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Cambodia is a wonderful country, filled with colonial heritage
and rich Khymer culture. It is a land of impressive temples, beautiful
countryside and untouched beaches, that is still haunted by years
of conflict in the 70’s. Since Cambodia re-opened its borders
to visitors in the late 1980s, travellers have flooded in to the
country while the Khymer Rouge regime faded into its history.
The majestic Angkor Wat is one of the most famous ruin sites
in the world and really lives up to all the hype. It is simply
awe inspiring, and no trip to Cambodia would be complete without
it.
Phnom Penh is a fascinating, relaxed yet also bustling city,
once known as the ‘Pearl of Asia’. The combination of
French and Khymer influence means it has a kind of style and majestic
character that isn’t found in other Asian capital cities.
Despite a huge growth in tourism over the past few decades, Khymer
traditions are still thriving and the experience of travelling
through this unique country is one you won't easily forget.
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The climate in Cambodia is best described as tropical with seasonal
monsoons. The best time of the year to visit Cambodia is during the
dry season (October to March), when temperatures are more moderate.
In April, Cambodia's climate can easily reach temperatures of up to
40°C. The rainy season runs from June to October and this time of
year is wet and less dusty. The average day time temperature is 24°C
and the evenings are slightly cooler.
All British passport holders require a Cambodian
visa, which are easily purchased on arrival at the land borders
with Thailand or Vietnam, or at the main international airports in Phnom
Penh and Siem Reap. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months
after your departure date from Cambodia. The price of a Cambodian visa
varies between $20 and $25 US dollars per person, and you’ll need
to provide two recent passport photos.
Travellers
health in Cambodia. Alongside the general advice given here, ensure
that you have the correct vaccinations for where you are going on holiday
and remain as healthy as possible before you leave. Of course it's important
that you avoid becoming ill while you are away so remember to stay alert:
when in doubt, consult a doctor.
There are many different forms of transport in Cambodia and getting
around is surprisingly straightforward. For all forms of local transport
in Cambodia it's true to say that an adventurous and flexible attitude
is necessary. When it comes to punctuality and creature comforts, the
transport in Cambodia can't be compared to that of European countries.
For more information, click
here.
Pre-arranged independent travel in Cambodia
Travel Nation's sister company, Rickshaw Travel, has a dedicated website :
www.cambodiatravelplan.co.uk that caters for people who want to travel independently in Cambodia, but not leave it all to chance.
Cambodia Travel Plan features a number of bite-sized travel experiences all over Cambodia, each usually lasting between two and seven days. You can pick and mix from these to create your perfect trip. As Cambodia's highlights can be seen in around 10 days, the Cambodia tours on the website are often combined with travel to Thailand, Vietnam or Laos. The hotels and other forms of accommodation featured on this site are generally modest, but clean and comfortable, and have been selected because they have an authentic feel. International style chain hotels have been avoided.
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