Small group tours to Cambodia

The huge walled and moated city of Angkor Thom was the capital of the Khmer empire from the 10th to 14th centuries

Battambang Cottage Industries An update and some fresh photos of an earlier post describing a tour of some of the traditional Battambang cottage industries included on our tuk-tuk tour of Ek Phnom District in Western Cambodia. The morning tour kicks off with a look at a few of Battambang City’s sites, including some examples of French-period architecture, the old governor’s…

Cambodia entry and exit points A rundown on Cambodia entry and exit points including international airports and land border crossings relevant to our Cambodia small group tours. Airports The small Southeast Asian country of Cambodia currently boasts three airports for commercial, passenger flights, all of which have international facilities and two of which are relevant to our Cambodia small group…

Cambodia’s Beng Melea; chaotic, decaying ancient ruins and rampant tropical vegetation, is today a spectacular synthesis of man’s handiwork and untamed nature.

Prasat Kampong Preah Situated amid extensive, seasonal marshlands on the edge of the Tonle Sap Lake, Prasat Kampong Preah is an off-the-beaten-track site in what is already one of Cambodia’s most off-the-beaten-track provinces. The location is some 30 to 40 minutes northwest of Kampong Chhnang’s eponymously named provincial capital which in turn is situated some 2 hours northwest of Phnom…

Battambang’s bamboo train Known locally as the norry, (or nori), the famous Bamboo Train is probably still Battambang’s best-known attraction and, after all these years, is still going strong. It’s been threatened with closure on several occasions, rerouted to avoid a new city bypass, put on hold while new track was lain and survived competition from a purpose-built, (and rather…

Best Angkor Temples Estimates list some 70 major temples or temple ruins within the Angkor Historical Park so….which ones to include and which to skip? Best Angkor temples is admittedly a rather spurious description and it’s more a case of which ones fit in – geographically and historically – bearing in mind time and travel considerations. Visitors have neither the…

Battambang The town of Battambang in western Cambodia is traditionally considered the country’s second city after Phnom Penh although, by now, the construction explosion in Sihanoukville and Siem Reap’s extensive tourist infrastructure and influx of migrant workers probably challenge this status. Today the town sees a steady, albeit limited, number of visitors and while lacking Angkor Wat, or the capital’s…

Takeo Province Conveniently situated between the capital Phnom Penh, a short distance to the north, and the popular destinations of Kep and Kampot to the south, many visitors pass through Cambodia’s Takeo Province, but sadly few stop. In our opinion, a big mistake. There are some excellent and varied spots to visit, to complement the better-known sites of Phnom Penh…

What to see and do in Phnom Penh? While we have compiled an itemised list of things to see and do in Phnom Penh we would begin by saying that one of our favourite things to do in Cambodia’s vibrant capital city is simply to wander around the downtown area, soak up the sights and sounds of the bustling street…

Cambodia money This Cambodia money post explains the slightly complicated dual currency system, which one you’re likely to use, what it’s worth and how to obtain it. The official currency in Cambodia is the riel, with approximate exchange rates being 5,200 for one UKP or 4,500 for a Euro, while a dollar will get you around 4,000. Conveniently, the nice…

When’s the best time to visit Cambodia? You’ll possibly only visit Cambodia once – you’re seeking to optimise your tour – so just when is the best time to visit Cambodia? In our experience, most potential travellers’ primary consideration – and most frequently asked question – when considering booking a tour to the small Southeast Asian nation would be, ‘what’s…