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Cambodia: Best time to go

During the summer rainy season rains tend to be short and take place in the late afternoons, meaning that having a Cambodian Holiday in these months is still enjoyable. Angkor can be lovely in the monsoon.


N.B. All information given here is to the best of our knowledge, however, changes do occur, sometimes at short notice. Ampersand cannot be held liable for such happenings. Of course, if you have any tips that you feel would benefit other travellers, please pass them onto us and we will add them.

When considering one of our Cambodia holidays, you should bear in mind that there are no direct flights into Cambodia from the UK; flights to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap go via Asian hubs such as Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. You can also enter Cambodia via the Mekong from Vietnam.

British passport holders require visas for Cambodia which can be obtained prior to departure or on arrival in Cambodia. You may apply in person at the Cambodian Embassy in London or by post. All visas are valid for 30 days from the date of entry and currently cost £15 per person in the UK or US$20 upon arrival in Cambodia. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return from Cambodia and have at least 2 blank pages. You will need to complete a visa application form and provide 2 passport photos on application. Alternatively you can apply for an e-visa from the Cambodian Embassy website www.evisa.gov.kh. If applying on arrival in Cambodia a 30 day tourist visas cost £15 and you will need to provide a passport photo.

If you would like to use a visa service to process your visa on your behalf, we recommend CIBT Visas. They have expert knowledge in visa requirements, and are dedicated to ensuring that obtaining your visas is as efficient and hassle-free as possible.

CIBT provide various levels of visa service, including detailed information about which visas and documentation you and your party require, clear and user-friendly application forms, and a full concierge service to manage your application from start to finish. There is a team of experts on hand to offer advice, and liaise with embassies on your behalf.

Ampersand can personally endorse the services CIBT provides, and our partnership secures a 20% discount on all CIBT services fees for our clients. We would highly recommend speaking to a specialist at CIBT to determine which service would best suit your needs.

You can begin the process of finding out which visas you require and how to apply by following this link. This will log you in to the Ampersand CIBT account, securing your dedicated discount. For more information, please contact the CIBT visa team on 020 7593 6100 or info@cibtvisas.co.uk, or discuss with your Ampersand consultant.

It is essential to visit your GP as soon as possible to check if you need any vaccinations prior to travel. Risk for vaccine preventable diseases can change at any time. MASTA (Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad) can supply a quick and easy online Travel Health Brief. This includes easy to understand vaccination advice for single or multi-country trips. Their website is www.masta-travel-health.com.

London - Phnom Penh: There are no direct flights from London to Phnom Penh. The best route would be to fly via Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City. With a short connection, the flying time is usually 14 hours 20 minutes.

London - Siem Reap: There are no direct flights from London to Siem Reap. The best route would be to fly via Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City. With a short connection, the flying time is usually 14 hours 20 minutes.

We highly recommend you reconfirm your onward and return international flights at least 72 hours prior to departure.

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