Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

7 days / 7 nights

Start: Phnom Penh (PNH) / End: Siem Reap (REP)

Trip Pace: Fast-paced with boutique accommodations, walking in hot temperatures, and some long car rides.*

The Essentials:

Experience Cambodia’s stunning (and delicious) highlights on this all-inclusive 7-day trip. This one-of-a-kind experience travels from the capital city of Phnom Penh, through the vibrant countryside of Battambang, and finishes with a bang in Siem Reap with Angkor Wat’s ruined temples. We’ll discover Cambodia’s incredible cuisine, history, and beauty, and meet the locals who have called this place home for generations.

Price

From $1,400 USD per person based on double occupancy. A $500 per person deposit is required to reserve your spot. Remaining balances are collected 14 days before the trip starts. Single occupancy fee is $300 USD per person. Prices change slightly due to seasonality.

Group Size

All of our scheduled departures are intimate join-in groups of 4-12 guests per trip.

Hotel & Transport

Each boutique guesthouse offers impeccable comfort and amenities while exemplifying Cambodian hospitality and culture. All inter-city transportation is done by our private, climate-controlled VIP van and friendly driver.

Activity Highlights

Explore off the beaten path Angkor Wat temples plus sunrise viewing, experience all three Lost Plate Food Tours throughout Phnom Penh & Siem Reap, make four authentic dishes at a local cooking class, explore Battambang’s countryside and visit local villagers, S21 genocide museum, sunset river cruise, plus a lot more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is included every day. Each meal is carefully curated, varied, plentiful, and includes soft drinks & local beer. We guarantee you’ll never go hungry (or thirsty).

Private Trips

We accept private tour requests for groups of 2 or more people. At this time we are not offering customized itineraries.

Free Online Q&A Sessions

We host monthly virtual sessions that give you a chance to learn about this trip and ask questions directly to our team.

Upcoming Tour Dates & Booking:

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Trip Overview:

We don’t take our job lightly. That’s why we spent years researching and designing this unique 7 day trip that covers all of our favorite highlights in Cambodia. Yes, this is a food-forward trip. And yes, we think the key to understanding any culture is by understanding their cuisine and use of ingredients. But Cambodia is so much more than their unforgettable cuisine, which is why we’ve taken this trip a step further. 

We’ll explore the countryside to meet families who have been perfecting their craft for generations. We’ll wind through dirt roads and trails to discover the lesser known ruins of Angkor Wat. We’ll confront Cambodia’s precarious history and see, first-hand, how the country is still rediscovering it roots and blossoming into the 21st century. And of course, we’ll eat (and drink) ourselves silly.

If you want to experience the real Cambodia, everything from today’s modern capital to remote fishing villages and rice wine distillers, then you’re in for a delicious adventure. If you want to push the balance between comfortable guesthouses full of character and off the beaten path exploration, then this is a week you’ll never forget. If you want an authentic experience meeting locals, including our team of top-rated guides, for a true glimpse into all edges of this incredible country, then this is the trip for you.

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Where We'll Stay:

Inclusions:

  • 7 nights boutique guesthouse accommodations.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, including soft drinks and beer. Food and drinks will be plentiful and varied.
  • Tickets/entrance fees to all activities and attractions in our itinerary.
  • Our own private inter-city VIP van and driver, stocked with mineral water.
  • English speaking Lost Plate trip leader.
  • English speaking local guide/specialist for each attraction.
  • Airport pick-up in Phnom Penh on day 1 and drop-off in Siem Reap on day 8.
  • This is a no-shopping tour and is not part of our itinerary. You will not be taken anywhere that you are obligated to purchase anything. Shopping is possible during your free time.
  • Online pre-trip briefing and Q&A hosted by Lost Plate one week prior to departure.

Trip Highlights:

Discover Authentic Cambodia Multi-Day Trip Breakfast Curated Dish

Cambodia's only food-forward multi-day tour where all entrance tickets, meals, and drinks are included, and every detail is mindfully arranged for a worry-free trip.

Discover Authentic Cambodia Multi-Day Trip Guesthouse Vibes

Enjoy carefully chosen boutique guesthouses that exemplify local charm and character, and our private climate-controlled VIP van with friendly driver.

Discover Authentic Cambodia Multi-Day Trip LP Guide

Led by our own team of Lost Plate trip leaders and guides to ensure a personal, professional, and fun experience - you'll feel like you're traveling with a new friend.

Discover Authentic Cambodia Multi-Day Trip Phnom Penh Market Stall

From Phnom Penh's bustling markets and their mom n' pop eateries, to a sunset cruise through the confluence of its three major rivers, experience Cambodia's capital far beyond what your guidebook suggests.

