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.