CAMBODIA Pre-departure
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Before you leave home Thank you very much for choosing HAPPY TRAVEL Asia. To help you prepare your trip and make the most of your time when in Cambodia, we would like to give you this pre-departure document. It will provide you a comprehensive guide to Cambodia before starting the tour with us.
PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS • Passport: Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Cambodia with at least two blank pages for Cambodia visa. • Visa: Cambodia Visa can be obtained prior to your trip in Cambodia Embassy/ Consulate in your country or obtained on arrival at International Airports: Phnom Penh (PNH), Siem Reap (REP) and Sihanoukville (KOS) • To get Cambodia Visa on arrival, please prepare these following documents before flying to Cambodia: - 02 passport-sized photos (4x6cm) - Visa stamping fee (cash – US Dollar): 30.00 USD
• Please be aware that there may be long queues at the airport when obtaining a visa on arrival which normally takes you around 15 to 20 minutes to finish the procedure.
WEATHER Cambodia is warm year-round with two distinct seasons: dry season & rainy season
NOV – FEB
MAY - SEP
APR & OCT
cool, windy (25°C - 30°C)
rainy (25°C - 32°C)
hot, wet (32°C - 40°C)
CLOTHING • Comfortable lightweight, loose-fitting, cotton clothing, open-toe sandals, walking shoes, hat are recommended for comfortable traveling. • T-shirts and knee-length shorts are acceptable for visiting temples or pagodas. The dress code for pagodas and monasteries prescribe decent apparel, no footwear is allowed when visiting pagodas and monasteries. Shoes and even socks are generally removed at the entrance to pagodas. • If there is trekking part in your tour, please bring comfortable shoes to for a good trekking trip.
MONEY CURRENCY You can bring foreign cash (USD, Thai Bath, Euro, AUD, CAD) and change it into local currency: Cambodia Riel
CAMBODIA Cambodia Riel (Main notes are 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000 and 100,000 Riel)
ATMS Easily found in big cities. Please make sure you have enough amount of money when going to the countryside because of there are fewer ATMs there.
CREDIT CARDS Widely accepted in big cities and big shops or restaurants. For exchange rate of currencies, you can check in this website: http://xe.com/
ELECTRICITY The electric current in Cambodia operates mostly on 220 volts – 50 Hz. Two flat pins and angled pins are the most common electric plugs.
HEALTH – MEDICAL – INSURANCE HEALTH Please consult your doctor to discuss your particular health or immunization requirements. If you have any medical problem, allergy, dietary restriction, please let us know so we can inform our guide and relevant suppliers.
MEDICAL The quality of medical services in Cambodia varies. In big cities such as Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Battambang, international hospitals can be easily found. However, in public and rural hospitals, facilities are basic. Please kindly contact the hotel or our guides when you are in need of medical attention.
INSURANCE Travelers are highly recommended to purchase appropriate insurance packages as a cost-effective way for unexpected events like tour cancellation, accidents, property loss or medical evacuation.
ARRIVAL • After luggage and visa procedures, you will walk through the exit gate. Look for our tour guide holding a welcome sign with your names. • If you are unable to find the HAPPY TRAVEL Asia welcome signboard, please request the airport supporters to call us for immediate assistance on local emergency number listed on your tour itinerary and at bottom of this document for assistance.
TRANSPORTATION WALKING The easiest and cheapest way to explore the surrounding. The traffic in Cambodia is busy which may impress you as chaos but don’t be frightened to cross the road. Simply walk straight confidently, don’t run, don’t step backward, your hand up as “stop” gesture so that the drivers will slow the speed or avoid hitting you.
TAXI A popular way of getting around streets. Please make sure you use reputable companies.
TUK-TUK The most local vehicle in Cambodia. It would be fun when your group explores the street by when sitting at the back of the tuk-tuk. Don’t forget to negotiate the price.
FLIGHT • It is recommended to fly with Cambodia Angkor Air – the national airlines. • The luggage allowance policy for a domestic route is 20kg checked baggage and 7kg carry-on. Excess baggage is charged at a specific rate depending on the route and airline.
TIPPING TIPS Tipping is not compulsory but greatly appreciated throughout Southeast Asia, especially in the tourism industry. For reference, we have provided a tipping suggestion as below. - Guides: $5 - $10/traveler/day (depending on group size and performance) - Drivers: $3 - $7/traveler/day (depending on group size and performance) - Restaurant staff: 5-10% of the total bill - Porters: $1 - $2/time/room. - Chambermaid: $1/day/room - Overnight Cruises: $10 - $15/night (Please note that all prices are in US dollars. You also can tip in local currencies.)
PACKING LIST Our packing list should be used as a packing guide for you. Any other items that you wish to pack are at your own discretion but please always keep in mind the baggage allowance of airlines (20 KG allowance when for a domestic flight with Cambodia Airlines). It is recommended to check carefully the activities details (biking, trekking, walking, etc) and weather of your trip when deciding what to pack.
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST • Passport & Copies of passport • Travel Insurance • Flight tickets • Emergency contacts • Personal Medication & First aid kit - with international doctors’ note to ensure easy passage of medication across international borders • Personal hygiene
• Appropriate clothes • Comfortable shoes for walking/trekking • Visa • Mosquito spray & insect repellent • Sun cream, sunglasses and sun hat • Adaptor – 220V, 50Hz; 2 pin plugs (both flat and round pins) • Camera, battery and charger • Cash in USD small notes
CONTACT US If you have any questions or encounter any problems please contact us immediately at our office so we can provide an immediate solution
HAPPY TRAVEL Asia Joint Stock Company Hotline 24/7: (+84) 916 999 668 Email: info@happytravel.asia Website: www.happytravel.asia