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Ms. Candlewax Chantal Stewart
1 day trip Bangkok to Angkor Wat!
We did a one day Bangkok to Angkor Wat tour at the end of October with Cambodia Travel Trails. I liaised with Mr Sophoan Rath beforehand and he was very helpful with information and prompt with his replies. We paid a $100 deposit through Western Union. All arrangements worked out very smoothly. We were picked up at our hotel in Bangkok at 3 a.m. and taken to the border in a mini-van.
We were able to spread out and sleep, which was useful. The border at Poipet is very crowded and busy and I think we would have struggled to find our way on our own. We were met by an English speaking tour guide who walked us through the visa process. People have mentioned having their passports taken away. This did not happen with us. The guide came to the passport office with us and the officials did the visa. We were then handed over to a driver who drove us to Siem Riep where we met Sophoan Rath. We had breakfast at a café near Angkor Wat and then the tour began. Sophoan was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture and allowed us plenty of time to look around. He is great at taking photos and knows all the good photo opportunities.
We found it quite hard in the heat and humidity walking from place to place, especially when it came to midday. They were very accommodating of our needs and there was always fresh cold water available and the driver at hand to open the car door. We visited Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, The Terrace of the Lions, the Terrace of the leper King - the main sites. At the end of a long but fascinating day, and after a late lunch, we were driven back to the border. Sophoan told us some of his own history and the history of Cambodia as he accompanied us to the border. The same process of guiding us across the border happened in reverse. A driver then met us to take us to Trat where we were catching the ferry to the islands the next day. The only little blemish on a wonderful day was that the driver to Trat had a car that kept misfiring and did not speak any English to tell us what the problem was. I was a bit nervous about that but we made it to Trat with no problems. I would happily recommend this tour and tour company.
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Ms. Rebecca Green
Wonderful experience!
My friend and I recently had the pleasure of a 2 night/3 day tour of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, and the floating villages in Tonle Sap with Sophoan Rath. We loved every moment of the tour, and were very impressed with Sophoan's knowledge. He is a true gem! He was also extremely friendly, helpful, accommodating, and punctual. We could not have imagined a better guide. He arranged our travel from Bangkok, transfer across the border, and transportation to Siem Reap, where he met us and made sure we were settled and comfortable. The tour was amazing -- he knew exactly where to take us, and was truly an expert on Cambodian/Khmer history. Overall excellent service, we highly recommend!
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Ms. Admiral Snarkington - Bangkok to Angkor Wat and Back
This must have been a mistake. What an adventure! My wife booked this tour well in advance of our arrival. We are not big on organized tours, so the prospect of a personalized tour appealed to us. Based on the price I was a bit skeptical and did not know what to expect. From the initial booking throughout the entire process, Sophoan Rath was in constant contact with us. Providing amazingly detailed instructions/guidance on what needed doing and what we could expect. Even though communication was excellent, this being our first trip from the west I was still really really skeptical about this panning out.
I was an idiot and have never wasted so much time worrying for nothing. The day before our tour Sophoan Rath sent us an email listing each driver and contact for the entire day and for each leg of the journey. First up was Mr. Sai Chhon who was the unfortunate soul picking us up at 3am in Bangkok and getting us to the border by 6:30am. He was professional and courteous and it was a smooth ride from what I can remember. I dozed off so it couldn't be that bumpy of a ride.
When we got to the Cambodian border we were met by Mr. Sok, who helped us through customs on both sides and got us to the driver on the Cambodian side. He was AMAZING! On top of being a really nice guy, he was so efficient and made sure we knew exactly what we needed to do and where to go on both sides of the border. We were literally in and out of there in 30 minutes or less. I can not imagine having to navigate that in a short time frame without help.
Mr. Piseth drove us to Siem Reap from the border. He too was very kind and professional and he got us there safe and sound. The drivers may not speak much English, but I don't speak Thai or Cambodian and we still managed just fine.
Once we were safely to Siem Reap, we were met by our driver Tunna and our guide Khouch. They were very friendly and accommodating. Khouch wasted no time dropping knowledge on us of the area. They had cold bottled water for us and nothing but smiles. We headed off through town and to the ticket area for Angkor Wat. Got our tickets and Khouch gave us badge holders so we could look really cool. The whole way to the park this man dropped knowledge on us about everything going past us. It was amazing. We got to the park and had a nice breakfast. He gave us some advice on prices and buying things from all the vendors which was very useful.
