.V MEKONG
R.V MEKONG
Launched in 2003, the R.V. Mekong has 34 twin
cabins on 3 decks. All cabins have private facilities
including a shower room. Cabins on the main deck
have portholes, whereas the cabins on the middle
and upper decks have windows and an outside
seating area. There is a spacious dining room on
the middle deck that during the day is open to
the river breeze and at night can be closed and
air conditioned. The bar is on the upper deck.
There is a large sun deck area above, half covered
by an awning. The cuisine is a mixture of Asian
or European.Select this tailor made option
PANSEA HOTEL, SIEM REAP
PANSEA HOTEL, SIEM REAP
The Pansea Hotel, centrally located in Siem Reap, is
built in the Khmer style and is a haven of tranquillity
and comfort, surrounded by majestic old trees. With
55 spacious rooms, traditionally furnished, the hotel
features a swimming pool, restaurant and bar.Select this tailor made option
Suggested itineraries ― Tailor Made Luxury Holidays to Cambodia
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Cruising on The Mekong
Cruising on The Mekong
CRUISING ON THE MEKONG
A fabulous opportunity to cruise in style on one of the world’s great rivers. This new cruise takes in places which cannot be reached by road and offers greater insights and experiences than any other way of exploring this fascinating region of southern Vietnam and Cambodia
All flights as shown in economy class
First class accommodation throughout based on two people sharing a twin room/cabin
Main Deck Cabin on the RV Mekong
Breakfast daily in Saigon and Siem Reap and full board on the R.V. Mekong
Private car & driver on all road transfers shown
Sightseeing as detailed on the cruise on a group basis with local English speaking Guides including entrance fees
Private sightseeing in Siem Reap with a local English speaking guides and entrance fees to Angkor
Departures from the UK on Thursdays
Day 1
Leave London Heathrow around midday by Thai International flight via Bangkok to Saigon.
Day 2
On arrival in Saigon you will be met and transferred to the Majestic Hotel for overnight.
Day 3
This morning transfer to the Renaissance Hotel for the group transfer to My Tho for embarkation on the R.V. Mekong for the seven night cruise. Sightseeing begins in My Tho, the hub of the Delta, with a visit to the Vinh Trang Buddhist temple before crossing the river to visit either Unicorn or Phoenix Island, planted with exotic fruit trees. Explore these island backwaters by local canoe. Return to the R.V. Mekong later in the afternoon and cruise on to Cai Be for overnight mooring.
Day 4
Cai Be is known for its Floating market, where motorboats and sampans converge from the surrounding delta area. Visit the market in the early morning with a walk ashore to visit some of the town’s old churches and the colourful port area with its French colonial buildings and delightful flower gardens. Cruise in the afternoon to Chau Doc.
Day 5
Chau Doc is an important trading centre close to the Cambodian border, with a mixed Chinese, Cham and Khmer population. Many elegant buildings remain from French colonial days. Take a brief look at the town this morning before travelling to nearby Nui Sam Mountain with its Buddhist shrines. From here there is an excellent view of the surrounding rice plains and distant hills. In the afternoon cross the border to enter Cambodia and cruise towards Phnom Penh, sailing overnight.
Day 6
Pass through Phnom Penh in the early morning stopping mid-morning for a walk through a typical Khmer village (Angkor Kaoh), visiting the village wat and silk weaving workshops. Continue upriver and moor at the village of Angkor Ban, famous for its Mekong racing boats. Arrive at Kampong Cham this evening where we moor overnight.
Day 7
Journey by bus to the 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor. This colourful temple is unique in Cambodia as a modern wat set within the ruins of an ancient temple. Continue to the twin holy mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei, where there are many pagodas and shrines on the hilltops. Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon travel by speedboats for a journey upriver to the hilltop pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey. Dated from the 8th century, these ancient brick structures characterise the architecture of the Chenla Empire, which pre-dated the glories of Angkor. Depart Kampong Cham and moor for the night slightly downstream at a village.
Day 8
Continue cruising downstream on the Mekong to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, where sightseeing will include the Royal Palace with its beautiful Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Return to the ship for lunch. Afternoon excursion by coach to the Killing Fields, a sobering reminder of Cambodia’s modern history.
Day 9
Sail up the Tonle River, a tributary of the Mekong to Tonle Sap, Cambodia’s great lake, nearly 100 miles in length, gateway to the mighty Khmer temples of Angkor. Pass Kampong Chhanan, a busy rural port town with bustling markets, where the river narrows and one can view the rich tapestry of Cambodian rural life. Make a short visit here before continuing upstream to Tonle Sap. There is a great stillness and tranquillity on the Tonle lake and here bird life is more apparent and in the midst of the lake one cannot even see the shores. Moor overnight.
Day 10
Early disembarkation for the three and a half hour speedboat transfer across Tonle Sap, a thrilling experience as one planes across 145km of flat water to Siem Reap. On arrival transfer to the La Residence D’Angkor Hotel for two nights. The Khmer civilisation once dominated the whole of present Cambodia and also extended into what is now Thailand. The many ruins near Siem Reap are testimony to the scale of their architectural achievements. In the afternoon visit Angkor Wat, the 12th century temple which has become a symbol of Cambodia.
Day 11
Today, a further full day of sightseeing at the temples of Angkor, including Angkor Thom, containing the Bayon, an awesome 50-tower temple intricately carved with episodes from Hindu mythology, and the fascinating temple of Ta Prohm.
Day 12
At leisure. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for the Bangkok Airways flight to Bangkok to connect with the Thai International overnight flight to London Heathrow.
Day 13
Arrive London Heathrow early this morning.
Important Note: The day-to-day itinerary on the Mekong River is subject to change due to local conditions.
Reverse Direction Cruises: The R.V. Mekong also offers a 7 night cruise in the downstream direction operating from Siem Reap to SaigonSelect this tailor made option