TRAVEL INFORMATION

SIEM REAP  

One of the best reasons to visit Angkor Wat and participate in the Bike Race and Half-Marathon is the chance to spend time in Seam Riep – one of the most splendid destinations in Southeast Asia. Just over a decade ago, the town was suffering amidst gun fire and electricity outages as efforts to remove the Khmer Rouge from the area remained a challenge.

Fast-forward to today and Siem Reap is booming as the leaping off point for the magnificent temples of Angkor, one of the original 7 wonders of the world, with nearly 1 million visitors each year. Set astride the Siem Reap River, this picturesque, provincial town combines Khmer culture with natural beauty. This town has plenty to meet the needs of most travelers, including local markets, handicraft shops and hundreds of guesthouses, hotels and cafes with wireless internet, good coffee and healthy juices and foods. ATMs are now freely available in Siem Reap, provided your cards are compatible.

See information about hotels.

HOW DO I GET TO SIEM REAP?

We are glad to help you arrange any of the following ways to get to Siem Reap:

IS COMING BY MYSELF A GOOD IDEA?

Definitely. We will have plenty of activities and events to get to know the other participants that are arriving from many countries. The Village Focus staff and two youth teams from Cambodia will also be joining us for events.  We will post the final agenda on the Event Agenda page.

IS CAMBODIA A DANGEROUS PLACE?

Not at all. Cambodia is quite safe and has a well developed tourist infrastructure. Suitable accomodation is available for even the most upscale of travelers.

HOW EXPENSIVE IS CAMBODIA?

How much you spend is largely up to you and your travel style. For example, you can find a place to stay in Siem Reap or Phnom Penh for as little as $3, or stay at a 5 star hotel if you wish. Food prices start at about $5 a day and fine dining is both plentiful and affordable. ATMs are hard to find outside of Phnom Penh, so bring cash and traveler's checks! Cash advances on credit cards are available at banks.

I WANT TO SUPPORT VFI IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE. HOW DO I DO THIS?

We can send you a sponsorship letter that you can tailor and send to your loved ones. Most companies and local businesses will support their employees in fundraising events. If you are coming with a companion, have a contest to see who can find the most sponsors, and track your progress! You can even have a party at your home or host a benefit concert! Contact Todd for more information on fundrasing options.

HOW WILL MY SPONSORS' MONEY BE USED?

All the funds raised from the event will support VFI child protection projects and land mine survivors through our partner Hearts of Gold.

WHERE SHOULD I STAY?

HOTELS

There are an over abundance of hotel and guest house accommodations in Siem Reap ranging from $5 to $1200 per night. We have listed some of our favorites below in three categories: budget, medium and top end. You can book for all of them on their own website, through hostelworld.com or hotel-world.com or by emailing us.

Budget Guest Houses

D & D Angkor Villa GH: www.angkorvilla.com/hp1.asp

Jasmine GH: www.jasminelodge.com

Mom’s GH: www.momguesthouse.com/

Mandalay Inn GH: www.mandalayinn.com

Earthwalkers GH: www.earthwalkers.no/

Two Dragons GH: www.talesofasia.com/cambodia-twodragons.htm

Ivy GH, Rosey’s GH and Smiley’s GH have no website but can be reviewed on travelfish.org and other sites listed below.

Medium Hotels

Angkor Star Hotel: www.radiusangkorstar.com/index.htm

Golden Banana: www.golden-banana.com

 Casa Angkor Hotel: www.casaangkorhotel.com

City River Hotel: www.cityriverhotel.com

Auberge Mont Royal: www.auberge-mont-royal.com/

La Maison de Angkor: www.lamaisondangkor.com

La Villa Loti: www.coconut-hotel-angkor.com

Steung Siem Riep Hotel: www.steungsiemreaphotel.com

Top End Hotels

Angkor Village: www.angkorvillage.com

Hotel De La Paix: www.hoteldelapaixangkor.com

FCC Angkor: www.fcccambodia.com/angkor

Grand Hotel d’Angkor: www.siemreap.raffles.com

La Residence de Angkor Hotel: www.pansea.com/angkor.html

Amansara Hotel: www.amansara.com

WHERE DO I GO FOR GREAT FOOD?

Angkor Cafe- Opposite Angkor Wat, Siem Reap. T: (012) 946 227

Blue Pumpkin - Near Old Market, Siem Reap. T: (012) 946 227

Boosters- Bar St, Siem Reap. T: (012) 726 758

Abacus - Oum Khun St , Siem Reap. T: (012) 644 286.

FCC Angkor- Pokambor Ave, Siem Reap. T: (063) 760 283. http://www.fcccambodia.com

Funky Munky- Near the old market, facing the Siem Reap River. T:(012) 276 734

Pissa Italiana- Bar St, Siem Reap. T: (012) 440 382

Red Piano- Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(063) 963 240. http://www.redpianocambodia.com/

Khmer and Asian

Khmer Kitchen- The Passage, behind Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(063) 964 154
*Todd's all-time #1 restaurant in Cambodia!!*

Cafe Indochine- Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap. T: (012) 804 952

Dead Fish - Sivatha Blvd , Siem Reap. T: (063) 963 060

Madame Butterfly- Airport Rd, Siem Reap. T: (016) 909 607

Sang Hi- Siem Reap River, Near Old Market, Siem Reap

The Soup Dragon- Near Old Market, Siem Reap. T: (063) 964 933

WHERE DO I GO FOR A GOOD TIME?

Angkor What? - Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(012) 490 755
Banana Leaf- Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(012) 800 309
Buddha Lounge - Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(016) 525 498
Laundry Bar- Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(016) 962 026
Linga Bar- Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(012) 246 912. http://www.lingabar.com
Molly Malones- Bar St, Siem Reap. T:(063) 963 533. www.mollymalonescambodia.com/

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL IN SIEM REAP?

We highly recommend getting on the following websites and reading about Cambodia and Siem Reap and letting us know anything you may need:  

www.travelfish.org

www.lonelyplanet.com

www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php (to book guesthouses)

www.angkorhotels.org (for hotels)

www.world-hotel.com (to book hotels)

www.zuji.com (for Australians)

www.thebackpacker.net

www.ivebeenthere.co.uk

www.igougo.com

www.passionasia.com

www.canbypublications.com/siemreap/srtransp.htm

Thank you for your interest! See you at the temples in December!