Cambodia Special Interest Tours

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Experiences beyond the temples

Silk, cooking, balloon views, wildlife, evenings on the lake—fold special interests into your private Cambodia journey. Each theme below is a building block we combine with temple days, Phnom Penh, or multi-country routes.

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Silk Weaving

Craft

SILK WEAVING

Angkor Silk Farm—from mulberry trees to finished scarves.

There is a lot more to Cambodia than just monuments. Cambodian silk can be compared in quality to that of Thai silk. Restoring this once almost lost technique and culture of silk weaving in Cambodia, we transfer you to visit the Angkor Silk Farm. Visit this eight hectare farm to see the stages involved in silk production, from the mulberry tree orchards, silkworm breeding, the spinning mills and the dying and weaving processes. A shop is there for visitors who wish to purchase some of the finished products.

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Dinner Cruise on the Mekong Tour

Evenings

DINNER CRUISE ON THE MEKONG TOUR

Sunset on the Tonle Sap with dinner and traditional music.

Board a wooden boat in Siem Reap in the late afternoon and enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail while you sail on the Tonle Sap, Cambodia’s great lake. Watch the sunset over the water and enjoy a multi-course dinner as traditional musicians perform. A memorable evening combining scenery, cuisine, and culture.

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Evening Cultural Theater and Circus

Evenings

EVENING CULTURAL THEATER AND CIRCUS

Living Arts shows and contemporary circus after temple days.

Nightly traditional cultural dance performances can be attended in both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Enjoy the Cambodia Living Arts theater evening show or contemporary circus performances that celebrate the country’s artistic revival—an inspiring night out after a day of touring.

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Visit the Dance Academy

Culture

VISIT THE DANCE ACADEMY

Visit Champey Academy and see youth training in classical arts.

Located in Phnom Penh. Founded in 2013, Champey Academy of Arts is a non-profit school offering the youth of Phnom Penh free training in traditional arts. Visit classrooms and observe students practicing classical dance and music—supporting the next generation of Cambodian artists.

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Balloon Over Angkor

Unique

BALLOON OVER ANGKOR

Tethered helium views over the Angkor landscape.

From 200 meters in the sky you have a wonderful view of the Angkor Heritage Site and the surrounding nature with a visibility of up to 50 km on a clear day. The tethered helium balloon offers a unique aerial perspective of temple towers rising from the forest.

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Fold special interests into a multi-day Angkor plan—or keep them as day add-ons.

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Angkor National Museum

Culture

ANGKOR NATIONAL MUSEUM

Context for the temples—Khmer art and civilization.

Visit the first and only Angkor National Museum in Siem Reap and enjoy its unique collection of invaluable art objects from the Angkor period. The museum provides excellent context before exploring the temples and helps visitors understand Khmer civilization, religion, and craftsmanship.

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Ride Elephants (Option — Angkor Mahout Academy)

Nature

RIDE ELEPHANTS ( OPTION - ANGKOR MANHOUT ACADEMY )

Responsible elephant education programs near Angkor.

Asian elephants have been employed by man since before recorded history; the skill and knowledge of elephant handling has been passed from generation to generation. Learn about elephant care and mahout traditions with programs focused on education and responsible interaction.

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Bicycle Tour: Kampong Phhluk

Active

BICYCLE TOUR: KAMPONG PHHLUK

Countryside cycling toward Kampong Phhluk on the Tonle Sap.

This morning, we depart Siem Reap by bicycle, following small back roads through rural landscapes and picturesque villages. Continue toward Kampong Phhluk floating community on the Tonle Sap—stilt houses, flooded forest, and daily life shaped by the lake’s seasons.

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Cooking Classes

Food

COOKING CLASSES

Markets, herbs, and classic Khmer dishes you can recreate at home.

Discover the secrets of Cambodian cuisine and learn the delicate tastes to replicate at home! Private class or group join-in options available. Market visits, fresh herbs, and classic dishes such as fish amok make this a delicious cultural highlight.

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Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary

Nature

PREK TOAL BIRD SANCTUARY

Prek Toal waterbirds—best in dry-season nesting periods.

For the novice or bird hobbyist this is a unique experience—not just ruins but the wildlife of this unique ecosystem. Prek Toal on the Tonle Sap is one of Southeast Asia’s most important waterbird breeding sites (best in dry season nesting periods).

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Helicopter Tour of Cambodia’s Lost Temples

Unique

HELICOPTER TOUR OF CAMBODIA'S LOST TEMPLES

Aerial hops to remote ruins few visitors ever see.

If it’s the excitement of flying like a bird and whisking from one ruin to another within minutes, this is an unforgettable adventure. Helicopter flights reveal remote temples and forest landscapes few visitors ever see from the ground.

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Tell us which themes matter most, your dates, and group size—we’ll design a private program with the right guides and logistics.

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