Top Siem Reap Classes & Workshops

Learn to cook some Khmer classic dishes like chicken curry and beef loc lac in this small group cooking class in Siem Reap. Your professional teacher will guide your group through the instructions on how to make each dish, explaining the ingredients and technique for each one. You’ll all sit down to eat your dinner or lunch, and then decide which dishes you’ll make at home with your provided digital recipe book.

Instead of purchasing souvenirs, this hands-on workshop connects you with a local artist and lets you create a unique hand-crafted souvenir under their guidance. Join this pottery workshop in Siem Reap and learn how to make your own ceramics using traditional Khmer tools and techniques. Get hands-on and shape your clay on the pottery wheel, add your choice of “kbach” (ornamentation).

Discover the delicious culinary delights of Cambodia with this Khmer Gourmet cooking class. Firstly, head to a local market to select your fresh ingredients, with a variety of fruit and vegetables on offer. Make your selection from the choice of menu, before cooking a starter, main course and desert with the guidance of your experienced teacher. Once your meal is prepared, sit back and enjoy tasting the fruits of your labor.

This is Cambodia's only experience combining all six lotus craft workshops in one journey. Unlike typical temple tours, you'll master the complete lotus-to-textile process while creating six authentic souvenirs. You're supporting one of the world's rarest textile traditions—lotus silk production—with only a few hundred artisans practicing this ancient craft globally. This social enterprise has empowered rural Cambodian women since 2003. The experience culminates in a peaceful boat ride through pristine lotus fields where you photograph the natural beauty that inspired your handicrafts. Most Siem Reap activities offer either nature OR culture—this delivers both in perfect harmony. Small groups ensure personalized instruction from master artisans. You'll gain deep cultural knowledge beyond the temples. Every handmade creation represents authentic skills passed through generations. This is hands-on cultural preservation you can touch, learn, and take home.

Learn about traditional Cambodian culture while watching this elaborate Apsara Theater performance in Siem Reap. This hassle-free excursion includes round-trip tuk-tuk transfers from your hotel to keep things simple. There is plenty to eat from the buffet, or you can order a Cambodian set menu, so there is something for every palate. Drinks are also available for purchase.

Visit a local soap workshop in Siem Reap to find out how it’s made from scratch. You’ll learn how to make natural handmade soap, giving you all the knowledge to create your own at home. Using natural and organic ingredients such as coconut oil, olive oil and essential oils, you’ll get to take a batch of your own soap home as a gift. The short workshop offers a fun activity for all ages.

Spend an evening at Siem Reap’s Amazon Angkor theater and prepare to be dazzled by the elegant Apsara dance, which dates back to the 7th century. Start your evening by tucking in to a buffet-style dinner comprising traditional Khmer cuisine at the theater’s restaurant before sitting back and enjoying the show. Soak up the sounds as well as the sights as the dances are soundtracked by a classic Khmer ensemble.

Exceptionally Rare Craft: Lotus silk is one of Earth's rarest textiles. We're among the last guardians of this 1,000-year-old Khmer technique nearly lost to history. UNESCO Award-Winning: Excellence recipient (2012) for preserving textile heritage on the verge of extinction and reviving traditional methods. Luxury Fashion Source: Exclusive supplier to international luxury houses. The same lotus fibers you'll touch are exported to create textiles valued at $400-$7,500. Complete Circular Economy: 100% lotus utilization. One plant becomes textiles, jewelry, paper, tea, and cosmetics—absolute zero waste innovation. Hands-On Creation: Actually CREATE three heirloom pieces (paper, yarn, bracelet) using ancient techniques. Take home what you make. Sacred Symbolism: The lotus is Buddhism's most revered flower representing purity and transformation. Authentic Social Enterprise: Supporting 150 women artisans through genuine cultural preservation, not performative tourism.

Cook up a storm with this evening cooking class. Learn to cook three delicious Cambodian dishes and then enjoy them under the stars for dinner. The class begins with a Cambodian inspired cocktail or mocktail featuring the beautiful fragrant lemongrass. Your chef then guides you through creating 3 delicious dishes. The class is hands on and goes through each dish step by step, meaning once you are back home you can whip these up for family or friends.

This workshop offers a fully hands-on and immersive experience centered on Cambodian chocolate. Participants don’t just watch or taste — they create their own personalized chocolate bar from start to finish, guided by professional chocolatiers. The chocolate is made from locally grown Cambodian cacao and customized with authentic local ingredients such as Kampot pepper, Kep sea salt, and Mondulkiri cashews. Each guest leaves with a one-of-a-kind chocolate bar, along with a deeper understanding of artisanal chocolate-making and Cambodian craftsmanship — a creative, authentic, and memorable experience.

Gain hands on experience in the art of Cambodian cuisine during a 3-hour cooking lesson with a local chef. In the morning or afternoon, travel round-trip by tuk-tuk from your hotel to a rural village outside Siem Reap. You’ll take part in an interactive workshop with a small group of food lovers and enjoy your 3-course meal afterward.

