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Buriram Province - General Category => Travel forum => Topic started by: PrakhonchaiExpatServices on July 20, 2011, 10:41:33 AM
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Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present a 3 night discovery tour to Siem Reap from where you can visit the world famous Angkor Wat. The price of 3,250 Baht per person includes return minibus/coach travel from Prakhonchai to Siem Reap and 3 nights, plus breakfast, in the City River 3 star hotel. For single travellers the cost will be circa 4,400 Baht.
The basic itinerary is as follows:-
22 Aug 07.30 Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel by 13.00
23 Aug 09.00 Visit to Angkor Wat (optional) +$27.50 per person
24 Aug Free Day
25 Aug 12.00 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 50cents (15 Baht) in Pub Street !
The price of 3,250 Baht is based on 2 people sharing a superior double room at the City River hotel. A deluxe room is available for an extra $7 per room per night. City River hotel is situated 5 minutes from the centre. The rooms are well-appointed with a small fridge. The roof top pool offers panoramic views of Siem Reap. www.cityriverhotel.com (http://www.cityriverhotel.com) Alternative accommodation is available at (a) My Home guest house at 3,000 Baht per person (single pays 3,950 Baht). My Home is comfortably furnished and has a small fridge. The bathroom is Thai resort standard and there is a swimming pool. About 10 minutes to the centre on foot, or (b), Primarily for singles, at the 89 hotel for 3950bt (this hotel has received excellent reviews). www.myhomecambodia.com (http://www.myhomecambodia.com)
Disclaimer: Prakhonchai Expat Services have taken time to select the best service providers. However, we cannot be held responsible for their failure to deliver. We strongly recommend that everyone checks to see that they have suitable travel insurance.
Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com or send forum PM, or call Nick 0817578534 or Ray 0860377468
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About The Tour.
The tour will depart from Prakhonchai on Monday 22nd August at 07.30 am. It is approximately two hours to the border crossing at Chong Sa Ngam. We will have a rest-stop for 15 minutes, about 40km from the border.
At the border we need to ‘check out’ of Thailand and then get a visa to enter Cambodia – this costs $20. Thai citizens do not need a visa. Our initial impression is that the officials at the border are ‘user-friendly’. We will be met by our minibus/coach who will take us to our hotels in Siem Reap – just under 2 hours.
We will take guests to reception at their respective hotels - after that it is ‘free time’. For those who have pre-booked a trip to Angkor Wat details of their tuk-tuk driver will be provided.
We do not wish to ‘over-organise’ this trip and believe everyone should be free to enjoy Siem Reap/Angkor Wat as they choose. However, we are quite prepared to make recommendations, on an individual basis, if guests so request.
Angkor Wat is a beautiful historical site and a ‘must see’ in our view. Siem Reap itself is a well-developed tourist city that is almost European in feel – there is vast array of restaurants and bars offering Khmer, Italian, French, Mexican and Indian cuisine – and a KFC. Thai wives will find khao pad and a som tam equivalent! Guests may wish to consider a trip to the floating village on the Tonle Sap (the largest freshwater lake in S.E. Asia).
On Thursday 25th August we will check out of the hotels by 12 Noon for the return journey to the border, and back to Prakhonchai.
Important Information:
Everyone must have a current passport. Thais do not need a visa but all foreigners will need to take $20 and a passport size photo. Arrival and departure cards will need to be completed for Thai immigration. Those with Marriage/Retirement visa will need to obtain a re-entry permit in advance.
US$ will be required in Cambodia. Change is usually given in Riels – approx 4,000 to one Dollar. We can obtain US$ by pre-order. You can use Thai and international cards in local ATMs to obtain Dollars – we recommend this as a ‘back up’.
Be aware that you will be approached by children, and landmine victims, to buy books, postcards etc. A polite refusal usually sees them move on quickly (they are not like Indian tailors in Pattaya!) and the same applies to tuk-tuk drivers.
