Exotissimo Travel was established in 1993 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We are now one of the longest established inbound tour operators in Indochina, Myanmar and Thailand and one of the best known.
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The best experience I had in Cambodia was at Kbal Spean, about 50 km from Siem Reap
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Thanks for the fond memories!
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Allan
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I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip to Vietnam and the services supplied by you and your company. Our ...
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Jane and Kate Whitmore
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Cambodia is a country steeped in an ancient history based around the Khmer Empire, once the largest empire in South East Asia. Angkor was the region of Cambodia that served as the seat of the empire during its heyday (approximately the 9th century to the 15th century A.D.). The temples of the Angkor area numbered over 1000, and today many of them still remain, but in wide range of scales and forms.
The Angkorian empire that ruled Cambodia until the 14th century left an indelible mark on the culture and beliefs of the country. Our 'Culture and Cuisine' tour takes you on an insightful journey to explore the legacies of a bygone era as well as the modern glory of Cambodia. With expert guides, exotic cuisine, and luxurious hotels you will be amazed at the, often unexpected, wonders along the way.
With its dramatic silhouette and crown of towering stone pinnacles, Angkor Wat is one of the most famous and recognizable monuments in the world. Yet, as extraordinary as it is, on this special four-day tour you'll soon see that there is so much more to Angkor than just Angkor Wat. Built during the golden age of the Khmer Empire, Angkor was at one time the heart of the most powerful and advanced civilization in Southeast Asia. Abandoned in the 15th century, Angkor was quickly enveloped by the jungle, its stone halls and shaded shrines remaining only as a site of pilgrimage.
An in- style private journey along the Tonle Sap Lake to relax your eyes with the lake spectacular views, and get excited with sights of floating houses and markets, handicrafts villages, large fishing port village, French colonial charms and royal stupas of Siem Reap town.
Join us as we take in the splendors of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam on a trip through the heart of the Khmer empire. You'll bask in the shadows of jungle-clad ruins, barter at floating canal markets, and sip coffee in elegant sidewalk cafes, as we cross ancient empires and lush jungles on a journey from Bangkok to Saigon.
CAMBODIA LUXURY TOURS
A little over a decade ago the first adventurous travelers started arriving in to Cambodia. Now, however this exotic nation is firmly on the international tourism map and able to offer some truly wonderful travel experiences. With the emergence of five-star hotels, Cambodia’s legendary hospitality and unrivaled sites can now be experienced in luxurious comfort.
Visit the magical Temples of Angkor where, assisted by a knowledgeable Exotissimo guide, you can embark on a journey of discovery. Go beyond the main sights and visit some of Angkor's most fascinating, yet least-known temples.
Beyond normal sight-seeing tours, Exotissimo offers unique options in the Siem Reap area. Gain a different perspective of the ancient Angkorian Temples with a helicopter ride, flying over the main park and out to the remote temples of Beng Mealea and Koh Ker. Here you will find evocative ruins nestled in the jungle and very few tourists. In the evening, dine by candle light within the grounds of a quiet temple. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a corporate gathering of two hundred, this experience is unforgettable.
Phnom Penh, the country’s capital, is a vibrant city filled with culture and history. We recommend spending the day on an in-depth cultural tour escorted by experts who will give you an insider’s view into Cambodia on topics such as art galleries, architecture, and traditional crafts. In the evening time, sip a cocktail in an elegant colonial-era bar or watch the graceful movements of traditional Apsara dancers.
With the growing tourism industry, Cambodia has seen an increase in luxury hotels and travel options. Discerning travelers can now choose from a growing selection of luxury hotels, ranging from grand properties with colonial elegance or intimate modern villas complete with personal butlers. And although not as well known as neighboring Thailand or Vietnam, Cambodia’s culinary scene is beginning to make a name for itself. Hip, innovative restaurants are emerging led by top chefs from around the world.
Exotissimo’s tailor-made tours allow you to explore the country in style. Travel with expert guides to gain cultural and historical knowledge, stay in luxurious hotels with impeccable service, and let our professional staff take care of the organizing and logistics of your trip planning.
