Intro

This travel guide page is dedicated to all things travel in Cambodia! It is meant to give you an overview of what’s important when it comes to planning your trip to Cambodia and provide links to all our Cambodia posts, which is where you will find way more detailed information on various topics and specific destinations. Let’s get travel-planning!

Cambodia, or officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Southeast Asia, bordering Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The country’s name is derived from the word Khmer, which is also how the Cambodian population and their language is called.

Among tourists, Cambodia is mainly known for being the home of Angkor Wat, a stunning temple complex that is on many people’s bucket list and often visited for sunrise. However, the country has so much more to offer. Cambodia has a rich history and culture as well as friendly and hospitable locals, which makes it a delight to explore this country more in-depth!

We spent 2 weeks travelling Cambodia, visiting not only the stunning Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, but also a bat cave in Battambang, the salt and pepper fields in Kampot as well as Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia!

🇰🇭 Cambodia at a glance:

📌 Where? Southeast Asia
💬 Language: Khmer
🌥️ Climate: Tropical Climate
💱 Currency: Cambodian Riel(KHR) and US Dollar($)
💰 Budget: low

Cambodia FAQ’s

The best time to visit Cambodia is during dry season between November and April. During this time you can expect a lot less rain with mostly blue skies.

Yes, it is possible to visit Cambodia during rainy season. The latter starts in May and ends in October. We visited Cambodia during September, which is still very much rainy season and it ended up being fine.

However, you need to be prepared for the eventuality that there might be rainy days in-between and from our experience there will be at least one big rain shower per day, usually in the afternoon and about 1 hour long. So if you plan on visiting during rainy season, it is best to have a bit more of a flexible schedule😉.

Advantages of rainy season:

  • Less crowds at Angkor Wat.
  • Less crowds in general when sightseeing or on tours. Trice we were the only people on a group tour so we essentially ended up having a private tour🤷.
  • Hotels are cheaper.

Advantages of dry season:

  • Sunrise at Angkor Wat more spectacular.
  • Night markets and shops are fully open and more lively.
  • Best season to visit Cambodia’s beaches (e.g. Koh Rong).
  • In general better weather☀️!

We would recommend spending anywhere between 7 – 14 days in Cambodia. If you wish to explore a variety of locations within Cambodia (i.e. more than 2), it’s best to at least plan 10 – 14 days. Down below you’ll find a few ideas on what your Cambodia Itinerary could look like.

Officially, the currency used in Cambodia is the Cambodian Riel. However, in practice the Cambodian Riel is often only used when paying for smaller fees. For bigger expenses it is common practice to pay in US Dollar. Click here to find out more about payment methods & cash withdrawal in Cambodia!

There is a variety of power sockets used in Cambodia. As such, you will find Type A, C and/or G. To be on the safe side, bring an adapter. Typically the voltage is 230 V.

The answer to that question is definitely yes. We never had any problems getting by with English. Especially in areas regularly frequented by tourists, most hotel staff, waiters, tuk-tuk drivers, etc. will know basic English. And even if they didn’t, we were always able to communicate somehow. So, in Cambodia, I wouldn’t worry about the language barrier too much.

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Getting to Cambodia

Map of the most common points of entry for tourists travelling Cambodia.
✈️ Flying to Cambodia

The most well connected and therefore most commonly used airports are located in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Sihanoukville Airport offers direct flights to Malaysia and other Cambodian cities.

🚌 Crossing the Border to Cambodia by Bus

The following three are the most common points of entry for tourists travelling to Cambodia via land.

Cambodia Itineraries

📍How to spend 7 days in Cambodia

📍How to spend 10 days in Cambodia

📍How to spend 14 days in Cambodia

  • Spend the first 10 days of your trip as described in the 10-day Cambodia Itinerary. But, at the end of your time in Kampot, you will be travelling onward to Sihanoukville and/or Koh Rong for your last 4 days in Cambodia!

How To Get Around in Cambodia

  • Travel between Cambodian cities is most easily done by bus or private transfer depending on your budget.
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Cambodia Regional Guides

In this section you will find all of our Cambodia guides dedicated to a certain locality and/or region!

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