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Welcome Ladies and Gentlmen

I am Mr.Kol Chhen. I was born in Kouktnot Village in 1980. Since 2002 I have worked as a driver for Cambodia's visitors and in 2006 became an official Tour Guide accredited by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism. I worked very hard for this honor.I am also an excellent English speaker.I love that I have the opportunity to reveal to my guests the out-of-the-way sights, cultural riches, and uniquely Khmer experiences that make my country such a rewarding experience for tourists. I also appreciate the opportunity to meet so many interesting and adventurous people from so many countries. Working with my clients not only helps me support my family, but broadens my own understanding of the world. I would be honored to assist with trip planning and help guide your stay in Cambodia.

You and your family can count on a safe Angkorian adventure with me. I will negotiate your purchases at the temples and local handicraft villages so that you will get the best deal possible.

Your Guide Kol Chhen

About Us

Welcome to My Personal Guide Website,

This is not the website of a large tour company. In Cambodia, there are many, many tour companies and many people who are competing to take tourists to the temples. Cambodia Angkor Tours is different. It is a one man operation.
I worked very hard at different jobs to get to where I am today, and I take care of tourists visiting Cambodia because I love the opportunity and because I want a fulfilling job that can support my family. Visiting Cambodia with Angkor Cambodia Tours is a way for you to enjoy a hands-on and individualized experience. I pride myself on being hardworking and honest.Since Cambodia Angkor Tours is a reflection of me, let me tell you a little bit about myself.
I grew up farming rice with my parents, five brothers, and two sisters, but I wanted an education. My school was very far away and my parents had no money to send me there. So every day I woke up at five a.m., watered the crops, and rode a bicycle one hour to school. When I returned in the afternoon, I took care of our cows and helped my parents with the farm. I wanted to escape from these jobs.
So when I was twenty I went to live in a Buddhist monastery that is near the high school. The monks gave me food and a place to sleep while I studied and worked as a driver for tourists. After I graduated, I fell in love with one of my closest friends from school, and we married in 2007.We now have one wonderful son, Sovechea. My siblings did not have the opportunity to go to school, so I visit them often at my family farm.
I have many beautiful nieces and nephews now and I sponsor them so that they too may go to school and build good lives for themselves. I often take many of my guests to my home village to meet my family and experience real Khmer village life. My guests can help us tend the rice paddies and care for the cows and oxen. We have many traditional Khmer musicians in my village, and guests can spend time with them learning traditional Khmer instruments. Village families are large and the children always get excited when foreigners come to visit. Many of my clients have enjoyed an afternoon playing games with our local kids. I hope we can share our culture with you.
Your guide to Cambodia,
Mr. Kol Chhen

Suggested Itinerary

Welcome to Suggested Itineraries

Angkor National Park Map
Small Tour
- Angkor Wat temple
- Banteay Kdei temple
- Taprohm temple
- Takeo temple
- Thomanon temple
- Chaosaydevoda temple
- Victory Gate of formerly Angkor Thom city.
In and around Angkor Thom City.
- Backsei Chamkrong temple
- Prasat Bei temple
- South Gate of Angkor Thom City
- Bayon temple
- Baphuon temple
- Phimeanakas temple
- Former Royal palace
- Elephant & Leper King Terraces
- Preah Palilay temple
- Sour Prat temple
Grand Tour
- Preah Khan temple
- Neak Pean temple
- Tasom temple
- East Mebon temple
- Pre Rup temple
Rolous temple Group . It is around 16 kms from Siem Reap town center.
- Preah Ko temple
- Bakong temple
- Lolei temple
- Prei Monti temple
Remote Attraction Sites :
- Banteay Samre temple : It is around 20kms from Siem Reap town center.
- Bantaey Srei temple : It is around 40kms from Siem Reap town center.
- Kbal Spean Mountain Resort : It is around 60kms from Siem Reap town.
- Kulen Mountain Resort : It is around 70kms from Siem Reap town.
- Koh Ker temple group : It is around 150kms from Siem Reap town.
- Beng Mealea temple : It is around 70kms from Siem Reap town.
-Preah Vihear temple : It is around 180 kms from Siem Reap town.
Angkor Entrance Fees
The Archaeological Park is open from 4.30 am to 5.30 pm everyday. Visitors can purchase entrance tickets for :
1. One day pass : USD$ 20 per person.
2. Two or Three day pass : USD$ 40 per person.
3. One week pass : USD$ 60 per person.
Visitors must take a photo to stick on ticket.
Stay longer :we are glad to inform that now :
1.Visitor will have a week to use their 40US$ of three-Day Angkor temples pass.
2.Visitor will have a month to use their 60US$ of Seven-Day Angkor temples pass.
Other Entrance Fees Such as :
1. Kulen mountain ticket : USD$ 20 per person
2. Beng Mealea temple ticket: USD$5 per person
3. Koh Ker temple group ticket : USD$10 per person
All the entrance fees are not charged from children under 12 year old.