Discover Authentic Cambodia Multi-Day Trip Battambang Bridge Moto

Known as the art and soul of Cambodia, the artist enclave of Battambang is also home to an authentic countryside full of villages, markets, distillers, and bat caves.

Discover Authentic Cambodia Multi-Day Trip Angkor Wat Tree View

Spend two days exploring the ruined temples of Angkor Wat, plus Siem Reap's vibrant food and nightlife scene (and cool off with plenty of pool time).

Day to Day Itinerary:

  • Airport pickups are available at Phnom Penh airport (PNH). We suggest you arrive before 3pm to allow enough time to get settled at our hotel before dinner.
  • After introductions, we’ll jump in tuktuks for our top-rated food tour of Phnom Penh. As we visit 4 safe-to-eat restaurants (with a cold beer in hand), we’ll meet the makers of our favorite local dishes and discover how deep Cambodian cuisine reaches within Southeast Asia. From banana leaf salad to Khmer curry with rice noodles to streetside BBQ ribs, this is the perfect start to our food-focused itinerary!
  • End the night with a handcrafted cocktail that highlights regional ingredients and get to know your fellow travelers.

Driving: Approx. 45 mins from the airport to your hotel.

Hotel: Boutique guesthouse in the heart of Phnom Penh.

This itinerary is subject to changes and adjustments based on seasonality and local operations.

* A note about the trip pace: While we have carefully planned this trip to include some free time and relaxation, the activities will include constantly being on your feet in hot weather. We also have optional bike riding, open-air tuktuk rides, and two lengthy van rides (between 3-5 hours with breaks). This trip is ideal for those who are physically fit, who can keep up with a fast-paced itinerary for 7 days, and whom have an adventurous spirit. Since this is a join-in trip, it is not always possible to adjust the itinerary for individuals. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before booking – we’re always happy to provide more information and answer any questions.

Upcoming Join-In Trip Schedule:

Sept 30 - Oct 7, 2023

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1400 USD

Nov 4-11, 2023

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$1400 USD

Dec 2-9, 2023

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1400 USD

December 22-29, 2023

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1600 USD

Dec 30 - Jan 6, 2024

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1600 USD

January 7-14, 2024

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$1600 USD

Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2024

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1600 USD

Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2024

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$1400 USD

Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2024

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$1400 USD

Apr 27 - May 4, 2024

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$1400 USD

June 8-15, 2024

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$1400 USD

July 6-13, 2024

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$1400 USD

Aug 3-10, 2024

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$1400 USD

Sept 7-14, 2024

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$1400 USD

Oct 5-12,2024

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1400 USD

Nov 2-9, 2024

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1400 USD

Dec 7-14, 2024

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1600 USD

Dec 21-28, 2024

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1600 USD

Jan 4-11, 2025

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

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$1600 USD

Jan 18-25, 2025

Discover the Tastes, Temples, and Tales of Authentic Cambodia

Spots Available

$1600 USD

All of our multi-day trips are also available privately based on availability. Contact us to inquire.

Discover Authentic Cambodia Multi-Day Trip Philosophy

Our Philosophy.

We’re a small team of passionate locals who plan trips the same way we like to travel. Our trips are a perfect blend of well-researched meals and culinary activities, up-close and personal experiences that give you insight into the local culture and history, and ample free time for you to explore and relax on your own. The places we visit and sightsee won’t perfectly match what your guidebook suggests, and we don’t think of ourselves as guides – we want you to feel like you’re traveling with a new friend. Our ultimate goal is providing a worry-free trip where you’ll love every bite and every mile.

Payment Terms
& Cancellation Policy:

  • Deposits and payments are made by international credit card in USD.
  • A deposit of $500 USD per person will be required to secure your spot.
  • Payment of your remaining balance is required 14 days before the tour begins.
  • Deposits and balance payments are non-refundable for any reason, including sickness, unless the trip is cancelled by Lost Plate due to the minimum number of travelers not being met. If you need to cancel, your deposit and/or your balance payment cannot be refunded.
  • Join-in trips require a minimum of 4 people to operate. You should only purchase your transportation to and from Cambodia after you receive a tour confirmation notice by Lost Plate.
  • Each guest should obtain their own health and/or travel insurance coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions:

This is our bread and butter, so to speak. If you know anything about Lost Plate, you know that you’ll never go hungry. All meals are included on this trip and offer a huge variety of dishes in large quantities. 

Lunches and dinners also include beer. Non-alcoholic options such mineral water and soft drinks will always be available. Drinks like wine and cocktails will not be available at the restaurants we visit, however we do offer them when noted in the itinerary.

