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Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West Launches Festive “Year End Escape” & New Year Art & Yoga Retrea

 Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West invites guests to end the year and begin the next in soulful style, with two immersive journeys that celebrate connection, creativity, and coastal beauty.  



From 28–31 December 2025, the Kep West Year End Escape blends vintage rail travel, barefoot luxury, and festive discovery, followed immediately by the “New Beginnings: Art & Yoga Retreat” from 1–4 January 2026, designed for guests seeking renewal through movement,

 art, and mindfulness. Together, these experiences embody Knai Bang Chatt’s philosophy of regenerative travel: journeys that restore both traveller and destination. 


The Year End Escape: A Festive Journey by Train and Sea 


Celebrate the close of 2025 aboard a nostalgic rail journey from Phnom Penh to Kep, followed by three nights of coastal indulgence at Knai Bang Chatt, Cambodia’s most soulful seaside retreat. This limited-edition package combines culinary adventures, island

 discovery, and wellness moments across four curated days.  


Guests will enjoy festive rooftop cocktails at The Deck, a seafood celebration dinner at Crab & Co., a private island excursion with Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC), and sunset cruises along Kep’s storied shoreline. The journey concludes with an optional

 extension into Knai Bang Chatt’s lively End-of-Year Party (USD80 per person) and New Year’s Brunch, a joyful coastal countdown with music, cocktails, and ocean breezes. 


Dates: 28–31 December 2025 


Price: USD 675 per person | 50% discount for children under 12  


Includes: One-way train journey Phnom Penh → Kep, 3 nights seafront accommodation, all meals, wellness sessions, cultural tours, sunset cocktails, island excursion with MCC, boat and tuk-tuk transfers. 


Optional Upgrades: Return transfer, Chef’s Table Dinner, spa treatments, extra night for New Year Brunch. 


New Beginnings: Art & Yoga Retreat (1–4 January 2026) 


As the new year dawns, Knai Bang Chatt transforms into a sanctuary of reflection and creativity with the New Beginnings Art & Yoga Retreat. Led by Lana (yoga and somatic movement) and Lolli (artist and illustrator), this four-day, three-night program blends

 sunrise yoga, intuitive art, meditation, and a creative island excursion to Koh Po.  


Participants are invited to reconnect with themselves through mindful practices, nourishing meals, and restorative evenings under the stars, all within Knai Bang Chatt’s serene coastal setting. 


Dates: 1–4 January 2026 

Price: USD 1,200 (Single) | USD 950 (Double) per person 


Includes: Accommodation, all meals, daily yoga and art sessions, sound healing, Koh Po island excursion, materials and facilitation, use of resort amenities. 


Together, the Year End Escape and New Beginnings Retreat offer travellers the rare chance to transition between years with intention, from festive celebration to mindful restoration. “Knai Bang Chatt has always been about meaningful experiences that reconnect

 people to nature and community,” says Jef Moons, Founder of Kep West. “These programs invite guests to close the year with gratitude and open the next with purpose.” 


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