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Cambodia Travel - Tours, Hotels and Day Trips
Cambodia is known for its magnificent Temples of Angkor and its tragic recent history, but there is much more to be discovered in this intriguing country. As the tourism infrastructure has improved, more destinations and opportunities have emerged. Stepping off the tourist path, travelers can experience the friendly locals, traditional culture, and beautiful scenery which fill the country.
Preferred Tours in Cambodia
Step into Cambodia’s past with this Angkor Discovery Cambodia tour. Marvel at Angkor era temples dating from 893 AD and witness both the exterior and the interior of Angkor Wat. Experience a traditional floating village in Asia’s largest fresh water lake. Shop for some souvenirs before heading back home with a myriad of memories.
With unparalleled opportunities to explore the country’s rural beauty and traditional culture, our Along the Mekong Cambodia tour is crafted for travellers seeking an authentic experience. We have also incorporated several charity-based excursions to support the local villagers and preserve the arts, crafts and natural beauty of the country.
Combining touring with charitable visits, this six day Cambodia package tour is designed for travelers looking to make a positive impact while on their holiday. Visiting Siem Reap and Battambang, the six-day Cambodia tour balances touring activities with visits to locally-run charities. Not only will you visit awe-inspiring temples, you will also discover the beauty of rural Cambodia and visits several locally-run charities.
Our Cambodia in Style tour lets you discover the history of this country with visits to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap and history museums in Phnom Penh, headquartered from your luxury hotel. Have a sweeping view of the magnificent Angkor temples from a tethered helium balloon. In this Cambodia luxury tour, you will have dinner at the best tables while a traditional Aspara dance performs and explore the countryside on an elephant ride.
Our 10 day Cambodia in Depth tour allows you to uncover the country’s culture and historical artifacts through various outdoor activities. Start in Siem Ream with a bird’s eye view of Angkor Wat on a helium balloon. You will also visit local villages, explore less visited temples, and enjoy a boat ride along the Mekong River. Kick back in the country’s beautiful and unspoiled beach resort in Sihanoukville before returning to Phnom Penh and a relaxed exploration of the capital city.
Do you want to explore Angkor’s beauty and you get your fair share of adrenaline rush? Exotissimo’s Angkor Hike and Bike package will send you on your way as you pedal through the Cambodian land filled with historical temples and villages. Change the pace for a trek to a refreshing and exhilarating waterfall on this exciting Cambodian tour.
Selected Cambodia Hotels
Set in an old restored building next to the iconic Wat Ounalom, the Amanjaya Pancam Hotel in Phnom Penh boasts a stunning location overlooking the Tonle Sap River. The boutique property presents an intimate and chic atmosphere with its harmonious blend of contemporary and Khmer designs. The 21 spacious and stylish suites are elegantly furnished with wooden floors, rosewood furniture and Cambodian textiles.
Immerse yourself in form and comfort as you step from the vibrant riverfront of Phnom Penh along the banks of the Tonle Sap, in to The Quay. The city's first carbon-friendly hotel is a minimalist hideaway that is both urbane and relaxed.
Redefining the word ‘boutique’, the 17-room Villa Kiara Hotel in Siem Reap offers a chance for travelers to experience the warmth of Khmer traditions without sacrificing the comforts of modern accommodation.
Created by internationally acclaimed designer Bill Bensley, the five-star boutique Hotel de la Paix offers guests outstanding levels of luxury and world-class dining and spa facilities.
Preferred Cambodia Day Trips
Widen your understanding of Cambodian architecture and history with this fascinating tour of Phnom Penh. Explore the buildings of the 1950s and 1960s, whose designs reflect the vibrant cultural and political changes that were occurring in the country during that period. After a delicious lunch, travel by boat along the Tonle Sap River for views of the riverfront's colonial-era architecture and the local floating villages.
