A Koun Khmer Homecoming Experience
Couples Edition
Bring home the one you love.
July 1–10, 2027 · A homecoming for koun Khmer and the person they love, experiencing home— together.
A new homecoming for couples
Show them where you come from
For so many of us, the person we love has heard the stories but never seen the place. They’ve tasted the food at family gatherings, asked what a Khmer word means, and wondered about the parts of us that are hard to explain.
Couples Edition is a homecoming for koun Khmer and their partners, whether your partner is Khmer or not. Experience Cambodia side by side: the history your family carries, the food you grew up on, and the moments that help them understand you more deeply.
Early bird opens Jan 4, 2027
For couples
Hosted by Sela
What makes this homecoming different
Made for couples
For you and your person
Open to couples where at least one partner has Khmer heritage. Every couple is welcome.
Small by design
An intimate group of couples, so friendships form naturally and every voice is heard.
Understanding, together
Guided conversations and reflection that help partners share what this return means.
Joy and depth
History and healing balanced with food, laughter, rest, and modern Cambodia.
The journey
Itinerary at a glance
We begin and end in Phnom Penh. A detailed day-by-day itinerary is shared with registered homecomers before the trip.
Days 1–3
Phnom Penh
Welcome dinner and meeting your homecoming family
Learning the history of the Khmer Rouge and genocide sites, with care and space to process
Khmer Buddhist practices at the wat
Practicing Khmer at a local market
Days 4–6
Battambang
Time with local families and their livelihoods in the countryside
A home-cooked meal shared with a Khmer family
Sunset bamboo train ride
Days 7–9
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat and the temples with trusted local guides
Khmer cooking class, where you make a 4-course meal
Sunset boat ride and an Apsara dinner show
Final reflection circle and farewell dinner
Days 10
Siem Reap > Phnom Penh
Return to Phnom Penh and farewell
Each homecoming is thoughtfully tailored, so activities and dates may shift slightly with the season and local availability to give you the best experience.
Only on this homecoming
What makes the Couples Edition edition special
Share every step of the journey home with your partner
Plant rice alongside local farmers in the green season
An extra day in the Battambang countryside
Lush green rice fields at the start of the rainy season
Pricing
Your stay together
Couples share a room throughout the trip. Here’s our estimated pricing so you can start planning early. Final pricing will be confirmed before early bird opens on January 4, 2027.
For two
Couple’s Room
You and your partner share a room in 4-star and boutique hotels, 9 nights.
From $5,300
Estimated early bird price per couple · $5,700 standard
$1,000 deposit per couple secures your spot
Both partners register on one shared form
Same inclusions as every homecoming
Prices are estimates and may change slightly as we finalize hotels and the itinerary. Registration opens January 4, 2027. Join the list and we’ll email you the moment it opens.
Early bird
Jan 4–18, 2027
For two
Couple’s Room Upgrade
Prefer a little more space or comfort? We’re planning an optional room upgrade at select hotels.
Upgrade option
Details and pricing shared before January 4, 2027
Limited availability
Same inclusions as every homecoming
Registration closes
May 2, 2027
Final payment
By May 15, 2027
Homecoming
Jul 1–10, 2027
Payment plan
Pay over time
Secure your spot with a $1,000 deposit per couple. The rest is split into three monthly payments, charged automatically on March 15, April 15, and May 15, 2027. Everyone pays on the same dates. Based on estimated pricing, that’s about $1,434 per payment with early bird, or $1,567 standard. The full payment table will be shared with final pricing before January 4.
If you register
Your payments
Before Mar 15, 2027
Mar 15, Apr 15 and May 15
Mar 15 – Apr 14, 2027
Mar + Apr payments together on Apr 15, then May 15
Apr 15 – May 2, 2027
All three payments (your full balance) on May 15
Joining after a payment date has passed? It’s simply added to your next payment, so you’re all caught up by then. Prefer to pay in full? Choose that option on the registration form and we’ll email one invoice for your balance after your deposit.
What’s included
Thoughtfully taken care of
Included
9 nights in 4-star and boutique hotels with pools
Meals: daily breakfast plus about 7 group meals, including welcome and farewell dinners, an Apsara dinner, a home-cooked family meal, and a Khmer cooking class
Trusted local guides and Khmer to English interpretation
All transport between cities and within the itinerary
Entry tickets to cultural sites, museums, and Angkor Wat
Daily Khmer lessons and guided reflection with Sela
Not included
International flights and airport transfers
Hotel nights before and after the trip (at least 2)
Meals and drinks outside the itinerary
Travel visa and insurance (required)
Personal expenses and travel outside the itinerary
From past koun Khmer
What our homecomers carry home
This experience with Sela truly gives you the safe space to connect, reflect, and deepen your understanding of Cambodia.
Dec 2025 homecomer
If you feel a longing for your roots or the diaspora, it’s absolutely worth answering that call.
Victoria
Instead of feeling rejected as a koun Khmer, we felt accepted as a koun Khmer.
Savandy
Questions
Frequently asked
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Couples where at least one partner has Khmer heritage, whether your partner is Khmer, Asian, or from any background. Both partners must be 18+.
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Couples Edition is designed for couples. If you’re traveling solo, our Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben, and Water Festival homecomings are made for you.
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Before early bird opens on January 4, 2027. Join the early bird list to receive pricing first.
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Within 14 days of registering (and more than 60 days before the trip): your deposit and any payments are refunded, minus processing fees.
After that, until 60 days before the trip: your deposit is non-refundable (or can be saved as credit toward a future Selarati trip). Any other payments are refunded minus processing and administrative fees.
60 to 30 days before: your deposit and second payment are non-refundable; later payments are refunded minus fees.
30 days or less: the full trip cost is non-refundable. In an emergency, please reach out and we’ll talk it through.
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Absolutely. Many homecomers are first-timers, and many arrive with little or no Khmer. You’ll be supported every step of the way, with daily Khmer lessons and interpretation throughout.
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You book your own flights into Phnom Penh (Techo International Airport). Please plan at least 1 night before and 1 night after the trip; we’ll share our Phnom Penh hotel so you can book the same one. A group chat opens before the trip so you can coordinate arrivals.
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Daily life and tourism in Cambodia are safe as usual, and we’ve hosted multiple homecomings since 2025. Our team and local partners monitor conditions closely and will communicate clearly if anything affects the trip.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ or email contact@selarati.com.
Bring your person home
Be first in line for Couples Edition
Early bird opens January 4, 2027 for two weeks. Join the list and you’ll be the first to know when pricing and registration open.