Wake up to the sounds of nature with our unique tented accommodation option Experience an overnight stay in a tented camp on a lonely tropical beach or on the grounds of a pagoda amidst a sea of rice fields – Exotissimo Cambodia will create two permanent tented camps with 6 tents each on our Ream National Park and Wat Roun Pagoda tours will be an excellent option to add something truly special to each trip to the Kingdom of Wonder. Comfortably equipped with communal bathrooms and showers. In Ream National Park, a small local restaurant will provide you with tasty local style Khmer meals and Western breakfast, while at Wat Roun we offer interactive Khmer BBQ dinners that are as entertaining as they are delicious. There are plenty of activities in both camps that are designed to participate in local life and get in touch with the wonderful local population. Experience Cambodia in style! The recommended time for overnight stays in both camps is from October to March. The tented camps will be available for the upcoming high season starting in October 2010. Wake up to the sounds of nature with our unique tented accommodation option Experience an overnight stay in a tented camp on a lonely tropical beach or on the grounds of a pagoda amidst a sea of rice fields – Exotissimo Cambodia will create two permanent tented camps with 6 tents each on our Ream National Park and Wat Roun Pagoda tours will be an excellent option to add something truly special to each trip to the Kingdom of Wonder. Comfortably equipped with communal bathrooms and showers. In Ream National Park, a small local restaurant will provide you with tasty local style Khmer meals and Western breakfast, while at Wat Roun we offer interactive Khmer BBQ dinners that are as entertaining as they are delicious. There are plenty of activities in both camps that are designed to participate in local life and get in touch with the wonderful local population. Experience Cambodia in style! The recommended time for overnight stays in both camps is from October to March. The tented camps will be available for the upcoming high season starting in October 2010.

Phnom Penh is often overlooked or rushed through by visitors to Cambodia. Our new 4- day module that focuses on Phnom Penh, seeks to show travelers exactly why the Cambodian capital is worth a visit: Get an overview of the city’s sights on a cyclo ride through historic parts and relax on a sunset cruise. Visit a center for street children and support their excellent training restaurant, shop at Phnom Penh’s colorful markets and get a chance to see a shadow puppet performance. As the city is quite overwhelming, spend a day with a Khmer cooking class and a trip to the countryside to Oudong, the former capital of the kingdom.

Exotissimo Cambodia now offers an updated version of one of its most popular tours, which is now a real Grand Tour of Cambodia as it highlights all major places of interest on a 13 days/12 nights circuit. The new itinerary starts and ends in Phnom Penh, and takes visitors on a journey to the Mekong dolphins near Kratie, the community development project at the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prey Kuk, and culminates in Siem Reap with a in depth visit to Angkor before continuing to the scenic countryside of Battambang and back to the capital. An optional beach extension to Kep or Sihanoukville complements this tour. Furthermore, the hotel selection reflects the continuous improvement in accommodation options in Cambodia’s provinces.

More often than not the journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap is one done via plane with many travelers missing the opportunity to discover Cambodia’s undisclosed treasures and meet the real highlight of the country, the people. This tour allows clients to see what lies in between the ancient temples of Angkor and the vibrant streets of Phnom Penh, on our specially designed 3-day overland tour you will discover the heart of Cambodia. Having received the Exo touch this overland excursion immerses travelers in local and classically Khmer experiences, stopping along the way to encounter curious locals, witness handicraft production and fruit cultivation with a particularly unique highlight being the school visit.

Cambodian Costal Town of Kep launches first five-star villa option

Situated on the beachfront, Villa Romana sits on a 5 acre estate that features a swimming-pool, 6-hole driving range, tennis court and saltwater infinity pool. The first of its kind in the Cambodian coastal town of, Kep, the contemporary structure can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 rooms to be rented individually or as an entire entity. Enjoying stunning views of the adjoining Bokor Mountain this property is the first of its kind within the area, offering unparalleled luxury amid equally as exquisite scenery.

For information or bookings on any of the above products please contact cambodia@exotissimo.com.

Update on River Cruising Options
New 5 day program; Toum Teav stops early due to low water

Two new developments in cruising options between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap:
New 5-day Itinerary aboard Mekong Pandaw

As an alternative routing, we are offering a new Treasures of the Mekong 5 day cruise from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Aboard the Mekong Pandaw (or similar) the cruise first heads up the Tonle River for 2 nights before doubling back toward Phnom Penh and turning up the Mekong River to Kampong Cham for 2 nights. From Kampong Cham, the last day involves a drive to Siem Reap. During the low water season (February to June) some sections of the cruise may need to be done by land but all efforts will be made to ensure maximum cruise time.
For more details and pricing information please click here.

