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Cambodia itinerary 10 days with Phnom Penh and Kampot Private Tours Plus Koh Rong Beach Holiday
Get city culture, slow Kampot days, and pure island beach time in one easy private 10-day plan.
Cambodia itinerary 10 days with Phnom Penh and Kampot Private Tours plus Koh Rong Beach Holiday
Private airport pickup, Phnom Penh guide, private Kampot transfer, and round-trip speedboat tickets to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem.
This 10 days in Cambodia tour gives you a well-balanced mix of city time, countryside, and island downtime. You start in Phnom Penh with guided visits to the capital’s best-known cultural and historical sites, continue by private transfer to Kampot for a slower few days, then finish with four nights on Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem.
It is a good fit for travelers who want structure where it helps and free time where it matters. Airport pickup, private transfers, Phnom Penh guided touring, and round-trip speedboat tickets are already arranged. Hotels, meals, and optional island activities stay flexible, so you can shape the trip around your own style.
You get real time in Phnom Penh, not a rushed stop. You get Kampot as a calmer middle section. And you get several island nights at the end, which makes a big difference. One beach day is nice. Four feels better.
A few things stand out right away:
- Private airport pickup and drop-off in Phnom Penh
- Licensed English-speaking guide in Phnom Penh
- Private transfer from Phnom Penh to Kampot
- Round-trip speedboat tickets to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem
- A 10-day Cambodia itinerary with local coordination throughout
Why book 10 days in Cambodia?
A lot of Cambodia itineraries try to squeeze in too many stops. This one does not.
You get Phnom Penh sightseeing with a guide when context matters most. You get a softer stretch in Kampot, which breaks up the trip nicely. Then you finish with several nights on the islands, which gives the whole route a much better feel.
That last part matters. Ending with four nights on Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem means the tour does not feel rushed right when it should start feeling easy.
This tour is a strong match for:
- Couples who want a private route with room to breathe
- Friends traveling together and sharing transfers
- First-time Cambodia visitors who want city, coast, and island time in one plan
- Travelers who prefer to choose their own hotels and meals
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Phnom Penh
Welcome to Phnom Penh.
When you arrive at Techo International Airport, your private driver and licensed English-speaking guide will meet you in the arrivals hall. After a warm welcome, you will be transferred to your hotel in Phnom Penh, which you book separately.
The rest of the day is left open. You can rest after your flight, stay close to the hotel, or head out for an easy first look at the city. Phnom Penh is a great place to begin a Cambodia trip because it gives you history, street life, riverfront walks, cafés, and local markets all in one place.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Day 2: Phnom Penh city tour
Today is about Phnom Penh’s cultural side.
You start at the Royal Palace, still used as the residence of the King of Cambodia. The grounds are beautifully kept, and the buildings give you a strong first feel for Khmer design and royal history. From there, continue to the National Museum of Cambodia, home to one of the country’s best collections of Khmer sculpture and sacred art.
Later, spend time at Central Market, one of Phnom Penh’s best-known landmarks. It is busy, local, and full of energy. You can browse clothing, silver, souvenirs, food stalls, and daily goods under its large Art Deco dome.
Lunch is not included, so you can keep it simple or sit down somewhere your guide suggests. After lunch, the afternoon is free. Stay out and wander a bit more, head back to the hotel, or find a quiet café and slow the day down.
Late in the afternoon, return to your hotel.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Guide: Included
Day 3: Phnom Penh history and evening food tour
This day gives you a more serious look at Cambodia’s recent past, then shifts into a very different side of the city after dark.
Begin with a visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former school turned prison during the Khmer Rouge period. It is a hard visit, no question. Still, it gives needed context, and having a guide with you helps make sense of what you are seeing.
After that, continue to Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, often called the Killing Fields. The site is quiet now, which makes it hit even harder. Many travelers choose the on-site audio tour because it is thoughtful, well paced, and personal. You can use the headset while your guide stays nearby for extra context and questions.
Later in the day, the tone changes. In the evening, head out on a private Phnom Penh food tour with a local specialist guide. This is where the city loosens up a bit. You move beyond the usual visitor spots and eat where locals actually eat, from family-run restaurants to street food stalls and market stops. Expect Cambodian barbecue, fish dishes, curries, and other local favorites. Special diets can usually be accommodated.
You return to your hotel later in the evening.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Guide: Included
Day 4: Phnom Penh to Kampot
After breakfast, leave Phnom Penh and travel by private transfer to Kampot.
This is an easy move day. No shared buses, no figuring things out on your own, no extra hassle. Once you arrive in Kampot, your driver will drop you at your chosen hotel.
