Welcome to Cambodia
Fantastically alluring and mysterious, yet tinged with a sombre past, Cambodia can be a tricky nut to crack for travellers. With Ampersand’s expert guidance we can make sure you see the best she has to offer – from the world's most atmospheric temples shrouded by jungle at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, to a new top-class eco-luxe island retreat. Cambodia beach holidays are stunning, with palm-fringed white sands that are far less touristed than neighbouring Thailand.
Cambodia is still finding its feet after over 30 years of turmoil initiated by the Vietnam War and prolonged by the Khmer Rouge, who wished to create a peasant-led, agrarian cooperative and killed one in five Cambodians trying. Cambodia's landscape is a blend of rice paddies, sugar palm plantations and remote jungles. While most visitors come to see the marvels of Angkor Wat, Cambodia offers plenty of natural beauty for those willing to explore. Bordering the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest, Cambodia has some lovely remote beaches, while the north and northeast are mountainous. Life in Cambodia has always revolved around two great bodies of water: the Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake. To the south of Tonle Sap Lake is the capital, Phnom Penh, which retains its faded French colonial splendour, with wide, tree-lined boulevards and impressive architecture set amongst the busy traffic and commerce of an emerging Asian city. The official religion in Cambodia is Theravada Buddhism. However, until the 13th Century, Hinduism - introduced by Indian invaders - was the religion of the Angkor Kingdom. The Khmers believed in "god-kings" and built their religious sites to worship them. Located to the north of the Tonle Sap and in various stages of disrepair, these once majestic temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and quite deservedly so.

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Our suggested tours in Cambodia
Ampersand's Unusual Escorted Journey to Angkor & Beyond

The re-discovery of the ancient Kingdom of Angkor is accredited to the French archaeologist Henri Mohout, whose expedition in 1860...
View hereSouthern Vietnam & Cambodia’s Ancient Kingdom of Angkor

Go beyond the traditional tourist trails on this overland journey combining southern Vietnam and Cambodia. Begin in the bustling and...
View hereTravel East Asia in Luxurious Style with Aman Resorts

Experience the beauty of Southeast Asia on this 18 day tour while staying exclusively at Aman proprieties. Observe the brand’s...
View hereWonders of the Ancient World... Grand Archaeological Tour of Indonesia, Burma & Cambodia

If you are interested in ancient history and love to travel in style, this is the ultimate itinerary for you....
View hereSheer Indulgence... From Cambodia’s Angkor Temples to Phuket & Bangkok in Thailand

This indulgent journey combines three of the most fascinating facets of Cambodia and Thailand, using its finest hotels. Enjoy a...
View hereLuxury Indochina… Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

This trip gives you the most luxurious taste of Indochina. Enjoy Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia’s best boutique hotels, including one...
View hereLaid-back Luxury... From Laos to Cambodia's Angkor Temples & Song Saa Private Island Resort

In less than two weeks combine Laos and Cambodia to experience the World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, the awe-inspiring...
View hereMeandering Down the Mekong... Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam

- Chiang Rai
- Luang Prabang
- Vientiane
- Si Phan Don
- Pakse
- Kratie
- Siem Reap
- Phnom Penh
- Mekong Delta
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
This is our ‘super luxe’ Mekong itinerary. Sleeping both on the boat and in hotels, you will experience four countries...
View hereClassic Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia’s Temples of Angkor

This is one of our most popular trips and constantly gets marvellous feedback from clients. It includes a very extensive...
View hereCultural Gems of Cambodia

This is a great first time trip to Cambodia, with two essential elements: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Start with...
View hereCASE STUDY: ‘World Monument Fund’ Tour of Cambodia & Burma

Ampersand occasionally arranges special trips for some of the world’s most acclaimed museums and organisations who rely on us to...
View hereCambodian Discovery Tour… Jungle, City & Beach

This intrepid itinerary takes in Cambodia’s highlights and lesser known attractions, from the markets and culture of Phnom Penh, to...
View hereGrand Tour of Cambodia

This grand tour explores all four corners of Cambodia and gives a great insight into her culture, history and stunning...
View hereThe Cultural Gems of Indochina... Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

This trip gives you the perfect taste of Indochina in under two weeks. Despite travelling through three countries – Vietnam,...
View herePandaw Mekong Cruise... Vietnam & Cambodia

Ideal for people who like to cruise. Pandaw is not the only vessel that does this route; we have many...
View hereSome of our favourite hotels in Cambodia
Phum Baitang ,
Siem Reap

Phum Baitang, also known as the Green Village, is a luxurious 5-star resort ideally located on the edge of Siem...
View here Amansara ,
Siem Reap

Amansara features in Ampersand's Top 10 Boutique Hotels and our Top 10 Aman Resorts in Asia. When Aman Resorts took over the...
View here Raffles Hotel Le Royal ,
Phnom Penh

Established in 1929, this distinguished hotel played host to royalty, journalists and globe trotters during Indochina's colonial heyday. Restored by...
View hereSome of our favourite places of interest in Cambodia
Ratanakiri

Hugging both the Vietnam and Laos borders in the far north east of Cambodia is the ruggedly beautiful Ratanakiri province,...
View hereKampong Cham

It may come as a surprise that sleepy Kampong Cham is one of Cambodia's largest towns. Set upon the banks...
View hereKep

Founded by the French in the 1920s for the colonial administration, Kep was Cambodia's first fashionable seaside destination. Often referred...
View hereKompong Thom

For those looking to break up the journey between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh whilst also gaining insight into everyday...
View hereSong Saa Private Island

Song Saa Private Island Resort is located in the warm sapphire waters of the Gulf of Thailand amongst 61 islands,...
View hereBattambang

Set upon on the banks of the Sangker River, Battambang is easily reached from Siem Reap across the scenic Tonle...
View here- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India
- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka
- Jaime Benitez, South India
- Leslie Siben, India
- Mr Richard Stoughton, Sri Lanka
- Susan Ford, India
- Mr David Wallace, North India
- Matthew Nicklin, North India