My Services

I am a licensed Angkor tour guide who is fluent in English. I have been leading tourists through the Angkor temple sights and explaining to them the rich history of the ancient Khmer Empire for the past seven years.

Becoming a licensed tour guide is a long and expensive process. Only certified guides are allowed to accompany tourists into the temples. If you wish to enjoy a thorough and informed explanation of the history, art, and architecture of ancient Angkor as you explorer the Temples step-by-step, you must be accompanied by a licensed guide. Unlicensed guides are not allowed into the premises with tour groups.

For only US $25 a day I will be your reliable and informed guide to the mysteries of my ancestors' culture and empire. Hotel and Guesthouse Services: Siem Reap is full of hotels and guesthouses; there is an option for all tastes and budgets. We have lavish, five-star hotels that provide excellent comfort and service as well as cozy, family-run guesthouses where you can stay for just a few dollars a night. Having worked and lived in Siem Reap for many years, I have built a network of friends and colleagues and can secure for you rooms at prices far below the usual rate. Looking for a hotel with a spa and room service? I know just the place. Prefer simpler comforts and the chance to meet a local Khmer family while they prepare your breakfast? I know the perfect place to find that as well. Let me know you preferences when you email and I will take care of everything. Transportation: There are many modes of transportation for your exploration of Angkor. Whether you prefer the comfort of an air-conditioned car, the excitement of a motorbike, or the pleasure of group ride in a motorized tuk-tuk taxi, I can find the safest and most comfortable option for you,If you prefer to ride in a car, we can take my own Camry. This is a very popular car in Cambodia, and I have made sure to keep it beautiful and in strong working condition. The cost is US $25 for a full day in the Angkor temple complex, all petrol included. If you are part of a larger group, we can take a van, which can seat eight to fifteen people, for US $35. Half-day rentals are available as well. I operate all of the vehicles myself. I can also arrange transportation to various border crossings, including the Poipet crossing into Thailand and multiple crossings into Vietnam, as well as intra-Cambodian trips to Phnom Penh, Siahnoukville, Battambang, and other popular and less-visited locations.

About Temples

Preah Ko Temple

This is the development of Khmer architecture , Divided into stylistic periods ninth century as below :

Date: Ninth century ( c 825- 75 )

King :Jayavarman II ( Reigned 802-50)

Monuments: The Kulen Temple.

Bakhong Temple Date:Last quarter of the ninth century ( c875-93 ) King: Indravarman I (Reigned 877-89) Monuments: Preah Ko (879) , Bakong ( 881) Transitional:Lolei ( 893)

Bakhang Temple Date:Late ninth century early tenth century (c 893- 925) King:YasovarmanI ( Reigned 889-900) Monuments:Bakheng (893) ,Phnom Krom , Phnom Bok Transitional:Baksei Chamkrong, Prasat Kravan ( 921)

Koh Ker Temples Group Date:Middle of the tenth century ( c 921-945) King:Jayavarman IV ( Reigned c921-942 Monuments: The Koh Ker Groups

Pre Rup Temple Date:Middle of the tenth century (c 974-965) King:RajendravarmanII( Reigned 944-968) Monuments: East Mebon (952), Pre Rup (961) This temples appearing in the lake Baray Tataka .

Banteay Srei Temple Date: Last half of tenth century ( c 967-1000) King: RajendravarmanII (967) , King: JayavarmanV , Monuments:Banteay Srei .

Kleang Temple Date: Last tenth century early eleventh Century(c 965-1010) King JayavarmanV ( Reigned 968-1001) Monuments: Ta Keo ( c1000, North and South Kleangs, Phimeanakas (c 970).