An authentic look at the lifestyles of the Tonle Sap’s residents, this Siem Reap day trip takes you to a remote village where few tourists venture. Embark on a boat ride through the village of Kampong Phluck where the fisherman and their families live in stilted houses among the petrified mangrove forests and waterways. Enjoy a lunch of local dishes in a family’s house and enjoy the fascinating scenery of Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.
We take you away from the tourist crowds and deep in the jungle on this Siem Reap day trip to climb through temples untouched by time and venture past riverbeds carved centuries ago. Visit Beng Mealea, a jungle-covered temple, where you will likely have the place to yourself to clamor among trees and temple. Continue to Phnom Kulen for a light trek and picnic lunch amid waterfalls, rivers and hidden temples.
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the countryside on this Phnom Penh day tour, discovering the diversity of the rural landscapes, passing small villages, schools and silk weaving houses. Travel by boat and ferry to river islands and pedal on small roads with no traffic stopping to meet friendly locals and taste local delicacies. This is a low environmental-impact day tour that will bring you closer to the real Cambodia!
Travel Style
See Cambodia the local way: by bicycle. Explore the back roads and take the route less traveled as you pedal through the stunning Cambodian countryside. Reach remote temples and rural villages, savoring the views at your own speed as you spin your way through this beautiful country.
CAMBODIA TRAVEL
Cambodia is a country where culture, nature, and man-made wonders converge in to one magnificent destination. Traveling in Cambodia is an immensely rewarding experience.
Siem Reap, home to the magnificent Temples of Angkor, is the focal point of most Cambodia travel. From the 9th and 14th centuries, the powerful Angkorian Empire stretched across the country and in to what is now Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. During that time, hundreds of temples were constructed and today these monuments are all that remain of this once-mighty empire.
The main temple complex, just 7 kilometers from central Siem Reap, is where one can find Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Phrom. On the outskirts of the city lie the striking Banteay Srei and Banteay Kdei, as well as the Rolous Group, the oldest remaining temples in the area. For travelers with more time, the jungle-covered Beng Melea, located an hour from Siem Reap, is a worthwhile excursion.
After exploring the ancient capital, most visitors continue to the modern capital, Phnom Penh. Here one finds an intriguing blend of ancient wonders, French-colonial era buildings, and modern structures. Explore the National Museum and Royal Palace to learn more about the country’s history. Visit Buddhist temples such as Wat Phnom and Wat Ounalom where orange-clad monks pray alongside glittering Buddha statues. Travel to the Killing Fields and tour Tuol Sleng Prison for a sobering glimpse in to the tragic Khmer Rouge era of the 1970s. Phnom Penh is also a great place to learn more about the arts and culture scene with a visit to one of the city’s art galleries, attending a performance of shadow puppetry or dance, or taking an architectural tour.
With most visitors focusing their Cambodia travels on Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, the rural areas are often overlooked. However there are many wonderful destinations where friendly locals, beautiful nature, and traditional cultures can be further explored and any visitor who has time to visit these areas will be greatly rewarded. Small towns such as Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham are home to more ancient temples from the Angkorian era but yet do not receive the crowds found in Siem Reap. Kratie, in the north, is a laid-back town on the Mekong River where the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins can be spotted while to the far northwest, the Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri areas are the mountainous homes of Cambodia’s ethnic hilltribes. Along the southern coast, just three hours from Phnom Penh, are the beaches of Sihanoukville and Ream National Park. Nearby one can visit the tranquil, colonial-era town of Kampot and the small, yet beautiful beachside town of Kep.
No Cambodia travel experience would be complete without a visit to the Tonle Sap Lake. The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, the Tonle Sap is the lifeblood of the Cambodians who rely on it for food, water, and transportation. Popular day trips can be taken from Siem Reap to floating villages such as Kampong Phluck or, for a truly unique journey, overnight trips can be arranged between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Uncover the magic of Cambodia with a tailor-made tour through the country. Exotissimo’s team of travel professionals can create a program designed especially for you.
