Morning transfer to the Cambodian coast, to the seaside town of Kep (transfer 3h). Cambodia’s prestigious beach resort of the 1960s is now awakening to its former glory.

Check into your resort that consists of four modernist 1960s villas right by the sea and enjoy the calming sound of the waves. A traditional Khmer Massage at the resort will let you unwind and recharge.

This evening a memorable dinner will introduce you to the Cambodian coast’s specialties fresh from the sea. At the end of the Knai Bang Chatt jetty a private dinner will be set just for you. A beautifully decorated table and an exclusive menu will be created for your special time together.

Overnight at Knai Bang Chatt

Phnom Penh - Kep (168 km): 3 hours

After a breakfast by the sea, explore the delights of Khmer cuisine with a hands-on cooking class experience in the hotel gardens on the beach. A professional chef will explain the local ingredients as well as teaching you traditional cooking techniques. Explore the traditional methods of food preparation and discover new herbs and spices. You will learn how to prepare traditional dishes like amok, banana flower and green mango salad, Chicken pickled lime soup or some traditional deserts like Khmer delight. A truly sensory experience. Afterwards, treat yourself to a delicious meal prepared with your new culinary skills!

Enjoy the afternoon free at leisure to relax or to explore Kep on your own. Don't miss out on the popular crab market for some crabs with Kampot Pepper.

Overnight at Knai Bang Chatt

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning, your guide will take you on a tour to Kep’s heritage and to the countryside which is particularly picturesque in this region. You get to see the 1960s villas and the royal residence which are reminders of Kep’s heyday as a high society seaside retreat that was abandoned during the Khmer Rouge time. Explore typical local villages on the way to Kampong Trach which is set amidst beautiful limestone rock formations. Kampong Trach’s caves are housing small Buddhist shrines dating back centuries. You can also find a swimming cave nearby. Return to your resort.

Get pampered with an afternoon Spa package at the resort. Experience the best of Khmer and Asian massages combined with superb human skills and tenderness to help you render into a state of pure bliss and true tranquility in the company of the lulling sea (2 hour duration).

Overnight at Knai Bang Chatt

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy some time at leisure until your transfer back to Phnom Penh or your next destination on the Cambodian South Coast or onwards to Vietnam.

Kep - Phnom Penh (168 km): 3 hours