Cambodia
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Cambodia

Angkor at dawn and the slow Mekong

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The brief

Cambodia — Angkor at dawn and the slow Mekong.

We book Cambodia for one experience above all: a private dawn at Angkor Wat. Amansara in Siem Reap is the room. Pair with the Cardamom Mountains (Shinta Mani Wild) for the rainforest chapter, or a Mekong river cruise into Vietnam.

An ideal three-night addition to a longer Vietnam or Thailand itinerary.

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When to go

A year in Cambodia

Nov – Feb
Dry cool

Peak Angkor season, perfect weather, cool mornings.

Mar – May
Dry hot

Very hot at the temples, fewer guests, soft rates.

Jun – Oct
Green

Monsoon, lush jungle around Angkor, dramatic skies.

Nov
Shoulder

Season opens, ideal Thanksgiving weeks.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Cambodia

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Cambodia

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Siem Reap
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Siem Reap

Angkor temples, private guides, heritage hotels and Cambodia’s most iconic cultural journey.

Amansara · Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor · Zannier Phum Baitang Angkor temples, private guides, heritage hotels and Cambodia’s most iconic cultural journey.

Kampot & Kep
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Kampot & Kep

Pepper farms, rivers, coastal air and a quieter Cambodian rhythm.

Knai Bang Chatt · Amber Kampot · Le Bokor Palace

Koh Rong & Southern Islands
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Koh Rong & Southern Islands

Private islands, white sand, clear water and barefoot tropical calm.

Song Saa Private Island · Six Senses Krabey Island · The Royal Sands Koh Rong

Battambang
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Battambang

Colonial architecture, countryside, local art and a softer cultural stop.

Maisons Wat Kor · La Villa Battambang · Battambang Resort

Cardamom Mountains
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Cardamom Mountains

Rainforest, rivers, conservation and one of Cambodia’s most immersive nature experiences.

Shinta Mani Wild · Cardamom Tented Camp · Canvas & Orchids Retreat

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