Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West Launches Exclusive Luxury Train Experience for Festive Season

KEP, CAMBODIA August 19 2025 – Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West has unveiled a rare year-end experience that blends vintage rail travel, coastal luxury, and cultural immersion. From 28 to 31 December 2025, guests are invited to embark on a privately chartered train journey from Phnom Penh to Kep, followed by a three-night stay at the brand’s iconic coastal retreat.

The four-day package seeks to reimagine the concept of a festive escape, offering what the resort describes as “a journey of style, soul, and cinematic flair”. The highlight is a dedicated train, reserved exclusively for Knai Bang Chatt guests, which recalls the golden age of rail. White-linen seafood lunches, fine wines, and silver service set the tone as passengers travel through the Cambodian countryside at leisure.

From Rail to Coast

Upon arrival at Kep Station, guests continue by traditional tuk-tuk to Knai Bang Chatt, where sunset cocktails at The Deck and a seafood dinner at Crab & Co. mark the start of three days of exploration and celebration. The itinerary blends wellness rituals, cultural discovery, and coastal adventure.

Activities include sunrise yoga and meditation, a dolphin-spotting breakfast cruise, and a private island visit guided by Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC), where guests engage with local marine restoration efforts. A barefoot beach barbecue and cultural excursions to pepper plantations, pagodas, and Kep’s Crab Market provide further immersion in the region’s traditions.

Culinary and Wellness Highlights

Dining plays a central role throughout the stay. Beyond rooftop cocktails and beachside barbecues, options include lunch at The Wave, a cliffside restaurant fusing local produce with global inspiration, and an optional Chef’s Table Degustation Dinner featuring a wine-paired tasting menu. Wellness experiences range from yoga and meditation to spa treatments and sailing lessons.

The programme culminates in a sunset champagne cruise along the Kep coastline, with guests given the choice to return to Phnom Penh by car or train, or extend their stay to join Kep West’s New Year celebrations.

Pricing and Inclusions

The four-day package is priced at US$1,500 per person, with children under 12 eligible for a 50 per cent discount. The offer includes the one-way private train journey, three nights’ seafront accommodation, all meals, curated excursions, wellness sessions, and transfers. Optional upgrades cover return rail or car travel, spa treatments, the Chef’s Table Dinner, and Kep West’s New Year’s Brunch.

Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West, known for its ethos of “barefoot luxury” and regenerative travel, positions the festive journey as a celebration of slow travel and meaningful experiences.