Traveler Reviews

Dr. Hermann von Treskow

From: Germany
Posted Date: 12/Jan/2014

Mr Sophan Rath (Poan) of Cambodia Travel Trails was our tour-guide when we first visited Siem Reap and Angkor for the first time in 2009. Since then Poan has been our guide whenever we are touring Cambodia. Poan has organised for us - apart from two visits to Siem Reap and to Angkor - a sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh in 2010, overland trips by car to Kampot and Kep in 2011, to Koh Kong and to the Cardamon Mountains in 2012 and to Mondulkiri and Sen Monorem in 2013. Thanks to Poan and his excellent English we have become quite familiar not only with Cambodia's ancient and immediate past history but also with it's present day situation. We now can claim to know Cambodia better than any average tourist. With Poan's organising-talent we always felt safe and well looked after. Poan has throughout and without exception proven to be reliable, sincere, discreet, unassuming, attentive and familiar with western customs . He was always dedicated to his duties as an accredited cambodian tour-guide. That is why we have chosen him as our guide and we will ask him to be our guide again in future. Tessy & Hermann from Aachen, Germany

Dr. Jim Bowser

From: United States
Posted Date: 08/May/2013

Sophoan is a gem. If you, like me were nervous about arranging a trip half way around the world with someone you never met, no need to worry here. Mr Rath planned the trip thoroughly, provided an excellent hotel, was timely, informative and flexible. We were honored to have Sophoan and his lovely wife join us for a dinner and a show on our last night in Siem Reap. More than a guide, Mr Rath is a thoughful and enjoyable person. Jim and Joan.

Dr. Richard Hess

From: United States
Posted Date: 09/May/2013

Rath Sophoan was the organizer and tour guide for a two-day visit my daughter, neice and I took to Cambodia in early April 2013. He was of stallar quality in all aspects and is an immense asset to his organization and to the country of Cambodia. Responsiveness: Always clear, pricise and prompt in email contacts prior to the trip. Organization: Always negotiated all obstacles to make our stay run smoothly. This included initial pickup and final dropoff in Bangkok that involved border handoff and pasport control issues. Politeness and consideration: Was always a gem to deal with and treated us wonderfully in every way. He anticipated food, rest and bathroom needs, frequently offered to take group photos of us at good photo spots and drove us safely and expeditiously multiple times through challenging traffic. Knowledge: He is a treasure trove of historical and cultural information about Cambodia. As a history person I could not have been more pleased. Command of English: Superb to the point that we enjoyed sharing logic and mathematical puzzles together. He is also possessed of a wonderful sense of intellect, inquisitiveness and good humor. He was a delight ot spend time with. In over 50 years of travel including over 100 travel guides he stands out as the best I have ever had. Richard Hess, PhD

Mr. Dennis & Mary Wilson

From: New Zealand
Posted Date: 21/Oct/2017

We did a tour from Bangkok to Angkor Wat over 2 days in Oct.17. Hotel pick ups / drop offs went smoothly thanks to the drivers and guides. Our guide in Cambodia was Sophoan Rath - all communications via Email with Sophoan prior to the tour were always clear and prompt especially as we made changes to our original itinerary. We found Sophoan to be an excellent guide who was obliging, informative and very knowledgeable. He made our time in Cambodia unforgettable. Our driver in Cambodia was also excellent. We highly recommend Angkor Wat services and especially our guide Sophoan Rath.

Mr. Tammy Cooley

From: United States
Posted Date: 07/Jan/2019

Outstanding Tour of Angkor Wat! We booked a 1 day tour from BKK to Angkor Wat with Mr. Sophoan Rath. The tour was AMAZING! our guide, Mr. Kim and our driver were outstanding!!! I cannot say enough great things about our experience from the border crossing to the tour and back to BKK. My husband and I are already taking about a return trip, to spend several days touring more of the historical site. Mr. Kim was so knowledgeable about the history and made excellent suggestions on which sites to visit when, based on visitor patterns, which meant we were a head of the crowds with short to no waits for access to capacity restricted areas. It was wonderful.I would highly recommend Mr. Sophoan Rath and his outstanding team! You won't be disappointed!

Mrs. Ines Barbara Maria

From: Germany
Posted Date: 26/Jan/2014

Bei unserem ersten Besuch in Siem Reap und Angkor im Frühjahr 2009 hatte man uns Herrn Sophoan Rath, kurz Poan, als unseren individuellen Reiseführer zugeteilt. Wir waren damals schnell von seinen Qualitäten als unser Führer durch die komplizierte Geschichte der Khmer-Reiche und durch die weitläufigen Tempelanlagen von Angkor überzeugt, die er uns lebendig und kenntnisreich nahe brachte. Auch sein menschlich einnehmendes Wesen, seine unaufdringliche aber stets engagierte Art,uns als die ihm anvertrauten "Schützlinge" zu betreuen war uns ausnehmend symphatisch. Es war daher keine Frage,wer unser "guide" bei unserem zweiten Besuch in Kambodscha in 2010 sein würde. Poan holte uns vom Flughafen in Phnom Penh ab und zeigte uns diese Stadt in allen ihren Facetten - bevor wir mit ihm als unserem "guide and driver " auf dem Landweg nach Siem Reap aufbrachen.Die anschliessenden Tage dort waren angefüllt mit zahlreichen neuen Entdeckungen und Erlebnissen - zumeist abseits der großen Touristenströme. Es folgten jeweils mehrtägige von Poan bestens organisierte und geführte Touren per SUV - in 2011 nach Kampot und Kep, - in 2012 nach Koh Kong und in die Kardamon Berge und schließlich - in 2013 nach Mondulkiri und Sen Monorem. Wir haben viele schöne Landschaften gesehen,zahlreiche liebenswerte Menschen getroffen und natürlich auch die einheimische Küche inklusive "fried spiders" probiert. Aber auch die Schattenseiten des Landes,seine grauenvolle neuere Geschi chte und natürlich die Probleme der Gegenwart blieben uns nicht verborgen. An all dem hat Poan einen maßgablichen Anteil und wir verdanken ihm,dass wir inzwischen Kambodscha wie nur wenige Touristen kennen und seine Menschen lieben gelernt haben. Hermann & Tessy aus Aachen

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