We eat where the locals eat (not where the tourists eat). These are often small, family run eateries that specialize in regional dishes. It requires extensive research and repetitive testing to ensure the safety of the food we eat. We personally build relationships with each restaurant and vendor that we visit, and locals don’t frequent a place if their food isn’t tasty, unsafe, or unhygienic. Of course hygiene will be different here than in your home country, and its important to understand that it doesn’t mean the food is unsafe to eat.

We have a zero-tolerance policy with all of our vendors. This means that if we get sick or feel uncomfortable after a meal, we will not visit again. With that said, it’s not unusual for western stomachs to need some time in order to adjust to the local cuisine and ingredients. If you’re well-traveled, you already understand, but everyone should be prepared to tolerate these adjustments.

We visit small family-run eateries that often specialize in one type of food or regional cuisine. Further, fish sauce is an essential ingredient in Khmer cuisine and replaces salt in almost every dish. This means that vegetarian substitutions are not available at most places. If you are able to eat fish (Cambodia’s favorite protein) and fish sauce, then it will expand your options greatly.

Since the carb of choice in Cambodia is rice, this tour is suitable for gluten free individuals. With that said, you will need to exercise extreme caution if you suffer from celiac disease, as soy sauce is used frequently. There will be some wheat-based dishes that don’t offer any substitutes.

This trip will be difficult for anyone with severe allergies to common foods as we cannot guarantee the absence of those foods or that cross-contamination won’t occur.

While we welcome everyone and will do our best to accommodate special diets, this trip will be best enjoyed by those who are ready and willing to eat everything. If you can’t, we require your understanding that options will be limited during the tour.

Please let us know when paying your deposit if you have any special dietary requirements, or contact us prior to booking if you have any questions.

We’ve rated this trip a level of 3 out of 4. While there is no strenuous activity required, you will be on and off your feet throughout every day as we sightsee and explore. This will be done during the day, when temperatures and humidity are high. Due to the nature and logistics of this trip, we are not always able to make adjustments for individuals. Therefore, the trip will be best enjoyed for those who are physically fit and have an adventurous spirit.

Out of the enjoyment for all guests, we do not recommend young or pre-teen children on this trip. Due to the schedule each day, it is important that we stay on time, and therefore will not always have an opportunity for you to take breaks or go back to your hotel for rest. This is a fast-paced, 7-day trip in a hot and tropical climate, so it is necessary for each guest to have the necessary stamina to enjoy that environment.

Due to limited capacities on our trips, discounts are not generally provided for children and are assessed on a case-by-case basis (largely depending on your hotel room arrangement).

We ask that families with pre-teen children exercise their own judgement and contact us prior to booking.

Flights to and from Cambodia are not included. This gives you the flexibility to arrive and depart when you would like, on the flights of your choice. All transportation done during the trip will be done by private VIP van.

Please note that this trip will begin and end in different cities.

Yes! Feel free to stay extra days before and/or after our itinerary. We are able to pass on our special hotel rates so you don’t need to switch hotels as well. Just let us know your dates and we will check rates and availability for you.

Please note that airport pickup and drop-offs to/from the airport are not available for those that arrive before our itinerary starts or depart after it ends.

The minimum number of guests for this trip is 4, and the maximum is 12. All of our trips guarantee a small, intimate group for your pleasure and enjoyment – no big busses and tour guides waving flags here.

Your trip will have one Lost Plate trip leader with you the entire time and one driver/vehicle that stays with us for all inter-city transportation. In addition, you will be joined by a local guide when visiting local sights.

All of our guides and trip leaders are employees of Lost Plate and trained by our founder. We do not outsource staff like other travel companies.

Cambodia has a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. In other words, it’s hot and steamy. The good news is that you can throw on shorts and a tshirt every day without thinking twice. The climate is also characterized by two seasons:

The dry season runs from December through April, when it brings sunny and consistently dry weather. Temperatures in December and January are also the “coolest” of the year, with highs rarely above 30 degrees celsius and lows that may dip into the upper teens celsius. March and April are the hottest months of the year (reaching unbearable), before the rains come.

The rainy season, which runs from May through November, see hot temps that are accompanied with high humidity. Regular rains help cool things down from the midday sun.

Of course climate these days is not clockwork, so you can expect some fluctuation with each “shoulder season.” There are advantages and disadvantages to each season, and in general, it is fine to visit Cambodia during any time of year. We offer regular departures year-round, but limit them during the hottest months (March-May) and offer more during the peak season (November-February).

Yes! This trip is available for private groups of 2 or more people (based on availability). Pricing will increase for private groups under 8 people. At this time we are not offering customized itineraries. Contact us with your request and we’ll let you know specific details and pricing.

