Starting in November 2012
Starting our journey in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, we experience the highlights of Laos, from this ancient royal capital to its modest new capital, Vientiane with its wide...
Starting in December 2012
While Cambodia may be most famous for the Angkor Temples at Siem Reap, there is heaps more to explore in this endlessly fascinating country. This new and comprehensive tour starts in Phnom Penh,...
Starting in February 2013
While Cambodia may be most famous for the Angkor Temples at Siem Reap, there is heaps more to explore in this endlessly fascinating country. This new and comprehensive tour starts in Phnom Penh,...
To the south of Phnom Penh not far from the Vietnam border lies the riverside town of Kampot. Renowned for its pepper trees Kampot has a relaxed atmosphere and some fine French architecture. Bokor National park, locally known as Chuor Phnomm Damrei (elephant mountains) is home to many mammals, including elephants, and numerous bird species. Within the park boundaries are the long-abandoned French Hill Station with its intriguing Catholic church and the Bokor Palace Hotel, with panoramic jungle views stretching almost to the sea.
Sihanoukville is Cambodia’s premier beach resort. It was created in the 1950’s as a maritime deep water port but today the main vessels visiting this port are small fishing boats. Its four beaches; Ochheuteal, Sokha, Independence and Victory are blessed with snow white sand and gently swaying palms. Sihanoukville is still in its infancy as a beach resort which only adds to its charms and here you can truly relax, uninterrupted by the normal trappings of some more famous South-East Asian beaches.
Kompong Thom is a great base to explore the hundred plus temples of Sambor Prei Ko. Predating the temples of Angkor, these monuments scattered amongst the forest are little visited. Built in the seventh century, by king Isanavarman, it remained a place for scholars during the Angkorian period. Prasat Sambor the main group of temples is dedicated to Gambhireshvara, one of the many forms of Shiva. The Lion Temple or Prasat Tao has exquisitely caved lions. Hidden away in the depths of the forest the Prasat Yeay Peau group have an almost enchanted feel.
Situated at the junction of the Mekong, Basak and Tonle Sap Rivers, Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh is a cosmopolitan city, with a fading French influence. This city with its turbulent past blends the influences of Hindu, Buddhist and French colonial architecture to create a vibrant and charming town. Phnom Penh's temples and museums are complemented by fine restaurants and an exciting nightlife.
Situated on the banks of the majestic Mekong River, Kompong Cham is Cambodia's third largest city and a perfect place to access the nearby Wat Nokor. The eleventh century Buddhist shrine built of sandstone and laterite, is still home to a group of practising monks and is a peaceful place of calm and reflection. Of great interest is a large reclining Buddha and the intact stone work of the outer walls.
Rattankiri is the north-east province of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Bordering Laos and Vietnam, this is an area of lush jungle and home to Cambodia's minority people known as Khmer Leu (Upland Khmer).
Nestled between rice paddies and stretched along the Siem Reap River, Siem Reap is a small colonial town lying just north of Southeast Asia's largest lake, Tonle Sap. The town itself is charming and pleasant enough to roam around, with some fine examples of French colonial architecture, and it serves as the gateway to the millennium-old Angkor Temples, designated as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins that are the sacred remains of what was once a much larger administrative and religious centre, built between the 9th and 13th centuries to eulogize a succession of Khmer kings. Most of Angkor was abandoned in the 15th century allowing the temples to be shrouded by the jungle. Continuing efforts are being made to clear the jungle vegetation, which threatens to destroy these unique monuments.
About a 4-5 hour drive from Phnom Penh, Kep was where the Royal family and dignitaries of the 60s would spend their holidays. Long since ruined by the Khmer Rouge it is just beginning to be restored to its former state. From Kep you can take a boat ride out to the lovely beaches of Rabbit Island which you can often more or less have to yourselves.
Visa Information
UK Passport holders require a visa to visit Cambodia before departure.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the end of your trip, and it must have at least one blank page for each visa required. Please ensure the passport details we hold for you are correct.
Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa documentation when starting your trip. Country entry regulations can alter daily and it is always best to check with the relevant embassies for any changes.
If you would rather obtain your visa through a visa service company than making a trip to the Embassy then one such company is:
Travcour (UK)
Tempo House
15 Falcon Road
Battersea
London SW11 2PJ
Tel: 020 7223 5295
Fax: 020 7738 2617
Email: info@travcour.com
Website: www.travcour.com
If you are travelling on a non UK passport please contact your relevant consulate/embassy for the latest visa information.
Insurance:
Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours.
You should be aware that many standard insurance policies may not cover you adequately for all aspects of a Wild Frontiers trip and so we strongly recommend that you purchase a suitably designed insurance policy.
One such policy is the "Wild Frontiers" policy underwritten by Ace European Group Limited (ACE " firm reference 202803), which is available to EU residents (which excludes Norway & Switzerland) through our website or via the insurance company direct on 0845 345 3456. Under this policy there are two different levels of cover available.
Standard policy: a comprehensive travel insurance policy that provides cover for all Wild Frontiers activities, including trekking up to 6,000m. This policy does not provide cover for travel to areas where the FCO is advising against all or all but essential travel.
Elite policy: provides the same comprehensive level of cover as the standard policy. In addition the Elite policy also provides cover for travel to areas where the FCO is advising against all or all but essential travel. The policy will not provide cover for any claims arising from or relating to the reasons why the FCO is advising against travel.
If purchasing the Elite policy you also have the option to extend the cover provided by the policy to include cover for claims arising from a terrorist act in an area where the FCO is advising against travel. You can add this cover to your policy when purchasing online or over the telephone.
These policies are only available to those travelling on a Wild Frontiers holiday.
For more information and to purchase your policy online please visit the Insurance section of our website.
The cover is underwritten by Ace European Group Limited (ACE), and is arranged by Travel & General Insurance Service Limited. Both companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Wild Frontiers Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Company plc, details of which can be found at the FSA's website www.fsa.gov.uk.
To contact them please visit their website at www.travel-general.com or call 0845 408 0583.
Health and Vaccinations:
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Cambodia though you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. Protection against Rabies is recommended and Malaria is also present in some areas so we recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
We also recommend:
• A dental check-up prior to travelling.
• You inform us of any pre-existing medical conditions or medication.
To be on the safe side you can also check on www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
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