About Us
Hello! My name is Sony, and I’ve been proudly guiding travelers across Southeast Asia since 2008.
With more than 15 years of experience in tourism, I’ve worked with some of the most respected international travel companies including Trails of Indochina, Grasshopper Adventures, and Phoenix Voyages. For the past decade, I was a Tour Leader for G Adventures, leading immersive trips through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.
Now, I’ve launched my own small travel initiative called The Cambodia Guide — a community-based travel service dedicated to showing you the real heart of Cambodia.
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What We Offer
At The Cambodia Guide, we offer a wide range of flexible and meaningful travel experiences — from half-day cultural tours to 2-week in-depth adventures across Cambodia.
Whether you’re short on time or want a deep dive into Cambodian culture, we have something for everyone:
✅ Day Tours & Short Experiences – Ideal for travelers visiting Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Battambang, or Kampot.
✅ Multi-Day & 1–2 Week Adventures – Designed for deeper exploration, covering major highlights and hidden gems.
✅ Tailor-Made Tours – We love creating custom itineraries based on your interests, travel style, and budget.
Our trips are thoughtfully designed to connect you with local communities, support women-led initiatives, and empower university students to gain experience in tourism.
You’ll enjoy home-cooked meals made by local women, homestay experiences, and opportunities to engage with real Cambodian life beyond the tourist trail.
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Our Local Partnership – Angkor Lady Drivers
In Siem Reap, most of our tours are operated in close partnership with Angkor Lady Drivers, a women-led transportation service. Together, we provide reliable and safe tuk tuk and car services, making your journeys smooth and your impact meaningful.
By working with Angkor Lady Drivers, we aim to create more income opportunities for local women while offering travelers authentic and empowering experiences.
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Travel with Heart
At The Cambodia Guide, our mission is to show you Cambodia through local eyes — with warmth, respect, and a sense of purpose.
When you travel with us, you’re not just exploring temples and landscapes — you’re helping build a better future for our communities.
Come as a traveler. Leave as a friend.
Core Values of The Cambodia Guide
At The Cambodia Guide, we believe travel has the power to change lives — both for the traveler and the local communities they visit. These are the core values that guide every tour, every partnership, and every experience we create:
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1. Authenticity
We offer experiences that go beyond the surface. Every trip is designed to connect you with real Cambodian life, traditions, and people — not just tourist attractions.
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2. Community Empowerment
We work directly with local women, families, university students, and small businesses to ensure tourism creates income, pride, and opportunity for our communities.
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3. Sustainability
We travel responsibly — using eco-friendly practices, supporting homestays, and minimizing our environmental footprint. Our goal is to protect Cambodia’s cultural and natural heritage for generations to come.
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4. Partnership with Purpose
Our tours in Siem Reap are operated in partnership with Angkor Lady Drivers, a local women-led business. Together, we create meaningful jobs and promote safe, reliable, and women-empowering transportation services.
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5. Customized Experiences
Every traveler is different. That’s why we offer tailor-made tours — whether you have one day or two weeks, we build journeys around your interests, pace, and travel goals.
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6. Education & Youth Opportunities
We believe in investing in the future. We involve university students in tourism activities to help them gain skills, confidence, and experience for their careers.
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7. Connection Over Convenience
We prioritize human connection — sharing meals with local families, learning from village elders, and laughing with children in the countryside. We believe these are the moments that travelers remember forever.