Finally, Siem Reap seems to be a safe environment in which to enjoy your trip, just take the usual precautions regarding money and personal possessions.
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ANGKOR WAT INFORMATION
Angkor Wat is regarded by many as the 8th wonder of the world. Even a half-day trip around the main Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon will probably have you agreeing with them! Some people say that you need 3 days to explore the entire Angkor Wat city complex. We think that anything up to a full day will give you a good experience of these magnificent temples. Additional excursions are available for those who wish to explore further.
We recommend a one day pass for $20 per person. You can visit as many temples as you wish and your pass must be shown at each temple. We can also arrange a tuk-tuk for 2 people sharing for $15 for the day. The tuk-tuk drivers are very experienced and can give advice on which temples to visit. They can also take you to a local restaurant for lunch. They are ‘yours’ for the day so make the most of them – or just head back to the hotel when you have seen enough. The drivers will be keen to take you out the next day – feel free to make your booking if you have ‘hit it off’ with your driver. Tips are probably expected and $5 (if satisfied) would be the norm. For those who want an escorted tour we can arrange to book a local guide.
We can arrange for the tuk-tuk to pick you up from the hotel and take to buy your one day pass. From there it is likely that you will first go to the main Angkor Wat and then to Ta Prohm where Angeline Jolie filmed Tomb Raider. Don’t miss Bayon which has 216 faces etched into it.
Tips: Be aware that you will pestered by children trying to sell books, postcards, food etc. They are quite polite but can become irritating. Cold drinks are expensive around the sites so you may want to take your own. Some tuk-tuk drivers will provide bottled water from a cool box.
If you do nothing else before your visit have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat)
A ‘templing’ blog here:-
http://hkhousewife.com/travel/templing-in-angkor-wat-traveling-in-asia-and-filming-with-angelina/ (http://hkhousewife.com/travel/templing-in-angkor-wat-traveling-in-asia-and-filming-with-angelina/)
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About Siem Reap
Siem Reap is where you will stay on your visit to Angkor. The town is actually a cluster of old villages and later overlaid with a French colonial centre. Note the colonial and Chinese style architecture in the town centre. Often missed are the many opportunities to experience traditional Cambodian ‘Apsara’ dance performances, craft shops and silk farms.
Siem Reap is centred around the Old Market and Pub Street. The former offers a host of sights and smells whilst Pub Street has something for every taste. The centre can be accessed within 10 minutes on foot from any of our chosen hotels. Tuk-tuks are readily available and will usually cost $2 per trip in town.
Angkor Wat is about 15 minutes away by tuk-tuk and the Tonle Sap 20 minutes.
We are happy to provide ideas for local restaurants based on our own limited experience – however, half the fun is trying something for yourself.
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Check out this for additional Siem Reap info ~~~~ http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,134.0.html (http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,134.0.html)
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TBWG sawadi burirampea
PS ~ Will definitely avail myself of the SR trip when I return to Thailand later in the year. smilenod
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Just a quick reminder that the closing date for anyone wishing to go on this inaugural trip is Monday 1st August sawadi
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Details of next dates:-
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Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present it’s second Angkor Wat Tour. This is simply advance notice of the proposed dates.
10th to 13th OCTOBER
This is a 3 night tour to Siem Reap from where you can visit the world famous Angkor Wat. The price is likely to remain at 3,250 Baht per person (subject to any high season increases) and includes return minibus/coach travel from Prakhonchai to Siem Reap and 3 nights, plus breakfast, in the City River 3 star hotel. For single travellers the cost will be circa 4,400 Baht.
