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Package Tours:
Cambodia Entry
Requirements:
Tourist Visas can be obtained upon arrival at the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Airports. One passport size photo is required. Visas are valid for 30 days. Fee is $20 U.S. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the end of your stay.
Visitors may arrive overland from HCM City, Vietnam via the border crossing at Bavet or from Thailand via the border crossings at Trat - Hat Lay or Aranyaprathet - Poipet. These visitors must obtain a visa which clearly states their entry point at the Cambodian border.
Airport Fees / Taxes:
International
Departures: US $20
Domestic
Departures from:
Phnom Penh - US $10
Siem Reap - US $4
Business Hours:
Government offices are open from 7:30 AM until 5 PM weekdays only. The lunch break is from 11:30 AM until 2:00 or 2:30 PM.
Most business centers are open from 8 AM to 9 PM.
Electricity:
Electrical appliances use 50 hz, 220 V
Communications:
Hand phones have become a necessity and almost everyone carries one. The numbers start with 012, 011, 016, 018. Public phones with phone card systems are now common in Phnom Penh. Phone cards can be purchased at the post offices, most hotels and supermarkets.
Other useful Info for visitors:
History and Geography: Comprising an area of 181,035 square Kilometers, the Kingdom of Cambodia was part of the ancient Kingdom of Funan. Being the oldest Indian State in Southeast Asia, its religion was Hinduism. Today, Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religion.
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The Mekong River which flows through the country and the Tonle Sap (Great Lake) are the lifeline of the People who live along the waterways. Tonle Sap is one of the richest sources of freshwater fish in the world. There are three main mountain ranges – the Cardamon Mountains in the southwest, the Dangkrek Mountain in the north and the Eastern Mountains in the northeast. Climate: Cambodia’s Tropical climate is affected by the monsoon. The cool, dry northeast monsoon which brings little rain, is from November to March. From May to early October, the southwest monsoon brings heavy rain and high humidity. The average temperature is 32 0C.
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Population and People: Of the 11 million people, about 90 per cent of them are ethnic Khmers. There are several minorities such as the Chams (Khmer Muslims), Vietnamese and Chinese and Hill tribes living in the country’s mountain regions. Religion: The official religion is Theravada Buddhism and almost 90 per cent of the population are of this faith. The rest are Muslims and Christians.
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Economy: About 70 per cent of the population work on their rice fields. The country is rich in hardwood and gems which are found in the northwest. The economy operates on free-market principles. Cambodia has adopted one of the world's most liberal investment laws for foreign investors.
Language: The official language is Khmer while the second language (spoken by the educated older Cambodians) is French. However, in recent years, English has gained popularity
Transportation: The best and most inexpensive way to take in the sights and sounds of Phnom Penh is by cyclo (a tricycle). The cost is US $1.00 per hour. Alternatively, you may want to hire a car with a driver for US $25 per day or motorcycles with driver at US $5 a day. Most hotel staff will be able to assist you.
There are several tour operators in Phnom Penh who propose tours to other parts of the country. Most of them also provide cars and mini-vans for hire.
Time: Cambodia has one time zone and is seven hours ahead of GMT. (GMT+7)
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Currency: The Riel is the country’s currency. However the US dollar is widely accepted. Traveler checks in US dollar can be changed at most banks in Phnom Penh. If you are traveling to the outskirts, it is advisable to use US dollars (get small change) although the Riel is accepted. Credit cards facilities are limited for the time being although efforts are being made to introduce it on a bigger scale. Some hotels accept credit cards. |
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Health: Although vaccination is not necessary, it is recommended that you get vaccinated for cholera, typhoid and hepatitis if you are going to the provinces. Consult your doctor.
Clothing: Most Cambodians are casual in their dressing except when they are attending formal events or business meetings. It’s not unusual to see both men and women wearing the Krama, a long, narrow checked cotton cloth round their neck. The Krama is a versatile piece of cloth.
Sampan Tour contact information:
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Telephone |
855 23 211906 |
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Fax |
855 23 211906 |
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Address |
No. 43, Street 240, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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