“ We have travelled extensively to every
continent over the past twenty years, and Easy Tours is absolutely the best travel
company we have ever used. There are absolutely NO negatives.
”
Charles and Mary Crawford
Thank you for visiting the Cambodia section of our website. All tours are not created equal, nor are all travel companies. In true luxury travel there is no ‘One Size Fits All’ and some travelers will not find us to be a good fit for their needs. Explorers who repeatedly travel with us all seem to share the following attributes -
1. You cherish learning about other
cultures.
2. You value your time and don’t want it wasted because of poor
planning and/or execution.
3. You appreciate guides with real expertise, intelligence, and
passion for their nation.
4. Your most treasured travel memories include genuine interactions
with locals.
We use the word ‘Tours’ for want of a better term. Since 2004 the Easy Tours family, both at the destinations we offer and, in the U.S., has worked tirelessly to design and facilitate authentic luxury experiences for our guests. About 70% of our guests today are Repeats and Referrals.
Cambodia offers an unmatched experience to lovers of ancient
architecture, but it has a plethora of other attractions that are not well known. The
multitude of treasures found in the Angkor Region surrounding Siem Reap are awe-inspiring to
say the least, with Angkor Wat, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, being the crown jewel
among them.
The Angkor Region is obviously an UNESCO World Heritage Site and Angkor Wat is frequently
rated highest among ancient sites in surveys of world explorers. Other UNESCO World Heritage
Sites that archaeology enthusiasts can ask us to add to their exploration include the Temple
of Preah Vihear at the northern border with Thailand, and Prasat Sambor Prei Kuk in the
middle of the country.
Cambodia has lush jungles and National Parks full of fascinating wildlife, and the luxury
camp at Bensley Collection Shinta Mani Wild in the Cardamom National Park is one of the
world’s most amazing experiences for ecologically minded nature and adventure
enthusiasts. Cambodia is also home to some of Southeast Asia’s great beaches, with our
favorite being the upscale resort island called Song Saa Private Island.
Easy Tours was born in 2004 with two guiding principles - to provide
the best private luxury tours for explorers from North America, and to always value
our guest’s time. We have not sacrificed these principles on the altar of
growth - we still guide just a couple of thousand guests a year total in all the countries
we now call home.
Please take the time to review one or more of our detailed itineraries,
which are different from other tours, to determine whether we are a good
fit for you. The best tour of Cambodia for you is one that touches your heart - your
itinerary should make you really want it to start right now!
We know that the best Cambodia Tours should include experiences that delight and amaze you
every day of your exploration. This can only be achieved by a boutique agency with local
expertise and focus on the following:
1. Genuine interactions with locals.
2. Great rooms at wonderful hotels with excellent cuisine and service.
3. Cambodia's best Guides.
4. USA and Cambodia based Specialists with expert local knowledge.
Though Cambodia has fewer luxury hotels and resorts than
some other destinations in Southeast Asia, the best lodging options found in the
nation’s main destinations are unique and every bit as luxurious and charming as those
found anywhere. Like at all the destinations we offer, all our Cambodia lodging options
provide exemplary service.
Our Travel Specialists spend a portion of every year inspecting hotels and resorts in
Cambodia so we can provide you with the best accommodations the nation has to offer. We also
make sure that our selected hotels offer great local and western dining options.
A list of Cambodia’s most fascinating destinations/sights where you can experience unique local culture, amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spectacular scenery, and Cambodia's lush jungles.
1 |
Angkor Wat |
One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Incredible workmanship and scale |
2 |
Bayon Temple |
Unique temple in Angkor Thom with 216 sculpted faces on 54 towers |
3 |
Phnom Penh |
Capital and largest city. Riverside city with great architecture and other attractions |
4 |
Tonle Sap Lake |
Largest freshwater lake in SE Asia & fascinating UNESCO Biosphere Reserve |
5 |
Cardamom National Park |
In SE Asia’s largest Rainforest region. Many endangered species |
6 |
Preah Vihear Temple |
Magnificent clifftop UNESCO Site on Northern Border with Thailand |
7 |
Ta Prohm |
Surreal temple with intertwined trees and stonework. Featured in Tomb Raiders |
8 |
Banteay Srei Temple |
Smaller complex of red sandstone with exquisitely detailed carvings |
9 |
Beng Mealea Temple |
Massive complex is otherworldly because of trees and fallen stonework |
10 |
Song Sa Private Island |
Cambodia’s best luxury sustainable island resort. Scuba & Snorkeling |
Most of our guests say that, besides the amazing ancient sites and monuments, the highlights
of their exploration included learning about the ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions that
have shaped Cambodian culture and the wonderful local cuisine.
