Discover Cambodia’s capital from an elevated perspective, with the news that Helistar are extending their services to Phnom Penh. Taking off from the VIP terminal of Phnom Penh International Airport, the French built Eurocopter and Robinson helicopter comes equipped with luxury leather seating, air conditioning and experienced expatriate pilots.

Tours encompass sightseeing around Phnom Penh and the confluence of the mighty rivers Tonle Sap, the Mekong and Tonle Bassac. Alternatively, you can take a scenic flight to Oudong, the temple mountain, or the rural province of Takeo. A great way to enhance a Phnom Penh stay! For more information please contact Cambodia@exotissimo.com

After a period of repair, the tethered helium balloon at Angkor has been reinstalled and has been operating as normal since the 29th March. The 15 minute balloon ride takes you 200m straight up for an amazing aerial view of Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples. To find out how you can work this into an Exo itinerary please contact, Cambodia@exotissimo.com

Exotissimo Cambodia now offers ‘A Touch of Adventure’ to add some exciting details to otherwise classic tours with our six soft adventure modules. The half day to full day modules range from cycling tours to Banteay Srei and Phnom Krom for sunset over the Tonle Sap. As well as Bike and Jeep tours to Phnom Bok, Bike & Boat to Roluos and Kampong Phluck, trekking at Phnom Kulen to exploring the temples of Angkor on foot during a trekking tour over hidden back roads. This is a chance to see Angkor from a new perspective and to explore the picturesque countryside around Siem Reap in an authentic and low impact way.

A new deluxe boutique hotel has opened its doors in Siem Reap, the ideal choice of accommodation for clients looking for elegant accommodation that is positioned slightly off-the-beaten-track. Featuring two villas, one apartment and 5 junior Suites – the property is open to individual and private bookings for groups and families.
These spacious, well-equipped rooms have been tastefully adorned with antique furnishings and classic features. Each of the rooms is grouped around a swimming pool and garden.Other attractions include a Shanghai-style bar reminiscent of the 1930s and two restaurants, offering the perfect place for a Khmer cooking class.

The upcoming Asean Tourism Forum will be hosted by Cambodia, between the 15-21 January 2011. For this event, Exotissimo Cambodia has been officially appointed ground handler for all transfers and transportation by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism. We will provide all airport transfers and transfers from the official partner hotels to the ATF 2011 venue on Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center. City & post tours can be booked at a designated travel desk at ATF.

Exotissimo Cambodia now offers a selection of new and unique activities offering for spontaneous excursions. Boat trips on the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers from Phnom Penh show clients a way to the heart of Cambodia, when you cruise the lifelines of the Kingdom. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Preah Vihear temple in the remote North of Cambodia makes for a spectacular day-trip from Siem Reap. Excursions from Sihanoukville to unspoilt islands such as Koh Rong complete Exotissimo’s offer of exciting ways to spend your time in Cambodia.

We are happy to announce that Exo has been named as the official Mekong Sessions travel partner for the Leonard Cohen Live in Phnom Penh benefit concert and all upcoming concerts.
In cooperation with the Mekong Sessions, Exotissimo Travel will, in the very near future, be offering special Leonard Cohen concert and tour packages for fans eager to experience the concert of a lifetime in the Kingdom of Wonder. Leonard Cohen fans travelling from anywhere around the world can purchase tickets, flights, accommodation and tours in a single package designed to ensure first time visitors, Southeast Asia lovers or expatriates maximise their enjoyment of this momentous event.

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.