It is likely that the itinerary will be as follows:-
10 Oct 07.30 Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel by 13.00
11 Oct 09.00 Visit to Angkor Wat (optional) +$27.50 per person
12 Oct Free Day
13 Oct 12.00 Depart hotel - arrive Prakhonchai approx 17.00
The price of 3,250 Baht is based on 2 people sharing a superior double room at the City River hotel. A deluxe room is available for an extra $7 per room per night. City River hotel is situated 5 minutes from the centre. The rooms are well-appointed with a small fridge. The roof top pool offers panoramic views of Siem Reap. www.cityriverhotel.com
Alternative accommodation is available at (a) My Home guest house at 3,000 Baht per person (single pays 3,950 Baht). My Home is comfortably furnished and has a small fridge. The bathroom is Thai resort standard and there is a swimming pool. About 10 minutes to the centre on foot, or (b), Primarily for singles, at the 89 hotel for 3950bt (this hotel has received excellent reviews).
Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com , or call Nick 0817578534 or Ray 0860377468
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We have had a couple of unexpected additional bookings for the trip on Monday 22nd August.
This has resulted in us hiring a second minibus for the Thai side of the journeys.
It means that we have additional places available should anyone make a last minute decision to go to Angkor Wat.
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Sounds like this is turning out to be a real good trip, just sorry me and the Mrs mario can't do this one. We'll try our best for a near future one, love to go! Have fun!
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Sounds like this is turning out to be a real good trip, just sorry me and the Mrs mario can't do this one. We'll try our best for a near future one, love to go! Have fun!
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You will be very welcome Mario.
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The second trip to Siem Reap/Angkor Wat is 10th to 13th October.
We are at the point of filling our minibus and therefore need to bring forward our closing date to Midnight tomorrow - i.e. 20th September.
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The 3rd trip to Siem Reap/Angkor Wat will be on Monday 21st November.
Full details to follow shortly.
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Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present a 3 night discovery tour to Siem Reap from where you can visit the world famous Angkor Wat. The price of 3,950 Baht per person includes return minibus/coach travel from Prakhonchai to Siem Reap and 3 nights, plus breakfast, in the City River 3 star hotel. For single travellers the cost will be circa 5,450 Baht.
The basic itinerary is as follows:-
21 Nov 07.00 Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel circa 13.00
22 Nov 09.00 Optional visit to Angkor Wat - $20 per person plus tuk-tuk
23 Nov Free Day - Optional Apsara show with Dinner - $40 per person
24 Nov 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 50cents (15 Baht) in Pub Street !
The price of 3,950 Baht is based on 2 people sharing a superior double room at the City River hotel. A deluxe room is available for an extra $10 per room per night. City River hotel is situated 5 minutes from the centre. The rooms are well-appointed with a small fridge. The roof top pool offers panoramic views of Siem Reap. www.cityriverhotel.com
Alternative accommodation is available at (a) My Home guest house at 3,400 Baht per person (single pays 3,950 Baht). My Home is comfortably furnished and has a small fridge. The bathroom is Thai resort standard and there is a swimming pool. About 10 minutes to the centre on foot, www.myhomecambodia.com or (b), Primarily for singles, at the 89 hotel for 4,200bt (this hotel has received excellent reviews). http://www.hotel89cambodia.com/index.html
Disclaimer: Prakhonchai Expat Services have taken time to select the best service providers. However, we cannot be held responsible for their failure to deliver. We strongly recommend that everyone checks to see that they have suitable travel insurance. We reserve the right to add a surcharge should there be a significant appreciation of the US$.
Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com or send forum PM, or call Nick 081 757 8534 or Ray 086 037 7468
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Count me and the Mrs in Ray and Nick..
Now this place does have great food and wine and great service at prices that cant be beat !!
party9 hungry1 redman
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Welcome aboard Alan - I think I know which restaurant you will be heading for on the first afternoon party9
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Easy mate ,you know me to well .
God I love Indian food and good wine and the girls who serve it !
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Easy mate ,you know me to well .
God I love Indian food and good wine and the girls who serve it !
Here's one we met earlier:-
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Any other names down yet ?
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I shall join his illustre company with my missus ... I hope it will be a gourmet trip ... it will be my pleasure meeting you Alan
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You and Fon, Alan + 4 others to date.
