Take the Road Less Traveled

We need not quote Robert Frost to our participants, for they already are not folks who follow the well-worn path. Those joining our trips come because they not only want get away from the masses, but they also want a unique travel experience. PEPY tours are designed to engage the participant, make them think, and get them involved.

Currently, the average length of stay for those visiting Cambodia is less than three days. Most tourists come to see the wondrous temples of Angkor (which can no longer be considered “off the beaten path”), perhaps spend a day at the historic sites around the capital of Phnom Penh, and then move on to their next destination without exploring the rest of this magnificent country. And while the increased number of visitors to Angkor each year is good for the nation’s tourism industry, the benefits do not always reach a broad range of people. The influx of tourists can also have negative consequences for Cambodia’s environment, society, and culture.

Obviously no trip to Cambodia could be complete without a visit to Angkor, so called "the heart and soul of the nation." However, PEPY Tours takes you beyond these sites—you can meet social enrepreneurs, cycle back roads through rice paddies, visit a river dolphin conservation project on the Mekong, or check out a women’s development center and their silk production initiative. PEPY Tours takes you into the real heart of Cambodia, giving you an opportunity to interact with its magnificent people.

PEPY Tours believes in promoting responsible tourism. Thus, our tours support Khmer-run businesses and organizations that give back to the community. We think this will not only make your experience more memorable but also ensure that a greater number of Cambodians benefit from your visit.