The Angkor Wat Experience Tour

[Vombatus]

Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present their 5th three night discovery tour to Siem Reap, from where you can visit the world famous Angkor Wat. The price of 3,950 Baht per person (based on 2 people sharing a Superior room – Deluxe room 4,450 Baht) includes return minibus/coach travel from Prakhonchai to Siem Reap and 3 nights, plus breakfast, in the City River 3 star hotel.

For single travelers the cost will be circa 5,500 Baht or 6,450 Baht for Deluxe.Accommodation for single travelers is  provided at the Wooden Angkor hotel, the cost is 4,500 Baht for a Superior room and 4,950 Baht for a Deluxe room.         
http://woodenangkorhotel.com/Pages/?p=home

20 Feb 07.00 Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel by 13.00
21 Feb 09.00 Visit to Angkor Wat (optional)
22 Feb Free day - consider trip to floating villages on Tonle Sap
22 Feb Evening: Smile of Angkor - Cambodian cultural show (optional)
23 Feb 11.30 Depart hotel - arrive Prakhonchai approx 17.00

The itinerary allows time on the day of arrival to discover Siem Reap and perhaps visit the National Museum that has a whole floor dedicated to Buddha. A useful source of information prior to visiting Angkor Wat. There are several Buddhist temples in Siem Reap including Wat Preah which is close to the City River hotel. Alternatively, you may wish to relax with a glass of Angkor draft beer for 50 Cents (16 Baht) in Pub Street !City River hotel is situated 5 minutes from the centre. The rooms are well-appointed with a fridge. Deluxe rooms are larger with balcony and tea/coffee making facilities. The roof top pool offers panoramic views of Siem Reap.                        www.cityriverhotel.com

Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com or call Nick 0817578534 or Ray 0860377468

[Welsh Wonder]

How much could you fit into a 2-day trip

This is  a list of what I would want to see while in Siem Reap:

 1 ) Angkor Wat
 2 ) Bayon Temple
 3 ) Angkor Thom
 4 ) Ta Prohm
 5 ) Banteau Srei – Can be done with Kabal Spean?
 6 ) Preah Khan
 7 ) Pre Rup
 8 ) Banteay Samre
 9 ) Phnom Bakheng

 Do you think a traveller would be be able to fit all of this into 2 days in Siem Reap
I know most of it lies within the Angkor Archaelogical Park, but I hear it's quite massive...if not, what would you say are the MUST-SEE's vs. the "nice to see if you have time"

I've heard of people hiring drivers to get them to all these locations--is that something that Prakhonchai Expat Services could arrange to maximize your time there, or is it doable without a driver

Thanks so much!  WW

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Welsh Wonder - I will attempt to answer your questions.

Banteay Srei and Kabal Spean can be done together. They are situate some 30/40 kms from Siem Reap, and Kabal Spean itself is on top of a mountain which realistically takes 1 hour to reach. Therefore whilst these 2 can be visited in 1 day, there would not be much time left for anything else.

The first 4 can easily be visited together, and depending on what time you started and how long you spent at each, could easily  be visited in a morning.. Most of our guests visit this group, and generally have seen enough by lunchtime.

6,7,8 and 9 are not much visited, but since they are within the main Angkor area, I would suggest they could be visited in the afternoon.

After that lot you would need to enjoy more than a few 50 cent draft Angkor beers in Pub Street!

Prakhonchai Expat Services can indeed arrange all the necessary transport from Siem Reap to take you  to all these fascinating locations. The choice is yours -either a tuk tuk or a taxi. Bring some friends and the costs are negligible.

Perhaps you would care to join us on our next trip on 20th February, which is already booking fast with 18 names to date. 

[Vombatus]

I would just add that IMHO it is important not to try and do too much in a short period of time. If seeing "X" number of attractions is MOST important to you then add another day (or more) so you can view at your leisure. I believe that soaking up the ambiance is as important as the visit itself. I could not put a price on the sense of tranquility I felt trudging back from Kabal Spean, in a tuk tuk, as the sun was beginning to set. I would also suggest that some of the ambiance would have been lost if traveling by minibus.

Everyone will have a different view and holidays/sightseeing are very personal.  I would not have missed the cultural Smile of Angkor show with buffet - others would not perceive value at $38.

For me, half a day seeing the Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon is sufficient. That said, the trip to banteay srei and kabal spean was very worthwhile. Note: avoid wearing flip-flops for kabal spean - they are not conducive to walking 1700 metres uphill and over some parts of rough terrain. Also - think twice if you are carrying over 125 kgs in weight,or have a heart condition.

It is slightly disappointing that you must have an Angkor wat day pass to visit kabal spean because it means you cannot take it in on the way to Siem Reap from the border. A shame because there is also a very nice hillside restaurant en-route.

I have never made the effort to visit the temples at dawn or dusk  - those who do make the effort are suitably rewarded. A prefer the comfort of my bed or the call of the 50c Angkor draught (the latter at dusk!).

('draught' beer is the more traditional spelling).

[Prakhonchai Nick]

It would however be possible to visit Kabal Spean and Banteay Srei on the last morning of a 3 day tour, by going there en-route to the border, obtaining an Angkor day pass in Siem Reap and taking lunch at the hillside restaurant, before departing Cambodia at the Choam border crossing.

