CAMBODIA HOLIDAY REVIEWS
Cambodia
The main attraction for those who holiday in Cambodia are the enigmatic temples of Angkor, but there is plenty more to beguile and fascinate travellers in this unspoilt south east Asian country. Travel in Cambodia, which is still recovering its equilibrium after Pol Pot’s reign of terror, is not easy, but the rewards are greatmore
The main attraction for those who holiday in Cambodia are the enigmatic temples of Angkor, but there is plenty more to beguile and fascinate travellers in this unspoilt south east Asian country. Travel in Cambodia, which is still recovering its equilibrium after Pol Pot’s reign of terror, is not easy, but the rewards are greatmore
Kep - Cambodia - Guillaume. Date of travel: Jun 2008
It was my second trip in Cambodia and I decided this time to visit some place where I didn't go last year. So I been to Battambang, Kratie, Stung Treng, Kompong Cham, Sihanoukville of course, Phnom Penh, Kampot and Kep. Wonderfull trip!!! But the best was in Kep!
Beautiful Cambodia - Dre. Date of travel: Jan 2008
There is more than only Angkor in Cambodia!!! Even two weeks wasn't enough in Cambodia. A few places I have been in Cambodia: Ratanakiri, Kratie, Battambang,Kampot, Kep, Kirirom and all the places where really beatiful and different from each other. The Cambodian people are very friendly. If you need some travel advice in Cambodia I can recommend Local Adventures Cambodia.
There is more than only Angkor in Cambodia!!! Even two weeks wasn't enough in Cambodia. A few places I have been in Cambodia: Ratanakiri, Kratie, Battambang,Kampot, Kep, Kirirom and all the places where really beatiful and different from each other. The Cambodian people are very friendly. If you need some travel advice in Cambodia I can recommend Local Adventures Cambodia.
Cambodia - Sue Anderson. Date of travel: Oct 2007
Our guide met us at 7AM and after a noodle breakfast he took us to the boat dock at the Victoria Hotel to begin our 4 hour trip up the Mekong River to Phnom Penh Cambodia. The boat was called the Blue Cruiser and it was wonderful! We made two stops- one at the Vietnamese border and one at the Cambodian border. The boat served us a light lunch on the way. We arrived in Phnom Penh to find our new driver waiting for us. He took us to our hotel (Asia Palace) which was very nice. Phnom Penh seemed to have more cars than motor bikes which was a surprise. In the afternoon we took a tuk tuk to the Russian Market which was a wonderful place to buy Cambodian crafts. In the evening we took another tuk tuk to the FCC (Foreign Correspondents Club) for dinner. The food was Khmer and very good. The next morning, our local guide met us and took us out to the Killing Fields. It is a small area with a stupa with the skulls that were dug up in it as well as the pits where they people were buried. In the afternoon we toured the Wat Phnom Pagoda and the Royal Palace. The next morning, our driver took us to the airport for our flight to Siem Reap. Our driver and guide were at the airport to meet us and take us to our hotel (Angkor Star Hotel). In the afternoon we had our first look at Angkor Wat on our way to Angkor Thom including the south gate, Bayon, the Palace, and the Terrace of the Elephants. That night we went to a dinner with a show. There are several of them in Siem Reap. In 1990, there were three hotels in Siem Reap. Now there are over 100. It is a booming town! The next day we got an early start. Our first stop was Banteay Srey, the temple of women, then to Preah Khan Temple. In the afternoon we finally toured Angkor Wat. It is enormous and amazingly well preserved. The next day we met our guide at 8 AM and toured four more smaller temples in the morning. After lunch we drove to Tonle Sap Lake which is so large you can’t see across it! Tour Operator: Discover Mekong
Our guide met us at 7AM and after a noodle breakfast he took us to the boat dock at the Victoria Hotel to begin our 4 hour trip up the Mekong River to Phnom Penh Cambodia. The boat was called the Blue Cruiser and it was wonderful! We made two stops- one at the Vietnamese border and one at the Cambodian border. The boat served us a light lunch on the way. We arrived in Phnom Penh to find our new driver waiting for us. He took us to our hotel (Asia Palace) which was very nice. Phnom Penh seemed to have more cars than motor bikes which was a surprise. In the afternoon we took a tuk tuk to the Russian Market which was a wonderful place to buy Cambodian crafts. In the evening we took another tuk tuk to the FCC (Foreign Correspondents Club) for dinner. The food was Khmer and very good. The next morning, our local guide met us and took us out to the Killing Fields. It is a small area with a stupa with the skulls that were dug up in it as well as the pits where they people were buried. In the afternoon we toured the Wat Phnom Pagoda and the Royal Palace. The next morning, our driver took us to the airport for our flight to Siem Reap. Our driver and guide were at the airport to meet us and take us to our hotel (Angkor Star Hotel). In the afternoon we had our first look at Angkor Wat on our way to Angkor Thom including the south gate, Bayon, the Palace, and the Terrace of the Elephants. That night we went to a dinner with a show. There are several of them in Siem Reap. In 1990, there were three hotels in Siem Reap. Now there are over 100. It is a booming town! The next day we got an early start. Our first stop was Banteay Srey, the temple of women, then to Preah Khan Temple. In the afternoon we finally toured Angkor Wat. It is enormous and amazingly well preserved. The next day we met our guide at 8 AM and toured four more smaller temples in the morning. After lunch we drove to Tonle Sap Lake which is so large you can’t see across it! Tour Operator: Discover Mekong
Siem Reap Adventure - Sauterelle. Date of travel: May 2007
Siem Reap was a great place. Loved the people and the ambience. If you're looking for shopping malls this is certainly not the place to be. But if you're looking for adventure, historical place, this is a superb place!
