SR in 3 days

Hi All,

Reading from the posts, there is no need to get a tour guide.

I will arrive to SR about 9 am on Friday to Sunday evening, I plan to get a visa on arrival, then heading to the hotel in town. Now, Should I get a three days pass to the temple or please suggest any ideas.

Beside Ankor Wat, is there any other sites that really worth a visit with my 3 days in SR,

SR in 3 days

Hi

We did 3 days in SR in September. Check out my JBR (Cambodia... Just Wonderful) for an idea of what we saw.

I%26#39;d also recommend you check out

canbypublications.com/siemreap/sritinerary.h…

It%26#39;s a good place to start and will give you an idea of basic times required to see each of the temples - this way you can get an idea of how much you can fit into a day because there is way more to see in SP than just Angkor Wat.

Don%26#39;t miss Preah Khan first thing in the morning before the crowds arrive - it is beautiful and very scerene.

Don%26#39;t forget to ask your tuk-tuk driver to lunch - chatting to them will allow you to learn way more about Cambodia than you%26#39;d ever get from a guide book.

I also agree - no need for a guide - get lonely planet and read up.

happy planning

Helen

SR in 3 days

A 3 day pass works out economical at US$40. Angkor Wat is just one temple in the area. You will easily occupy your time exploring the remaining temples.

As mentioned there is no need to get a guide. It will help though if your tuk tuk driver can speak relatively good english as he will give you loads of information.

Pics and stories of our recent Cambodia trip here... www.thebobmarsh.com

Happy %26amp; safe travels

Hi All,

Thanks for the very good information, now, another question:

About the 3-day Pass, is it for Angkor Wat only or for most of the Temple in the area too?

There is a huge complex that covers the Angkor area. You can see Angkor Wat included in either the ';small circuit'; (a cluster of forest temples in one area accessible on foot and can be done in 1-3 hours depending on how devoted to temples you are) or the ';large circuit'; which has to be navigated by tuk-tuk, car or motorcycle as the temples are fairly spread out. You can spend a day each at each circuit. (You can also ask the driver to take you to the Roluos Group either day, about 13 kms outside of the Angkor Area, very worthwhile, and you will need the pass for that, as well as some extra cash for the driver.) On your third day, you can opt to see some of the outlying temples such as Banteay Srei (pass is needed), Kbal Spean or Beng Mealea. Your driver will cahrge you mreo to get there as it is a bit of a haul (45 min one way) to get to any of those palces. Check out Akira%26#39;s landmine museum if you hit Banteay Srei. Definitely worth a look. Cheers!

Hi Maneki-neko,

You mentioned about

**';Small Circus'; do you mean Angor Thom, Bayon, Elephant Terrace, Angor Wat and Phnom Baken, including sunset. I believe, I can just walk to see this area.

**Large Circus'; do you mean Preah Khan, Tasom, Tre Rup, Pasat Kravan and Ta Prphm? I need a full day taxi service?

I am so confused about this trip, Can I get a driver (car) from the hotel, do you know how much will it charge for a day?

**Where is the best place to see sun rise, and sunset? How much more the taxi will charge for early service?

You think how much more I have to pay for a taxi to got to Banteay Srei?

Thanks

I just sent you a private message. Let me know if you get it as the PM system has been weird here lately.

Cheers

Hello Maneki-neko,

You said you just sent me a private message, I did not receive it, could you please resend the message.

Thanks

I just sent it agian. It looks like it went through...

Hi Maneki-neko

I%26#39;m also trying to work out an itinerary for my trip to Siem Reap in April. Have been reviwing lots of options on the internet and the options are confusing. I would really welcome any expert input that you could add. Would you be able to also send me any specific information on where to go first, where is best to see sunrise or sunset? We will be there for 3 days. Many thanks - Lally

Guys, get the guide book!!! Lonely Planet makes a good one! This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and you want to make the most of it, right? I have no idea what you like, and there is enough in Siem Reap to keep you bust for 2 weeks! (I just returned from 7 days there, this was my second trip to Siem Reap). Once you figure out how long you want to stay, what you want to see and do, and what your budget is, come back here and we will give you details and more details! Cheers!

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