River Cruise Tours

4 Days and 3 Nights Cruising from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

High Water Level
DAY 1: SIEM REAP - KAMPONG CHHNANG
Level of Difficulty: 0
Summary of Excursion: Register between 12:00 to 13:00 at Le Meridien Angkor. At 13:00, transfer by motor coach or
bus to the local jetty and embark RV La Marguerite at 13:30. Iced mineral water and cold towels will be served. At 13:30, enjoy a light lunch as captain moors towards Kampong Chhnang. Along the way, enjoy a scenic view of the wild lives while passing through the sleepy yet inspirational river villages. Cabins are ready at around 15:00 for checking in. Join the hotel manager and purser at Saigon Bar for briefing. Dinner will be served at 19:30, just while the boat arrives into Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers. Anchor at Tonle Sap Lake for the night.

What you will see: Wild lives, river villages

DAY 2: KAMPONG CHHNANG - PHNOM PENH
Time of Excursion: 9:30 to 11:30
Length of Tour: 2 hours 00 minutes
Level of Difficulty: 1
Summary of Excursion: At 5:00, the boat will sail towards Kampong Chhnang. Breakfast will be served at the Mekong restaurant from 7:00. At 9:30, arrive at Kampong Chhnang. Transfer to Kampong Chhnang onboard local boats. Enjoy a quintessential river excursion through the floating houses to get a glimpse of the local lifestyles in the Tonle Sap River. The boats will moor safely along the banks, go ashore and enjoy a leisurely walk through the city and perhaps find a good bargain at the market. At 11:30, go back to the boat and cast off towards Kampong Cham. Lunch is served between 13:00 to 14:00. At 17:30, arrive at Phnom Penh and continue towards Kampong Cham. Join guide from 15:30 to 16:15 for a cultural briefing at the Saigon Lounge. Enjoy a wonderful paired gourmet dinner from 19:30 to 21:00. Arrive Kampong Cham at 2:00.

What you will see: Khmer civilizations, weaving villages

Low Water Level
DAY 1: SIEM REAP - KAMPONG CHHNANG
Level of Difficulty: 0
Registration opens at 11:00 to 12:00 at Le Meridien Angkor. At 12:15, Transfer by motor coach or bus to Prek Kdam.
Arriving Prek Kdam around 17:00. Lunch box will be served en‐route. Embark the wonderful La Marguerite at 18:30 and
check into your cabins. Iced mineral water and cold towels will be served from 18:30 to 17:30. Dinner will be served at
19:30. Enjoy the first gourmet dinner onboard with fellow travelers. Anchor at Kampong Sat for the night.

What you will see: Wild lives, rural villages

DAY 2: KAMPONG CHHNANG - CHONG KOH
Time of Excursion: 8:30 to 10:15, 16:30 to 17:30
Length of Tour: 2 hours 30 minutes
Level of Difficulty: 1
Summary of Excursion: At 7:00, the boat will sail towards Kampong Chhnang. Breakfast will be served at the Mekong
restaurant from 7:00 to 8:45. At 8:30, arrive at Kampong Chhnang. Transfer to Kampong Chhnang onboard local boats. Enjoy a quintessential river excursion through the floating houses to get a glimpse of the local lifestyles in the Tonle Sap River. The boats will moor safely along the banks, go ashore and enjoy a leisurely walk through the city and perhaps find a good bargain at the market. At 10:15, return to boat and cast off towards Kampong Cham. Lunch is served between 12:30 to 14:00. At 15:30, arrive at Phnom Penh and continue towards Kampong Cham. Cultural briefing on Cambodia from 15:30 to 16:15 at Saigon Lounge. At 16:30, arrive at Chong Koh. Go ashore and visit traditional silk weaving factory and simply stroll around this charming village. At 17:45, return to boat. Thereafter, enjoy a wonderful paired gourmet a la Carte dinner from 19:30 to 21:00.

