Cambodia Travel Bulletin - Hanuman

Cambodia Travel BulletinA Unique Cardamoms ExperienceCome and experience the pristine Cardamoms with Wildlife Alliance.Wildlife Alliance are an international non‐profit organization dedicated to preserving the environment, habitat,wildlife and reducing poverty. They are known in Cambodia for their care for endangered and trafficked animals,their innovative wildlife patrols, their efforts to halt deforestation as well as empowering local communities to earna sustainable income and to preserve their environment. Now, the folks at Wildlife Alliance want to share theirsuccesses and challenges in their brand new Southern Cardamoms Experience. Aimed at the upper sector of thetourist market, their 4‐day itinerary is packed full of exciting and unique opportunities to experience their groundbreakingwork, as well as getting to see a slice of Cambodian life that few have seen before.It begins with a personalized tour of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, where 1,200 animals are housed inmodern, comfortable enclosures. Wildlife Alliance has rescued more than 50,000 animals from poachers and illegalwildlife traders and many find their way to Phnom Tamao before being released back into the wild. An in‐depthinspection of the elephant, tiger, bear, gibbon and waterbird enclosures are included. Next on the agenda is ahelicopter ride into the Southern Cardamom mountains, a stop‐over at a ranger patrol station and a visit to aninaccessible and rare ancient site containing burial jars that have remained undisturbed for centuries.Another of Wildlife Alliance’s success stories that you will get to see, is the rural community eco‐tourism center atChiphat, which allows the community to derive benefits from tourism and appreciate the long‐term incentives toprotect the surrounding forest and environment. Planting your own tree at the Million Tree Nursery will precede aspot of lobster night‐fishing and an overnight stay at the Koh Sathun ecolodge.

A secret wildlife rehab station, deep in the forest, will give you a first‐hand insight into how WA re‐introduce animalsback into their natural habitat, whilst a patrol boat ride with the rangers will demonstrate the challenges they facein countering illegal loggers and wildlife traffickers. Wildlife Alliance will also take you to see how they have helpedsome of the poorest farmers develop sustainable agriculture all year round, before you enjoy the luxury andrelaxation offered by the 4 Rivers Floating Lodge on the Tatai River and at the JW Eco‐Resort in Botum Sakor nationalpark. If you want to know more about this unique interactive tour – Wildlife Alliance also have a six‐day itinerary thatspends more time in Chiphat and travel is by road rather than by helicopter – contact the Hanuman sales team.Flying Through AngkorComing soon – Fly through the forest around the temples of Angkor.Later this month, there will be a brand new experience for visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap,Cambodia. None other than The Flight of the Gibbon – Angkor Experience, which has been running successfully inrainforest locations in Thailand for the last few years. The new arrival at Angkor offers an opportunity to soar onziplines, traverse suspended sky bridges and abseil from towering trees, all within the forest surrounding the Angkortemples, giving you a birds‐eye view of the jungle canopy. It will provide access to the forest in an exciting fashionwhile also protecting the eco‐system. Planting new trees and other conservation projects will be a key element ofthe new Flight of the Gibbon Experience. More details, once we experience it for ourselves.Audley Guide Awards

