The Ultimate Highlights of Cambodia
Trip highlights
- Explore Phnom Penh’s palaces and temples
- Enjoy a private sunset river cruise
- Visit Ta Prohm and lesser known temples
- Soak up the sunrise on a tour of Angkor Wat
- Take a temple hike through Siem Reap
- Prepare traditional Cambodian dishes in rural Cambodia
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Phnom Penh’s Khmer architecture
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A visit to Ta Prohm temple
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Rural Cambodia
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Delve into Cambodian cuisine
Bespoke trips with Jacada
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. This bespoke trip includes:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Expert-guided tours
- Private transfers and internal flights
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
- Days 1-4 Phnom Penh
- Days 4-8 Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
- Days 1-4 Phnom Penh
- Days 4-8 Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Three nights Phnom Penh
Discover the capital city of Phnom Penh with its wealth of historical landmarks and distinct blend of architectural styles.
Where you could stay
Phnom Penh
Overview
The Le Royal has been the most glamorous place to stay in Phnom Penh since its opening in 1929. Set just off a tree-lined avenue in the heart of this re-emerging city, the hotel is a grand oasis, with a warm welcome awaiting you.
Colonial in style and impossibly elegant, 170 rooms suites are a distinguished blend of Khmer, French and art deco architecture. The polished wooden floors, overhead fans and white linen are reminiscent of a bygone era with balconies overlooking the tropical garden or to the wonderful central swimming pool a perfect finishing touch.
A choice of dining options, the favourite and finest restaurant in Phnom Penh is Restaurant Le Royal which serves Royal Cambodian and modern French cuisine. The iconic Elephant Bar is something of an institution in its own right and the place for an afternoon tea that blends into an extended happy hour.
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Highlights
- Elegant rooms and suites with views of the Mekong River
- Savour the taste of Cambodian, French and Japanese cuisine
- Gaze out across the city from the property's sky bar
- Indulge with a traditional treatment within the Sense spa
- Relax in the property's indoor pool
Overview
The Rosewood Phnom Penh takes up residence in the top 14 floors of the Vattanac Capital Tower, Phnom Penh’s most known modern structure and a symbol of the new Cambodia, soaring some 188 metres above the heart of the city.
Throughout the property you’ll find the hotel’s curated art collection, echoing the concept of life as a living canvas. Rosewood Phnom Penh also collaborates with the country’s most influential up-and-coming artists to showcase some of Cambodia’s most exciting contemporary artworks within its gallery.
The 175 rooms, including 37 suites, all open up to incredible views of the Mekong River. Interiors blend traditional refinement with sophisticated technology to create comfortable, residential-style living spaces. Stay in the expansive manor suite, with its airy foyer and elegant living room, or enjoy the urban retreat of the norodom house suite.
There are five distinct dining venues, ranging from casual to fine dining. Here you’ll indulge in a range of cuisines including Cambodian, French and Japanese. Crowning it all is one of the most spectacular sky bars and entertainment space in the city, if not the region. Back inside, take a dip in the property’s refreshing pool or relax in the Sense spa, where you’ll find treatments inspired by traditional healing herbs and techniques to restore and revitalise the body and mind.
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Private Phnom Penh sunset river cruise
Cruise along Sisowath Quay on the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers. A river view gives possibly the best view of Phnom Penh and its ever evolving skyline, lit up in the twilight sky.
Tour of the Killing Fields
Visit the stretch of green fields of Cheung Ek, also known as ‘The Killing Fields’. It is a large memorial built to commemorate the 17,000 victims who died here under the reign of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot.
Four nights enjoying Siem Reap and exploring Angkor Wat
During your time in Siem Reap, enjoy privately guided specialist tours to show you the best of city, including Angkor Wat and the Khmer temples in the region. The Khmer Empire was at its peak between the 11th and 13th centuries, when Angkor Wat, one of the modern wonders of the world, was built. Stroll through intricately carved hallways that show hundreds of fine carvings and discover small shrines still in use today by local people.
Cambodia’s khmer temples
Angkor Thom
Ta Prohm
Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei
Private tour of Angkor Thom
Travel by road to the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. From the atmospheric Preah Palilay, walk through the shaded parkland behind the terraces, past Phimeanakas with its beautiful lakes, and the imposing Baphuon, to finally reach Jayavarman’s state temple of Bayon at the centre of the city.
Private tour of Ta Prohm and lesser known temples
Travel by road to Ta Prohm, and take your time to walk through the temple from the West to the East entrance. It’s then a fifteen-minute walk through the forest to the seldom visited temple of Ta Nei, where there’s a reasonable chance of having this beautiful Angkor temple all to yourself. Pause for a light breakfast before exploring further – you’ll end the morning at Ta Keo temple, known as the ‘mountain with bronze peaks’.
Private tour of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre
This red sand-stone temple is one of Angkor’s most significant structures as its walls are decorated with elaborate carvings which have been preserved remarkably well. Built in the 10th century, it was dedicated to the Hindu god – Shiva. Visit Banteay Samre afterwards, a structure often compared to a mini Angkor Wat. Built in the 12th century, the temple served as a Hindu temple.
Explore the Siem Reap countryside and dine at a rural villa
Visit a contemporary pagoda to understand more of the importance of Buddhism in the rural communities. Travel through typical villages followed by an easy 20-minute walk that brings you to the vast Western Baray man-made reservoir. Spend the evening in a villa in the quiet of the countryside, surrounded by rice paddies. This is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy sunset drinks, listen to traditional Khmer music played by local musicians and delight in an evening meal.
Learn to cook Khmer dishes
Enjoy a private Khmer cooking course, which includes a short walk in the local village to meet a local family to learn about food and its role in Cambodian life. You will also have the opportunity to learn about traditional beliefs, customs and superstitions regarding Indigenous foods, herbs and spices. Savour your Khmer cuisine as you dine on your very own culinary creations in a private stilted pavilion perched over a lily pond.
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
High-quality touring at high-quality hotels no matter where you may find yourself. We like to immerse ourselves in a new country by day and relax at night. Jacada made that happen in far-flung Cambodian locales from the bustle of Phnom Penh to the jungles of the Cardamom Mountains to the sites of the temple city of Siem Reap. Truly special.
