Your Trip to Cambodia Presented by H.I.S Singapore About Cambodia Where is Cambodia? Officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, on the Indochinese mainland of Southeast Asia. Cambodia is largely a land of plains and great rivers and lies amid important overland and river trade routes linking China to India and Southeast Asia. International borders are shared with Thailand and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on the West and the North, and the Social Republic of Viet Nam on the East and the Southeast. The country is bounded on the Southeast by the Gulf of Thailand. Capital: Phnom Penh Religion: Theravada Buddhism (97%), Islam, Christianity, Animism Siem Reap is Cambodia’s principal tourist town. Cambodia Language Official languages: Khmer Time Zones Safety: Traveling around Cambodia is pretty safe. Local time in Cambodia is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+7 ) 1 hour behind Singapore Currency Currency: Riel (r) or US dollar 1USD =4,100.r Electricity Socket: 230V/50Hz For Cambodia there are three associated plug types, A, C and G. Please bring Universal Travel Adaptor. Useful Information Cambodia Visa Policy Free visa The nationals of the Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar Do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively. Most visitors can apply visa are obtainable upon arrival at both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap International Airports in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. At land crossing from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, visa can be obtained at International Check Point border. Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Apply through below web link : https://www.evisa.gov.kh/ Remarks : Tourists also can get their visas prior to their arrival through a Cambodian Embassy or Consulate overseas. Tourists also can get eVisa through online E-Visa before travelling. Why you should visit Cambodia Temples of Angkor Floating villages on Tonle Sap Irrawaddy Dolphins The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh Cambodia Weather :Tropical Climate - Cool season: November- March (22-28c) - Hot season: March- May (28c -38c) Monsoons season: May - October (24-32c, with humidity up to 90%.) from November to February ,is the Best time to visit Cambodia. MUST visited places Visit Siem Reap & Angkor Archeological Park - Angkor Wat Siem Reap province is located in northwest Cambodia. It is the major tourist hub in Cambodia, as it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor (the Angkor temple complex is north of the city). Angkor Archeological Park - Angkor Wat UNESCO World heritage site in 1992. Stretching over some 400 square kilometres, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire of the 9th to the 15th centuries, including the largest pre-industrial city in the world. The most famous are the Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations . Phnom Penh - French Built City The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh are the city’s finest example of twentieth-century Khmer influenced architecture. The Royal Palace is set back from the riverbank on Sothearos Boulevard. You can stroll this complex of regal structures and perfectly manicured grounds. While there, you will gain an insight into Cambodia’s past and present. A blue flag flies when the King is in residence. While the palace itself is off-limits, it’s possible to visit several buildings within the grounds. The Silver Pagoda is named for its floor which is covered in gleaming silver. Floating Villages on Tonle Sap Tonle Sap Lake; the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is also an ecological hot spot that was designated as a UNESCO biosphere in 1997. Tonle Sap lake is home to dozens of picturesque floating villages. Explore the fascinating houses built from bamboo and raised on stilts; they are mainly inhabited by Vietnamese fisherman. You’ll pass floating markets, schools and pagodas and learn more about local life. How to Get to Cambodia ? The international airports of Siem Reap (REP) and Phnom Penh (PNH) are the main arrival points for most international visitors. Full Singapore Phnom Penh (PNH) Direct Flight Carrier Flight No. Departure /Arrival City Departure /Arrival Time Flight Schedule MI 606 Singapore (SIN) 07:40 08:35 Daily flight MI 606 Phnom Penh (PNH) 12:00 13:05 Daily flight MI 608 16:35 18:05 Daily flight Flight duration :about 2 hrs. Phnom Penh (PNH) Singapore Flight No. Departure /Arrival City Departure /Arrival Time Flight Schedule MI 601 Phnom Penh (PNH) 09:35 12:40 Daily flight MI 605 Singapore (SIN) 14:05 