Angkor Wat Tours?
Feb 24, 2003 | 11:56 pm
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Angkor Wat Tours?
I am going to be in Angkor Wat the weekend of March 21-23. Airfare, hotel etc. are all set.
Question now is whether I should book a tour for the 2 1/2 days I am there. If so, with who?
Or, is it possible to do Angkor Wat by oneself? Recommendations for particular ruins not to be missed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Question now is whether I should book a tour for the 2 1/2 days I am there. If so, with who?
Or, is it possible to do Angkor Wat by oneself? Recommendations for particular ruins not to be missed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Feb 25, 2003 | 12:11 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by StudentExplorer:
I am going to be in Angkor Wat the weekend of March 21-23. Airfare, hotel etc. are all set.
Question now is whether I should book a tour for the 2 1/2 days I am there. If so, with who?
Or, is it possible to do Angkor Wat by oneself? Recommendations for particular ruins not to be missed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!</font>
I am going to be in Angkor Wat the weekend of March 21-23. Airfare, hotel etc. are all set.
Question now is whether I should book a tour for the 2 1/2 days I am there. If so, with who?
Or, is it possible to do Angkor Wat by oneself? Recommendations for particular ruins not to be missed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!</font>
There's this place where you need to climb to catch the sunset. I can't remember the place, but it was awesome.
Remember to bring passport photos (visa) and small US$ notes.
Feb 25, 2003 | 6:31 am
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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As I recall, it's $40 for 3 days.
Although the ruins are spread over a vast area, the main sights are fairly close together. The highlights are Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm (the overgrown one). After those, the outlying sites pale by comparison.
At sunset, EVERYONE heads up the hill. Worthwhile, but it will NOT be a solitary experience.
No need for a guide; a map/guidebook is sufficient. No shortage of transport on site.
Don't miss a cruise on Tonle Sap.
Although the ruins are spread over a vast area, the main sights are fairly close together. The highlights are Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm (the overgrown one). After those, the outlying sites pale by comparison.
At sunset, EVERYONE heads up the hill. Worthwhile, but it will NOT be a solitary experience.
No need for a guide; a map/guidebook is sufficient. No shortage of transport on site.
Don't miss a cruise on Tonle Sap.
Feb 25, 2003 | 11:51 am
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Purchase the 1 day pass. I didn't use a guide..a moto driver for $3 will take you just outside the Temples and wait for you..explore by yourself ..They want to sell you a photo ID pass but its not necessary...If you want the river scene..stp by Guest House # 9..it is a great place to meet travellers and the deck over the river is great for a sunset drink . Enjoy your trip. I was there last Oct. and I can assure you it was one of the highlites of my travels.
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