Cambodia holiday experts at WEXAS will tailor-make all aspects of your itinerary to create a Cambodia holiday, personal to you.
Cambodia facts
Capital: Phnom Penh
Language: Khmer. Chinese and Vietnamese also spoken.
People: Khmer (94%), Small Chinese and Vietnamese communities.
Religion: Mainly Buddhist.
Size (sq km): 181,035.
Population: 13,995,904.
Population density/sq km: 77.3.
Etiquette
Sensitivity to politically-related subjects in conversation is advisable. Avoid pointing your foot at a person or touching someone on the head. Women should wear long clothing that covers the body. It is polite to ask permission before photographing Cambodian people, especially monks.
Shopping
Antiques, woodcarvings, papier mâché masks, brass figures, jewellery, silver, precious stones. Also, Krama the multi-use traditional cotton scarves, that are so ubiquitous, in a gingham like pattern available in many colours.
Food & drink
Influenced by Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, but with less spice. Fish, soup, and salad are favourite dishes, incorporating coriander, lemon grass and mint flavours. Amok is a Cambodian coconut curry, typically fish, steamed in banana leaves. Nuts, bananas, coconuts, jackfruit, and lychees are often used in sweet dishes.
International Airports
Pochentong (PNH), 12 km from Phnom Penh. Angkor (REP) 8 km from Siem Reap. Sihanoukville (KOS) 18 km East of the town.
Internal travel
Some rail services operate, but many need restoration. Boats and government run ferries frequently used. Driving can be hazardous, due to the awful conditions of the roads and accidents caused by reckless driving are relatively frequent. Car hire is generally not recommended and visitors are advised to hire a car with driver for approximately the same cost.
Red tape
Visas
(UK/US) Required.
Vaccinations
BCG, Diphtheria, Hep. A, Hep. B, JE, Malaria, Rabies, Typhoid, Y. Fever2
Driving requirements
International Driving Permit not recognised. Visitors advised to hire car with driver.
Reps in UK/US
UK: 64 Brondesbury Park, Willesden Green, London, NW6 7AT, tel (020) 8451 7850, fax (020) 8451 7594, email cambodianembassy@btconnect.com. US: 4530 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, tel (202) 726 7742, fax (202) 726 8381, email cambodia@embassy.org.
UK/US reps in Cambodia
UK: 27-29 Street 75, Phnom Penh, tel (23) 427 124, fax (23) 427 125, email britemb@online.com.kh. US: 16 Street 228, Phnom Penh, (23) 216 436/8, fax (23) 216 437.
Currency
Riel (CRI)= 100 sen.
Finance
Very limited acceptance of major credit cards and traveller's cheques. US dollars widely accepted.
Business hours
0700-1130 and 1400-1730 Monday-Friday .
Safety & life expectancy
Safety information
Politically calm at present. One of the highest rates of landmines and unexploded ordnance in the world, so travel off the beaten track is very hazardous. Even local information on landmines is unreliable. Be wary in areas affected by covert activities such as drug-production or illegal logging.
Life expectancy
Life expectancy: M 59.27, F 63.4
Useful websites for travel
www.cambodianembassy.org.uk, www.embassyofcambodia.org http://phnompenh.usembassy.gov, www.cambodia.org.
Local media
Phnom Penh Post (fortnightly), Cambodia Daily, Cambodia Times (weekly)
Tourist boards
Below is a selection of some ideas for holidays to Cambodia. This is simply a taste of what we can offer. If you're interested in a specific Cambodia itinerary then please call one of our consultants on 0845 643 6561.
A stunning new resort - Cambodia’s first luxury private island accommodation - Song Saa features five-star villas with private plunge pools and ocean views, set among virgin rainforest and a pristine marine reserve. Only a 30-minute speedboat ride from P...
Cruise the lower stretches of the Mekong River on the Jayavarman, a 20th century boutique style cruise liner of French colonial design. Enjoy a full day tour of the capital - Phnom Penh, before beginning your 5-day cruise. Pass traditional villages and ornate ...
The three countries in the Far East that make up Indochina - Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia - prove highly captivating. Vietnam is home to the enchanting Halong Bay and bustling Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Laos is blessed with the treasure trove of temples that ...
Experience Cambodia’s awe-inspiring temples and tragic history, combining sightseeing, relaxing and shopping on this eight-day tour. Travel from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh and Cambodia’s southern coast and stay in the country’s newest boutique h...
This escorted small group tour (max.15 travellers) through Asia’s hottest destinations, will be an experience that you’ll not forget. Starting in the kingdom of Khmers you’ll settle into the atmospheric capital of Phnom Penh before heading to...
An exciting combination of ancient cultures, river journeys, and stunning scenery. Culminating with the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor, this unforgettable small group tour takes in many of Indochina’s most inspirational destinations....
Another small group tour, the Indochina Explorer is an epic adventure. From the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor and the magic of the Mekong Delta to the history of Central Vietnam, the elegance of Hanoi, and, finally the old world charm of Laos....
An escorted small group tour through Cambodia makes for an unforgettable experience. Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s vibrant capital, is an atmospheric riverside city, full of French architecture, quiet cafés and Khmer art galleries, Meanwhile, Siem Rea...
Immerse yourself in an in-depth tour of the temples of Angkor, with the splendid Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor as your base, then relax with a six-night stay at Cambodia’s first luxury private island resort.... Please call 0845 643 6561 for price details.
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Following the brutal years of the Khmer Rouge regime, Cambodia has bounced back and made a deep impression on travellers the world over. Although compact and relatively small, Cambodia contains a wealth of riches and treasures way beyond its diminutive stature... Please call 0845 643 6561 for price details.
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Tropical monsoon climate, with the monsoon season from June to October. The best time to visit is from November to May, during the dry season.
GMT +7.
Riel (CRI)= 100 sen.
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