16:55 Daily flight MI 607 18:50 21:35 Daily flight Flight duration :about 2 hrs. How to Get to Cambodia ? The international airports of Siem Reap (REP) and Phnom Penh (PNH) are the main arrival points for most international visitors. Full Direct Flight Carrier Singapore Siem Reap (REP) Flight No. Departure /Arrival City Departure /Arrival Time Flight Schedule MI 614 Singapore (SIN) 08:40 09:45 Daily flight MI 616 Siem Reap (REP) 14:30 15:45 1,5,7 Flight duration :about 2 hrs.15 Min Siem Reap (REP) Singapore Flight No. Departure /Arrival City Departure /Arrival Time Flight Schedule MI 613 Siem Reap (REP) 10:40 14:15 Daily flight MI 615 Singapore (SIN) 16:40 20:05 1,5,7 Flight duration :about 2 hrs. 30 min Singapore Phnom Penh (PNH) Singapore Budget Flight 3K 591 Singapore (SIN) 18:55 20:00 Every 5,7 3K 593 Phnom Penh (PNH) 13:00 14:05 Every 4 3K 595 06:00 07:05 Every 5 3K 592 Phnom Penh (PNH) 20:40 23:50 Every 5,7 3K 594 Singapore (SIN) 14:45 18:00 Every 4 3K 596 07:55 11:05 Every 5 Singapore Siem Reap (REP) Singapore 3K 601 Singapore (SIN) 14:00 15:15 Every 1,2,5 3K 603 Siem Reap (REP) 20:00 21:15 Every 4,7 3K 602 Siem Reap (REP) 16:00 19:25 Every 1,2,5 3K 604 Singapore (SIN) 22:25 01:40+1 Every 4,7 Phnom Penh in 3 Days Day 01 | Singapore Phnom Penh Arrive Phnom Penh around noon – Visa processing – meet with guide for transfer to hotel. Cheug Ek - the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousands of civilians and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum - was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian Market for shopping. Evening, we head to Phnom Penh's Riverside then get on board with a welcome cocktail from drink menu while the boat is slowly cruising along Mekong & Tonle Sap, watch the sunset fading at horizon before buffet dinner is started to serve, unwind yourself with colorful Phnom Penh nightlights. Disembark and return hotel. Overnight Phnom Penh. Day 02 | Phnom Penh city exploration Take a challenge of cyclo ride (rickshaw) along riverfront, Today visit Silver Pagoda on the same ground of Royal Palace, River Front Park and renowned Wat Phnom Hill. In the afternoon, explore Koh Dach (The Silk Island) . Koh Dach or Silk Island is reachable by a short boat cruise or approx. 45 minutes by road from central Phnom Penh Capital. Overnight Phnom Penh Day 03 | Phnom Penh Singapore transfer the airport for your departure flight. Siem Reap in 4 Days Day 01 | Singapore Siem Reap Arrive Siem Reap – Visa processing – meet with guide for transfer to hotel. Free to explore. Evening, we leave to have Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance (Royal Ballet of Cambodia.) Overnight Siem Reap . Day 02 | Siem Reap - Full Day Angkor Discovery(by Tuk Tuk or car) Morning tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon visit the World Seventh Wonder of Angkor Wat and view sunset at Bakheng Hill. Overnight Siem Reap Day 03 | Siem Reap - Grand Tour & Beautiful Banteay Srei Visit beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei which has a meaning “citadel of the women”, a short visit at palm sugar village, other various palm handicrafts and discover the serenity of Banteay Samre temple. Climb over Pre Rup temple, wait to watch beautiful sunset overlooking rice paddies. Overnight Siem Reap Day 04 | Siem Reap Singapore Optional Tour: Half Day Tonle Sap Lake (depends on your flight) Transfer the airport for your departure flight. Cambodia classic twin city in 8 Days Day 01 | Singapore Phnom Penh Arrive Phnom Penh around noon – Visa processing – meet with guide for transfer to hotel. Overnight Phnom Penh. Day 02 | Phnom Penh city exploration Today visit Silver Pagoda on the same ground of Royal Palace, River Front Park and renowned Wat Phnom Hill. In the afternoon, Phnom Penh Municipality Hall, National Library, National Bank, Independence Monument and shopping at New Central Market. Overnight Phnom Penh Day 03 | Phnom Penh Ou Dong former Capital of Cambodia Phnom Penh Morning, overland excursion along the way to Ou Dong stopover in Phnom Praset, visit the Pre-Angkorian temple (8thC.) and the pagoda to view the reclining Buddha. Enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding plains and rice-fields from the hilltop temple. Continue driving to Ou Dong where a picnic lunch will be served. Afternoon visit the various temples and the three large stupas where the ashes of three former kings are preserved. Next visit the Vihara of 18 Cubit Buddha, until transfer back to Phnom Penh. Overnight Phnom Penh Day 04 | Domestic Flight to Siem Reap and visit Rolous Group and Small Circuit Morning transfer the airport for domestic flight to Siem Reap.