Reviews - Alexandra K.

Alexandra K.
Alexandra K. for Explore Angkor Wat Temples

My life dream was to go to Cambodia, and I decided to head there this year for my birthday with my mother. Our first stop was Siem Ream, and we booked both Chamnan's Beng Mealea/Floating Villages Tour plus his Angkor Temples Tour. I thought it would be impossible to exceed my expectations (this was my life dream after all), but wow - did Chamnan ever deliver. Chamnan is a driver *and* a tour guide. This is not typical in Cambodia. Usually someone is either a driver *or* a guide. This means you have to hire a new guide at each temple that you visit. Even in Cambodia this can get pricey. Chamnan speaks excellent English and is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He also doesn't try to upsell you on anything you wouldn't want to do or see. He is also punctual, which is an extremely important quality for a tour guide to have. Chamnan has an *air-conditioned car* which can be great if it's 95 degrees out, you want to get somewhere fast, and you don't want to get dusty. My mother is in the 65+ years of age range, and at first she was scared about climbing over blocks of ancient rock (as you see at Beng Mealea). Whenever my mom was nervous, he held my mother's hand to help her with her balance. It was so sweet. The heat also exhausted my mom, so Chamnan was willing to take us out in the morning, let us take a break at lunchtime to avoid the sun, and then take us back out in the afternoon when the heat was less intense. He's really flexible and can accommodate all sorts of schedules. On a personal note, Chamnan's daughter's schooling costs $50/month, so each time you buy a tour, you are contributing to a month of a little girl's schooling. I had an amazing time with Chaman on my birthday, and I hope you have a great time with him too!