The rest of the day is free. Kampot has a slower feel than Phnom Penh, and that shift is part of the appeal. Settle in, walk along the river, find a good place for dinner, and let the pace change.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Day 5: Kampot free morning and countryside tour
The morning is yours.
Sleep in, have a slow breakfast, walk the riverfront, or spend some time in town. Kampot is easy to like. It is relaxed, compact, and good for travelers who enjoy having room to breathe.
In the afternoon, head out on a guided Kampot countryside tour. You will visit the area’s salt fields and see how traditional salt production still works here. After that, continue to one of the Kampot pepper plantations, known for pepper that has made the region famous well beyond Cambodia. The outing also includes local village areas and rural scenery before you return to town in the evening.
It is a nice day because it feels local without being hard work.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Guide: Included
Day 6: Kampot to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem
Today you travel from Kampot to the islands via Sihanoukville.
Once you reach the port, board your included speedboat to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem. Both islands work well, but they feel a little different. Koh Rong usually suits travelers who want more restaurants, beach bars, and a livelier base. Koh Rong Samloem is often the better pick if you want things quieter and slower.
After arriving on the island, make your way to your chosen resort and settle in for your first evening by the sea.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Day 7: Island free day
Today is fully open.
Sleep late. Swim. Read. Walk the beach. Order lunch, then order something cold a little later and stay put. That is part of the point here.
If you want more than downtime, island activities can usually be booked locally at extra cost. Boat trips, snorkeling, and beach-hopping are common choices, but nothing is built into the day, so you can keep it as lazy or as active as you like.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Day 8: Island free day
Another full day on the island.
By now, most travelers have settled into the rhythm. No transfers. No museums. No schedule to chase. Just sea, sand, and your own plans.
Use the day exactly how you want. Stay close to your resort, try a beach café, go for a long swim, or spend the afternoon doing almost nothing. Honestly, some of the best island days are the ones with no plan at all.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Day 9: Island free day
One more open day to enjoy island life properly.
This is where the trip starts to feel easy in the best way. Your bags stay where they are. You know the beach. You know where to get coffee. And you are no longer trying to fit a whole place into one afternoon.
If you skipped an activity earlier, this is a good day for it. If not, keep it simple and stay in holiday mode.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Day 10: Return to Phnom Penh and departure
Today you leave the island and return to Phnom Penh for your onward flight.
After your speedboat back to the mainland, continue by road to Phnom Penh. Your airport drop-off is included, which makes the final day much easier.
Please keep in mind that departure flights should be booked after 5:00 PM. That gives you the right amount of buffer for the boat and road transfer back to the capital.
Meals: None
Hotel: Not included
Pricing for Cambodia itinerary 10 days Phnom Penh Kampot Koh Rong
Hotels are not part of the package, so this 10-day Cambodia tour gives you a fixed base price for transport, guided touring, island boat tickets, and trip planning while you stay free to book the hotel or resort that suits your budget and travel style. As your group gets bigger, the price per person goes down.
| Group size | Tour price per group | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $1,253.50 | $1,253.50 |
| 2 travelers | $1,473.50 | $736.75 |
| 3 travelers | $1,673.50 | $557.83 |
| 4 travelers | $1,903.50 | $475.88 |
| 5 travelers | $2,239.50 | $447.90 |
| 6 travelers | $2,593.50 | $432.25 |
| 7 travelers | $2,893.50 | $413.36 |
| 8 travelers | $3,133.50 | $391.69 |
| 9 travelers | $3,343.50 | $371.50 |
| 10 travelers | $3,563.50 | $356.35 |
Stay Your Way – Hotel and Resort Ideas
This Cambodia Itinerary for 7 Days is built for freedom. The route is set. The stay is yours to pick. That means the same 7 Days 6 Nights Phnom Penh plus Koh Rong Tour can fit a smart city break, a beach stay, or both.
Phnom Penh
- SUN and MOON, Urban Hotel
This hotel sits near Sisowath Riverside Park and is about 42 minutes by road from Techo International Airport. It suits travelers who want a city base with a modern feel and quick reach to riverside areas.
Koh Rong
- Tamu Hotel Koh Rong
Tamu sits on Pagoda Bay and offers a pool, restaurant, white sand beach, and air-conditioned tent-style rooms. It is a good fit if you want beach calm with comfort close at hand.
Stay note
- Koh Rong Samloem can be chosen instead of Koh Rong.
- You are free to book standard, upscale, or resort-style rooms.
