Arrive into Phnom Penh and be greeted on arrival by your local Travel Expert who will whisk you off on an exploration of the city. 

First visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), a former high school close to the centre of town. In the Pol Pot/Khmer Rouge period (1975-1979) the school was used as a detention centre for political and civil prisoners, the majority of whom perished under cruel interrogation and torture. The Museum stands as a testament to the deceased and the brutal ideology of the Khmer Rouge movement.

After this sobering experience, we then take a stroll through the nearby Russian Market (Psah Tuol Tom Pong), a lively indoor and outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewellery, gems, silk, kramars, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, and cheap designer clothing and accessories (of varying quality) that have found their way there from the Phnom Penh Garment factories. A quick local lunch – perhaps sampling some local street food noodle coup for the adventurous, then check into your hotel. 

The program can be extended with visits to the Royal Palace and National Museum if time and interest allows.

In the evening we venture out into the exotic tropical night to enjoy the sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and atmosphere of Phnom Penh on a ride around by tuk tuk, known locally as a ‘remork’. 

Led by your informative Travel Expert, start with a cocktail while soaking up the stunning panoramic views of this fast-developing city, before making multiple stops to local markets and small street-side vendors; tasting the very best of Cambodian street food. For the main meal, sample traditional cuisine while listening to songs from the 1960s, Cambodia’s golden era of music, at a vibrant live music restaurant. After one final secret dessert stop, return to the hotel or continue to one of Phnom Penh’s trendy late-night spots if the mood dictates. .

Tent Description 

100sqm, custom designed tents are perched over the swift moving waters and waterfalls, providing a view and experience unlike any other resort in Asia. Each tent has been meticulously designed to invoke the feeling of what it would have been like to be on a luxury safari in the jungles of Cambodia with Jacky Onassis. 

A full range of activities are included in the accommodation rate (minimum stay 3 nights). Depending on the season, Shinta Mani Wild always has plenty of activities available for guests to choose from; a few of which are are below:

Wildlife Alliance Rangers Anti Poaching Patrol 

 Guests that share Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild’s passion for protecting its precious natural environment might find themselves joining Wildlife Alliance rangers motorcycling through the forest on anti-poaching patrols. Funded by Shinta Mani, the camp’s ranger station enables the non-profit Wildlife Alliance to carry out vital conservation work in the area, including protecting animals from poaching, removing snares, protecting the National Park from encroachment and preventing illegal logging.

Butterfly Walk 

The WILD Sanctuary is home to over 140 species of butterflies, some that congregate in a flutter numbering in the hundreds – a colorful feast for the senses. Your Bensley Butler will personally guide you on this property hike and share our passion for butterflies with you Jungle Trekking The 800 acres that comprises WILD sits within the 4.5 million acres of the Southern Cardamom National Park. The opportunities are endless and are only limited by what you want to do. From easy walks on riverside trails on the WILD property to full day, hardcore slogs into the Cardamom interior our Bensley Adventure Rangers will happily guide you on the adventure of your choosing

After the three days spent exploring the National Park your Travel Expert will be on hand to escort you to one of the luxurious island resorts off the Southern Coast. 

Assistance will be provided to facilitate travel to your onward destination. Today we have the longest drive of the trip as we head west for approximately four hours to the seaside city of Sihanoukville. As the town is heavily developed we don’t spend time here and merely transit straight through to the pier. 

 From there we board a boat to cruise out to Song Saa Private Island, still Cambodia’s premier beach hideaway and well regarded as one of Asia’s finest. 

The Islands of Cambodia reman a truly pristine unspoilt paradise, with tourism beyond a few intrepid backpackers only having started to take off before the events of early 2020. 

It can now be argued that Cambodia is now one of the best and most accessible beach destinations in Asia - and there’s a lot of competition…. you will not be disappointed. 

Avoiding crowds and enjoying the beach in peace and quiet is not an issue here, as there have never yet been crowds to avoid. 

 Your time at Son Saa Private Island is on your own with the full assistance of on site management and staff.

Free at leisure to enjoy Song Saa Private Island 

At Song Saa their culinary practice is proudly based on locally sourced ingredients: seasonal fruits and vegetables, wildlife-friendly Ibis rice from farmers in the North, fleshy cashew nuts and meaty coconuts from nearby villages. Then there’s the distinctive favour of Kampot pepper infusing our cuisine with a truly local culinary twist. We’re happy to cater to guests with dietary restrictions and our vegan and vegetarian dishes are some of our tastiest. 

When it comes to wiling away your time, Song Saa lets you be as active or as inert as you like. Idle on our pristine sands or take off on a diving adventure. Take a sunset cruise across dazzling seas or explore our rainforest trails and see our native plants and wildlife. At night, enjoy a quiet dinner for two, then retreat to your villa terrace, clinking x under the constellations and wondering how you could ever leave… 

• 24 Private Pool Villas 
• 2 restaurant and bars
• Large infinity pool
• Spa and wellness sanctuaries
• Water sports: scuba diving, kayaking, snorkelling, speedboat
• Ecological and cultural programmes
• Private beach
• Private mooring available