This month, let’s take a moment to step back and review our best 2025 products and a focus on our commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. We will also look into 2026 futures plans.
Product review - Best of 2025
Siem Reap: Aquatic
Wonder of Tonle Sap
Full Day
Explore Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest lake, beyond the usual tourist experience. Guided by a marine biologist, gain in-depth insight into the lake’s aquatic ecosystem, its species, environmental threats and ongoing conservation efforts.
Why we like it:
A cruise on Tonle Sap Lake is one of the highlights of visiting Cambodia. This tour adds a comprehensive experience to understand the life under the water and its threats, which is very insightful.
Siem Reap: Discover
Hidden Angkor on Bicycle
Half Day
Explore the temples of Angkor on bicycle. Avoid the crowds by cycling the lesser-travelled paths with experienced guides to visit famous sites in Angkor at off-peak hours and lesser-known temples that are magical because of their solitude.
Why we like it:
Visiting Angkor temples by cycling is incredible! Riding on the top of Angkor Thom walls, going through the jungle and discovering small temples. A great addition to the classic temples visit.
Siem Reap: Phare Circus, beyond the Big Top
Evening tour
Gain exclusive backstage access before the Phare Circus show. A guide leads guests through the technical room, design area and artist preparation zones. Then, enjoy the circus-like performance blending modern and traditional Khmer theatre.
Why we like it:
Having the privilege of backstage access before the show gives a deeper understanding, which provides an even greater appreciation for the performance.
Phnom Penh: A Master Distiller's Gin Tour
Evening tour
Discover Phnom Penh’s unique gastronomy with a gin distillery tour and tasting. Join a master distiller to learn about the innovative, sustainable process of turning water hyacinth into award-winning gin. Sample various blends and cocktails, experiencing Cambodia’s growing spirits industry.
Why we like it:
Meeting Ryuji, the passionate master distiller, is what makes the whole experience worth it! We love his positive energy—after meeting him, guests will want to spend the whole evening drinking the best gin!
New products
Cambodia continues to be positioned as a stand-alone destination, alongside the development of sustainable products designed to deliver positive outcomes for local communities. Recent product development has also expanded into lesser-known wildlife experiences across the country.
Siem Reap and Steung Treng: Angkor temples and wildlife sanctuary
7 Days / 6 Nights
Experience the perfect blend of history and nature: explore the magnificent Angkor temples of Siem Reap, followed by a stay at the unique Siem Pang Forest Lodge for an in-depth wildlife discovery.
Steung Treng: Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary
4 Days / 3 Nights
Discover authentic Cambodian wildlife at Siempang Forest Lodge. This luxurious, regenerative journey features critically endangered bird observation and guided tracking of rare mammals like the endangered banteng. 10% of the cost supports the Rising Phoenix conservation fund.
Family travel remains a key focus for 2026, with additional products and partners being added. One ideal hotel for a family beach holiday is spotlighted below.
JATI Resort
Sihanoukville (island)
Located on Koh Russey Island, just 10 minutes by speedboat from the mainland, the resort offers year-round accessibility, including during the green season. Managed by the Shinta Mani team, it combines high-standard service with 84 modern, spacious villas and a vibrant design concept, with colourful touches throughout the property.
Friendly hospitality and a strong range of on-site activities make it a particularly good fit for families, with plenty to keep children engaged.
EXO Cambodia Team
2025 Sustainability highlights:
Reduction of plastic consumption:
Introduced new monk blessing packaging, partnered with the social enterprise Trash is Nice to repurpose plastic waste, onboarded a new water supplier to provide glass bottles for guests and implemented an updated approach to picnic lunch box packaging.
Supporting the community:
Both offices collected materials, school supplies and clothing for the annual donation drive. The teams also regularly organise blood donation initiatives, with strong participation from guides and drivers. In collaboration with the EXO Foundation, a water filter station is being implemented at Trapeang Thmar Primary School in rural Siem Reap province, alongside ongoing support for two elephants in remote area of Mondulkiri.
Educational Training: Educational training initiatives were delivered in partnership with local suppliers. This year, a collaboration with Angkor Wildlife and Aquarium (AWA) raised awareness of plastic waste among 70 students and strengthened understanding of Tonle Sap Lake’s biodiversity.
Christmas Tuktuk parade: The most recent initiative was a community-led festive event celebrating creativity, togetherness and holiday spirit in the heart of Siem Reap. Now in its second year, the parade brings together local businesses, schools, NGOs, artists and families for an evening of colour, music and entertainment, while raising funds for a meaningful local cause. All profits are donated to Safe Haven.
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