Discover the wonders of Cambodia with personalized tours led by expert French-and English speaking guides. From the majestic temples of Angkor Wat to the vibrant markets of Phnom Penh, every journey is tailored to your interests. Enjoy comfortable transport, insightful commentary, and a local's perspective on cultural treasures. Engage in immersive experiences and create unforgettable memories as you explore the rich history and beauty of Cambodia. - Tailored itineraries for every traveler, from short visits to 19-day adventures - Expert French-speaking guides with deep knowledge of Cambodian history - Comfortable air-conditioned transport for an enjoyable travel experience - Flexible schedules catering to your preferences with local insights

Get a real taste of Cambodia as you sample Siem Reap specialty sombai. Learn how the local liqueur is made by on a small-group tour of a Sombai workshop, and see the infusion room where fruits and spices are used for flavor. Finally, sample the famous liqueur, tasting a variety of different flavors from sweet to spicy, and perhaps purchase some as a unique souvenir.

Welcome to a culinary journey into the heart of Khmer cuisine. Our classes are designed to be interactive, educational and, most importanly, a whole lot of fun. Led by our friendly chef and experienced staff , our Cooking Class offers a unique opportunity to learn how to prepare your favourite Khmer dishes.Step by step easy to understand instructions, discuss and enjoy each dish as completed.

Discover Cambodia’s flavors in a 2-hour Amok Cooking Class on Pub Street. Begin with a guided local market tour to pick fresh herbs and spices, then learn step by step with your renowned chef to prepare Cambodia’s signature dish, Amok. Enjoy your own cooking paired with a traditional Khmer dessert, and take home your handmade Amok paste to recreate the taste back home. A perfect mix of culture, flavor, and fun, cook like a local in Siem Reap!

Learn to make your own cocktails with sombai-infused Cambodian liqueur in a class taught by a professional bartender. Try out three recipes, then visit a village workshop where you’ll taste more tantalizing flavors made with tropical fruit and paired with local snacks. Learn the story behind the liqueurs as you relax in a comfortable lounge, getting familiar with the tastes of Cambodia.

Whether Khmer food is your favourite or cooking is your hobby, there is no better way to learn Khmer cooking when you are in Siem Reap. Classes include market tour with our local guide, hand-on experience with a Khmer chef who will teach the basic processes of making Khmer dishes (1 starter, 1 main course, and 1 dessert), then you will get to tuck into your own food. Come join us to make your next vacation a culinary adventure and learn essential skills and techniques you can use every day! - Child-friendly - Good for groups - Good for students - No experience necessary - Bring amazing memories back home!

Skip Siem Reap’s tourist restaurants and uncover true Cambodian cuisine—also called Khmer cuisine—during a private cooking class at the Reveal Angkor hotel. Gain an insider perspective you won’t get from visiting restaurants, with ingredient-shopping at a market and a hands-on lesson with a local chef. Don a chef’s hat, create local dishes, eat them alfresco, and receive a cookery certificate. A choice of time slots provides handy flexibility.

Day tours to the Angkor Archeological Complex often rush through the two circuits on offer, which means that you don’t have the time to truly appreciate the history around you. Make the most of the sights on this private tour to the complex, spread out over two days. On the first day, enjoy the temples and ruins on the Small Circuit, including Ta Prohm and Ta Nei. Start the second day with sunrise views of Angkor Wat before exploring the temples on the Big Circuit.

This activity includes a guided tour of the site, palm leaf weaving activity and a homemade drink. Senteurs d'Angkor is a company that values ​​both the work of artisans and the richness of local nature to make quality and refined products. This sustainable activity offers the opportunity to interact with our artisans and learn more about the local culture and unique know-how that are passed down from generation to generation. Unique tour and activity far from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap city.

Be mesmerized by the captivating choreography and hypnotic color of a Phare performance in Siem Reap. Feast your senses on a 90-minute spectacle that blends riveting theater with folk music and distinctly Cambodian stories. Commend the determination of the young circus artists, many of who are from challenging social and economic backgrounds, as they hypnotize the audience with their energy and emotion. Gain insight into the charity Phare Ponleu Selpak and discover the work the organization does to help vulnerable children and adults in Cambodian society.

Get away from the hordes of tourists and encounter authentic Cambodian scenes with this dirt bike tour. Departing Siem Reap with hotel pickup, wind your way through quiet villages and hamlets, seeing traditional stilt houses, rice fields and family farms. Visit the village of Trough Khnut and stop by one or more hidden temples, such as Bantey Ampil. This trip can be fully personalized, ensuring it meets your needs and interests.

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Cambodia with a Khmer cooking class in a local house in Siem Reap. Over the span of four hours, you’ll learn to prepare authentic recipes under the guidance of Thanut Kean, an experienced English-speaking tour guide. This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers eager to explore local flavors and cooking techniques. Whether you opt for the morning or afternoon session, get ready to chop, stir, and savor delicious Khmer dishes such as Fresh Spring Rolls, Fish/Chicken Amok and Mango Sticky Rice. that will impress your friends and family back home.