Ba Phuon Temple Date:Middle of eleventh century (c1010-1081) King:Suryavarman I (Reigned 1002-1051), King: UdayadiryavarmanII( Reigned 1051-1066), Monuments:Baphuon, West Mebon.

Angkor Wat Temple Date: Twelfth century (1100-75) King:SuryavarmanII (Reigned 1112-1152) Monuments: Thommonon, Banteay Samre , Beng Mealae, Chau Say Tevoda, Angkor Wat ( 1112-1152).

Bayon Temple Date: Last quarter of the twelfth and early thirteenth century ( 1177-1230) King: Jayavarman V II ( Reigned 1181- C 1220 ) . Bayon The king Jayavarman VII builted for his self.

Ta Prohm Temple This temples building by the King Jayavarman VII , Monuments: Banteay Kdei build for University (1181),Ta Prohm built for his mother(1186), Preah Khan for his father(1191),Ta Som for his sister , Angkor Thom encosure and Gates, Bayon ( c 1200 ) , Royal Terraces, Sras Srang the place for king bathing house, Neak Pean us to be the place hospital for helped Cambodian people in that period .

More information with Kol Chhen an experienced guide, Please come and pick up our services .You will not be disappointed in visiting Cambodia .

Testimonial

Angkor Wat Tour

Below you will find testimonials from some of my previous clients. I had a marvelous time with all of them, and am grateful for their time and letters of encouragement.

My trip to Cambodia in 2006 was truly amazing, not only because of the beautiful country and its awesome historical temples, but also because of its friendly locals. One in particular stood out -our tour guide, Chhen - who made our whole trip even more memorable. As far as tour guides go, Chhen obviously knew how to get around Angkor Wat.

But what was so great about this man (other than the fact that he can also speak English very well) is that he truly enjoys his job and takes it seriously - and this is dedication that just can’t be faked. Whilst I am sure that leading hundreds of different tourists up and down treacherous, steep temple steps in his course of work could be tedious and boring, Chhen seems to find enthusiasm in every story that he tells of the carvings on the temple walls.

He initiated us in local traditions and culture. He brought our group of five (consisting of my friends and myself) to local hangouts, showed us how the people in Cambodia live, away from the usual tourist traps. He was not only our guide during our five days’ stay there, but our concierge, bodyguard and friend.

In all, I took back memories not only of a wonderful place that somehow seemed to have stood still in time, but also of a wonderful person. It has been over two years, and I still receive emails from Mr Kol Chhen, asking about how I am and my family. I have also recommended Chhen to my friends visiting Cambodia , and they have also come back with rave reviews about the place, and Mr Kol Chhen.

If you are going to visit Cambodia to witness one of the wonders of the world - look Chhen up. You’ll be pleasantly surprised that there are more wonders in Angkor Wat than temples, and that is its people. Claude Goldenberg Stanford University School of Education. 485 Lasuen Mall Stanford. CA 94305.3096 http://Stanford.edu/~claudeg/ Ph#562883 1408

Shannon& Kol Chhen We met Chhen while looking for a translator to help us interview subjects for stories we were reporting for www.PhnomPenhpost.com He has proven not only to be reliable but also an invaluable guide to many varied aspects of Khmer culture and society.for an installment of my column, I needed to endeavor to plant rice in the traditional Khmer fashion.But the height of the planting season had not yet begun.

I hopped on the back of Chhen’s moto and he drove me out to the part of the West Baray that is still cultivated, where he phoned various contacts and soon had me thigh deep in water, sticking “baby rice” into the muck alongside a group of Khmer teenagers. When my boyfriend, also a journalist, had to find people who would give candid interviews about the sex trade and women’s health in the country,

Chhen took us to local people we would never have found on our own,made them comfortable enough to feel comfortable talking to us, and provided the background cultural knowledge that helped us put everything in perspective so we could write an honest news story. Living here, we have met many people who purport to be tour guides, translators, jacks-of-all-trades who can help a foreigner have a rewarding experience in Siem Reap, but Chhen is the real deal. We know Chhen to be fair, honest, and hard working. He speaks fluent English, enjoys his job and genuinely likes working with foreigners.

Jason Leahey& Kol Chhen I met Chhen by accident .I needed a tour guide and a friends recommended I call a guide he had used. That guide was unable to help me, but he recommended Chhen, and I am very glad he did.Chhen enjoys sharing Khmer culture and history, and this is very different from a guide that simply knows the facts.

