Kampong Cham Cambodia
Cambodia
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AmaWaterways (146 Cruises)
AmaDara
82 Cruises
AmaMaya
64 Cruises
| 1 February | 8 days | One-way from Saigon to Siem Reap |
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Lindblad Expeditions (8 Cruises)
Scenic Cruises (382 Cruises)
Scenic Spirit
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Frequently Asked Questions
At the town pier on the bank of the Mekong, right in the heart of the old colonial town. The riverfront promenade, the cafés and the old lighthouse are a few steps from the gangway.
Yes for the town centre and the riverfront, both easily walked from the pier. Wat Nokor and the twin hills of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei are a few kilometres out and call for a tuk-tuk, easy to find at the landing.
The classic trio fits comfortably: crossing the bamboo bridge to Koh Paen island, the nested temple of Wat Nokor, and the twin hills of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei. Save time on the way back for a stroll along the colonial riverfront.
No. The Mekong flood carries it away around May each year, and about thirty villagers rebuild it by hand every January. During high water a ferry links the town to the island instead.
A modern pagoda was built inside a sandstone and laterite sanctuary several centuries old. A few steps take you from the dim galleries of the ancient monument to the brightly painted halls of the new one.
Both the Cambodian riel and the US dollar circulate, and vendors switch between them without blinking. Bring small bills: cards are rarely accepted outside the larger hotels.
Khmer. Basic English gets by in shops and with tuk-tuk drivers, but very little French is spoken. Ship guides handle translation during shore excursions.
The dry season, November to April: clear skies, more bearable heat, and the bamboo bridge is in place. The monsoon, May to October, swells the river and turns some island tracks muddy.
Yes, for children who walk well. The bamboo bridge, the monkeys at the hilltop pagodas and cycling on Koh Paen are big hits. The hill staircases and the midday heat do test younger ones.
Shoulders and knees covered, as everywhere in Cambodia. A light scarf and shoes that slip off easily help, since you remove them at the entrance to the sanctuaries.
