What you need to know before you go!
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PRE-TRIP PREPARATIONS CHECKLIST
- Northern Cambodia Explorer - Pre-Trip Prep Checklist
PACKING CHECKLIST
PRINTABLE ITINERARY
WEBSITE TRIP PAGE
RECOMMENDED PRE-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS
RECOMMENDED POST-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS
ELECTRICITY / INTERNET / WIFI / CELL COVERAGE
ARRIVALS INTO SIEM REAP
Notes about Pick-up
- TBA
Group Rendezvous Point:
- Date: Day 1
- Time: TBA
- Location: Navutu Dream Resort and Wellness Retreat
RECOMMENDED PRE-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS
DEPARTURES FROM SIEM REAP
Drop-Off Point:
- Date: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Location: Jaya House River Park
RECOMMENDED POST-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS
TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS
You are responsible for booking your own flights or other transport arrangements to the trip start location. These arrangements and any other independent arrangements that you may make are not a part of the trip booked with Wild Women Expeditions and are entirely at your own risk. Wild Women Expeditions accepts no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for any loss, damage or injury to property or person in connection with such arrangements. Should you require assistance with your travel arrangements, please contact:
Megan and Zale | Now Boarding Travel, Travel Specialists
Email: wildwomen@nowboarding.travel
Note: Now Boarding Travel only provides services of 3-star quality or greater. For budget alternatives, please refer to the Lonely Planet guide for your destination.
Important: For international and remote destinations, there is always the risk of flight delays, baggage delays and flight schedule changes which may cause late arrivals, which may, in return, result in you missing the group tour departure. We encourage you to consider arriving one or two days early, which will help you overcome any jet lag from traveling!
PASSPORTS & VISAS
You are fully responsible for your own visa requirements, permits, and certificates for your trip. It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. It is your responsibility to check with the country's Consulate and your country's travel website such as Canada’s for up-to-date information about traveling internationally.
- Passport:
Most countries and airlines recommend passports be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected return to your home country. Before you leave, ask your transportation company about its requirements related to passport validity, which may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
- Visa:
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Updated June 21, 2024
- Starting July 1, 2024, Cambodia’s arrival cards are going 100% digital and all travelers must fill in their e-Arrival form online within 7 days of their arrival in Cambodia.
How to Fill in the e-Arrival Card Online:- Visit the Official Website: Go to arrival.gov.kh.
- Complete the Form: Fill in the form online or download the app, available for both iOS and Android devices.
- Receive Confirmation: Once the form is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a QR code.
- Save the QR Code: Take a screenshot, download, or print the QR code.
- Present the QR Code: Show the QR code to immigration upon arrival.
For those who didn’t fill in the form before landing, tablets will be available at most Cambodian airports to complete the e-Arrival form on-site.Important note - The visa process remains the same. Travelers can apply for a Visa on arrival or opt for an e-Visa before their trip.
If you would like additional assistance in securing your visa, we recommend you consider using the services of CIBTVisas: https://cibtvisas.com/?login=WildWomenExp
Note: As fees and policies can change, we highly recommend that you contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
TIPPING
Tipping for all services are included in your trip price with the exception of your main tour leader and your driver.
- Tip for your Tour Leader is recommended at $10 USD per person per day. Tour Leader tips can be paid in USD or Cambodian Riel “per person per day” means each wild women in the group contributes this amount.
- Tips for driver should range from $5 USD per person per day. Driver's tips can be paid in USD or Cambodian Riel “per person per day” means each wild women in the group contributes this amount.
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Rooming Arrangements:
Our trip prices are based on a twin share (minimum of two people per room/tent), so we’ll team you up with another solo wild woman to share with if you’re on your own, or of course, you can share with your travel companion. Single accommodations are available. Please email support@wildwomenexpeditions.com for your request.
- Overnight Arrangements During Your Stay:
Navutu Dream Resort and Wellness Retreat
Jaya House River Park
ELECTRICITY / INTERNET / WIFI / CELL COVERAGE
POTABLE WATER
Drinking water is provided throughout the expedition.
It is advised to not drink the tap water, even in major hotels in Cambodia.
If you would like to join Wild Women Expeditions in its commitment to reducing single-use plastic, you can travel prepared with your own water treatment system!