  • Transportation / flight tickets to/from Cambodia.
  • Shopping and activities during your free time.
  • Each guest should obtain their own health and/or travel insurance coverage.
  • Gratuities for your trip leader.

Our trips are in high demand and have limited spots. Deposits are non-refundable for any reason, including sickness, unless the trip is cancelled by Lost Plate due to the minimum number of guests not being met. Balance payments for the trip are required 14 days before the trip begins and are not refundable if you need to cancel.

Our Recent Reviews:

5/5

“Neara was our guide and she was absolutely brilliant! She picked me up from my hotel on my first day in Phnom Penh in a tuktuk and took us to hidden gems all around the city, tasting so many different dishes. I’m glad I heeded advice in reviews I had read and didn’t have breakfast. the food was delicious and Neara is clearly incredibly passionate about Cambodian food. We went to places that I never would have found (let alone tried) if I wasn’t on this tour. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Phnom Penh.”

Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour Review by Damien

Damien

August 2023

5/5

“I’m so glad I did this tour. It’s an extraordinary food experience. I had completely underestimated the culinary scene in Phnom Penh before taking this tour. Vichea was such a delight, very kind and enthusiastic. The entire group really enjoyed his company for the evening. The food was absolutely delicious, and pushed us a little bit out of our comfort zone. Clearly a lot of thought has been put into the stops on this tour. I would 100% recommend this be on every Phnom Penh itinerary.”

Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour Review by Jason

Jason

August 2023

5/5

“Wow, Chum was the friendliest of guides. Do not eat before this tour as the food is amazing and you WILL want to eat everything. Local fare with knowledgeable guide patiently explaining the provenance of each of the styles with history thrown in. The highlight was eating with a family in their home. Delicious! The hidden bar at the end of tour was so good we stayed back and had a few more cocktails.”

Siem Reap Food Tour Review by Kim

Kim N

July 2023

5/5

“Delightful tour by tuktuk of four very different food stops and a quiet locally owned bar. The food was delicious and very diverse, including traditional Khmer and ethnic minority dishes, and a local home cooked dishes we shared in a rural home. An interesting, educational and very enjoyable night out. Highly recommended. Suggest you do this early in your Siem Reap stay as you get a list of dishes (and where you had them) which can inform subsequent meals.”

Siem Reap Food Tour Review by Abby

Abby

July 2023

5/5

“We had an amazing time on this food tour in Phnom Penh! All the food spots were delicious and Neara was the best guide! We ended up staying at our last spot for 2 extra hours hanging out with the group. It was such a memorable experience and a great way to learn more about Cambodian food and explore Phnom Penh.”

Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour Review by Sasha

Sasha

June 2023

5/5

“We couldn’t ask for a better experience. Our tour guide Neara was incredible. She knew the best places in Phnom Penh and took us there. You can feel her passion for Cambodia and its food. She made the tour an amazing experience and a good memory of Cambodia we won’t forget. Thank you very much Neara and Lost Plate Food Tours for this experience!”

Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour Review by Alberto

Alberto B

June 2023

5/5

“I did the food tour from the same company about 3 years ago in Phnom Penh and it was fantastic so I wanted to try this one and it was also superb. Our guide was excellent. We made a stop in town for a local snack that was excellent, then a 20 min ride to a rice field and lotus garden, then 5 min to a private village house on stilts for vegetables and snake head fish that was excellent. Back to town for delicious beef skewers run by a women owned business, then a Cambodia-Thai place for more interesting food and then a small local bar. Get the kampot pepper martini-excellent. This was also a cultural tour as well and we were introduced to so much more than the local food. I will do this again.”

tfizzle

June 2023

5/5

“This was such an amazing and unique experience! He was incredibly friendly and explained the history of each dish and restaurant that we went to. My favorite part of the experience was being able to eat inside a local’s house. That alone made this experience worth it for me because you could not get that anywhere else. Learned so much about the culture and history of Cambodia. 10/10! It is quite a lot of fun, so be prepared to save your stomach space!”

Jennifer

May 2023

5/5

“We had an amazing tour guide with great energy as he made many jokes and made sure all of us felt taken care of. During our food tour, we got a taste of many different Khmer cuisines, and all were delicious! We were able to eat at restaurants in the city, but also was able to enjoy a tasty home cooked meal in someone’s home in the country side. Definitely recommend this experience! 10/10! P.S. – Before you go, save your stomach! IT IS A LOT OF FOOD! Well worth the price :-)”

Charlene

May 2023

5/5

“Such a unique and memorable tour! The food was absolutely delicious, and moreover, the sceneries and the sunset you see on the way are breathtaking. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and allowed me to fully immerse into the local food culture, the whole tour was an unforgettable experience! Could not recommend more.”

Irina

May 2023

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