There is an Indian restaurant just round the corner from Pub Street, opposite the Blue Pumpkin, that has had rave reviews. I will certainly be trying it out next month.
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I shall join his illustre company with my missus ... I hope it will be a gourmet trip ... it will be my pleasure meeting you Alan
I am sure you will add to the quality of the tour Croc.
You may have to consider giving up LEO for a few days and sample ANGKOR draught.
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We will be happy to join you in trying it too Nick !!
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Easy mate ,you know me to well .
God I love Indian food and good wine and the girls who serve it !
Here's one we met earlier:-
Nice PICTURE if it hadnt been ruined by Batman & Robin punk redman
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Easy mate ,you know me to well .
God I love Indian food and good wine and the girls who serve it !
Here's one we met earlier:-
Nice PICTURE if it hadnt been ruined by Batman & Robin punk redman
Don't you mean The Dangerous Duo....Fatman and Boy Blunder thumbup
BTW..Your looking slimmer Ray :biggrin:
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Easy mate ,you know me to well .
God I love Indian food and good wine and the girls who serve it !
Here's one we met earlier:-
Nice PICTURE if it hadn't been ruined by Batman & Robin punk redman
I detect a hint of jealousy Nookie.
Why not join us on 21st November. Won't take 8 hours like your recent journey from Pattaya, and rewards will be similar!
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The more the merrier as they say thumbup
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Nice PICTURE if it hadn't been ruined by Batman & Robin punk redman
I detect a hint of jealousy Nookie.
Why not join us on 21st November. Won't take 8 hours like your recent journey from Pattaya, and rewards will be similar!
Would the Mini Bus take all that weight ::)
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Hi Ray as mentioned the other day both Peter and I would like to come along with you Guys for this trip
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Hi Downtime
You and Peter are most welcome to join our trip.
I will PM you later with all the requisite info.
.Nick
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Nice PICTURE if it hadn't been ruined by Batman & Robin punk redman
I detect a hint of jealousy Nookie.
Why not join us on 21st November. Won't take 8 hours like your recent journey from Pattaya, and rewards will be similar!
Would the Mini Bus take all that weight ::)
If Nookie comes it would be OK if he sits on the left hand side of the bus and I sit on the right !
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Nice PICTURE if it hadn't been ruined by Batman & Robin punk redman
I detect a hint of jealousy Nookie.
Why not join us on 21st November. Won't take 8 hours like your recent journey from Pattaya, and rewards will be similar!
Would the Mini Bus take all that weight ::)
If Nookie comes it would be OK if he sits on the left hand side of the bus and I sit on the right !
And the rest of us in the follow up minibus!
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Look forward to meeting you guys !
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Just to change the subject mufc ... stop1
Any more bookings for the trip guys ? :)
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Our first minibus is full
We need at least 4 more people to come with us to Siem Reap, to justify the cost of a 2nd minibus
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Sounds great !
But they can all keep there grubby mitts off my garlic Nan bread :o party9
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Just to change the subject mufc ... stop1
Any more bookings for the trip guys ? :)
Ray thinks SIX more would be nice,do you know anyONE Alan :biggrin:
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bravo1 :blink: :)
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Just to change the subject mufc ... stop1
Any more bookings for the trip guys ? :)
Ray thinks SIX more would be nice,do you know anyONE Alan :biggrin:
A little bit rich coming from a will...we...win...something...this...year...because...it...ends...in...a...one...Spurs fan yeahme
Oh oops! too late :D
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Just to change the subject mufc ... stop1
Any more bookings for the trip guys ? :)
Ray thinks SIX more would be nice,do you know anyONE Alan :biggrin:
A little bit rich coming from a will...we...win...something...this...year...because...it...ends...in...a...one...Spurs fan yeahme
Oh oops! too late :D
2021 is only another 9 seasons away :biggrin:
We only lost 1-5 to City :P
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Line up the 2nd minibus. Nookie is threatening to come!
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2 buses wow thats great !!!