Chhen knows the stories, the history, and the artistic achievements of the temples in a vocabulary that was very welcome to me as a Westerner with no prior knowledge of Angkor and without an arts background. I particularly enjoyed the day Chhen took me to Bantey Srei, where the carvings are outstandingly preserved, and explained the culture and historical perspective behind all those intricate carvings.

and then he took me to a village corner famous for its “Cambodian noodle soup.” Chhen knew the prices Khmer pay for the lunch, and he made sure that we paid only what was fair. He is a good conversationalist too, so I felt very much like I was exploring Angkor with Chhen rather than simply hiring a person to recite facts to me. He took me to his home village, too, and I met his family, which was a great experience. I’d recommend Chhen to anybody without the slightest hesitation.

Lee Foo Hoe, Han Y.C. Jessie Lee & Kol Chhen We decided to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia in November 2009, and a friend recommended Mr Chhen Kol to us as our English-speaking tour guide.

He is a very kind and friendly guide who knows every corner of Siem Reap. Just tell him which places you wish to visit, and he will bring you there. We would definitely recommend him to our friends and colleagues who are planning to visit this world heritage site.

Karen ,Siew Leng & Kol Chhen We engaged Mr Kol Chhen as our guide and driver for a whole week in Siem Reap in December 2009. There were 4 ladies in our group . Chhen picked us up from airport and we liked him immediately .He was polite, friendly. and was willing to answer any questions we had . Since we were there to take pert in the Angkor Wat Half Marathon,Chhen drove us from the airport to the race pack collection venue,before transferring us to our hotel .

He was there early to pick us up to our marathon venue the next morning at 5.30 am .Chhen was always punctual and always had a ready smile on his face .we felt that we could totally rely on Chhen for all the local information on Siem Reap ,Including where to eat and shop. The next few days,We explored the temples with him and he was very knowledgeable on the history of the temples.

He was a very safe driver and always obliged us by taking many photos for our group ,including stopping or slowing down his car so that we can take photos of the countryside .He was also very patient and often helped one of our group members to climb the steep steps at the temples .Chhen was like a friend and we could see his rapport with the locals ,especially the kids .The highlight of our trip was the visit to his village .

We highly recommend this trip to the village as you will get a chance to experience first hand the life of the villagers.The village were very friendly and the kids were really awesome and so well behaved despite their humble surroundings.They always have a ready smile for the camera .We would advise you to bring along some candies and stationery as treat for these kids as this will really make them happy.Chhen introduced us to his lovely family and we got a chance to play with the kids , try our hand at harvesting rice and witnessed the most beautiful sunset over the lake .We also took part in the Clean Water Project,

and you can read more on this on Chhen's website.We often take clean water for granted in our country and we were very humbled to see that so many of the villagers still do not have access to clean water.If you wish to contribute to a worthy cause to help the people in Cambodia, this is a really good project as for only USD180 ,You can help to provide a pump well for clean water for the villages .We are already making plans to return to Siem Reap next year and will definitely use Chhen as our guide and driver again.He is one of the few drivers who is also a licensed guide and we highly recommend him to anyone who is visiting Siem Reap /Angkor Wat .Your Cambodian experience will be much richer with Chhen as your guide.Thanks you Chhen ,From all of us being such a wonderful guide and friend .We will be back.Karen and Siew Leng From Singapore .

Margaret Bock &KoL Chhen It gives me great pleasure to recommend Kol Chhen as a dedicated Cambodian tour guide with excellent English skills. I found him through visiting his website at http://www.cambodianangkortour.com, and then corresponded with him via his email address at chhenkol@gmail.com.Out of four enquiries, he was the only guide who consistently kept in touch,

Patiently offering suggestions and changes to my itinerary .His thoughfulness and thoroughness resulted in a memorable and most enjoyable holiday. His knowledge of Cambodian history and architecture, its people and culture is remarkable. He is very passionate about his job and his country which was portrayed by his enthusiasm to ensure that I experienced and enjoyed every moment.Some trips turned into 13 hour days and at no time did I feel rushed.

