fw1 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Greetings all. I know there has been some recent threads about Cambodia, here's another. I will be going to Siam Reap overland next Saturday and wanted to know what I will be letting myself in for: Firstly, I'm better off getting the visa beforehand right? Secondly, what can I expect at the border? Thirdly, what is the condition of the road like from the border to Siam Reap? Forthly, how much does a taxi typically cost? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAtramp Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Firstly, I'm better off getting the visa beforehand right?Makes little difference.Secondly, what can I expect at the border? Queues getting stamped out. Queues getting stamped in. Touts on mass. Road to Siem Reap is 2/3 potholed cart track. Last 1/3 is tarmacked all the way into Siem Reap. Taxi is $25 ask around on bus from Bangkok if anyone wishes to share the cost with you. Taxi will take four passengers. Its a doddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 www.talesofasia.com This site has all the info you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 www.talesofasia.comThis site has all the info you need. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Geez, Fart, beat me to it Best site on the net for Cambo, GS now has a guesthouse. Looks nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fw1 Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 Also, can anyone tell me if the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh issues the 60 Tourist visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Jones Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 After reading that web-site, the boarder at Poipet sounds like chaos. Always wanted to go to Cambodia and I prefer doing it on my own as opposed to getting on a tourist bus. Fw1 - let us know how the trip goes as I would be interested to know what it's like doing it for the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 (edited) For a 1st timer, I'd suggest a visa bus like jackgolf.com or his other Korean competitor. I'm sure he could rtn a few days later on their coach without a problem as long as he is in the Thai coach park by 12:45. A quick phone call to Jacks would clarify it. Edited April 3, 2005 by udon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Greetings all. I know there has been some recent threads about Cambodia, here's another. I will be going to Siam Reap overland next Saturday and wanted to know what I will be letting myself in for:Firstly, I'm better off getting the visa beforehand right? Secondly, what can I expect at the border? Thirdly, what is the condition of the road like from the border to Siam Reap? Forthly, how much does a taxi typically cost? Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> These pics might give you an idea of the Poipet border! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fw1 Posted April 9, 2005 Author Share Posted April 9, 2005 Got the 3.30am bus from Mo Chit 2 and was in Siam Reap just on the stroke of midday. No problems getting across the border, distinct lack of beggars I thought. Took a taxi from the border to Siam Reap, easy trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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