Private tour in Siem Reap Sophon S
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Chum Reab Sour Ladies and Gentlemen! (Chun Reab Sour is the official way to say (Hi or Hello) in Cambodian Culture. ) And Welcome to Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder! Well, traveling is one of the best way to open people's eyes about the world today and importantly to have the right tour guide is a must. Ladies and gentlemen, whenever you happen to visit Cambodia and would like to find out the authenticity of Cambodian Culture, safety traveling, use trustworthy guide, passionate and enthusiastic, please choose me to be your own personal private tour guide to assist your traveling to hit unforgettable experiences and enjoyable trip. Here, I might be one of a tour guide in your travel experiences who uses heart, love, care to work with you and think about the significance and values of your visit for the great memory in Cambodia! Obviously, I am able to share with you the ancient and recent history, arts, cultures, politics, local lifestyles of the Cambodia and including spontaneous activities from the locals we see along our visit. I can bring you to the sites where you wish to see such as Angkor Wat, the surrounding temples, Museums, city, Kulen Mountain National Park, temples on the North Of Cambodia, the farmlands in countryside, local markets, the Capital City in Phnom Penh, and Beaches along the Coastline of Cambodia. Chum Reap Sour again ! I'm Sophon, travelers usually call me Tom. I'm a very friendly, passionate, enthusiastic and trustworthy tour guide. I was born in 1988, just ten years after the Khmer Rouge Regime in a small village near the Mekong River in Kampong Cham province, about 170 miles from Siem Reap. I have three brothers and two sisters and we are all living in Siem Reap now. After finishing high school in 2006, I moved to the capital city of Phnom Penh, but the following year, stressed by the hustle and bustle of the big city, I decided to move again to Sihanoukville, the most beautiful coast in Cambodia and maybe in the entire Asia! Beaches there have shining white sand, super blue cleaning water, and untouched islands. Few years later, I moved to Siem Reap, the most famous tourist destination in the country, where I attended Engish Classes. After attending my TEFL in 2011, I graduated in English for Education in 2015 and I was ongoing of Master Degree in Education. Apart of these, I used to be an English Teacher in several NGOs including Life and Hope Association Organization, as well as private schools like Future Bright International School, etc. Now I'm a well-trained and licensed tour guide by Ministry of Tourism. I have been guiding travelers to Angkor complex and all over The Kingdom of Cambodia since 2016. I love being a Tour Guide so much so far due to I always have beautiful experiences with this job and of course I want to share my beautiful culture, arts, amazing rich history, and all beautiful places of Cambodia to the world. Moreover, I want to get to know and learn different cultures as well, meeting people from all over the world. Thus, I'm looking forward to sharing and providing you with an exciting and interesting trip to the temples of Angkor, and all the surrounding areas in Cambodia. Yours Sincerely, Sophon - Uncompleted Master Degree in English for Education - Bachelor Degree in English for Education - Licensed guide by Ministry of Tourism - Certificate Of English IEAP (Intensive English for Academic Program) - Former teacher of English at private school and organization - I don’t guide you at The Wildlife Rescue Center - I don’t guide you at Artisans Handicrafts Art School (they have the experts) - I usually don’t drive by myself
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You will capture a wonderful sunrise from the reflection of Angkor Wat and then explore all the three main temples including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom or Bayon and Ta Prhom. And more importantly, we will find out together the significant of the Khmer's Golden Era from 9th to 13th century And why was the king so successful? Apart from these, we also can discuss about the arts, architectures, history and cultures of Cambodian in old day and recently.
I don’t think we could have found a more knowledgeable and generous guide to show us the secrets of Ankor Wat. From making sure we had all the arrangements, to sharing so much information about this beautiful country, to a lunch fit for royalty, Sophon made sure not a detail was overlooked and left us with wonderful memories, unbelievable photos and a great reading list so we can learn more. Thanks for making this dream trip so special!!
This is an amazing tour, and you’ll be well taken care of. Sophon is well versed in the history of the temples surrounding Angkor Wat and the Khmer kings and civilization which built them. He knows all of the best places to take photos, and you will leave with memories for a lifetime. Highly recommended!
I could not be more enthusiastic about this tour. Tom is well read and so knowledgeable about the history and cultural significance of the temples. His consideration for our comfort and enjoyment of our time together was first rate. So lovely!
Sophon (Tom) was a wealth of knowledge on not only the subjects of our Sunrise at Ankor Wat tour, but of many non-related Cambodian cultural, social and political topics whenever we ask about them. He presented in-depth information with instant recall of dates, characters, and background info, no matter what our question. He was also always concerned wit our comfort and flexible to the timing and sites we preferred to see.
We loved touring Siem Reap and Sophon was an awesome tour guide. Mr Jerry did a great job of driving us around and Sophon was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about everywhere we visited. I would recommend you booking a tour with him.
Sophon (Tom) and Jerry were excellent from start to finish. The tour was well planned, and they were absolutely commendable when we experienced a personal incident that had nothing to do with them. Their professionalism and calm approach were greatly appreciated. Without Tom’s wealth of local knowledge and strong guiding, we would not have experienced the day in the same way. He was honest, fair, and upfront throughout, and kept the children engaged with ease. Communication was excellent from the outset, and as a guide myself, I recognised how quickly Tom understood what I was looking for. He went beyond standard narratives, discussing open theories alongside the historical record, which added real depth to the experience. I would highly recommend Tom to travellers seeking a thoughtful and genuinely well-informed guide.
• Please tell the hotel to pack breakfast boxes for Angkor Wat at sunrise. • 4:45am: pick up from the hotel to experience Angkor Wat at Sunrise and extends to see more of Angkor Wat. • 8:00am: break for breakfast about 40 minutes. • 9:00am: visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ancient Royal Palace, and Terrace of Elephant. • 11:30am: visit Ta Prohm known as Tomb Raider. • 12:30pm: lunch break at Butterfly Pea an hour • 2:00pm: visit Artisans Handicrafts. • 3:00pm: back to hotel. Please message me if you want to customize a tour based on your preferences
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I only use licensed drivers with comfortable transportation such as Lexus, Grand Starex or Grand Starex H1. In case you have larger group, please feel free to send me an email, so I can quote and customize tour for you.
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