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Line up the 2nd minibus. Nookie is threatening to come!
Nick - it might have been better for business if you hadn't made that public knowledge !
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Nothing definite from Nookie.
How many others have expressed an interest and are never heard of again?
As AtB says - "The more the merrier"
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Line up the 2nd minibus. Nookie is threatening to come!
Nick - it might have been better for business if you hadn't made that public knowledge !
Yes ....nothing worse than sitting next to a big sweaty fat guy on a minibus redman
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That's why we have lined up the 2nd minibus! :biggrin:
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Line up the 2nd minibus. Nookie is threatening to come!
Nick - it might have been better for business if you hadn't made that public knowledge !
Yes ....nothing worse than sitting next to a big sweaty fat guy on a minibus redman
Judging by some of your posts on this forum, sitting next to you would probably be worse.
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Line up the 2nd minibus. Nookie is threatening to come!
Nick - it might have been better for business if you hadn't made that public knowledge !
Yes ....nothing worse than sitting next to a big sweaty fat guy on a minibus redman
Judging by some of your posts on this forum, sitting next to you would probably be worse.
Your probable right :D
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Nothing definite from Nookie.
How many others have expressed an interest and are never heard of again?
Just have to get the dates timed right and we will be there. redman........ Thats of course the bus isn't full of (big sweaty fat guys) buttslap
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Just have to get the dates timed right and we will be there. redman........ That's of course the bus isn't full of (big sweaty fat guys) buttslap
Pleased to have you aboard. redman bravo1
Don't worry about fat sweaty guys! chairhit
It's Monday 21st November.
Bookings close Monday 7th November at which time we need to make firm bookings with hotels and arrange transport
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Just have to get the dates timed right and we will be there. redman........ That's of course the bus isn't full of (big sweaty fat guys) buttslap
Pleased to have you aboard. redman bravo1
Don't worry about fat sweaty guys! chairhit
It's Monday 21st November.
Bookings close Monday 7th November at which time we need to make firm bookings with hotels and arrange transport
Sorry Nick loco I meant to say as much as we would like to come this time I dont fly in till the 30th Nov ..I'm on a 7 on and 3 off rotation for work and hope to jag a trip soon.. Enjoy and keep the pics coming so we know what we are missing out on... Between the 13th of Feb and 2nd of March I hear is a great time at Angkor Wat love5 love5
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Sorry Nick loco I meant to say as much as we would like to come this time I dont fly in till the 30th Nov ..I'm on a 7 on and 3 off rotation for work and hope to jag a trip soon.. Enjoy and keep the pics coming so we know what we are missing out on... Between the 13th of Feb and 2nd of March I hear is a great time at Angkor Wat love5 love5
Message understood. Anytime is a great time at Angkor and Siem Reap, but our Feb trip looks like being extra great!
We have a trip going on Monday 20th February, That should suit you.
Will keep you posted
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Just have to get the dates timed right and we will be there. redman........ That's of course the bus isn't full of (big sweaty fat guys) buttslap
Pleased to have you aboard. redman bravo1
Don't worry about fat sweaty guys! chairhit
It's Monday 21st November.
Bookings close Monday 7th November at which time we need to make firm bookings with hotels and arrange transport
Sorry Nick loco I meant to say as much as we would like to come this time I dont fly in till the 30th Nov ..I'm on a 7 on and 3 off rotation for work and hope to jag a trip soon.. Enjoy and keep the pics coming so we know what we are missing out on... Between the 13th of Feb and 2nd of March I hear is a great time at Angkor Wat love5 love5
You will love it Pete !!!
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Sorry Nick loco I meant to say as much as we would like to come this time I dont fly in till the 30th Nov ..I'm on a 7 on and 3 off rotation for work and hope to jag a trip soon.. Enjoy and keep the pics coming so we know what we are missing out on... Between the 13th of Feb and 2nd of March I hear is a great time at Angkor Wat love5 love5
Message understood. Anytime is a great time at Angkor and Siem Reap, but our Feb trip looks like being extra great!