[Welsh Wonder]

Thanks for the comprehensive replies ,I will be in touch when a date that suits me and Mrs Wonder is advertised 

[Don Ho]

When's the next trip?  I'm working in February but interested in going in March or April.

[Vombatus]

When's the next trip?  I'm working in February but interested in going in March or April.

Watch this space Don. April is possible - how many of you ?

[Don Ho]

When's the next trip?  I'm working in February but interested in going in March or April.

Watch this space Don. April is possible - how many of you ?

Probably just me.  I was interested in the Sihanoukville tour in March but I have meetings to attend on the 15th. 

What I want to do is travel from Buriram to Siem Reap and stay there a few days before going on to Phnom Penh and on to Sihanoukville for a couple of days before crossing into Thailand.  Basically the opposite journey of the March tour.

[Vombatus]

When's the next trip?  I'm working in February but interested in going in March or April.

Watch this space Don. April is possible - how many of you ?

Probably just me.  I was interested in the Sihanoukville tour in March but I have meetings to attend on the 15th. 

What I want to do is travel from Buriram to Siem Reap and stay there a few days before going on to Phnom Penh and on to Sihanoukville for a couple of days before crossing into Thailand.  Basically the opposite journey of the March tour.

Don - obviously, anyone can arrange their own itinerary. We do benefit from having a team of suppliers that we work worth and we would be happy to put a trip together for you. Perhaps you can PM with what you would like to do and the sort of budget you may be working to i.e.do you want 5 star accommodation, back pack hostels or somewhere in between ?

We booked a 4 day trip for 3 guys last month and arranged taxis, minibus, hotels etc.

Regards

Ray

[Vombatus]

THE ANGKOR WAT EXPERIENCE 6th to 10th May 2012
 
 
Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present their 6th discovery tour to Siem Reap, from where you can visit the world famous Angkor Wat. This time we are proposing to make it a 4 night tour to allow those with families to make the most of the school holidays. The price of 4,250/4700 Baht per person (based on 2 people sharing a Superior room/Deluxe room at City River Hotel)  or 4,550 Baht per person (based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe room at La Niche D'Angkor Hotel) includes return minibus/coach travel from Prakhonchai to Siem Reap and 4 nights, plus breakfast, in either the City River 3 star hotel or the La Niche D'Angkor Boutique  hotel.  Both have swimming pools.

For single travelers the cost will be circa 6.000 Baht for a Superior room or 6,700 Baht for Deluxe. at City River hotel or 6450 Baht at La Niche D'Angkor hotel.
 
www.cityriverhotel.com         www.lanichedangkor.com
 
Triple and interconnecting rooms are available if required at both hotels


Alternative accommodation for single travelers is  provided at the Wooden Angkor hotel, the cost is 5,200 Baht for a Superior room and 5,800 Baht for a Deluxe room.     
   
www.woodenangkorhotel.com

  6 May -  07.00 Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel by 13.00
  7 May -  09.00 Visit to Angkor Wat (optional)
  8 May -  Free Day - consider trip to floating villages on Tonle Sap
  9 May -  Free Day - Evening - consider: Smile of Angkor - Cambodian cultural show
10 May -  11.30 Depart hotel - arrive Prakhonchai approx 17.00

The itinerary allows time on the day of arrival to discover Siem Reap and perhaps visit the National Museum that has a whole floor dedicated to Buddha. A useful source of information prior to visiting Angkor Wat. There are several Buddhist temples in Siem Reap including Wat Preah which is close to the City River and La Niche D'Angkor hotels. Alternatively, you may wish to relax with a glass of Angkor draft beer for 50 Cents (16 Baht) in Pub Street! All hotels are situated approx 5 minutes from the centre by tuk-tuk. (10/15 minutes leisurely walk)   
               
Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com or call Nick 0817578534 or Ray 0860377468

[Vombatus]

Have customers who have enquired about going to Siem Reap over Songkran.

We would not normally travel at this time but as they have expressed an interest in going I am happy to throw it out to others.

Full details to follow but perhaps leave Prakhonchai on Thursday 12th April for 3 or 4 nights.

Should anyone be interested please PM me or call 0860377468 

[PrakhonchaiExpatServices]

Have customers who have enquired about going to Siem Reap over Songkran.

We would not normally travel at this time but as they have expressed an interest in going I am happy to throw it out to others.

Full details to follow but perhaps leave Prakhonchai on Thursday 12th April for 3 or 4 nights.

Should anyone be interested please PM me or call 0860377468 

The above customers wish to go to Siem Reap for 5 nights-  Departing on 13th April returning Wednesday 18th April.

Should anyone wish to join them please get in touch.

[PrakhonchaiExpatServices]

GET AWAY FOR SONGKRAN


Fancy a quick 2 night break in Siem Reap ?

We have filled one minibus for the Songkran break but 2 other people have expressed an interest.

We need THREE more people to warrant a second minibus so if anyone is interested please call 0860377468  and we can give more details of itinerary and prices.

[PrakhonchaiExpatServices]

For anyone interested in a 3 night trip to Siem Reap/Angkor Wat, we have provisionally set the next date for Sunday 9th September.

More details to follow shortly.......