Freshly made salad served at a restaurant in Cambodia

Flavors of Cambodia Tour: Food, Culture & Ruins

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Customizable Itinerary

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Countries Visited

Cambodia

Places Visited

Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, Battambang...

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Suggested Duration

8 Days

The images of Cambodia run deeper than the temples of the Angkor Complex and the rushing waters of the Mekong River. The country is brimming with unique flavors known commonly to the locals but often overlooked by visitors. On this custom tailored tour you will find traditional tastes of the Cambodian countryside and exceptional chefs who have taken cultural flavors to a premium level. Experience both the marvels of Cambodia’s history and the splendid evolution of the country’s magnificent and...

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Trip Highlights

  • Visit the remarkably preserved Khmer temple of Angkor Wat
  • Enjoy the unique flavors and techniques of a traditional Khmer cooking class
  • Indulge in the cultural cuisine of the Siem Reap Night Market
  • Experience the luxurious tastes and French influence on the cuisine in Battambang
  • Witness the tremendous bas-relief carvings of Banteay Srei
  • Discover the hidden jungle ruins of Banteay Chhmar
  • Find the confluence of spices and essences that make Cambodian cuisine truly unique amongst Southeast Asian flavors

Detailed Description

When you think of Southeast Asian cuisine you may think of Thailand or Vietnam. However, Cambodia pushes against the flavors of its neighboring countries to create tremendously tasty dishes within the traditions of the Khmer, and evolving into something completely unique and fascinating. Revel in the flavors of the central markets and the restaurants that are changing the face of Cambodian cuisine on this 8-day gastronomy discovery. Visit ancient ruins and the contemporary history of the country to better understand the movement from the traditional to the avant-garde, the familiar to the “out of this world.” This is more than an adventure; it is a culinary journey.

Your journey begins with your arrival in Phnom Penh. The capital city is filled with traditional restaurants in various neighborhoods, including the trendy French Colonial district on the riverbanks near the Sisowath Quay. Traverse the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. Dine at the exceptional Romdeng Restaurant, where underprivileged children create the menu and the dishes. The following day you will experience the troubled contemporary history of the city at the Tuol Sleng Prison and Choeung Ek Memorial sights.

The night allows you to explore the central market and let the tastes of the local cuisine linger on your palette. The next day you will journey to Battambang, exploring the countryside along the way. The French Colonial architecture brings a charm to the second largest city in the country. In the evening you can enjoy a meal at the celebrated Jaan Bai Restaurant. From Battambang you will venture to Banteay Chhmar, a temple complex overtaken by the surrounding jungle.

In Siem Reap you will spend your time discovering the ancient Angkor Complex, including Angkor Banteay Srei, along with sampling the delicacies of the city. The Night Market is filled with splendid traditional dishes and Cuisine Wat Damnak boasts a chef recently declared one of the best chefs in all of Asia. After a half-day tour of Tonle Sap Lake you will partake in a half-day cooking class at a nearby village. Explore the techniques and flavors of the locals, from villagers to chefs, and let the majesty remain as you make your way home.

For more itinerary options, browse the Cambodia vacations or read the reviews for Cambodia travel agents.

Starting Price

$2,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.81 stars based on 496 reviews.

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Our trip was seamless from start to finish. We were thoroughly impressed by the expertise and attentiveness of our local guides—their knowledge, perfectly timed tours, and the thoughtfully planned itinerary by the Zicasso trip planner made for an exceptional experience.

Reviewed By Bernadette B.

Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore Travel Review: Lan...

We had an amazing, nearly three-week trip throughout Southeast Asia. Zicasso's tour operators did an incredible job planning all of the details of the trip. In general, I am not easily impressed and I tend to be pretty upfront with my criticism. In this case, I was truly impressed. I really don't have any criticism about the whole experience.

This was a very complicated trip, with eight cities/locations and six internal flights. We had great communication in the months and weeks leading up to the trip. They were receptive to all of our requests and they gave very good advice when we had questions.

All of the guides were great. The hotels were amazing and all of the details of the activities, transfers, and internal flights were well thought out and well coordinated. I was so impressed by their attention to detail. They were also willing to be flexible and able to make changes, even during the trip. I was able to reach them throughout the trip by WhatsApp and they responded quickly every time. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

Reviewed By Jeffrey W.

Vietnam, Cambodia Tour Review: Ha Long Bay, Angkor Wat,...

We traveled to Vietnam and Cambodia from May 8 to 22, 2025. This was my fifth trip through Zicasso. As expected, the itinerary was excellent and exactly what we were looking for. I did double my budget from what I initially sent to Zicasso.

All of the lodging selections were outstanding. Along with the tours of the Ho Chi Minh complex, Hue Imperial City, the Angkor Wat complex, and numerous other temples and pagodas, we experienced a cable car ride to a mountain summit, a walk through an ethnic village, a water puppet show, a Cambodian circus, a Vietnamese cooking class, an evening lantern boat ride in Hoi An, and dinner in one of the top 50 restaurants in Asia. The water puppets are an ancient Vietnamese art (11th century) and the show was extraordinary.  

Reviewed By Marcia H.

Vietnam, Cambodia Trip Review: Food Tour, Art, History,...

Zicasso's travel specialist arranged a wonderful trip and was extremely responsive to our interest in all art forms, culture, cuisine, and the American war in Vietnam. She was very receptive to revisions, even during the trip.

Reviewed By Marlene H.

Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore Tour Review: Khmer...

Zicasso’s travel agency worked patiently with us over several months to organize a perfect four-country tour through Indochina, doing exactly what we asked, including a Khmer cooking class with a local chef.  

We were met on arrival in each county by an experienced English-speaking guide who was well-versed in the history, geography, and culture of each location, and they were just delightful people too. They took us to rural villages and through urban mazes to get a close look at the daily life of the citizens. We chatted with farmers in the field and had meals in local homes. Our agency booked amazing hotels for each stop, from an eco-lodge in the mountains of Vietnam to a spectacular seaside resort in Thailand. 

We had contact names and numbers for agency representatives in each country. They were incredibly responsive, even after hours, when we had a small medical issue. They gave us a completely seamless experience from arrival to departure, with no wasted time. Vacation time is very precious, so we prefer to work with professionals who know the area intimately and take the time to understand our objectives rather than pushing a canned itinerary.

Reviewed By David H.

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The trip was planned by Zicasso's tour company exactly as we requested. It was one of our best trips ever and we have done many trips.

Reviewed By Chris B.

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