Cambodia has some of the most awe-inspiring ancient sites on this planet, all accompanied by
a historical narrative that is similarly impressive. With Easy Tours you get to experience
these with Cambodia’s best guides and support staff.
But ancient sites do not often become lifetime memories for true explorers. The memories you
will cherish are interactions with locals that you encounter as you explore. Your Tour
Director will be happy to facilitate and interpret such interactions.
Cambodia’s landscape spans low-lying plains, multiple rivers including the Mekong,
lush rainforests and mountains and a beach studded coastline. Phnom Penh, its capital, is
home to many attractions, including the glittering Royal Palace and the National
Museum's historical and archaeological exhibits.
The best experiences and places for you in Cambodia depends on what you most enjoy when you
explore, and what time of the year you will be exploring. Talk to us if you would like
expert suggestions on what we would recommend based on your individual travel preferences.
Most American explorers start their journey in Siem Reap and spend a few days exploring the
region’s wealth of attractions. The archaeological treasures left behind by the
prolific and highly influential Khmer civilization can be found in the vast Angkor Region
surrounding modern day Siem Reap. The most famous of these is the iconic temple complex of
Angkor Wat. The scale of the temples and monuments is simply staggering, and in its day
Angkor Thom, the city next to Angkor Wat, was twice the size of Manhattan.
The next destination is almost always Phnom Penh, the charming capital city of Cambodia.
Founded in 1372, the city is noted for its historical architecture and attractions. It
became the national capital in 1434 following the fall of Angkor, and remained so until
1497. It regained its capital status during the French colonial era in 1865 which resulted
in many charming colonial-era buildings scattered along the grand boulevards. On the banks
of the Tonlé Sap, Mekong, and Bassac Rivers, Phnom Penh is home to approximately 14%
of the Cambodian population.
Cambodia is also home to much of SE Asia’s remaining rainforest, and National Parks
allow visitors to see many endangered species and exotic tropical trees and other flora. As
the best luxury tour company for Cambodia, we offer the option to add other experiences such
as leisure time on the ocean.
The year-round warm weather in Cambodia makes it an
inviting destination regardless of the season. The season between November and May sees the
least rainfall, and coincides with Cambodia's busiest tourist season.
However, a combination of high humidity and highs in the low to mid 90’s during April
and May can make it hard for some explorers during those months as their is quite a bit of
walking involved while visiting many of the incredible sites.
June through October the country sees more rainfall, with the last two months having most of
the rain. The rainy season is when Cambodia's jungles and forests are the lushest.
Talk to us if you would like expert suggestions on what we would recommend based on your
individual travel preferences.
All the visa information given below is
correct as of March 16th, 2023, but is subject to change. Easy Tours accepts no
responsibility for its accuracy at the time of your visa application or your travel
dates.
If a visa application process asks for your address in Cambodia, please put the name and
address (can easily be obtained by a web search) of the first hotel on your itinerary.
The Cambodia visa is a simple online processes that you will want to do at the appropriate
time as detailed below.
Cambodia requires that your United States passport have at least 6 months validity remaining
when you arrive in their country, and a blank page for their entry and exit stamps. The
Cambodia e-visa has 90-day validity from the date of issue, which is usually within 3
business days of your application, unless there is an issue with your application.
Cambodia: ttps://www.evisa.gov.kh/
Having facilitated the top-rated escorted tours for North American
travelers since 2004, Easy Tours knows what makes for a truly memorable exploration. We
believe that the three most important parts of the best Cambodia tours are well planned
itineraries, great guides, and boutique luxury hotels.
We are able to offer the best private tours of Cambodia for upscale explorers because we
understand what our guests enjoy. Our guests like a diverse mix of culture, local colors,
history, and insights into the everyday lives of the locals. Easy Tours focuses on providing
such experiences.
Because we know great food and a good night's sleep are an integral part of the best
Cambodia tours, we offer options between gourmet regional cuisine and fine western fare. We
use suites with great views in the best hotels in Cambodia as we do not like small base
rooms.
We feel that the most important facet of the best tour packages in Cambodia is your
guide’s and chauffeur’s passion for, and knowledge of, their homeland. It is
human interactions that make up a discerning explorers’ fondest memories, not how many
sights, or cities, they visited while touring. Our guests tend to wax poetic about our
colleagues, and write many paragraphs about them in their reviews!
Passion leads to excellence, and our guests interact with people deeply committed to your
satisfaction all through the reservation and travel experience. This is a key reason why
about 70% of our guests are repeat and referral travelers today, and our reviewers
consistently state that our level of service is unmatched. Please take a minute or two to
read some of our guest reviews.