LAYAH’S INSIDER GUIDE TO A HONEYMOON IN CAMBODIA

Cambodia is a place of transformation. A place where sacred temples can unexpectedly touch your soul in a way that you feel only once in a lifetime. Life unfolds at a more gentle and meaningful pace. Cambodia isn’t a generic honeymoon destination; this is a place that allows you and your partner to lay the foundation of your marriage consciously and deeply.

WHERE TO GO

Siem Reap

Siem Reap is the spiritual heart of Cambodia and the gateway to the ancient Angkor temple complex. Beyond the temples, you and your partner will also find tree-lined rivers, artful cafés, markets at dusk, luxury hotel experiences and a rhythm that invites you to slow down.

Kep

Along Cambodia’s southern coast, Kep is a soft contrast. Sea air, quiet roads, and a slower coastal pace create space to unwind and reflect. This is an ideal complement to the intensity and awe of Angkor.

WHERE TO STAY

Amansara, Siem Reap

Amansara, a former royal residence, is deeply serene, architectural, and considered. Its clean lines, sacred stillness, and exceptional access to Angkor make it an extraordinary choice for a honeymoon shaped by meaning and privacy.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap

Timeless and elegant, Raffles offers a sense of heritage and romance. Long corridors, tropical gardens, and generous spaces makes for the perfect backdrop to the first chapter of your love story.

Knai Bang Chatt, Kep

Knai Bang Chatt sits quietly along the coast. It is design-led and intimate. Calm, contemporary, and restorative, it is ideal for couples seeking stillness by the sea and time shaped by nature after the temples.

Song Saa Private Island

Song Saa, a private island off the coast of Cambodia offers a secluded paradise set amid pristine beaches and turquoise waters. Each private villa is a sanctuary, opening to sweeping ocean views and gentle sea breezes. Wellness offerings invite newly married couples to deepen connection and rejuvenation, while the island’s exclusive privacy allows for a bubble of romance and serenity.

WHAT TO DO

ANGKOR WAT AT SUNRISE

Watching the sun rise behind Angkor Wat, as the temples slowly emerge from the darkness, is an indescribable experience. One that is grounding, unforgettable, and will change you forever. At layah, we can arrange for you to view from a different side of the temple, away from the crowds and making the experience all the more magical.

SACRED TEMPLE ENCOUNTERS

Beyond Angkor Wat, explore lesser-visited temples where time feels suspended. Walk hand in hand beneath ancient stone carvings, banyan trees, and weathered corridors that speak of devotion and eternity.

DINNER BY LANTERN LIGHT

Enjoy a private dinner beneath ancient, sacred temples, illuminated softly by lantern light. An atmosphere of stillness, intimacy, and reverence.

RIVER CRUISE LUNCH

Drift along Cambodia’s waterways at midday, enjoying a leisurely lunch as daily life unfolds along the riverbanks. A gentle way to experience the country’s rhythm and natural beauty.

BUFFALO EXPERIENCE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

A slower, grounding experience offering insight into rural Cambodian life. Going through fields and villages creates a sense of connection to land, tradition, and a pace of life that feels refreshingly human.

A HONEYMOON SHAPED BY MEANING

Cambodia offers couples more than beauty, it offers perspective. Moments of stillness, shared discovery, and quiet transformation. A honeymoon here is not simply remembered; it becomes a transformative experience that you will carry throughout your marriage.

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