It was on these days that we had a compentent and experienced driver so that Chhen could dedicate the day to solely being my guide, whilst on shorter days he would drive. His car was comfortable, clean and airconditioned with a ready supply of cold water and refreshing towels. I was particularly interested in interacting with the people and visiting places that were not on the usual tourist itinery as I had visited Cambodia previously. I was certainly not disappointed. He was reliable, well organised and punctual, courteous and caring and loved offering photo opportunities for my snap happy fingers. I have no hesitation in recommending Chhen as a dedicated guide, I wish him well and thank him for making my return trip to Cambodia so special.

Danielle en Bram & Kol Chhen We found our guide Kol Chhen through another post on Tripadvisor. After a phone call we met a couple of minutes later on and sat down to discuss the tour.

We had some demands concerning the sites we'd like to visit. Kol Chhen was able to squeeze all the sites in the 2 days we had planned with a guide (we wanted to explore the surrounding for ourselves on the last day). We enjoyed his enthusiastic way of guiding us. His stories were very elaborate and whatever question you'll ask him, I'm sure he knows the answer (related to Angkor of course)

A nice extra was the supply of cold water during the (very hot) afternoons. We chose to go with a tuktuk, but he also offers the luxury of a car (air-con) if you'd like. We enjoyed our trip to Siem Reap (Angkor) and we thought it was well worth our money to have a guide with us for two days.

Janakiraman , Prema & Kol Chhen http://picasaweb.google.com/janakiraman/OurTripToCambodiaFeb2010Volumes12# 1. Before you start out to Siem Reap, try to read up about the attractions in Siem Reap and select some 15 or 20 of them as 'MUST SEE'. If you do not do this, you will be wasting your time following the guide. There are 100s of temples to be seen in this area.2 .Read up on Hindu Epics like RAMAYANA and MAHABHARATHA from Internet.

Because most of the sculptures that you will see are from these epics.you need to be knowledgeable to enjoy these attractions. 3.Select a very good Guide. I will recommend Chhen Kol. He is simply the best in Cambodia. He answers your E mails very promptly. He is available at : chhenkol@gmail.com

We found him very patient,kind, helpful,honest and very hard working. On all the 5 days we stayed in Siem Reap, he was at our hotel at the appointed hours(Most of the days it was at 6.00am) promptly and worked the sites with us till 8pm in the night. He is very knowledgeable in all the sculptures.

He is very knowledgeable in the Hindu Epics and he narrates them nicely to the visitors and makes your visit more meaningful and enjoyable. Chhen Kol takes you to the correct restaurant and gets you the best deals. In five days we became so close that even now I correspond with him. I intend sending lots of tourists from my country to Chhen Kol as he is very reliable.

4. My another tip is try to stay for 7 days in Siem Reap. We felt that 5 days is not enough for this place. 5.Besides Angkor Wat, definitely see Angkor Thom and its many attractions like Bayon, Leper terrace and the palace etc, Beng Mealea, Bantey Srei and Bantey Samrei and Preah Vihear which is about 180 KMs at the Thai border. It is almost a one day trip. Chhen Kol will organise all these conveniently for you. Sun set at Tonle Sap lake is a 'MUST' I am sure you will feel like going back there again. We are going there in 2011 once again. Janakiraman

Dwight and Nancy Dunlap & Kol Chhen On our recent visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia, we were fortunate to have Chhen for our tour guide as we visited the historical sites of Angkor Wat and the surrounding area.exploring this archaeological park can be quite overwhelming as it includes countless sites and covers many square miles.

Using Chhen as our guide, we were able to make the most of our time and learn about the history of the area and just enjoy ourselves. His engaging personality, knowledge of the area and its history, and mastery of the English language helped make our trip to Cambodia a very rewarding experience.

Ian&Naomi from the UK with Chhen I ended up staying in Siem Reap for a year and a half after coming to town and seeing the temples. I don't think I would have been moved to do so if it weren't for the mystery I felt when my tour guide took me to some of the out-of-the-way temples. I lucked into meeting Chhen when the original guide I had contacted flaked out, and in retrospect I'm so glad the guy did.

Chhen is a consummate gentleman and his English is fantastic. More importantly, though, when he shares the current and ancient history of the temples, I felt like he was very invested in them as a creation of his fellow Khmer. So many locals I knew in Cambodia cared about the temples as a necessary economic engine, but few seemed to dwell on the fact that their own ancestors built them. Chhen does focus on that and it makes the experience of seeing them much more engrossing.

