Luxury Cambodia: Private Tours, Where to Stay and an 8-Day Plan (2026)

Cambodia is a good country for a luxury trip because the best of it is small and personal: a few exceptional hotels in Siem Reap, a river capital with a royal palace, and a coast of private islands. Angkor itself needs patient, expert guiding more than a big budget. Here’s how to put a luxury trip together, and what makes it different from a standard tour.

What makes a Cambodia trip luxury

• A private guide and driver. You set the pace and the hours, and your guide plans around the heat and the crowds. See our guide to Angkor Wat tours.
• Hotels chosen for the setting. A pool and a quiet garden matter more here than a brand name, because you will come back from the temples in the heat of the day.
• Flights and transfers booked together. Internal flights, boats and road transfers are arranged around your schedule.
• Access. Early entry, quiet routes and a vetted boat on the coast.

Siem Reap and Angkor

Allow three nights. Angkor is quieter than it has been in years: Angkor Enterprise counted 510,528 foreign visitors from January to September 2026, down 27.6% on the same period of 2025.

For hotels, the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, opened in 1932, is the colonial landmark. Resorts such as the Park Hyatt Siem Reap and the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra combine spas and pools with central or park-side locations. Phum Baitang offers stilted villas among rice paddies, and Shinta Mani and Jaya House are boutique hotels known for their community and environmental work. Rates and managers change, so we confirm the current choice when we plan your trip. Read our best hotels in Siem Reap guide.

Phnom Penh

One or two nights is enough for the Royal Palace, the National Museum and the riverfront. A private guide helps with the modern history of the Khmer Rouge years, which is part of understanding the country. See our Phnom Penh travel guide. Phnom Penh’s flights now use the new Techo International Airport, which opened in September 2025, so check which airport your ticket names.

The coast and islands

End the trip with three nights by the sea, from November to April, when the weather is dry and calm.

• Six Senses Krabey Island. Forty villas on a small island, opened in March 2019, a 15-minute boat ride from a mainland reception near Sihanouk International Airport.
• Song Saa Private Island. Two small islands joined by a footbridge, about 45 minutes by speedboat from Sihanoukville, with a focus on protecting the reef.
• Alila Villas Koh Russey. 63 pavilions and villas on a long white beach, a little larger and more relaxed.
• Knai Bang Chatt, Kep. 18 rooms built around restored 1960s villas on the water, without a boat transfer.

See our Cambodia beach resorts guide.

An 8-day plan

1. Days 1 to 3: Siem Reap, with Angkor Wat at sunrise, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm, and a quieter second day at Banteay Srei or the outer temples.
2. Day 4: fly to Phnom Penh. The Royal Palace and the riverfront.
3. Day 5: Phnom Penh, the National Museum and a market.
4. Days 6 to 8: transfer to the coast for an island resort, or by road to Kep.

For longer routes, see Cambodia tour packages.

What has changed in 2026

The land border between Thailand and Cambodia has been closed to travelers since 2025, and Thai officials said in July 2026 that it would stay closed for now. If you’re combining Cambodia with Thailand, plan to fly. Check conditions before you book.

Planning it with My Way Travel

We plan private trips in Cambodia with a licensed English-speaking guide and driver, hotels and island resorts booked together, and flights and transfers arranged around your dates. My Way Travel is rated 4.8 to 5.0 on Tripadvisor across its listings in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Spain, Germany and the United States, with more than 3,000 reviews in total. Have a look at our Cambodia tours or tell us your dates.

Sources: Angkor Enterprise visitor figures reported by Xinhua and The Star (October 2026); Thai PBS on the border checkpoints (July 2026); My Way Travel’s Cambodia guides. Last checked October 2026.

Luxury Cambodia: FAQ

What should you consider when booking a luxury tour in Cambodia?

A private licensed guide, hotels chosen for the setting and pool, internal flights and transfers booked together, and flexibility for heat and weather.

How many days do you need for a luxury Cambodia trip?

Eight days covers Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and a coastal island stay.

What are the best luxury hotels in Siem Reap?

The Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the Park Hyatt, the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra, and boutique stays such as Phum Baitang and Shinta Mani.

What are the best luxury island resorts in Cambodia?

Six Senses Krabey Island, Song Saa Private Island and Alila Villas Koh Russey, with Knai Bang Chatt in Kep.

When is the best time for a luxury trip to Cambodia?

November to April, the dry season, with calm seas for the islands.