Toum Teav cuts season short
The extremely low water levels during this ongoing dry season impact on boat travel on Tonlé Sap Lake and Mekong. Toum Tiou and Toum Tiou II have to cut their 2009-2010 season short in order to prevent unnecessary overland transfers. The last trip of Toum Teav I will run from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh from 5-7 April 2010, while Toum Teav II will run from Saigon to Siem Reap from 4-11 April 2010. The new season 2010-2011 will start in July 2010 for both the Toum Tiou and Toum Tiou II boats.

In Siem Reap, Hotel de la Paix has created a new dining option in the Cambodian countryside. Guests will enjoy a romantic dinner of Khmer barbequed specialities in a traditional gazebo while a team of chefs and waiters is at-hand to provide personalized service. Priced at USD 300 for two, the package includes a tuk tuk transfer (return by private car), a Khmer barbeque dinner, champagne on arrival and a bottle of wine from the hotel’s wine list. This unique dinner experience can be included as an option in Exotissimo’s Angkor Romantic Escape, a 3 Days / 2 Nights program specially designed for couples in mind. Click here to view the program details.

Two charming boutique hotels have recently opened in Phnom Penh, adding to the growing hotel collection in the Cambodian capital.

Located just round the corner from the Royal Palace, the 18-room Mysteres & Mekong is an inviting boutique property set in a restored colonial villa in the center of the city. Surrounded by gardens in a quiet neighborhood, Mysteres & Mekong offers a calming escape from the city and boasts ample amenities including a swimming pool, wireless internet and in-room satellite television. The spacious rooms and relaxing atmosphere make Mysteres & Mekong a good base for travelers of all types and with cots and connecting rooms available, families are also welcome at this property. For more hotel information, click here. To download the hotel fact sheet, click here.

River 108 is a stylish boutique hotel situated right by the bustling riverfront of Phnom Penh. Overlooking the Tonle Sap River, each of the 12 rooms features art-deco interiors with modern amenities including free wireless internet and large flatscreen TV. The property boasts a café and a restaurant next door, while several popular markets, restaurants and bars lie within walking distance. For travelers looking for a stylish stay in the heart of the city, River 108 is an ideal option. For more information, click here. To download the hotel fact sheet, click here.

Using Siem Reap as a base, the new Cambodia Bird Watching and Nature tour combines history, culture and nature in a six-day itinerary. Angkor temple visits are interspersed with specialist-guided birdwatching excursions in the wetlands and exploration of the countryside, making this a great program for birding and nature lovers.

The first two days will be spent exploring the ancient Angkor temples, such as such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Phrom, and include a tethered helium balloon ride and a private Buddhist blessing ceremony. Taking a break from temple touring on the third day, guests will visit the Sam Veasna Center to learn about Cambodian wildlife conservation efforts and to Ang Trapaeng Thmor wetlands to observe birds in their natural habitats. The fourth day goes into the countryside to visit remote temples with a hike up Phnom Kulen Mountains, as well as to the Angkor Center for Conservation of Biodiversity and the Landmine Museum. On the fifth day, a boat trip across Tonle Sap Lake to Prek Toal Biosphere provides a unique opportunity to spot migratory water birds. The final day is free for guests’ disposal. For the detailed itinerary, click here.

One of our most popular multi-country programs, the 12 Days / 11 Nights Essential Cambodia and Vietnam Tour, is currently featuring discounts of more than 20% on first class hotel stays. This promotion now makes a great way for travelers to learn about these two neighboring countries at an incredible price!

A day is first spent in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, before flying to Siem Reap to spend the next two days exploring the Angkor temples and Tonle Sap Lake. On the fourth day, a short flight takes guests across borders into Vietnam. A couple of days will be spent discovering the colonial architecture and bustling markets of Ho Chi Minh City, and includes a cruise in the fertile Mekong Delta. Next heading to the central provinces, guests will visit the heritage port town of Hoi An, the Cham museums of Danang and the imperial history and architecture of Hue. The program’s final leg heads to Hanoi where guests can enjoy cultural excursions to lakefront pagodas and the Old Quarter in the Vietnamese capital before ending with a cruise on Halong Bay. For more program details, click here.