Two of Hanuman’s best tour guides joined the Audley Guide Awards in Yogyakarta, Indonesia at the beginning of themonth and couldn’t have been more pleased with being selected to attend. Both Sinath (Siem Reap) and Kumpak(Phnom Penh) had a ball and wanted to express their appreciation to Audley for hosting them. They are picturedabove, Kumphak on the left.In Brief:We will soon be able to offer our very own Living History tour of Phnom Penh, an insight into the story ofPhnom Penh through its iconic buildings, by vintage US Army Jeep. We are just awaiting arrival of the Jeepfrom Siem Reap. It can accommodate one or two clients at a time.We are very keen to offer quality experiences and that’s why we love the brand new behind‐the‐scenes daylongvisit to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Center for our Wildlife Experience, an hour outside of Phnom Penh. Formost clients there will be a minimum donation of $150 per adult (half price for older children). However, theWildlife Alliance Rescue Director Nick Marx is making himself available to us to offer a personalized VIP tourwith him as the guide, for a $300 donation per adult. This would be for guests who have a particularpenchant for wildlife conservation for example, as Nick’s time is precious.Knai Bang Chatt in Kep, have offered Hanuman‐only guests a welcome extra to their already generous greenseason Stay 3, Pay 2 promotion. From 1 July through to 31 August, each booking will receive a free lunch atthe resort’s The Strand restaurant, either in their open‐air pavilion next to the sea‐shore or in their new airconditionedfine dining restaurant. Work will be finished on their new restaurant by the end of June, untilothen there may be some minor noise.Don’t forget the Plae Pakaa shows started again last month ‐ 2 shows per week, on Friday and Saturday, at7pm at the National Museum in Phnom Penh. Fridays will be the excellent Children of Bassac (classical andfolk dance), whilst Saturdays will be Mak Therng/Passage of Life (Theater and Music, alternating program ofthe 2 pieces). Admission charge applies.June Audley Promotion @ HanumanAlayaThroughout the month of June HanumanAlaya are adding a free 10 minute foot massage per person to our Audleyonlydouble‐header promotion at the HanumanAlaya Boutique Residence in Siem Reap, where all Audley guests atcheck‐in will receive a complimentary drink voucher at Reahoo Restaurant to be used at any one sitting of theguests’ choice during their stay, as well as complimentary welcome fruit on arrival. Visit the HanumanAlaya websiteat www.hanumanalaya.com. And don’t forget the new addition of HanumanAlaya Villa, which is open just aroundthe corner, boasting nine rooms, its own pool and has now added all –day dining to its options.# Take a look at our new video of HanumanAlaya Villa @ http://youtu.be/n3vXHjTa6jk. HanumanAlaya have alsoreceived a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor.HanumanAlaya Promo Offers for Green SeasonWe are pleased to confirm our Green Season Promo at HanumanAlaya Boutique Residence and HanumanAlayaVilla for stays between 1 April and 30 September 2013. Our promo will be cumulative with everyone receiving 10%for their first night’s stay and up to 50% off for a five night residence. Stay Longer, Save More!Stay minimum 5 nights receive 50% Discount per room including breakfastStay minimum 4 nights receive 40% Discount per room including breakfastStay minimum 3 nights receive 30% Discount per room including breakfastStay minimum 2 nights receive 20% Discount per room including breakfastStay 1 night receive 10% Discount per room including breakfast.

Hotel Promos – La Residence & Raffles & SofitelLa Residence d’Angkor in Siem Reap are offering a free guaranteed late check‐out until 8pm between 15 April‐30Sept 2013 for a minimum 2 night’s stay. They are also promoting a Marvel of Indochina package if guests’ stay at LaResidence d’Angkor and La Residence Phou Vao, between 15 April‐30 Sept 2013, with a minimum 3 nights stay ateach hotel. Guests will receive 5% off the room rate, 1‐hour spa treatment for 2 pax and one time set dinner for 2pax.Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor have a green season promotion of 15% discount for Landmark and State rooms attheir Siem Reap hotel between now and 30 Sept 2013. Or (the offers are not combinable), from 1 May to 30 Septthey also have a Stay 3, Pay 2 promotion. And if you stay in both their Siem Reap and Phnom Penh hotels between 1Apr 2013‐31 Mar 2014, you can get 10% off your room rate in both hotels.Phnom Penh Phokeethra & Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort have a Pay 2 Stay 3 in Summer (Apr‐Oct2014) and Pay 3 Stay 4 in Winter (Nov 2013‐Mar 2014) offer when booking 1 or 2 Sofitel together (= in 1 Sofitel onlyor as a combined Sofitel Phnom Penh + Sofitel Angkor). For example, if you book 2N in Sofitel Angkor + 1N in SofitelPhnom Penh, you will benefit from Pay 2 Stay 3 in the summer months and equally if you book 3N in Sofitel Angkor,you will benefit from Pay 2 Stay 3.Hanuman’s online Travel CollectionThe latest Hanuman Travel Collection 2013/14 is online and available for browsing, including Inspirational Holidays,Authentic Journeys, Original Adventures and Unique Experiences. The collection features our recommended hotelsand cruises around the region, as well as themed trips to help your journey planning. Go tohttp://www.hanuman.travel/pdf/HNM‐brochure‐2012‐13Edition.pdfHanuman Social MediaDon’t forget to keep up to speed with the extensive array of social media produced by Hanuman:Read our BLOG: http://www.hanuman.travel/Blog/Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/#!/hanumantravelFriend us on FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hanuman‐Travel/346648525371539Watch us on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/HanumanTourismOur Hanuman Travel TV YouTube site now hosts more than sixty videos showcasing Indochina. We’ve just loadedvideos from our recent trip to Myanmar, as well hotels and lifestyle in Laos and of course a variety of videos fromCambodia.