What you will see: Khmer civilizations, weaving villages

DAY 3: KAMPONG CHAM - WAT HANCHEY
Time of Excursion: 9:15 to 11:30, 14:30 to 18:00
Length of Tour: 5 hours 45 minutes
Level of Difficulty: 2‐3
Summary of Excursion: RV La Marguerite will sails towards Wat Hanchey at 6:00. Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30. At 9:15, explore Wat Hanchey, a hilltop pagoda overlooking the Mekong. At 11:45, return to the boat. At 12:00, the boat cast off for Kampong Cham. Enjoy lunch from 12:30 to 14:00. At 14:00, arrive at Kampong Cham. Go ashore from 14:30 to 18:00. The upland regions near Kampong Cham are rich in timbers, including Ceylon ironwood, rosewood, bean trees, teak, and rubber trees. We will visit 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor and Eco village. At 18:15, we depart for Phnom Penh. Briefing will be conducted from 18:30. From 19:30 to 21:00, themed dinner will be served.

What you will see: Wat Hanchey, 12th century Angkorian temple of Wat Nokor, Eco village

DAY 4: PHNOM PENH
Level of Difficulty: 0
Dock midstream near to Phnom Penh Port around 0:30. At 6:30, the boat will continue to sail towards Phnom Penh Port. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 8:30. Disembark after immigration procedures completed onboard. Disembarkation time is expected to be around 10:30 and disembarkation point is Phnom Penh Jetty (Near to the Post Office).

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Cambodia Adventure Tour

Our Cambodia ‘Adventure’ collection contains some of our favorite itineraries in the country. We are always working hard to create exciting new ‘off the beaten track’ adventures in Laos. With the trips we offer, you will delve into the rich culture of this fascinating country.

MINI ANGKOR ADVENTURE

- Taking the back roads to the temples on a bicycle and getting away from the main drab of tourists
- Exploring and climbing Phnom Kulen, swimming in the nearby waterfalls, visiting local villages etc
- Cycling out to the little visited temple of Banteay Srei, through beautiful countryside

RURAL BATTAMBANG 

If you are the kind of traveler who likes to get off the beaten track, this rural Cambodia adventure is for you. Battambang is famous for its French colonial architecture, fertile soil and the rubies and garnets mined in the province. Only a three hour drive from Siem Reap and four from Phnom Penh, it is the perfect side trip. You will see sights most tourists miss and gain a fascinating insight into life in the countryside.

SAIGON TO ANGKOR CYCLING ADVENTURE

Taking advantage of the Ha Tien border crossing, this cycling adventure keeps cyclists away from the majority of the traffic whilst taking in some stunning scenery. From the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City to the emerald green rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, the picturesque Cambodian coastline and the atmospheric Temples of Angkor, this tour is an experience that will leave you with lasting memories.

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Cambodia Wildlife Tour

Cambodia Wildlife Tours

Cambodia is home of magnificent ruins of the world and it is one of the most significant populations of mammalian wildlife in Asia. The civil war lasted for over thirty years, the wildlife were killed and some escaped to Thailand, Laos and Wietnam. To day Cambodia is peaceful, there are lots of species such as leopards, tigers, bantams, gaur, barking deer and the near-extinct Kouprey the Kingdom’s national animal and the world’s rarest large mammal have been sighted off the beaten path. And the wild elephants still roam remote pristine forests and monkeys and snakes abound in mountainous areas. The wildlife trade is illegal, so many live animal are raoming around Cambodia.

 Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary, Ratanakiri is one of the must-see places in the colorful Cambodia. The province of Ratanakiri is located in the northeastern part of the country. The total land area of this sanctuary is 250,000 hectares. Travelers are fascinated at the various sights and sounds of the exotic place. If you are lucky, you can have a glimpse of the special kinds of animals that are present here, like tigers, wild ox, Ko Prey, elephants and red-headed vultures. The word Ratanakiri is derived from the Sanskrit words Ratna and Giri, which mean ‘a mountain of gems’. Many tourists come to explore this place every year to explore the natural treasure and experience culture and enjoy the rich wildlife, ecotourism prospects and remote tribal villages.

The Virachey National Park Ratanakiri

It covers an area of 3325 sq kms, the Virachey National Park provides tourists with ideal conditions for sightseeing. It is magnificent place Extended Wilderness Treks conducted. 

Flora: Virachey National Park, Ratanakiri  is made of dense semi evergreen lowlands and montane forests, bamboo thickets, upland savannah, and sporadic patches of mixed deciduous forest. Hillocks and low mountains dominate the topography at over 400 m above sea level. Grassland and scrubs are found in isolated areas as well as in marshlands. The types of vegetation comprise: humid medium elevation formations and humid low elevation formations, montane slopes and montane peneplain, middle valley reaches, valley floors, western lowland, isolated granite outcrops and wetlands. 

