7-Day of Cambodian Culture and Culinary

Arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport, meet the guide and transfer to the hotel, check in, and spend time relaxing by the hotel swimming pool. In the evening, transfer to a welcome dinner at Malis restaurants.

In the morning, a city tour of highlights led by an expert guide through this bustling, vibrant city and see main sights, including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, as well as visit the sobering and poignant Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, which documents the past struggles of the Khmer people.

In the afternoon, embark on a private cooking class with celebrity Chef Nak, indulge in the ultimate culinary and relaxation experience with my exclusive private cooking class, where you’ll learn to craft delicious and healthy Cambodian cuisine amidst the luxurious backdrop of our private swimming pool oasis, embracing my unique approach to cooking infused with creativity and passion, and culminating in a feast of traditional dishes to savor, all set in a meticulously designed environment exuding intimacy and luxury.

In the morning, hopping on a tuk-tuk for a street food experience in Phnom Penh at the Central market, you’ll try tasting local dishes. Follow your guide through the labyrinth of stalls and take in the scenes of local life and activity in the market. Taste a local snack of fried crispy shrimp with pepper sauce. Continue through the market as your guide points out the fresh meat and seafood corner, the fresh vegetable corner, the tailoring corner, the gold, silver, and gemstone corner, and the fortune-telling corner.

Next try rice with pork or chicken, “Bai Sach Chrouk or Sach Moan,” an all-time favorite of Cambodians. The dish has smoky, sweet, charcoal-grilled pork or chicken served with rice and tangy pickled radish and cucumber. This is one of Cambodia’s most popular breakfasts.

Last, traditional Cambodian donuts, “Num Korng,” are a must-try. This completely addictive dessert has a soft and chewy inside and a deliciously crunchy outside, combined with a mildly sweet, nutty flavor. We dare you to try eating just one. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel, freshen up, and check out. Depart by private transfer to Siem Reap, and you’ll make a quick stop at the famous village of Sof Kun, known as spider town. Here you’ll taste a deep-fry spider, next continue the trip to Siem Reap, Dinner at Embassy Rest

In the morning, embark on your exploration at the majestic Angkor Wat temple—the best-preserved of all the Angkor temples. Take your time to marvel at this immense architectural wonder. Next, continue your visit to the famous tree-covered Ta Prohm temple. Ta Prohm, also known as the “Tomb Raider Temple,” gained fame from its appearance in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, where Angelina Jolie’s character picked a jasmine flower before seemingly falling through the earth into… Pinewood Studios. Originally built in 1186, Ta Prohm was initially known as Rajavihara (Monastery of the King), a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of King Jayavarman VII. After your temple exploration, return to Siem Reap for lunch.

In the cool afternoon, heading back to the South Gate of Angkor Thom ancient city. Explore the centrepiece of this ancient city, Bayon. The Bayon encloses 54 towers decorated with more than 200 enigmatic stone faces. You’ll also visit the Terrace of Elephants and the Terrace of Leper Kings, as well as hop on a traditional Kongkear Boat to capture a spectacular view of sunset. Evening dinner at the local family’s house.

In the afternoon, set off from the hotel, travel with a private guide to the exquisite Banteay Srey, “Citadel of the Woman”, as well as Banteay Samre. Stop for a local lunch at Preah Dak village before heading back to the hotel and free time. Evening Buffet dinner at Apsara Show.

Today, embark on a unique experience, Cooking Class with a Local Family, delving deep into farm-to-table living. Harvest fresh ingredients from the vegetable garden and create delicious dishes alongside the family. Receiving a monk’s blessing, then heading to Kampong Khleang, a village built on stilts on Tonle Sap Lake. Home to approximately 10,000 people, Kampong Khleang’s residents’ main income comes from fishing. Depending on the time and season you visit Kampong Khleang, you will see a very different landscape, as the lake is tidal. After returning to Siem Reap

In the morning, depart by private transfer to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for departure and fly home.