Cambodia Trips & Tours

Cambodia has three international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. However, there are no direct flights to Cambodia from Europe, North America, Australasia or South Africa, so you’ll need to get a connecting flight from one of the other countries in Southeast or East Asia. Our recommended route is via Bangkok in Thailand or Singapore. There are plenty of daily flights (many without a stopover) from London Heathrow to many Southeast Asian cities with some airlines offering connections to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. If you’re flying in from the east coast of North America, your quickest route is to travel via Europe. From the west coast, it may be quicker and cheaper to stopover in an Asian city like Seoul or Taipei, which has direct connections to Phnom Penh on EVA Air. There are also daily flights from New York and Los Angeles to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, which all have connections to Phnom Penh. There is a large selection of flights from Australia and New Zealand to major Asian cities including Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City, which have connecting flights to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Both Phnom Penh International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport are 7km away from the town/city centre. Travelling between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh will usually include a flight as the journey by road can take a full day. From Phnom Penh, the south coast (including Koh Kong) is within comfortable driving distance and there are flights on offer from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville, which is the closest airport to Cambodia’s islands. The Mekong River provides a natural highway for cruising between Siem Reap and into Vietnam if you’re travelling there next and offers the chance to explore along the way. Seeing the rest of Cambodia is generally done in the comfort of a private car with a driver.

It’s best to plan well ahead for any vaccinations as some require more than one injection over a period of time, while others shouldn’t be given in combination. We recommend recording all vaccinations on an International Certificate of Vaccination, which is available from your doctor, and carrying it with you on your travels through Cambodia. Below are commonly recommended vaccinations but it is important to discuss specifics with your doctor: - Diphtheria and tetanus, which are usually combined. - Hepatitis A, which provides a long-term immunity after an initial injection and can be combined with a vaccination for Hepatitis B, which requires three injections over six months. - Polio - a booster every 10 years maintains immunity. - Typhoid, which may be required if you’re travelling in Cambodia for more than a few weeks. - TB, which is recommended for young children and adults visiting Cambodia for three months or more. Tap water isn’t safe to drink so we recommend sticking to reputable brands of bottled water and soft drinks (from containers with a serrated seal). Tea and coffee are generally safe to drink.

ATMs are widely available in Cambodia, specifically in the major tourism hubs and provincial capitals. Credit cards are also accepted by most hotels and restaurants in the larger cities. Cambodia’s currency is the riel but US dollars are widely used. While tipping isn’t traditionally expected, it is a welcome and appreciated gesture. Gratuities This is just a guideline as tipping is discretionary and the amount you give is up to you. Tipping can be in the local currency or USD. It is best to tip at the end of the day, end of the activity or at the end of your stay, given to the guide, driver or the manager to be distributed amongst the staff. Gratuities suggestions: Private guide: $10 per person per day Private driver: $5 per person per day General staff: $10 per person per day Waitstaff in a city restaurant: 10% (large group may incur automatic service charge - please check)

Insurance It is a condition of booking that you carry the correct comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover yourself, as well as any dependents/travelling companions for the duration of your trip. This insurance should include cover in respect of, but not limited to, the following eventualities: Compulsory Insurance: a. Emergency evacuation expenses b. Medical expenses c. Repatriation expenses Recommended Insurance: a. Cancellation or curtailment of trip b. Damage/theft/loss of personal luggage, money and goods

Travelling to Cambodia requires you to apply for a visa online via the website - https://www.evisa.gov.kh/. Following this, you will need to use their app to acquire a QR code used for the immigration process, which can be done within 7 days of arrival. However, citizens of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Sudan need to make advance arrangements (please ask us if you need extra information). Passport holders from ASEAN member countries don’t require a visa to visit Cambodia. It is possible to arrange a visa through the Cambodian embassy in your country or online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, e-visas are only accepted at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap as well as the three main land borders: Poipet/Aranya Prathet and Cham Yeam/Hat Lek (both for travelling from Thailand) and Bavet/Moc Bai (travelling from Vietnam).

Cambodia is hot all year round with a smattering of rainfall between November and March so the trick is to pack light in every sense of the word. We’ve jotted down a few of your must-pack essentials (but this is by no means an exhaustive list): - Breezy, light-coloured clothing - Comfortable sandals and closed shoes for hiking - Scarf or krama, and longer (but still cool) trousers for temple visits - Refillable water bottle - High-factor sunscreen and long-lasting deodorant - Swimwear if you’re journeying to the coast - Earplugs - Universal travel adaptor (the electrical supply is 220 volts and most sockets take two-pin, round-pronged plugs) - Rain coat if you’re travelling in the rainy season (May to September) - Warm items if you’re heading inland between November and March - Leech socks and gaiters