We have a trip going on Monday 20th February, That should suit you.
Will keep you posted
Wow that might be good timing for my sister shes over around then and maybe Danny boy !!
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Sorry Nick loco I meant to say as much as we would like to come this time I dont fly in till the 30th Nov ..I'm on a 7 on and 3 off rotation for work and hope to jag a trip soon.. Enjoy and keep the pics coming so we know what we are missing out on... Between the 13th of Feb and 2nd of March I hear is a great time at Angkor Wat love5 love5
Message understood. Anytime is a great time at Angkor and Siem Reap, but our Feb trip looks like being extra great!
We have a trip going on Monday 20th February, That should suit you.
Will keep you posted
Wow that might be good timing for my sister shes over around then and maybe Danny boy !!
The food and the wine MUST be good there as I hear BB is parshell to both!!
party9 hungry1 Sounds like it will be a great trip..
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We now have 14 people going to Siem Reap/Angkor Wat and this is the "final call" for anyone else wishing to go.
We have to 'close the book' by 7th November so we can confirm hotel books in good time.
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We now have 17 going to Siem Reap - Welcome to the Buriram Boys, Hywel, Peter and Dave.
still have space for a couple of late-comers - but don't be long because we will have to close at a maximum of 20.
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Some people have used these trips to Cambodia as visa runs,. To accommodate this we intend to schedule tours to keep in step with 90 day entries from 24th November i.e.
21/24 November
90 days to 21/2/12
20/2/12 - 23/2/12
90 days to 23/5/12
21/5/12 to 24/5/12
90 days to 22/8/12
20/8/12 to 23/8/12
90 days to 21/11/12
19/11/12 to 22/11/12
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Just a quick note to thank all the 18 guests who have just returned from Siem Reap.
1 Belgian, 4 Dutch, 8 English, 4 Thais, 1 Dane,1 Aussie, 1 Welsh all contributed to a highly enjoyable and successful trip.
Next trip 16th January
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Apologies to Rob - 1 Scot, 7 English etc
Bugger! Nick will claim to be Irish ...... 1 Scot, 1 Irish, 6 English etc
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Just a quick note to thank all the 18 guests who have just returned from Siem Reap.
1 Belgian, 4 Dutch, 8 English, 4 Thais, 1 Dane,1 Aussie, 1 Welsh all contributed to a highly enjoyable and successful trip.
Next trip 16th January
As co-organiser, I too extend my thanks to all, regardless of nationality. Without you. the trip would not have been as enjoyable or fun.
Now who was it fell in the water?
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Was great , thanks Ray and Nick ...
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I had a great time guys, thank you for organizing this and thanks to all the people in the group ... you were great ... had a great time ... but next time we HAVE to find a better indian restaurant !!!!
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I had the fun and pleasure to be on this trip. It was a great four days and have to say that Ray and Nick had the whole thing well organised and made the experience of Siem Reap and the Angkor Wat a memorable occasions. The evenings were also fantastic discovering differant restaurants and watering holes and we managed to fit in some other interesting excursions. Also met some new and interesting friends on the tour and had some great laughs
Highly recommended
H
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Advance notice of the next tour which is provisionally scheduled for Monday 16th January 2012.
Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present their 4th 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) 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 usually provided at the Wooden Angkor hotel and the cost is 4,500 Baht for a Superior room and 4,950 Baht for a Deluxe room.
http://woodenangkorhotel.com/Pages/?p=home
The basic itinerary is likely to be as follows:-
16 Jan 07.00 Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel by 13.00
17 Jan 09.00 Visit to Angkor Wat (optional) +$27.50 per person
18 Jan Free Day
19 Jan 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 (15 Baht) in Pub Street !
The price of 3,950 Baht is based on 2 people sharing a Superior double room at the City River hotel. A Deluxe room is available for 4,450 Baht per person. City River hotel is situated 5 minutes from the centre. The rooms are well-appointed with a small 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
Disclaimer: Prakhonchai Expat Services have taken time to select the best service providers. However, we cannot be held responsible for their failure to deliver. We strongly recommend that everyone checks to see that they have suitable travel insurance.
Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com or send forum PM, or call Nick 0817578534 or Ray 0860377468[/b]
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Advance notice of the next tour which is provisionally scheduled for Monday 16th January 2012.
Prakhonchai Expat Services are pleased to present their 4th 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) 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 usually provided at the Wooden Angkor hotel and the cost is 4,500 Baht for a Superior room and 4,950 Baht for a Deluxe room.
http://woodenangkorhotel.com/Pages/?p=home
The basic itinerary is likely to be as follows:-
16 Jan 07.00 Leave Prakhonchai - arrive hotel by 13.00
17 Jan 09.00 Visit to Angkor Wat (optional)
18 Jan Free day - consider trip to floating villages on Tonle Sap
18 Jan Evening: Smile of Angkor - Cambodian cultural show (optional)
19 Jan 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 (15 Baht) in Pub Street !
The price of 3,950 Baht is based on 2 people sharing a Superior double room at the City River hotel. A Deluxe room is available for 4,450 Baht per person. City River hotel is situated 5 minutes from the centre. The rooms are well-appointed with a small 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
Disclaimer: Prakhonchai Expat Services have taken time to select the best service providers. However, we cannot be held responsible for their failure to deliver. We strongly recommend that everyone checks to see that they have suitable travel insurance.
Contact: prakhonchaiexpats@gmail.com or send forum PM, or call Nick 0817578534 or Ray 0860377468
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I noticed the Disclaimer at the bottom of the page....Does PrakhonchaiExpatServices do cover for travel insurance and if so what are your prices. :)
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I have PM'd you Walter
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I have PM'd you Walter
Thanks,its nice to know of the other services you offer party4
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I am looking for help arranging a trip to Seam Reap. The time of your scheduled trip does not work for me, but your itinerary is very close. I would like to go about 2 January and return to Thailand about 6 January or 7 January. I will be in Buriram (Nan Rong) for the start but would want to go to Bangkok and on to Chiang Mai after the Cambodia trip. Most likely I will be traveling with my Thai fiancee. Can you help me organize this? Thanks
Jerry Nelson
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I am looking for help arranging a trip to Seam Reap. The time of your scheduled trip does not work for me, but your itinerary is very close. I would like to go about 2 January and return to Thailand about 6 January or 7 January. I will be in Buriram (Nan Rong) for the start but would want to go to Bangkok and on to Chiang Mai after the Cambodia trip. Most likely I will be traveling with my Thai fiancee. Can you help me organize this? Thanks
Jerry Nelson
Jerry - PM your start point, start date and return date and I will see what info we can pass on
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I am looking for help arranging a trip to Seam Reap. The time of your scheduled trip does not work for me, but your itinerary is very close. I would like to go about 2 January and return to Thailand about 6 January or 7 January. I will be in Buriram (Nan Rong) for the start but would want to go to Bangkok and on to Chiang Mai after the Cambodia trip. Most likely I will be traveling with my Thai fiancee. Can you help me organize this? Thanks
Jerry Nelson
Jerry, not heard back from you but I have sent a PM with a few thoughts.
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Just a reminder that the next scheduled trip is Monday 16th January.
This date is at the request of someone who has family visiting from Denmark. We need another 4 people to make the trip viable, so please let us know before Christmas if anyone wishes to partake.
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Up to 14 people now - another couple would be cosy. bike038
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Up to 14 people now - another couple would be cosy. bike038
18 people now going - only a couple of places left if anyone else wants to join.
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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
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Thanks for the comprehensive replies ,I will be in touch when a date that suits me and Mrs Wonder is advertised party4
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When's the next trip? I'm working in February but interested in going in March or April.
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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 ?
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.......