And he took us off the path to other temples; I couldn't begin to spell the names of most of them, but there were fantastic nonetheless. Sunset at Preah Rup is an excellent alternative to the mass tourist freakout that is sunset at the temple most tour companies use for sunset. And ask Chhen to take you to the once-upon-a-time water temple, a now dry pool with a fantastic horse statue in the center. This was once, apparently, a hospital. Chhen is awesome because he doesn't treat his customers like means to an end. He likes people and that made me like him. Do yourself a favor and check out his site: http://www.cambodianangkortour.com

Ciao!Stefania&Matteo Kol Chhen Chhen was an excellent guide: friendly, patient, professional.He unveiled to us the gems of the complex of Ankor Wat with professionalism and sympathy. But above all, he was a friend who has accompanied us on this adventure: without him on our trip would not be so good. Thanks Chhen, let's stay in touch! a big hug, ciao! Stefania & Matteo.

Mr Ross,Mr Erich Kol Chhen If you've ever considered going to Cambodia, GO! Following is a review of a temple trip I made. My brother and I had only a few days to spend in Cambodia but we knew we did not want to miss being so close to Angkor Wat without seeing it. Joining a group tour is not our usual style and we also wanted to see other, less well traveled, temples. We decided on hiring a guide, as Cambodia is still relatively inexpensive and without one, we would run out of time.

I found Chhen Kol through an internet search and his reviews were great, so I emailed him about availability and cost about six weeks before our trip. He responded back promptly and was able to accommodate our tight schedule at a very reasonable price. He arranged to pick us up and reserved lodging for us in Siem Reap. When we missed our connection, he found us and took us to an excellent (as in great food) restaurant to discuss the trip in more detail.

liked Chhen right away. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, a great listener and, as I was to discover later, a great reader of people. He had a concise, positive answer or suggestion to every question. With his cousin Kim, an excellent driver, the four of us embarked on a two day trip into northern Cambodia, visiting a number of temples on the way to Preah Vihear. I was surprised at the number of obscure places Chhen knew. Each temple was in a different style, and, although I am no history buff, I thoroughly enjoyed them all. Chhen knew the history of each one. Our third day was spent in and around Angkor Wat. Although it is the best known temple and I enjoyed it, there were others I actually liked much better and was glad to have made the effort to see with Chhen. What makes Chhen a great guide goes far beyond knowing all about the temples and the geography. He choreographs everything with such finesse. He knows what to see and when. He’s never in a rush, but knows when it’s time to move on so we don’t miss other fabulous sights. He allows you to experience the wonder, but he’s right there to tell you what’s going on in as much detail as you like. He knows when you’ve had enough and it’s time for a cold drink. I don’t see how my experience could have been better. I found what I liked most about Chhen was his exceptional understanding of human nature and the depth of his appreciation for being Cambodian. I have to thank the folks who took the time to write reviews which led me to Chhen. Check him out yourself at http://www.cambodianangkortour.com.

Jason Stockman & Kol Chhen Me and 2 of my friends in our twenties decided one day to visit the legendary temples of Angkor Wat - but we didn't want a cookie cutter group tour.

Being computer whizzes, we spent a few days looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and highly recommended guide. We ultimately found Chhen and we are so glad we did. We communicated via email to arrange our meeting, and when the day finally came, he picked us up from our hotel in his air conditioned car. Air conditioning in Siem Reap is priceless, but that was just the start of good things to come.

Chhen showed us around the best temples in Angkor, filled us in on the history behind each temple and helped us communicate with the locals. Chhen exemplifies the best parts of Cambodia - friendly service, a calming demeanor, and a sincere interest in having a good time. If you are looking for the best way to see the temples, why not commission a personal guide for the day? You'll be so glad you did.

Jojerjosh & Kol Chhen I came across Chenn Kol through recommendations by travelers on tripadvisor, and I am very pleased that I picked him out of many to be our tour guide. I was impressed when he responded to my emails promptly. Sure enough he was at our hotel even earlier than our 5:30am meet-up for a sunrise start. at Angkor Wat

Chhen enthusiastically imparted to us a lot of fascinating historical and religious background on the temples. It was good to have him tell us what the bas-reliefs on the temple walls are trying to depict. We gained a great appreciation of the richness of Cambodian history and the brilliance of Cambodian craftsmen/carvers because of Chhen.

