Siem Reap: Handcraft Workshop & Tasting with Hotel Transfer｜Cambodia

Experience Cambodia’s rich artisanal heritage with complete ease, starting with hassle-free pickup from your hotel in Siem Reap. Perfect for culture lovers, families, and creative travelers, this hands-on workshop offers an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at authentic Cambodian crafts and local flavors.

Upon arrival, visit various workshop stations where local artisans demonstrate time-honored techniques. Watch how natural soaps made with coconut oil, nourishing cosmetics, scented balms, and hand-poured candles are crafted. Learn about Smok and Krebei Riel—eco-friendly boxes woven from different parts of the palm tree—and discover the story of the villages where these master weavers passed their skills down through generations.

Next, dive into the vibrant world of Cambodian spices. See how local ingredients like Kampot pepper, chili, and lemongrass are processed and blended for classic dishes like curry and Amok. Stroll around the garden to identify living tropical plants, including frangipani, jasmine, coffee trees, and pepper vines.

Along the way, enjoy a delightful tasting session featuring house-made creations, including exotic jams, flavored coffees, and aromatic teas. Finally, craft side-by-side with the artisans! Choose from four fun, hands-on activities—palm leaf weaving, aromatic candle making, natural lip balm making, or palm sugar candy making—and take home your own handmade souvenirs. At the end of the tour, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.