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QUICK FACTS ABOUT
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About Cambodia
- Capital: Phnom Penh
- Area: 181,035 sq km
- Population: 16.7 million
- Language: Khmer
MONEY MATTERS
Wild Women Expeditions recommends that each participant should bring enough cash in local currency or available credit/debit funds to cover their meals during travel to and from their destination. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, meals not included in the trip package, shopping, etc., and we also suggest you have access to emergency funds.
- Currency Exchange Offices & Banks:
Almost all money exchange booths and banks will change Canadian dollars and US Dollars. We suggest not to change too much money at the airport in Siem Reap as they don’t offer a good exchange rate. At the airport and other places in Siem Reap they offer better rates. You can walk into any Cambodian bank and ask to see a daily rate sheet.
Please check online for current exchange rates. Wild Women Expeditions likes XE Currency Converter
We highly suggest you read this article: Where to Exchange Currency Without Paying Huge Fees for more information about this for your trip.
- Automated Teller Machine (ATM)
You will find ATM bank machines in the city. - Credit Cards
Credit cards are accepted in many major hotels, restaurants and shops in Phnom Penh. - Cash
It's a smart idea to have both cash in KHR and a card when you're in Cambodia though some merchants will prefer cash.
GETTING FIT
Please be sure to provide complete, accurate, and up-to-date information about your health & fitness level and keep us updated if there are changes. Wild Women Expeditions trips travel to remote areas where limited or no sophisticated medical facilities exist.
A medical emergency situation is extremely unlikely; however, should it arise we need to be prepared with the necessary information to help you.
Important Note: If you choose not to disclose a condition, infirmity, injury, or ailment herein and are subsequently deemed to be unfit for expedition travel due in whole or in part to such condition, infirmity, injury or ailment, Wild Women Expeditions guides, and partners shall have the right to remove you from the trip with no refund or compensation payable. Any evacuation expenses incurred are payable by the evacuee via their medical travel insurance or personal expense. Generally, our expeditions are intended for travelers in reasonably good health for their safety, along with that of their fellow travelers.
Tips:
You don't have to be a professional athlete to enjoy your Wild Women expedition. Not by a long shot! You'll be surprised at what you can achieve with our experienced guides at your side and a little camaraderie.
That said, you’ll definitely enjoy yourself far more if you do some preparation so your body is conditioned and ready to enjoy and make the most of the outdoors.
Here are a few ideas to help you get ready:
- Take every opportunity you can to be active.
You can improve your fitness a lot just by adopting some new habits; take the stairs at work, go for a walk at lunchtime, park your car away from work and walk. Aim for 30 minutes a day and keep a diary so you can look back on it and feel proud. These may sound trivial but they’re all building blocks!
- Rev up your ticker!
Think ‘interval training’, which means doing short bursts of high-intensity work with recovery time in between. Depending on how fit you are this can mean strolling with bursts of power walking, or jogging with sprints. Either way, the aim is to get your heart rate up.
- Hill Training.
The most spectacular views aren’t from the bottom of a valley – so the places we go on our trips aren’t flat. A little time training on hills and stairs is an investment that’ll pay off big-time when you’re on your trip. When it comes to hills there’s no hurry – get into a slow steady rhythm and you’ll be at the top before you know it.
- Join a local walking or running group.
This is a great way to get fit and you’ll also see new places, meet great people… and make them all jealous when they find out what you’re about to go on your travels.
- Warm up, cool down and stretch.
If you’re doing a workout then make sure you start and finish gently and stretch any tight muscles – this will help you avoid any aches, pains and pulled muscles. If you’re a member of a gym try some yoga, tai chi or pilates classes to build up your flexibility, stability and balance.
- Hydration.
When you suddenly ask your body to walk or be active, it needs a bit more fuel than it needs when, say, sitting at a desk all day! The main thing your body needs is water, so stay hydrated and practice sipping water often. Getting a water bottle or hydration bladder is a great way to make sure you have it on hand at all times. Make a habit out of taking a bottle of water with you wherever you go.
- Nutrition.
Eating little and often will keep your body well fuelled for outdoor exercise, especially food like nuts, dried fruit and bread. The odd bit of chocolate and a few boiled lollies are good for keeping your blood sugar levels up while you’re hiking as well!
- Have fun!
The most important point of all! You are about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. You’re going to meet some amazing people, see some wonderful places and create memories that will stay with you for life. The more prepared you are to tackle the various challenges, the more fun you will have. Also, with all the endorphins you create from all this training, you’ll be smiling from ear to ear! It’s a great way to boost your happy vibes.
GENERAL FAQ'S
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