Travel worry-free through 2025+ with proven safety tips for Cambodia and Laos. From Phnom Penh to Luang Prabang, discover how to stay safe, avoid scams, and book trusted Cambodia Tours + Laos Travel with only 10% deposit – only at Legend Travel Group.
Written by Tony Bùi – 20+ years guiding over 100,000 international guests across Southeast Asia. Every tip in this guide comes from real journeys and verified guest feedback collected by Legend Travel Group.
Because your safety is our obsession.
Only 10% deposit required – pay the rest 30 days before departure
24/7 emergency hotline with English-speaking support
Hand-picked local guides who know every safe route
Private modern vehicles with daily safety checks
Flexible free cancellation up to 45 days before travel
→ Book today and keep complete peace of mind!
Stay hydrated, stay happy (Source: Internet)Cambodia entry points: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bavet/Moc Bai, Koh Kong/Cham Yeam
Laos entry points: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai/Chiang Khong, Pakse/Chong Mek
Pro tips from Tony Bùi:
Always use official immigration counters – ignore anyone in plain clothes offering “faster service”
Keep your passport + e-visa print-out in a waterproof sleeve
Pre-book private transfer through Cambodia Tours – our drivers wait with name boards inside the arrival hall
Never hand your passport to motorbike taxi drivers
Cambodia
Only use PassApp, Grab, or our private Cambodia Travel vans (seatbelts + GPS tracking)
Tuk-tuks: agree price BEFORE getting in, max 200,000 riel ($5) for 30-minute ride in Phnom Penh
Never ride motorbike taxis after dark
Laos
Vientiane – Luang Prabang: choose VIP sleeper buses or private Laos Travel minivans (never local “chicken buses” at night)
Luang Prabang tuk-tuks: 20,000 kip per person max for city centre rides
All our Laos Tours include air-conditioned 2024+ vehicles with English-speaking drivers
Pub Street fun, hotel safe return (Source: Internet)“Temple closed today” scam → temples never close for individuals
“Gem scam” in Siem Reap → never buy gems from street touts
Fake police asking for passport → real police never do this
“Free” boat rides on Tonle Sap → you’ll pay $50+ to get back
ATM card cloning → use indoor bank ATMs only
Over-friendly strangers inviting you to card games
“Special festival today” leading to empty temples
Motorbike rental without proper insurance
Legend Travel Group solution: Every guest receives a personal “Scam-Proof Card” on Day 1.
Drink only bottled water (our Cambodia Tours provide unlimited chilled water daily)
Ice is safe in reputable restaurants – look for round ice with holes
Street food rule: if it’s boiling hot and busy, it’s safe
Mosquito repellent 30% DEET every evening 5-7 PM
All our Laos Travel groups carry medical kits + rehydration salts
Intimate, safe, unforgettable (Source: Internet)Phnom Penh: Stick to Street 51, Bassac Lane, or riverside – all patrolled
Siem Reap: Pub Street safe until 2 AM – take our complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle back to hotel
Luang Prabang: Night market area safe until 11 PM – avoid riverbank paths after dark
Vang Vieng: Never swim drunk in the river – 3 deaths every year
Our promise: Free hotel pick-up/drop-off every night on all Cambodia Tours and Laos Tours.
Use hotel safe for passport (carry photocopy)
Split cash: $100 in money belt, $50 in wallet, $50 in luggage
Never show large amounts of cash
Use Canadia Bank or ACLEDA ATMs (lowest fees)
All Cambodia Travel guests receive complimentary RFID-blocking wallet
Safe, stunning, stress-free (Source: Internet)Legend Travel Group 24/7 hotline: +84 825 86 2222 (WhatsApp too)
Cambodia Tourist Police: 117
Laos Tourist Police: 162
International hospitals:
→ Phnom Penh: Royal Phnom Penh Hospital (+855 23 991 000)
→ Siem Reap: Royal Angkor International (+855 63 761 888)
→ Luang Prabang: Lao-Thai Friendship Hospital (+856 71 252 004)
Maximum 12 guests per group (never 50+)
All guides CPR + First-Aid certified
Daily vehicle safety inspection checklist
Real-time GPS tracking shared with family members
$100,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance included
Cambodia Highlights 7 Days – Phnom Penh → Kampot → Siem Reap
→ From $699 – includes Killing Fields with private guide
Laos Discovery 9 Days – Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng → Vientiane
→ From $899 – includes Kuang Si waterfall private swim
Best of Both 14 Days – Cambodia + Laos combo
→ From $1,599 – only 10% deposit = $159.90 today
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