Then came the utter ridiculousness that was the rest of our day. I still am in awe about how Khouch can possibly store soooo much knowledge in his head and I can't remember my own cell phone number. He took us all over the park, and I won't blither on about all the details. Sufficed to say, you could not have asked for a more awesome and engaging guide. He was patient as we stood around slack jawed taking pictures and even suggested good spots for perspective. We even caught him taking pics of his own, which just shows how passionate and engaged he is with what he does, especially with over 18 years of experience. He is an amazing man that is a wealth of knowledge, and we had the time of our lives. Sadly, life is impermanent, and we had to part ways after a fantastic day with him. And don't think we forgot Tunna, picking us up and giving us cold water and refreshing towels as we hopped about the park. Awesome cannot even describe it.
They got us back to the pick up point and we were again whisked off to the border and met by none other than Mr. Sok. He was just as friendly and helpful as he was at 6am. He must drink a lot of coffee or just love what he does, because he is great at it. Got us back across again quickly & efficiently, making sure we had all the documents we needed. I was kind of sad to part ways because he seemed like the kind of guy that would be fun to go out for beers with and shoot the breeze.
He got us sorted and on our way back to Bangkok and we were safely back at our hotel by 10pm. The whole day was an absolute delight. I cannot believe how affordable it was based on the insane effort and coordination involved to pull it off. We are so grateful to Cambodia Travel Trails and all their staff for giving us a truly unforgettable experience. If you are in Bangkok and want an adventure, you really need to look them up. They are worth every penny, and will earn your business every step of the way and then some. My only regret is that I cannot repay their kindness and the amazing memories they gave us of Angkor Wat. Give them a go, you won't regret it! Thanks a million Sophoan Rath and crew, you are aces in our book!
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Ms. Diana Walker Neve - Bangkok to Angkor Wat and Back
Don't Miss This Experience - You'll be in good hands with Sophoan Rath and his team!! Okay world traveler and adventurers, if you are short on time or want to make the most of your limited vacation time, this is the thing to do in order to see Anghor Wat. the World Heritage Site. I won't say much about the site itself, only that it is worth the effort to get there. We did it all in just less than 24 hours!!
First, I loved communicating with Sophoan Rath via email. One has to be careful because they are plenty of shady, even dangerous people out there. And you have to send him money to reserve the trip. But rest assured, he and his company are legitimate, honest and service oriented. What he and his company seemed to be on the emails is exactly what they were in person.
We were picked up at 2:30 AM at our Bangkok hotel, driven to PoiPet for the border crossing into Cambodia. We slept in the very comfortable van. There were just 3 of us, but you can have a group of 8 in the van.
DON'T JUST HAVE YOUR PASSPORTS, BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR LANDING PAPERS FROM THAILAND, or WHEREVER YOU LANDED. We did not know we would need those white sheets. However, Sophoan's team members are really amazing, and got us through the border okay.
After crossing the border, we drove another couple hours to Siem Reap, enjoying how different it all was from Thailand. We were met by our tour guide, and he took us again in a very comfortable car to all the sites we could manage in one day. DO NOT MISS THIS BUCKET LIST TRIP. Our guide spoke English well enough to communicate, answer questions, and was accommodating. If you are an American, remember to be a gracious guest and respectful of the difference in culture and expression. These people are wonderfully warm and unspoiled.
I don't give 5 stars very often, but really this was worth that rating. Sophoan Rath and his team are first rate. It is all so very well organized between those in Thailand and those in Cambodia, each doing their job superbly. We just loved and appreciated them so much.
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Mr. Nove Zamky
Very good guide!
Sophoan Rath organized our one day trip from Bangkok to Angkor Wat. It was excellent in every way. Sophoan is a pleasant person who adjusted to our style and speed of touring the ruins. He is very knowledgeable, he provided us with all the information we needed. I enthusiastically recommend Sophoan as your guide. You will not be disappointed.
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Mr. FVC14 Fernanda Villagomez
Siem Reap in 2 Days!
Sophoan and his team were great. They were always on time to pick us up and they managed to showed us everything in the little time we had. We totally recommend their services in Cambodia.
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