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.

This hidden gem is a small island located off Vietnam’s southern coast. Pristine marine life surrounds Con Dao and there is no hustle and bustle here except the fisherman’s market first thing in the morning. This island paradise is a short flight from Ho Chi Minh City and at present the accommodation offered on the island is First Class (3-star). The end of 2010 should see the opening of the luxurious Six Senses Hideaway Con Dao which is sure to put a spotlight on this ideal holiday destination

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.

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.

Exotissimo Vietnam Lends a Helping Hand to Local Communities

In keeping with our responsible travel ethos, Exotissimo gives back to local charities and the disadvantaged in Vietnam in a number of ways:

Aid assistance in typhoon-struck province- A week after the devastating Typhoon Mirinae hit South-central Vietnam, the Exotissimo team arrived in Phu Yen Province to render aid to four affected villages. Altogether three tons of rice, instant noodles, cookers, blankets, personal hygiene kits were given out, totaling more than 2.000 USD in aid given.

Sponsor for a kids’ day out- Over 40 impoverished children from Mekong Delta villages in Ben Tre Province were sponsored by Exo Vietnam on a fun day out at the Water Park and the Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City. For most of the children this was their first time to the city and they were overjoyed at the opportunity. In addition, one child was given a year of scholarship sponsored by Exo Vietnam.

Sponsor for KOTO Charity Bike Ride- Proudly sponsored by Exotissimo Vietnam, the annual KOTO Charity Bike Ride was successfully held in Hanoi on 21 November 2009. Over 150 riders turned up for this event. KOTO is a not-for-profit restaurant and vocational training program for the disadvantaged youth in Vietnam.

Click here to view other causes your clients can support while on holiday in Vietnam. For more information, please contact Le Hong Lan, Project Manager for CSR and Special Projects, at honglan@exotissimo.com.

Exotissimo Cambodia Teams Up with Local Charity

Exotissimo continues to play a part in the development of sustainable tourism in Cambodia by teaming up with American aid organization Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) in their inaugural Hidden Treasures Cambodia contest. This initiative seeks to identify and promote lesser known attractions in order to increase awareness amongst potential visitors and encourage tourist spending outside established areas. The winning destinations were offered consultation with Exotissimo Cambodia and media promotion. This year’s winners are:

o Peam Krassop – Mangrove forest in Koh Kong Province
o Chi Phat Ecotourism village in the Cardamom Mountains
o Chambok Community Based Waterfall – an ecotourism site in the Cardamom Mountains
o Ta Tai Waterfall – an ecotourism site in the Cardamom Mountains
o Phare Ponleu Selpak – an arts school and circus center in Battambang
o Banteay Chhmar – a cultural tourism site
o Kampong Luong Floating Village – an ecotourism site in Pursat Province

Click here to view other causes your clients can support while on holiday in Cambodia.

Introducing travelers to the history and rich culture of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, our 12-day Colorful Capitals multi-country tour gives a taste of the region from an insider’s point of view.

The program starts in Bangkok where guests will visit revered sights such as the Grand Palace, Wat Po and Jim Thompson Museum with rides on tuk-tuks and taxi boats. Flying to Luang Prabang on the third day, the program tours the ancient city’s iconic temples, Mekong River and evening market with opportunities to learn about Lao culture through alms giving, a textile workshop and cooking course. The program continues to Vientiane where guests will visit famed temples as well as participate in a traditional baci ceremony. Crossing borders into Cambodia, they will spend another two days sightseeing in Phnom Penh before heading to Siem Reap to discover its Angkor monuments. The program ends with a flight back to Bangkok.

To view program details of Colorful Capitals, click here.

New Luxury Option for Hue Dinner Cruises
La Residence Hotel and Spa in Hue is now offering dinner cruises along the Perfume River. Seating up to 25 passengers, the 2-hour cruise offers a Vietnamese set dinner and live traditional Vietnamese music and can be privatized for groups. Available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, these cruises provide a stylish way to sightsee Hue’s iconic river. Click here to view details of La Residence or contact vietnam@exotissimo.com to book the dinner cruise.

New Deluxe Cruise Option for Tonle Sap and Mekong River
The Jayavarman is the latest boat addition on the popular route between Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Saigon. It is a 60-m deluxe riverboat with 27 cabins and suites as well as 800m² of public space across its 4 decks. Operated by Heritage Line Cruise Company, the Jayavarman has various river itineraries ranging from one to seven nights. The company does not operate the Phnom Penh – Siem Reap route during the low water season from April to June.