Cambodia on a Budget
6 Days
from
$855 per person*
Highlights:
Cambodia
(Siem Reap, Phnom Penh)
Trip Start/End:
Siem Reap
/
Phnom Penh
The highlights of magical Cambodia, on a budget that won't break the bank. With boutique properties, local Khmer cuisine, tuk tuk rides, and private guide.
Trip Itinerary
Siem Reap
Pavillion D'Orient Hotel Pool
Day 1: Siem Reap
Transfer between the airport and your hotel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
Accommodation: Pavillion D`Orient (3*) Pavillion D’ Orient is a boutique hotel of an old Colonial Style Mansion inspired by ancient traditional Cambodian architecture. The hotel features two mansions hidden in a lush tropical garden that includes a large salted water pool and a restaurant that offers a taste of Cambodian and European dishes. Guest can enjoy a full range of Spa services that brings an Asian sense of relaxation.
Angkor Wat at Night
Day 2: Siem Reap
Meet at the hotel or airport and transfer for sightseeing. Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Bayon temple complex, as well as Takeo and Ta Prohm temples. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue with a visit to the Angkor Wat temple complex and enjoy watching the sunset on Phnom Bakheng before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Pavillion D`Orient (3*) 
Tuk Tuk
Day 3: Siem Reap
You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport where you will be taken on a sightseeing tour. Enjoy a half day tour visiting the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon temple complex by Tuk Tuk. After the tour you will be transferred back to the hotel or to the airport.
Accommodation: Pavillion D`Orient (3*) 
Phnom Penh
Anise Hotel
Day 4: Siem Reap - Phnom Penh
Transfer by road to Siem Reap with private car and an English speaking guide (approximately 5 hours).
Accommodation: Anise Hotel (3*) Anise Hotel is located in the city centre, only a few minutes to the most exciting attraction in Phnom Penh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum, Pagodas, Wat Phnom, Riverside Park, Government, UN and NGO’s Offices, shopping centre, markets and restaurants. The hotel provides personalized accommodation and restaurant services to all travelers for comfort, privacy and relaxation. Their rooms are with window and balcony sunset view and their restaurant with terrace cafe, bar, indoor dinning & private dining which provides breakfast, lunch and dinner - a la carte and set menu with refined Southeast Asian cuisine. They also provide information and services to bring you to the wealth of beauty, tradition, culture and adventure in the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Phnom Penh, the Capital City of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
The Royal Palace
Day 5: Phnom Penh
Today, you will tour Phnom Penh, visiting all of the major historical and cultural city sites, as well as delving into Cambodia's darker history, learning more about the Khmer Rouge, and the effect this had on the country. Start your morning, stopping off at the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom. After seeing the ancient side of Cambodia, and seeing Phonm Penh's interesting museums, take a break for lunch at a local Khmer restaurant. In the afternoon you will travel outside of town to the Killing Fields museum, pass by Independence Monument, and finish up at the moving Toul Sleng Musem, where prisoners of war were once kept. If there is time at the end of the day, you can spend a bit of time shopping at the Russian or Central markets.
Accommodation: Anise Hotel (3*) Day 6: Phnom Penh
You will be picked up by a private car with an English speaking guide and transferred between the airport and your hotel.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Pavillion D'Orient Hotel Pool
Pavillion D'Orient (3*) - Siem Reap
Pavillion D’ Orient is a boutique hotel of an old Colonial Style Mansion inspired by ancient traditional Cambodian architecture. The hotel features two mansions hidden in a lush tropical garden that includes a large salted water pool and a restaurant that offers a taste of Cambodian and European dishes. Guest can enjoy a full range of Spa services that brings an Asian sense of relaxation.
Deluxe King (Balcony)- Anise Hotel
Anise Hotel (3*) - Phnom Penh
Anise Hotel is located in the city centre, only a few minutes to the most exciting attraction in Phnom Penh, the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Independent Monument, Royal Palace, National Museum, Pagodas, Wat Phnom, Riverside Park, Government, UN and NGO’s Offices, shopping centre, markets and restaurants. The hotel provides personalized accommodation and restaurant services to all travelers for comfort, privacy and relaxation. Their rooms are with window and balcony sunset view and their restaurant with terrace cafe, bar, indoor dinning & private dining which provides breakfast, lunch and dinner - a la carte and set menu with refined Southeast Asian cuisine. They also provide information and services to bring you to the wealth of beauty, tradition, culture and adventure in the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Phnom Penh, the Capital City of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Cambodia
VISA/PASSPORT
A valid passport and a Cambodian visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month beginning with the date of entry into Cambodia. Processing generally takes 7 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately US$20. Tourists and business travelers may also obtain a Cambodian visa at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings. Any method of obtaining a Cambodian visa requires a passport-sized photograph and a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into Cambodia. A departure tax is charged on all domestic and international flights. This tax must be paid in U.S. dollars. Cambodia offers on-line visa processing at http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh. You may also apply in person at the Cambodian Embassy.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Cambodia for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are not widespread and poor quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/cambodia.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Phnom Penh.
Government: Constitutional monarchy since 1993.
Language: Khmer is the official language and spoken by 95% of the population. Chinese and Vietnamese are also spoken. French was widely spoken until the arrival of the Pol Pot regime and is still taught in schools, but English is now a more popular language to learn among the younger generation.
Religion: 95% Buddhist (Theravada), the remainder Muslim and Christian. Buddhism was reinstated as the national religion in 1989 after a ban on religious activity in 1975.
Time: GMT + 7.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are in use. Power cuts are frequent.
Telephone: Country code +855. Prepaid telephone cards are available in post offices, hotels and shops for public phones around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good in major towns and cities and patchy elsewhere.
Internet: Available in some areas. Internet cafes are available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and other major towns.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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