For the second time, Pics of Asia is taking you on an unforgettable Cambodia photography tour and workshop—this time in collaboration with Regis from Asia Travel Photography. With years of combined experience running photo tours across Cambodia, we’ve designed an adventure that blends expert mentoring with access to unique locations.

Starting and ending in Phnom Penh, this Cambodia photo tour focuses on capturing both the iconic and the hidden sides of the country. We’ll photograph life around Tonle Sap Lake during the vibrant rice planting season, discover lesser-visited corners of the majestic Angkor temples, and spend time with monks in their monasteries. This is an opportunity to sharpen your photography skills while experiencing Cambodia’s culture, people, and landscapes in the most authentic way.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Guided by two professional photographers living in Asia.
Explore the iconic temples of Angkor at sunrise and sunset for unique photography opportunities
Capture authentic daily life in floating villages, rural markets, and countryside communities
Learn storytelling photography techniques to create stronger, more meaningful images
Travel off the beaten track to hidden locations away from the crowds
Enjoy Cambodian culture and cuisine with carefully chosen local experiences

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TOUR DETAILS

Duration: 12 days

Starting In: Phnom Penh

Ending In: Phnom Penh

Participants: 6

Includes: All hotels and transportation

Excludes: International flight, Visa, Insurance

DATES & TOUR LEADERS

Oct 25 - Nov 05, 2027

Oct 09 - 20, 2028

Tour led by: Etienne Bossot & Regis Binard

USD 4250

Single Supplement $450

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Day 1 - Arrival in Phnom Penh

Arrive in vibrant Phnom Penh, where the Asia Travel Photography and Pics Of Asia team will welcome you at the airport and escort you to your boutique hotel. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed walk around the area near the hotel before dinner, offering our first opportunity to discover the atmosphere and local life of the Cambodian capital.

Day 2 - Mekong and Rural Cambodia

We leave Phnom Penh behind and begin our journey into rural Cambodia. Along the way, we make a stop on the peaceful island of Koh Dach, known for its traditional weaving and small-scale agriculture. We then continue to Kampong Thom Province, arriving in the “Buffalo Village,” where we begin our immersion into rural Cambodian life.

Day 3 - Kampong Thom and Village of the Tonle Sap Lake

We begin the day exploring a traditional village in the Cambodian countryside before continuing towards Siem Reap. In the afternoon, we reach our first village on the Tonlé Sap Lake, where we discover the unique way of life of communities living along the lake and capture the atmosphere of this remarkable floating and silted environment.

Day 4 - Water lilies collection and Angkor Wat

Today, we head out from Siem Reap again onto Tonlé Sap Lake, meeting local fishermen and families who collect water lilies from the lake. In the afternoon, we return to dry land to photograph one of our favourite monasteries before Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s national symbol and one of the world’s most iconic temples.

Day 5 - Local Market and Temples of Angkor

On day five, we explore a local market and a Buddhist monastery before heading to Angkor Thom, where we photograph the impressive temples and ancient city of the Khmer Empire.

Day 6 - Temples, monasteries and village on silt

Today, we explore a temple where ancient trees and roots have grown over the ruins, with visits to Buddhist monasteries along the way, before continuing to a traditional silted village and discovering another side of rural Cambodian life.

Day 7 - Countryside Life near Siem Reap and floating village

We begin the day exploring a traditional village in the countryside near Siem Reap, where we visit a local monastery and meet small-scale artisans. In the afternoon, we continue to our first floating village to discover life on and around the water.

Day 8 - Boat Journey to Batambang

We leave Siem Reap by boat and travel towards Batambang, crossing the Tonlé Sap and passing through floating villages and communities along the waterways. The journey offers a unique perspective on life around the lake, with plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the people, homes and landscapes along the way.

Day 9 - Batambang, Floating Villages & Kampong Chhnang

We begin the day exploring the countryside around Batambang, visiting a local monastery, discovering traditional rice-paper production and stopping at the nearby Killing Fields. In the afternoon, we continue towards one of Cambodia’s fascinating floating villages before travelling on to Kampong Chhnang, where we spend the night.

Day 10 - Countryside of Kampong Chhnang and transfer to Phnom Penh

We begin the day with a visit to a local market before discovering two traditional craft villages, known for their pottery and basket weaving. In the afternoon, we travel back to Phnom Penh, with time to relax and rest after our journey through rural Cambodia.

Day 11 - Phnom Penh

We begin the day with a morning walk through Phnom Penh, exploring its streets and capturing everyday life in the capital. In the afternoon, we take time for a photo review before heading out again in the evening for another walk and further opportunities for street photography.

Day 12 – Departure from Phnon Penh

Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy one last optional shooting session at one of our favorite locations, before saying goodbye. Airport transfers will be arranged for all participants. End of tour.

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Testimonials

"THE best tour Ive ever been on. Etienne has an energy, joy and passion for Vietnam that matches mine. He is a fabulous tour leader who held the group impeccably. We had fun, we played, we laughed, and we also did some seriously good photography. He took us to paces we would not go to by ourselves, and helped us to feel safe and comfortable, whilst still maintaining a sense of awe and excitement. This is absolutely a highly recommended company to do tours with by me. Can not fault it in any way,"

Anna - Australia
"This is my third dedicated photography trip but my first with Pics of Asia and Etienne Bossot. So with that reference point I was thrilled to finally discover a photographer who is passionate about teaching and sharing his creative skills with enthusiasm and good humor. Traveling with Pics of Asia to Bangladesh was a wonderful experience and I am already looking forward to booking my next trip with Etienne."

Melissa - Australia
"Absolutely enjoyed my time with Etienne as we explored Central Vietnam and Hoi An. Apart from providing great photography tips and encouraging us to step out of our photography comfort zones, the experience was amazing, as we tasted local delicacies and visited places that are off the beaten path and where you can go when you speak Vietnamese. I also made a lot of friends in the short intense week of workshops. In short, I highly recommend the tour with Etienne."

Wei - Singapore
"Pics of Asia is THE place to learn and progress in photography in Asia. Etienne and the other co-leaders are great photographers, skilled and very very very fun to hang with! This is why many photographers come multiple times to do most of the different countries proposed by Pics of Asia because they like it so much. I myself did few in Vietnam and they were a blast, as well as Iran which was mind-blowing. If you want to visit tourist free places in Asia, interact with the locals and take true travel and people photographies, this is the place to be!"

Adrien - France
“Pics of Asia tours are like crack cocaine – in a good way! They’re amazing fun, you feel high during them and completely wrecked afterward. Oh, and they’re more than a bit addictive. Etienne and the other tutors will share their wisdom and take you to unbelievable locations – but getting that final shot is entirely up to you. Everything is completely real. If you want staged pictures, these are not the tours for you!”

Andy - UK

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TOUR SUMMARY

Location: Siem Reap and Tonle Sap Lake

Dates: Oct 25 - Nov 05, 2027

Oct 09 - Nov 20, 2028

Starting in: Phnom Penh

Ending in: Phnom Penh

Price: USD 4250

How to book?

Simply fill the form below, and we will get back in touch with you with more details. Upon confirmation, we will need a 50% deposit to reserve your spot, with final payment being due 45 days before departure.