Pickup and Drop Off
Your Phnom Penh airport pickup is included on Day 1. After you land at Techo International Airport, your driver and English speaking guide will meet you in the arrival hall. From there, you go straight to your hotel in Phnom Penh.
On Day 4, pickup from your Phnom Penh hotel is included for your private transfer to Kampot. When you arrive, you are dropped at your Kampot hotel.
For the island part, you travel by road to the port, then take the included speedboat to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem. After the boat ride, guests make their own way from the pier to their resort unless the resort has its own pickup service.
Your Phnom Penh airport drop off is included on Day 10 after you return from the island. Please choose a flight after 5:00 PM. That gives enough time for the boat trip and the road ride back to the airport.
If your flight details change before travel, send the new details early. That helps keep pickup and drop off smooth.
Included
- Phnom Penh airport pickup
- Phnom Penh airport drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking guide during the tour in Phnom Penh
- Entrance fees for included sites in Phnom Penh
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on transfer days
- Private transfer from Phnom Penh to Kampot
- Planned 10-day Cambodia itinerary
- Trip coordination and local help
- Round-trip speedboat tickets to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem
Tour Exclusions
- Hotels and resorts
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses and tips
- Local guide on free days
What to Bring
- Bring your passport, visa papers if needed, and a copy of your travel booking. Keep these in a safe bag that is easy to reach.
- Pack light clothes for hot days. Think T shirts, shorts, light trousers, and a thin shirt for sun cover. A light rain jacket is smart too, mainly in wet months.
- For the island part, bring swimwear, flip flops, sunglasses, and reef safe sunscreen. A hat helps. So does a dry bag for boat days.
- Good walking shoes are useful in Phnom Penh and Kampot. Sandals are fine for beach time. You may want both.
- Bring any medicine you may need. Add bug spray, a phone charger, and a power bank. Small cash in US dollars is handy for small shops and local stops.
- If you visit temples or sacred sites, wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees. Simple rule. It saves time and avoids awkward moments.
What should guests know before booking 10 days in Cambodia?
This Cambodia itinerary 10 days Phnom Penh Kampot Koh Rong is a private trip with a mix of guided time and free time. Phnom Penh touring is guided. Kampot has one guided afternoon trip. Island days are free days.
Hotels are not part of this trip. Guests book their own stay in Phnom Penh, Kampot, and on Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem. Meals are also not included, so you have full freedom to eat where you want.
This tour includes airport pickup, airport drop off, private transfer from Phnom Penh to Kampot, and round trip speedboat tickets for the island part. It does not include flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal spending, tips, or optional island trips.
Please book your departure flight from Phnom Penh after 5:00 PM on Day 10. Boat and road travel take time. A later flight keeps the last day much easier.
Guests should be fine with some walking, warm weather, and a few travel days between stops. Pack light if you can. It helps a lot when moving from city to coast to island.
If you want a guide every single day, this may not be the right fit. If you like a clear plan with free time built in, it works very well.
Is this a private Cambodia tour?
Yes. The airport transfers, Phnom Penh touring, and Phnom Penh to Kampot transfer are arranged privately. The island section is independent, so you keep more freedom during your beach stay.
Are hotels included in this 10-day Cambodia tour?
No. Hotels and resorts are not included. That gives you room to book the style and budget that suit you best in Phnom Penh, Kampot, and on the island.
Which island is better, Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem?
Koh Rong usually suits travelers who want more nightlife and a wider range of beach spots. Koh Rong Samloem is often better for a quieter, slower stay.
Are meals included?
No. Meals are left open, which gives you more freedom each day. It also makes it easier if you already have places in mind or prefer flexible dining.
What time should I book my departure flight on day 10?
Book your flight after 5:00 PM. This gives enough time for the speedboat back to the mainland and the road transfer to Phnom Penh airport.
Cancellation Policy and Miscellaneous
All multi-day tours must be paid in full at the time of booking. Bookings are confirmed instantly after successful online payment. All prices are charged in US dollars, and card fees are covered by us.
Guests may cancel 30 days or more before departure for a full refund. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before departure will be charged 50 percent of the total booking amount. Cancellations made 14 days or less before departure, or no-show cases, are non-refundable.
Guests may request date or pickup location updates at no extra fee. If we cancel a booking due to safety issues, road conditions, supplier issues, low availability, or force majeure, we will issue a full refund for the booking made with us.
Flights and visas are not included unless stated on the tour page. Travel insurance is strongly recommended, and guests are responsible for passport validity, visa requirements, and correct booking details.
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