The Plantation

Any visitor needs a visa to enter the country. The visa can be obtained in Cambodian embassies abroad or at the airport upon arrival (two photos needed). Single entry tourist visas cost 20 usd and are valid for one month, renewable once. You can also ask for a 25 usd 1 month business visa, which can be extended to a multi-entry yearly visa at any travel agency.

You may also get your visa online at www.cambodiaonarrival.com.

Good question! The national currency here is the Riel (1 US Dollar = app. 4000 - 4200 Riels), but everybody uses US dollars everywhere in the country. Make sure you always have small change for tuk-tuk rides and small shops as they probably won't accept a 50 dollar bill! It has been argued that using dollars devaluates the Cambodian currency, so you might consider changing your money to Riels.

Beware that worn dollar bills, or even presenting a small tear, will not be accepted in Cambodia.

Please note that if a public holiday is on a Saturday, most Cambodian institutions will take the Monday off to compensate.

Victory over Genocide Day
January 07

Meak Bochea Day
February 25

International Women Day
March 08

Khmer New Year Day
April 14, 15, 16

International Labor Day
May 01

King's Birthday, Norodom Sihamoni
May 13, 14, 15

Visak Bochea Day
May 24

Chat Preah Nengkal (The Royal Ploughing ceremony)
May 28

International/Cambodian Children Day
June 01

King's Mother Birthday, Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
June 18

Constitutional Day
September 24

Pchum Ben (Ancestors Remembrance)
October 03, 04, 05

Commemoration Day of King's Father, Norodom Sihanouk
October 15

Paris Peace Agreements Day
October 23

King's Coronation Day, Norodom Sihamoni
October 29

Independence Day
November 09

Om Tuk (Water Festival)
November 16, 17, 18

International Human Rights Day
December 10

Yes, loads! Please ask the reception for tips on visiting the town, restaurants, shopping spots, activities and more.

Yes, we can reserve tickets for travels around Cambodia.

The boat to Siem Reap is a great experience, but can sometimes be quite unpredictable (not leaving on a particular day, changing boats on the way...). It runs more or less regularly from August to April if the river level is high enough. The trip takes approximately 6 hours. The landscape, a bit boring when on the lake, is truly beautiful along the river if you are adventurous enough to travel on the roof (don't forget to apply sunscreen, even when cloudy). Around 35 usd. Please ask reception for more information/reservations.

Traveling by bus is the most common way to get to Siem Reap. The landscape isn't as nice as on the boat, but there are many buses that travel all day and all year round. Tickets cost arround 10 usd and the trip lasts 6 hours (don't forget your earplugs as karaoke is often loud!). Please ask reception for more information/reservations.

You can also travel by plane to Siem Reap with Cambodia Angkor Air (subsidiary company of Vietnam Airlines). This is the safest, fastest (50 mins), but most expensive solution (rates fluctuate from 130 - 200 usd return). Please visit a local travel agent for more information as tickets are rarely available from abroad.

www.yellowpages-cambodia.com
Yellow pages, very thourough.

www.norodomsihanouk.info
The official website of HM Norodom Sihanouk, King Father of Cambodia. Contains recent news as well as unique archive footage and photographs.

www.phnompenhpost.com
One the best and oldest english daily newspaper in the Kingdom.

www.cambodia-airports.aero
Flight and airport information in Cambodia.

Weather in Cambodia form CNN
Up to date weather in Cambodia.