A river-view capital
A Mekong Suite at Rosewood overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda with its 5,000 silver floor tiles, and a private yacht on the Mekong at sunset.
Silver Pagoda emerald Buddhas, a Mekong River sunset yacht, ghost buildings on Bokor Mountain, and Kampot pepper plantations
See Pricing & Inclusions ↓OverviewThis southern circuit drops traditional jungle safaris to focus entirely on historic mid-century modernist villas, French colonial architecture walks, and elite coastal fine dining along the Gulf of Thailand. From the diamond-encrusted emerald deities at the Silver Pagoda and a private Mekong yacht at sunset, to the ghost buildings of Bokor Mountain's abandoned French hill station and a hands-on Kampot pepper culinary masterclass.
| Best For | Discerning travelers seeking historic French colonial architecture, royal palaces, coastal fine dining, and the wild southern Cambodian coast |
| Duration | 10 Days / 10 Nights (approx) |
| Route | Nairobi → Phnom Penh (PNH) → Royal Palace → Kep → Phnom Chhnork → Kampot → Bokor Mountain → Phnom Penh → Nairobi |
| Group Size | Private or small group — your party, or join a small departure |
| Price From | $8,800 per person sharing |
Rosewood Phnom Penh — Mekong Suite directly overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda — floors inlaid with over 5,000 solid silver tiles, an emerald Buddha encrusted with diamonds
Private yacht down the Mekong River at sunset, watching the golden spires of Phnom Penh's capital skyline light up
French colonial architecture walk through downtown Phnom Penh's elegant yellow-facade buildings
Samanea Wellness Resort — beachfront villas and a mangrove spa on a private stretch of the Gulf of Thailand
Phnom Chhnork cave temple — a complete 7th-century brick temple standing intact inside a limestone mountain cavern, lit by natural light through the rock ceiling
Kampot Pepper plantation champagne brunch on an elevated wooden platform — and a hands-on culinary masterclass with fresh green peppercorns
Bokor Mountain — the misty, abandoned 1920s French colonial casino hotel and church standing like ghosts on a high mountain ridge
Elite wellness experience with local organic herbal body scrubs, followed by a beachside bonfire seafood dinner
Exclusive Khmer basketry and krama fabric weaving cultural immersion in a coastal village cooperative

Nairobi → Phnom Penh (PNH) → Royal Palace → Kep → Phnom Chhnork → Kampot → Bokor Mountain → Phnom Penh → Nairobi. Day-by-day scrollspy markers to follow.
VIP handling at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, flight to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). VIP tarmac greeting, private guide to the Rosewood Phnom Penh — Mekong Suite.
A modern skyscraper suite directly overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. Private guided tour of Phnom Penh if arriving before 4:00 PM. Welcome dinner at the hotel.

The magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda — floors inlaid with over 5,000 solid silver tiles, an emerald Buddha encrusted with diamonds. The nearby National Museum with its impressive Angkorian art collection.
Handcrafted cocktails from a private yacht cruising down the Mekong River, watching the sunset light up the golden spires of Phnom Penh's skyline. Return for gourmet dinner.

A private architectural walk past the elegant yellow-facade French colonial buildings of downtown Phnom Penh — the distinctive colonial style and its historical significance explained by a private historian.
The historic Central Market with its vibrant spices, textiles, and local crafts. Return for a relaxed evening.
A comfortable luxury SUV drive south through Cambodian countryside — rice paddies, sugar palms, and traditional villages.
Check into Samanea Wellness Resort — a beachfront wellness retreat with villas set within a botanical park on the edge of the Gulf of Thailand. Afternoon at leisure. Gourmet dinner.

Hike to Phnom Chhnork — walking down into a massive limestone mountain cavern to view a complete 7th-century brick temple standing perfectly intact inside the cave floor, lit by natural beams of light filtering through the rock ceiling. Dedicated to Shiva.
The surrounding cave system and hidden chambers. Return for a relaxed evening.

A private organic plantation of world-famous Kampot Pepper vines. A lavish champagne brunch prepared by a private chef on an elevated wooden platform overlooking the green fields and the sea.
A hands-on culinary masterclass using fresh green peppercorns — the secrets of cooking with Kampot pepper, considered among the world's finest. Return for gourmet dinner.

Drive up the winding mountain passes to the summit of Bokor Mountain National Park — walking through the misty abandoned ruins of a 1920s French colonial casino hotel and church, standing like ghosts on a high mountain ridge.
The history of the French hill station and its extraordinary atmosphere. Stunning views of the coastline and surrounding jungle. Return for a relaxed evening.

A relaxed day at the resort. Afternoon treatments at the Mangrove Spa & Wellness, with local organic herbal body scrubs and essential oil treatments.
A celebratory multi-course seafood bonfire dinner on the sand under a brilliant blanket of stars.
An isolated village cooperative with indigenous Khmer weavers — the deep history of hand-weaving traditional krama fabrics and complex bamboo storage baskets.
A private performance of oral storytelling and traditional string music inside a private coastal courtyard. Celebratory farewell dinner at Samanea Wellness Resort paired with vintage wines.
A relaxed luxury breakfast watching the Gulf waves. Smooth chauffeur transfer along the national highway to Phnom Penh. Complementary spa session and optional city tour. International flight back to Nairobi.
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Phnom Penh’s palaces from a Mekong suite, then Cambodia’s southern coast: Kep, Kampot pepper and a 7th-century temple inside a cave.
A Mekong Suite at Rosewood overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda with its 5,000 silver floor tiles, and a private yacht on the Mekong at sunset.
Phnom Chhnork’s complete 7th-century brick temple standing intact in a limestone cavern.
A Kampot pepper plantation and culinary masterclass, the abandoned buildings of Bokor Mountain, and beachfront villas and a mangrove spa at Samanea Wellness Resort.
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Duffel, sun hat, rain shell and day pack
Temple visits are best planned around the heat
Angkor Archaeological Park is at its most comfortable in the early morning — most itineraries schedule temple visits for sunrise or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat.
Visa on arrival or e-Visa, from $30
Private, tailor-made departures on your dates, or join a small group
A deposit of 30% is required to confirm your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. All itineraries can be tailored — extend a stay, add a destination, or adjust the pace to suit you. Comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation and personal effects is required for all guests. Your dedicated specialist remains on call throughout your journey for any changes or assistance you need.