Chhen was also happy to answer our many questions about Cambodian life, government, his and his parents’ experiences during the Khmer Rouge period, etc. His airconditioned car and stock of ice cold water were very welcome bonuses on what was an extremely hot day. He haggled with vendors for us if he thought we were getting charged too much. I could strongly sense his sincerity and integrity, and his desire for his fellow Cambodians to become progressive through education, hard work and honesty. Thank you Chhen for your excellent service. It’s been a real pleasure.

Finn Bobby & Kol Chhen Book this man as your guide for Angkor Wat! Before leaving for our trip I researched a number of options for Siem Reap guides and once I discovered Chen Kol's website I knew he was right for us. He was so helpful, Chen booked us a beautiful hotel in Siem Reap, he arranged a ride for us from the Cambodian border to Siem Reap.

He picked us up on time and made our long days at Angkor Wat fly by with his enthusiasm and true passion for his native country. Before leaving for our trip and while travelling he always replied to my emails within hours (generally within minutes). He not only guides you through the temples but explains, in detail, the history surrounding each one. His knowledge of Angkor Wat and Cambodia is second to none.

You will be so grateful for the cold water and face cloths he provides for you on the hot dusty Cambodian days. He has truly thought of everything. Despite how great he was as a professional, you will appreciate him as a person even more. You can't help but develop a connection with him because of how deeply he cares about the well being of his customers. I still look forward to receiving emails from him several months after our trip. He is absolutely worth the money.

Sawming & Kol Chhen I just came back from 5days Siem Reap trip last 2days. Planned the whole trip almost 6 months. At first, I just planned to do the whole trip on my own but i had my mind after read through the reviews about this tour guide, Mr. Chenn Kol. I straight away contacted him through the email. He so efficient that he called me immediately to inform me that he'll reply to my mail once he get back home as he's doing some tour still. He emailed me the whole itinerary and also the price which is surprisingly very cheap!!!The price that he quote is really beyond my expectation.I booked him without thinking much.The whole dealing processed is just through emailed.I even did some changes for the itinerary he suggested to me & he happily accepted it.

Once I arrived at Siem Reap, Mr. Chenn Kol came to my hotel to fetch me & he brought me to the Pub Street & Old Market. He even booked me a buffet dinner with Apsara Show. Of cause, I had to pay on my own which cost me only for USD12 not including in the tour package.The show is very interesting and it is a must for everyone to watch it as it is a Cambodia traditional dance.

The food was good, International Buffet. For the next 4days, I spent my whole day in Angkor Wat compound. With the warm and friendly tour guide, Mr. Chenn Kol, my days in Siem Reap were so perfect. I never felt boring with Mr. Chenn Kol around. He became my personal cameraman too. He's more to my brother than a tour guide as he is so friendly. Mr. Chenn Kol even offer me a cold drink and cold tower as he knows that the weather is so hot and we sweat a lot. One thing I like about Mr. Chenn Kol is that he knows how to lead me to the places which is less crowded. He knows exactly what is the time when the particular place will full with tourist. He try to avoid it as he wants me to get the greatest view of the ancient city. I would highly recommend Mr. Chenn Kol to anyone who wish to get a private tour guide. Mr. Chenn Kol is the best!!

Anthonyandkathy& Kolthonya Chhen My wife and I recently toured Cambodia.Having read the reviews about Mr Kol Chenn guide service in Siem Reap on trip advisor we arranged through e-mail to have Chenn as our guide around the Angkor temples for 3 days.

Chenn's knowledge of the history of the Khmer empire and Cambodia and his ability to explain it to us was great.His knowledge of the Angkor area and beyond put us at the right temple at the right time,sometimes on our own.With great photo oportunities as well. We were provided with cold water and cold towels throughout the day,

Which were gratefully accepted.Chenn's personallity made us feel very relaxed and not pressured to do anything we felt uncomfortable with. We would highly recommend Chenn services and if fortunate enough to return to SiemReap would love to meet up with Chenn again.

Chhen Kol -The Best Way to See Siem Reap Chhen Kol is an excellent guide that is a pleasure to spend time with. He will communicate with you via email with very quick responses and makes the whole experience in Siem Reap very simple.From the moment I emailed him asking if he would be our guide and asking about his pricing (which is very reasonable)

there was excellent communication and answering of questions. We had specific hotel room requirements travelling with a 10month old baby and Chhen found us a hotel and negotiated a great rate for us. We also had a special requirement for a particular type of baby food (allergies...) and he found us a place to purchase that before we even left for Cambodia!!