Siem Reap was a great place. Loved the people and the ambience. If you're looking for shopping malls this is certainly not the place to be. But if you're looking for adventure, historical place, this is a superb place!
Culture Shock - Jose Kokkad. Date of travel: Dec 2005
If you enjoy culture shocks, just try crossing the border from Thailand and take the Poi Pet to Siem Reap route. The ancient temples at Angkor are worth the effort. A boat ride on the enormous Tonle Sap lake and a view of the floating village are an absolute must. (there is a floating church too!) Tour Operator: None
If you enjoy culture shocks, just try crossing the border from Thailand and take the Poi Pet to Siem Reap route. The ancient temples at Angkor are worth the effort. A boat ride on the enormous Tonle Sap lake and a view of the floating village are an absolute must. (there is a floating church too!) Tour Operator: None
For the intrepid traveller - Pushpa Kurup. Date of travel: Dec 2005
Cambodia is a haven for the intrepid traveler. The ancient temples of Angkor at Siem Reap present a sad picture of a lost civilization. Centuries of neglect by humans and encroachment by the jungle have devastated the magnificent stone structures. The Ankgor Wat, and the Bayon and Baphuon temples are not to be missed. You pay an entrance fee of 20USD for a one-day visit (which is not enough time to view all the temples). A three day pass would cost you 40 dollars and a 7-day pass 60 dollars. For a few dollars more you can go up in a balloon for a 10-minute aerial view. The magnificent Tonle Sap lake is just a stone’s throw away from Siem Reap. This little town has hotels, motels and guest-houses with room tariffs ranging from 3 dollars to infinity. Tuk-tuks and motorcycles are the best modes of transport. A boat ride on the lake past the Floating Village is a rare delight. One can even take a boat to the capital Phnom Penh, a journey of 6-7 hours. The supermarkets at Siem Reap are well-equipped with food products, rubies and sapphires, handicrafts and liquor. Angkor beer is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. If you need a change you can buy a bottle of scotch with a snake inside! (No, I’m not lying or exaggerating. Go there and see for yourself!) The Old Market is a great place for bargains. All transactions are in US dollars and the virtually worthless Cambodian Riel is used merely as a substitute for coins. Petrol is sold in Pepsi cans in all roadside shops. Several cars have no number plates. I was told that this was more convenient because registration of vehicles involved payment of heavy tax. The cars are brought from neighbouring Thailand and sold at cheap prices. A person from the developed world would be shocked at such examples of overt lawlessness, but my Indian psyche took it all in with mild amusement. The roads are pathetic and many of the bridges look like they would collapse at any moment. So the chicken-hearted should take the flights. For the adventurous ones, I recommend air-conditioned taxis. Border-crossing from Thailand can be a harrowing experience, so go for it only if you thrive on thrills and challenges. Tour Operator: None
Cambodia is a haven for the intrepid traveler. The ancient temples of Angkor at Siem Reap present a sad picture of a lost civilization. Centuries of neglect by humans and encroachment by the jungle have devastated the magnificent stone structures. The Ankgor Wat, and the Bayon and Baphuon temples are not to be missed. You pay an entrance fee of 20USD for a one-day visit (which is not enough time to view all the temples). A three day pass would cost you 40 dollars and a 7-day pass 60 dollars. For a few dollars more you can go up in a balloon for a 10-minute aerial view. The magnificent Tonle Sap lake is just a stone’s throw away from Siem Reap. This little town has hotels, motels and guest-houses with room tariffs ranging from 3 dollars to infinity. Tuk-tuks and motorcycles are the best modes of transport. A boat ride on the lake past the Floating Village is a rare delight. One can even take a boat to the capital Phnom Penh, a journey of 6-7 hours. The supermarkets at Siem Reap are well-equipped with food products, rubies and sapphires, handicrafts and liquor. Angkor beer is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. If you need a change you can buy a bottle of scotch with a snake inside! (No, I’m not lying or exaggerating. Go there and see for yourself!) The Old Market is a great place for bargains. All transactions are in US dollars and the virtually worthless Cambodian Riel is used merely as a substitute for coins. Petrol is sold in Pepsi cans in all roadside shops. Several cars have no number plates. I was told that this was more convenient because registration of vehicles involved payment of heavy tax. The cars are brought from neighbouring Thailand and sold at cheap prices. A person from the developed world would be shocked at such examples of overt lawlessness, but my Indian psyche took it all in with mild amusement. The roads are pathetic and many of the bridges look like they would collapse at any moment. So the chicken-hearted should take the flights. For the adventurous ones, I recommend air-conditioned taxis. Border-crossing from Thailand can be a harrowing experience, so go for it only if you thrive on thrills and challenges. Tour Operator: None
CHOOSE A DESTINATION IN CAMBODIA
| Hotels in Cambodia | User Rating |
| 5-Star Hotels | |
| Intercontinental | | * * * * * | |
| Raffles Le Royal | | * * * * * | |
| 4-Star Hotels | |
| La Veranda Resort (Kep) | | * * * * * | |
| Sunway | | * * * * * | |
| 3-Star Hotels | |
| Lotus Lodge Siem Reap | | * * * * * | |
| Frangipani Villa | | * * * * * | |
| Holiday Villa | | * * * * * | |
| Juliana | | * * * * * | |
| Mittapheap | | * * * * * | |
| Other Hotels | |
| Cambodiana Hotel | | * * * * * | |
| Backpackers' | | * * * * * | |
| Top Banana Backpackers | | * * * * * | |