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The Best time to go to Cambodia:
The rainy season: May to November can bring many rewards; especially for keep photographers .although the weather can be humid at times; the temples and country side look quite stunning .the rains occur mainly in the afternoons and Evening.
And take the form of intense thunder storms; the most popular times is in the cooler Dry season from November to March. Hardly any rain falls and skies are usually clear.
Humidity is much lower evenings are pleasant and early mornings sometimes feel a little chilly. It is still very hot during the mid day with temperatures in the low 30s centigrade. the popularity of this season means that at peak times the sights are crowded and queues develop at the ticket booths by timing your visit to avoid main sight in the peak hours and visiting the less known temples it is possible to have a much more relaxed visit most of my pictures were taken in May and November when the rain bring out the fabulous colored and textures in the stone and vegetations .there are less visitors at this times. Visit the fabulous sunrise two times in year it is September 18 till October.
And one more time in the February 16 till March the Sun is rise up behind the central tower of Angkor Wat it self. More detail please kindly contacts us.
Cambodia Visas
The visa can be obtaineds. On entry to Cambodia at air port and many overland crossing points There are relatively few Cambodian consulates around the world for advance visa purchase. But it is hardly necessary given the case of getting one on entry. Many overland travelers obtain their visas from the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok .this a painless process if you have a couples of days to share .tourist visa cost $ 20 and are valid for one month .
Visas for Malaysian and Singaporean Pilipino Citizens are not required. The Tourist visas can be renewed once for an additional Month only and are single entry. you leave Cambodia you will a new one when you return. E visas are now available online form. E Visas they cost $ 25 and reduce queuing time at Siem reap and Phnom Penh international air ports. At the time of writing they are not yet available for other land crossings
Please be aware of the potential risk to your credit Card security by using this method.
Official:http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/index.php?version=eng
Vietnam visas
We can obtain your Vietnamese visas for you in 3-5 working days the price is currently $ 40 if you are passing through Bangkok or Phnom Penh you can get your Vietnamese visas there through many travel agencies.
Flights to and from Cambodia
Flights are best booked well in advance . Most people fly through Bangkok. as the regions hub it has the best and cheapest choices cost to Bangkok from LONDON for examples can be as low as under $ 500 return; but expect $ 900 or more at Christmas or more or if you have to fly at short notice .flight from Malaysia and Singapore and Thailand. there are some good deals to Siem reap through Air Malaysia via kuala Lumpur .detail contact: www.airasia.com and Jet star Asia are now operating from kuala Lumpur. Singapore and Bangkok at discount price.
Overland to siem reap and from Phnom Penh
Now that the road has improved the Buses has now become a cheaper, more reliable and fast option, Buses take around 5-6 hours and cost between $ 5–$ 10 there is Usually a half hour stop in KOMPONG THOM .
We can arrange a pick up from the Bus station which is 3 km East of the town Siem reap . it can be very easy there an arrival with Many drivers and touts . stay cool rush and look out for our driver with our sunrise and shadow tree leaf in the form of
Khmer Inn Angkor of board.
Taxi cost $ 50+ for the private journey which take 4-5 hour it is also possible to go road or take Boat to BATTAMBANG and continue to Phnom Penh by bus this would take 2 days. The fast ferries do the Phnom Penh from Siem reap run in around 6 hour Boats are running daily but due competition by the Buses. There are less of them the Boat have a car service to pick up passengers from their hotel.OrInn and GH .5.30am
In dry season especially late Feb to August the water levels on the Tonle Sap lake.
Make boat travel slow and less reliable .there are sometime 2-3 changes of Boat and at worst can take 9 or more hour . there is no food or Drink provided on these boats
Fast ferries royal, Channa, Rambo, Boats cost $ 25 times: 7.00 Departure.
Pick up from guesthouse, Khmer Inn Angkor at 5.30 am arrive in 12.15pm
Buses stations
Bus Mekong Express cost $ 9/10 times 7.30 / 8.30 Departure
Arrive in pp around 1.15 pm / 2.15 pm
Note Mekong Exp have a coaler on board w/c water close a light meal and drink; Drivers are safer then most .
Taxi Dep. flexible 4 hour cost $ 50+ up to passengers can be 4 in car
Note: An English Speaking Driver will cost $ 10 more.
Overland to Cambodia
Poipet border crossing.
The border crossing situation has now change in july 2005
On exit from Cambodia immigration tourist are direct to a free tourist bus which now taking tourist to an new bus station and taxi stand near the market in poipet when Minivans and Buses transport tourist to Siem reap, it is not compulsory to Use this If you have arranged a taxi from US do not use the free service wait at the exit from immigration.
We have a car service to take you from poipet with no has just let’s US know 2-3 days in advance. the fixed taxi fare has risen to $50 for tourist private Car to Siem Reap.
Money & Exchange
Take ample amounts of USD here .they are the most widely used currency Cambodia . you get 4000r to the USD .some areas near Thailand used thai bath though you would get a worse exchange rate Travelers che ques are the best one s one to have commission rate for T/C are 2- 4% in practice
The 4000 Riel to the dollar rate is still being used for convenience. Rate for Thai Bath to US$ is generally 50 Bath to 1$. For more detail, please contact us.