2 independent reviews for Cambodia holiday, beyond Angkor
Reviews for Cambodia holiday, beyond Angkor
Lynda Walkden review 21 Nov 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I can’t pinpoint any one thing. I found the whole vacation was, culturally different with amazing architecture, stunning natural phenomena.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Embrace the culture and enjoy the abundance of different fruits and vegetables. Be prepared for a steady walking pace.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Contributed in someway to all the above.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
In the main well organised. Attentive, informative and pleasant guides. I really enjoyed the experience. Thank you.Sarah Davis review 14 Dec 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Too many to mention.. the food was delicious, Angkor temples were stunning, guides were knowledgeable and courteous and the addition of the Vietnam war/ Khamer Rouge prison camps added a sobering and enlightening aspect to the background understanding of the wonderful people in both countries.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Chay - vegetarian food in Vietnam. Take a swimming costume - if you stay in a hotel with a pool, it is bliss to cool off after the heat of the day.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I absolutely felt every aspect helped local people. The hotels and home stay were all small and independant, The guides were local with families living in the cities. We used guides at the visitor attractions, ate in very local restaurants, markets and bus stops along with locals and and local business men, our transport was all independent. We stopped at a water hyacinth weaving workshop on Tonle Sap lake which is making a business from harvesting the invasive hyacinth and selling woven products for income. I also visited a Seeing Hands massage place in Siem Reap - an organisation set up to help blind women train up in the skill of massage and earn an income.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Outstanding, the reassurance of knowing where I was going, without the stifling tourist group feel of big business vacation tourism. It felt like I had astonishing luxury with great information and insider knowledge but with a light touch on the communities I visited. It was perfect for me.Holiday Reviews
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