His local knowledge and history of the incredible sites around Siem Reap is excellent! If you ask, he will put together an itinerary for you. This of course, is as flexible as you would like it to be. We moved a couple of things around and he had no trouble accommodating those changes, making recommendations as we went. He will assist you when moving around the sites and was great at helping us lift the baby stroller up and down stairs where we needed it. Thanks for the great time Chhen Kol.

Davidockey with KolChhen I went to Siem Reap for two days for a tour of the Angkor area temples. I am not an experienced traveler, (and I was traveling alone) so I was nervous about my trip. I came across land into Cambodia and Chhen gave me advice the whole way. (By the way, I flew back to Bangkok for the trip back. I don't recommend the overland way.) Chhen met me at my hotel and we talked about the plans for the tour. Chhen was always on time, had cold bottled water to drink and his knowledge of Cambodia and the temples is wonderful. I really enjoyed my self. I highly recommend Chhen's services. He helped put my mind at ease and allowed me to have a great vacation.

Bellamy and Darren Tay with Kol Chhen Visited Siem Reap over the 1st week of november. While planning for the holiday, I engaged Mr Kol Chhen after reading his website and the great reviews from his former clients. He had great recommendations for where to go depending on your individual likes and dislikes and catered his tour program accordingly. Stayed a total for 4 days but only went around on the first 3 days cos I wanted to chill on the last day.. I had stated up front that I would like to see the not so touristy side of siem reap and that is exactly what MR Kol Chhen planned for us. During the city tour, we skipped the typical tonle sap lake tour that most tourists take and instead, he drove us around in the siem reap countryside to take a look at the life there in the villages.

The vast expanse of rice paddies was breathtaking and the poverty but yet simple life of the villages makes you appreciate what you have. Toured Angkor Wat and some of the other surrounding temples on day 2 and Chhen impressed us greatly with his knowledge of history. He knew how to navigate the tour away from the main crowds and also changed the itinerary whenever we requested for something.

The 3rd day was the real highlight of the trip when he brought us to Preah Vihear temple at the cambodian/Thai border. This is one temple where most tourists do not tread as there is still a fear of fierce fighting over this temple. Built on top of a mountain, the view and intricate details of the temple are simply breathtaking. Chhen's experience made us feel safe despite the many armed soldiers patrolling the site. If you have a vest for a bit of adventure, this temple is definately a must go. Would highly recommend our guide Mr Kol Chhen for those intending to make the trip to siem reap.

Chhen took us to his home villages and it was amazing with KolChhen Chhen took us to Palm Tree Village, his home town, and it was the perfect supplement to our visit to the temples. Chhen has obviously put a lot of time and energy into creating a day trip that vastly broadens the experience of the tourist who takes the time to break away from the pack, and one that also helps his fellow villagers immensely, I am sure. Everyone was so friendly, just really psyched to see us and demonstrate their talents in relation to their culture. We were lucky to be there at rice planting season, and got to spend an hour or so in the shallows of the baray – one of the huge reservoirs of ancient Angkor – planting “baby rice” with some teenage girls. We also had the opportunity to talk with some very old women who showed us how they prepare and chew betel nut. I tried some myself, and though it was a bit like crunching on twigs and bark (I guess that’s what it is, actually,

now that I think about it) I’m glad I got to experience it. There’s a whole ritual, a kind of white paste smeared on leaves that are then wrapped up around the betel in little pouches. Super, super cool. Chhen also arranged for us to listen to two different village bands play, and that experience was the high point. We first were able to watch a performance of a trio of older men play wedding music, and then a band of maybe eight teenage boys play funeral music.

The difference between the two is profound, and talking to the musicians really gave me insight into a part of Khmer culture that I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else. I enjoyed the Khmer pop music we heard at the discos in Siem Reap, but this felt much older and organic. The wedding music was twangy and zipped along and the funeral music was lush and absolutely beautiful. These folks have made serious sacrifices to spend their lives restoring and preserving the music traditions almost lost, and watching them play felt like an opportunity to experience a part of the human tradition that is still very much endangered. Chhen said something about hoping to create a way for his tourists to learn to play the instruments. I don’t know if he has yet or not, but you should definitely ask if that’s something you’d like.