Smart Tour Travel

Business Overview

Tep Vong Street, Steung Thmey Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Smart Tour Travel is owned and operated by a local Khmer family and has been in business since January 2005. Our company is backed by an experienced, friendly and customer-oriented staff, including well-trained, courteous and professional tour guides, drivers and escorts. We take great pride in offering our customers quality service whether they choose a one-day excursion or an extended 3 to 7 day Tour Package.

Overview of Smart Tour Travel, Siem Reap

Smart Tour Travel is owned and operated by a local Khmer family and has been in business since January 2005. Our company is backed by an experienced, friendly and customer-oriented staff, including well-trained, courteous and professional tour guides, drivers and escorts. We take great pride in offering our customers quality service whether they choose a one-day excursion or an extended 3 to 7 day Tour Package. We support and work closely with VPO (Voluntary Projects Overseas)and the Que Rico Foundation to help rebuild Cambodian communities through education and house building projects for those families in desperate need of new homes. Information about these Organizations can be provided upon request and they are always looking for help. Even if you do not have the time to do any volunteer work, just booking with Smart Tour Travel Service is a step towards helping those who really need a hand. This will help to make your experience in the Kingdom of Wonder even more memorable. We specialize in Private Tours and Trekking within and around the Angkor Wat areas. Choose a package below, book now and leave the rest to us.

About Smart Tour Travel

At Smart tour travel, we do all we can to mitigate the negative aspects of tourism and maximize the positive aspects on the environment as well on the local population. In an effort to reduce the carbon emissions caused by air travel, our travel routes within Indochina are planned to have as little air travel as possible. We have the utmost respect for local customs and traditions, and we provide you with all the information you need to make your trip safe, comfortable and enjoyable. You will visit the most interesting venues, while learning about local history and the people that live there. You can have an entertaining and informative trip, and enjoy the hospitality of Southeast Asia, and at the same time give support to the local community. We urge visitors to buy locally made products and to patronize local businesses (restaurants and shops) which will create more employment. Because of the tragic past histories of several Southeast Asian countries, poverty is still prevalent, and we support NGOs dedicated to improving conditions in the community. In order to provide a small amount of assistance to such organizations, $10 from each booking contribute to the charity organization providing education to poor children, and developing local communities.

Know What To Do & What Not To Do

Most of what one should do and should not do are common sense, and are the same for visitors to any country. However, there are those customs peculiar to Southeast Asia.

1. The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited

2. Do not patronize prostitutes

3. Rude or inappropriate behavior toward local people or other members of the tour is not allowed Any member of the group exhibiting any of the behaviors described above may be ask to discussed of what should change by our ground operator.

Responsible Shopping & Social Interaction

As stated above, always ask local people before photographing them.
Even when photographing children, ask beforehand.
It is recommended that you not buy from children selling on the streets on the theory that this encourages them to be on the street, and they won’t go to school. However, they are bringing income to their families, and they are learning about entrepreneurship. Use your own judgment regarding this. But it is advised not to give money to begging children, especially those carrying babies. There will always be an adult handler nearby waiting to take the money.
You may bring toys for children at an orphanage or school, however please do not bring battery operated toys, or toy guns or other toy weapons.
It is strongly advised to not buy any artifacts. Many archeological sites have been looted, thus robbing countries of their history and cultural heritage. It is illegal to buy and export cultural artifacts without a license. Plus, fake artifacts abound, and it is almost impossible for non-expert to tell the difference.
It is recommended that you do buy new handicrafts produced by local organizations supporting local crafts people.
It is also illegal to purchase any wildlife products from endangered species. After habitat destruction, the illegal trade in wildlife is the second largest threat to species extinction.
When shopping in local markets and small shops, bargaining is the norm. However small shopkeepers make their living in these shops, so please bargain only if you really think the price is too high.
As much as possible, try local food. You never know what you may like. Also try fresh fruit from the local market.
We all want to have a clean environment. However, local people often seem oblivious to the pollution around them. But you can set an example by not throwing your trash around. It may not always be possible to find a trash can, so keep your trash with you until you can dispose of it properly.
Plastic bags are a major cause of pollution. When shopping, put your purchases in your bag or backpack so you do not have to take plastic bags. If you do take plastic bags, try to reuse them.
To make your trip more enjoyable, as well as informative, you should try to know as much as you can about the countries you will visit. Knowing about local culture. Tradition and history, as well knowing about the places you will see, will make your trip that much more satisfying.

Contact to Smart Tour Travel, Siem Reap

Office Address: Tep Vong Street, Steung Thmey Village, Sangkat Svaydangkhum, Siem Reap Province. Behind Sokimex Gas station, Beside Hotel De La Paix, Cambodia.
Fax /Phone: + 855 63 76 43 72, HP: + 855 12 33 99 13/ + 855 90 67 88 11.
Website: http://www.smarttourtravel.com