Destinations

To help you explore Cambodia more easily, we’ve grouped destinations into four regions across the country. Each region highlights a different part of Cambodia, from river plains and lowland towns to coastal areas and remote forested landscapes.

There are 25 provinces (technically 24, with Phnom Penh being a municipality) which make up the Kingdom of Cambodia and each of them have their own unique environment and sites to offer. Whether it is the waterfalls of Stung Treng, the winding roads over Phnom 1500 in Pursat Province, or the waves hitting the jetting in Koh Rong, there is something to suit every traveller in Cambodia.

The tip of a wooden boat on the River Mekong.

Central River Plains

These are the provinces that sit along side the Mekong River. Starting with Phnom Penh there are many day trips you can take out to Kandal, Takeo and Kampong Speu.

You can explore Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom and Kracheh on your way north towards Laos taking in temples, old french architecture and dolphins on your way.

Northeast Forests

In the Northeast corner of Cambodia, the elevation increases and the weather cools (by Cambodian standards). Here you will find jungle trekking, learning about indigenous cultures and an abundance of wildlife. Visit the northeast for climbing Nam Lear, relaxing at Bousra Waterfall or climb the pyramid shaped Koh Ker Temple.

A lush green forest with tall trees covered in vines and a small stream running through the middle.

A green rice field with a mountain and Wat Phnom Sampov on it.

Northwest Lowlands

Definitely our favourite area of Cambodia because we lived there for so long and it is where Nehru grew up. It is also our most visited area including Battambang, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey and Pursat.

The perfect corner to taking in countryside views, tasting Cambodian food and getting to know the locals as well as the temples of Siem Reap. The northwest is full of delights.

Southwest Coastal

In the Southwest corner is where the forest meets the sea. Its where you can take a motorbike road over the winding roads of the Cardamom Mountains and finish by the water in Koh Kong. Or visit the river town of Kampot before taking a ferry from Kep to the islands of Koh Rong.

Whether you want to learn about salt and pepper in Kampot, eat crab in Kep or take a boat through the mangroves in Koh Kong, this corner is easily visited from Phnom Penh.