The dry season from mid-October to April is ideal for visiting Cambodia due to its mild weather, clear blue skies, and minimal rainfall. From May to September, although it is the rainy season, the rain typically lasts only one or two hours per day. The rest of the day is sunny, making sightseeing still possible.
For tourists from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and most EU countries:
Yes, it is absolutely possible to reach Cambodia by air. You can take a flight from Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) to Siem Reap and dedicate the rest of your trip to exploring the magnificent Angkorian temples.
Yes, Thailand and Laos share borders with Cambodia and Vietnam. It is possible to add Laos or Thailand to your trip, but you will need to extend your journey by at least 5-7 days. You can travel from Cambodia to Laos or Thailand by land or by air. The same applies for traveling from Vietnam to Laos.
For American, Australian, and United Kingdom's citizens, there is no visa exemption for stays in Vietnam. You will need to apply for a visa before their trip. An e-visa is recommended, which can be easily requested online on the Vietnamese Immigration website.
You can obtain a visa on arrival at international airports (Phnom Penh/Siem Reap) or at border ports, including the one on the Mekong River during a boat transfer from southern Vietnam to Phnom Penh. Our agency assists you with all the visa application procedures when booking your trip.
Yes, it is possible to start the trip in Cambodia (in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap) and finish it in Vietnam (in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City). Our travel advisor will tailor the itinerary to your request.
From Vietnam, you can travel to Cambodia either by air (a one-hour direct flight from Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City/Da Nang to Siem Reap/Phnom Penh) or by river (taking a boat up the Mekong River from the southernmost part of Vietnam to Phnom Penh). It is also possible to reach Cambodia by land, but the journey is quite long and tiring.
A panoramic tour of both countries will take you at least 15 days. With a few more days or an additional week, you can explore Vietnam more deeply by discovering its authentic northern mountains or relaxing on one of its beautiful beaches (Hoi An, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc). Alternatively, you can enjoy a beach in Cambodia (in Sihanoukville and its offshore islands).
Vietnam has a varied climate from north to south due to its diverse topographies and the length of the country (2000 km from north to south). When one region is humid, cold, or rainy, another may be pleasantly sunny. Based on our experience, the best time to visit Vietnam is from October to April. During this period, the best months are October to November and mid-March to May. These are the times when the climate remains pleasant and, moreover, they are the least rainy months of the year in Vietnam. For the months of July and August, it is a bit hot (30-35 degrees), but Halong Bay is usually sunny. You will also have the chance to see the region colored by green or yellow rice terraces stretching as far as the eye can see. As for the south, although it is the rainy season, the rain will not last all day but only one or two hours per day. The rest of the day is sunny. The climate in Cambodia is quite similar to that in southern Vietnam.
If you already have an idea about the time of your trip (winter, summer...), please let us know, and we can guide you on the most favorable months.
Currently, the Covid-19 pandemic situation has been significantly brought under control in Asian countries from 2022 until now.
In particular, in the countries of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia... the Covid-19 epidemic is no longer considered a particularly dangerous infectious disease. Travelers are no longer required to take a Covid test before and after entering the country. The opening of tourism to receive international visitors is completely normal in Asia.
However, visitors are still advised to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure health safety for themselves and the community, for example when coming to Thailand. In some countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia, inspection requirements may still apply in some places with specific activities; As long as the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been administered; must have travel medical insurance;...
▶️In general, you can travel to Asia without worrying too much about the epidemic situation.
The latest regulations still need to be updated. Asking our consulting team is a suggestion for you. Since then, our agency has successfully organized hundreds of trips in Asia. Photos and testimonials from travelers are published on our website in the Testimonials from our travelers section!
Yes, you can set a period with the weeks that suits you best or allows you to buy the cheapest flight tickets. Then we will tailor our program for you. Keep in mind that being an agency specialized in tailor-made trips, we know how to design a tour according to your availability.
We don't impose a deadline, but it's best that you book your trips, as well as the circuit itself, as soon as possible. In fact, the earlier we make reservations, the better the services will be, knowing that the most appreciated providers often lack availability. Therefore, our clients often book their trip 4 to 6 months in advance.
It is a formula according to which your tour is designed according to your wishes for dates, length of stay and services, taking into account your centers of interest and your budget. A local advisor from the agency accompanies you in the preparation of the itinerary and the development of your trips. This way you benefit from an organized trip, adapted in every detail to your wishes and limitations.
The first thing to know is that generally the weather in Thailand is hot and humid in most of the country for much of the year. The climate is influenced by the tropical monsoons, which divide the climate into three seasons: the hot season, the cold season, and the rainy season.
The rainy season or southwest monsoon occurs from mid-May to mid-October. This monsoon mainly affects southwestern Thailand, including central and northern cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai, as well as the coastal areas of Phuket and Krabi. During this period, rainfall is heavier, especially in August and September. If you plan to visit the beaches, you may want to avoid Phuket and Krabi during this season. However, if you still want to enjoy the beach, the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Angthong usually have more favourable weather at that time.
It's important to note that even though the rainy season isn't the best time to visit Thailand, this doesn't mean you can't. Rainfall is usually intermittent, with periods of heavy rain followed by sunshine. This means that you can still visit the destinations without any hassle. In addition, traveling during the rainy season can give you a unique and different experience, and it is also the off-season of tourism in Thailand, so the costs are usually lower and more reasonable.
Undoubtedly, if the weather is your main concern when planning your trip to Thailand, we recommend considering the dry season, which runs from November to February. During this period, Thailand experiences its dry season, with sunny days and little rainfall. The climate is very pleasant, it is not too hot and it does not rain often, which makes it ideal for tourist activities and exploring the country.
However, keep in mind that this is also the busiest period for tourists in Thailand, so you may find higher prices and more people in popular destinations.
Additionally, there may be weather variations in different parts of the country, so it's important to do your research and take into account the specific conditions of the regions you plan to visit.
We will be happy to assist you and provide you with more information about the weather and any other queries you may have for your trip to Thailand.