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Sibylle R. - Cambodia Product Manager
The best experience I had in Cambodia was at Kbal Spean, about 50 km from Siem Reap. The tuk tuk ride through typical Cambodian countryside was very interesting as it lead us to a lesser visited area, on a dirt track of red sand that wound its way through the lush green rice fields, passing small settlements with kids waving and ‘hello’ at my friend and me. At Kbal Spean, a short hike uphill awaited us, but the jungle path wasn’t exactly lonely – entire Cambodian families, complete with babies and grandmothers, a large picnic basket and everybody soaking wet from the waterfall, crossed our way. On top of the hill, we admired the ‘River of 1000 lingas’ with its unusual and fine stone carvings in the river bed, together with a group of friendly monks in their bright orange robes.
A few meters further, we joined the happy holiday atmosphere at the small but beautiful waterfall, where families were picnicking on the rocks, kids were screaming and generally everybody was splashing about in the water. What really made our day was as one Cambodian family cordially invited us to join their picnic. We were treated to taste interesting Khmer food that we never tried before, like small mussels with chili, chicken feet and banana sticky rice (Yummie!), and even though they hardly spoke any English and we didn’t speak Khmer, we managed to communicate somehow. The family gave us a flip flop each to sit on so we didn’t have to sit on the wet rocks and it was great to see that they had a blast in showing us how to eat their delicacies. When we joined the crowd in the water, the family’s kids proudly introduced us as their newfound friends to everybody they could find.
On our way back to Siem Reap by tuk tuk, they passed us on their motorbikes, with great cheers and loud honking of course. We were still in SMS contact with the older daughter, who spoke a little English for a couple of days after. A wonderful experience - not exactly a quiet day in the jungle, but incredible Cambodian fun.
Traveler's Review
Allan
We are most grateful to you and Exotissimo for your support during the difficulties we experienced getting a flight home to Canada. We will have many fond memories of our travels through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.
We look forward to returning to Thailand some time in the future to enjoy your beautiful country. All of our group sends their best wishes to you and all the staff at Exotissimo with thanks for a wonderful holiday!!
Best Wishes, Allan December 08
Traveler's Review
Jane and Kate Whitmore
Hello Vi,
I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip to Vietnam and the services supplied by you and your company.
I also have a couple of suggestions for improvement.
First of all, your services were flawless! You may use me as a reference anytime. Please forward this email to your manager and any other high-level people who should know how pleased we were with your services.
Here are the things that you and your company did really well:
- Communication
I chose your company because of the consistent and frequent email communication from you. As you know, the person we originally were working with left. You picked up the work and continued promptly and efficiently. Initially I was somewhat worried about using an "unknown" travel agency outside of the United States to arrange this travel. You allayed those fears with your frequent, responsive communication. It was very reassuring to know that you were there and always responded within 12 hours. Well done!
- Guides and Drivers
Our guides everywhere on our trip were excellent. I appreciated that each one stated something like, "This is your vacation and I want you to have a good experience." On several days we made slight requests for changes to the itineraries. Every time our guides were accommodating and gracious. Their English was excellent. The drivers were always safe. I also appreciated that we were not expected to pay for our guides' or drivers' meals which would have been an unexpected expense.
- Hotels met or exceeded our expectations. We especially enjoyed the hotel at Angor Wat.
- Travel arrangements
We were picked up promptly every time. When just the driver picked us up at the airport, he immediately called the guide so we could speak with him about the next day's schedule. This was very reassuring and impressive, even when these calls were late at night. We appreciated that our travel was confirmed and we were given updated airline information, including the one time the flight was delayed.
- Itinerary I originally proposed an itinerary. Your agent made some suggestions which were good. When Mrs. Vy was not available for us on the day of cooking school, Vi was proactive to let us know. As it turned out, we did not have Mrs. Vy for cooking, but her assistant, instead. This turned out to be just fine and we were very happy with our cooking school experience. The "Hanoi Hilton" prison was not on our itinerary, but when we asked our guide about it, he included it.
Thank you for your excellent service and our very wonderful trip.
Jane and Kate Whitmore
May 08
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