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ABOUTAsia Travel
A tour operator with a team in Siem Reap that plans private and small-group Angkor trips around crowd-avoiding routes, with profits supporting local schools.
At a glance
- Type
- Private and tailor-made temple tours
- Area
- Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Official site
- aboutasiatravel.com
Good to know
- Private guides
- Crowd-avoidance temple routes
- Tailor-made itineraries
- Profits support local schools
Why we recommend it
ABOUTAsia Travel is a tour operator for Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos with a team on the ground in Siem Reap, and it is best known for its approach to Angkor. Its selling point is crowd avoidance: the company plans temple days around routes and timings designed to keep you away from the largest groups, which can transform the experience at busy sites such as Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Ta Prohm.
The company offers private, tailor-made and small-group tours. Its Angkor Without The Crowds itinerary spends five days in and around Siem Reap, and its Gems of Indochina trip links Siem Reap with Luang Prabang in Laos over nine days. Because most trips are tailored, you can shape the pace and the balance between the main temples, remote sites, countryside visits and time at your hotel. ABOUTAsia says its guides include naturalists and leading academics, which suits travellers who want a deeper understanding of the history and archaeology.
The company's philanthropy is an important part of its identity. Profits support local children's education through ABOUTAsia Schools, so booking with the company also contributes to education in the Siem Reap area.
ABOUTAsia suits couples, families and travellers who prefer a private guide and vehicle to a large group tour, especially those visiting Angkor for the first time and wanting to make the most of limited days. It is also useful for anyone with specific interests, such as architecture, photography or nature, or with mobility needs that call for careful planning.
When planning, think about how many days you have. A first visit benefits from at least two or three days at the temples, ideally with an early start each morning and a break in the middle of the day. Discuss your priorities and fitness with the team in advance, buy or arrange your Angkor Pass, and let them know if you want to include sites outside the main park, such as Beng Mealea or Koh Ker, which need separate tickets. Contact is through the Get In Touch page of the company's website, where you can outline your dates and interests to start planning.
ABOUTAsia Travel FAQs
What is ABOUTAsia Travel known for?
Private and tailor-made Angkor tours designed around crowd-avoidance routes.
Is the company based in Siem Reap?
It has a team on the ground in Siem Reap and operates in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
What tours does it offer?
Private, tailor-made and small-group trips, including the five-day Angkor Without The Crowds itinerary.
Who are the guides?
The company says its guides include naturalists and leading academics.
Does it support local causes?
Yes, profits support children's education through ABOUTAsia Schools.
How many days should I plan at Angkor?
At least two or three days for a first visit, with early starts and a midday break.
Can it include sites outside the main park?
Ask the team about sites such as Beng Mealea or Koh Ker, which need separate tickets.
How do I contact the company?
Through the Get In Touch page on its website.