Fauna: Virachey National Park, Ratanakiri

The study indicates that there can be about 156 vertebrates in the area. The bovines, small carnivores, cats and primates are endangered species. The globally threatened primates include the Pygmy Loris, Slow Loris, Long-tailed Macaque, Pig-tailed Macaque, Douc Langur and Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon. Species of meticulous concern are elephant, gaur, tiger, and the banteng.

There are 100 bird species of international significance in the Virachey National Park. The Germain’s Peacock Pheasant, a restricted species, is supported here. Other near threatened species includes the Red-collared Woodpecker, Siamese Fireback and Great Hornbill. The aquatic environment comprises freshwater crocodile and tortoise, otters, and fish species.

The Norng Kabat Forest, Ratanakiri  houses a beautiful pond is is located about 23 kilometers to the north of Banlung in Ratanakiri, one of the splendid tourist attractions in Ratanakiri, which is frequented by many birds and animals. It attracts tens of thousands of travelers throughout the year, they can also enjoy the wonderful opportunity of watching the beautiful animals and  the unique opportunity of visiting the ethnic villages of the town. A visit to the ethnic villages of Ratanakiri will acquaint tourists with the culture and custom of the local people. You can also know about the festivals celebrated by the ethnic people by traveling these ethnic villages. The traditional dance and music performances of the ethnic villagers are a major draw for the international visitors. By adventurousasia.com

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Travel Information

Cambodia Visa

All Foreign Visitors are now able to obtain the Cambodia visa upon arrival at the airport.  It is no longer necessary to get the visa stamp at the Cambodian Embassy before your visit. Just prepare the following documents:

A Passport Photocopy

1 photo (3 x 4 cm)

US$ 20 Cash for tourist visa fee (Paid directly to the Immigration)

The Cambodia Visa is issued officially at the following ports of entry:

By Air

Pochentong Airport in Phnom Penh

Siemreap Airport (Angkor Wat Region)

By Land

Travelers can travel to/from Cambodia by land through Aranyapathet-Poipet Border and Trat-Koh Kong Border of Thailand and Moc Bai - Bavet Border of Vietnam

Cambodia Visa Validity:  3 months from the date of issue, *NOT* from the date of entry.

Duration of Stay:  30 days for single entry

Visa Extension

Travelers who would like to prolong their stay in Cambodia may extend their visa at the Department of Immigration situated just opposite the Pochentong Airport. The visa may be extended for 30 days at the cost of USD 25.- 

Visa exempted for the following ASEAN nationals: 

Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

E-Visa or Electronic Visa

To promote tourism and investment in Cambodia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched e-visa or electronic visa.  Travelers who wish to visit Cambodia can apply visa online with credit card payment direct to the Ministry's website. Normal processing time takes three business days and valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Length of stay is 30 days.   Cost is US$ 20 for visa plus Us$ 5 for processing fee.

The following nationals should apply visa at the Cambodia Embassy or Consulate before traveling to Cambodia:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nigeria  

(Requirements are letter of sponsor from his/her company, Return air ticket to/from Cambodia, One photocopy of Aien ID card)

How to get here? 

There are direct flights to the capital of Phnom Penh from Bangkok, Hochiminh, Kualalumpur, Singapore, Hongkong, Vientiane and Guangzou. All of these cities serve as gateways to Cambodia meaning Cambodia is easily reached from further a field. Cambodia can also be reached by road from Thailand and Vietnam. Another exotic way to reach Cambodia is by river boat or sea cruise.

Direct flights exist from Bangkok to Siem Reap, the home of Angkor Wat.

Travel by Air 

International Cambodia Airfares and Flight Schedule

In-house online airfares on some routings with flight schedules.

Domestic Airfares and Flight Schedule in Cambodia

Check the domestic airfares and book the flight online

Land Crossing 

Aranyapathet - Poipet Border

How to travel to Cambodia from Thailand by land through Aranyapathet - Poipet Border. Guide and Tips!

Trat - Kohkong Border

Advice on bus and boat connection to Cambodia through Trat and Koh Kong Border Crossing. Getting to Sihanouville, Sre Ambel, and Phnompenh through this route.

Moc Bai - Bavet Border

Travel to/from Cambodia through the border facing Vietnam frontier.

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