Un mois en mars en Thaïlande, Cambodge et Laos
by Bebechat
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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depart pour un mois en aise du sud est le5 mars 07pour un mois je voudrais faire la thailande le laos et le cambodge est ce possible
j'arrive a bangkok le 5mars et je voudrais y passer une nuit ppuis aller a chan mai voir le triangle d'or puis vientiane mais aussi a siem reap et phnom phen et a koh samet
c surement trop en mois si qqu'un peut m'aider a choisir les meilleurs sites dans mes delais ? se serait super sympa
car je voudrais tout faire mais c impossible
mon budget est un budget de routard en bus
masi l'avion a 20e suis pas contre non plus
alors si vous avez de bons tuyaux très important à mes yeux je vous écoute
merci d'avance
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depart dans un peu plus d'1 mois ca va etre magique je le sens !!
Salut, en parant 1 mois et voir 3 pays... non... tu devrais plutôt te concentrer sur 1 seul de ces 3 pays. sinon, tu coureras après ta queue, tu ne verras qu'une infime et très touristique partie des 3 pays...
Avec si peu de temps, choisi une destination. L'Indonésie, çà ne te tente pas. Pays qui gagne à être connu, et que j'ai préféré à la Thailande même!
Si tu as besoin d'info, thailande Indonésie, je suis là!
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Avec si peu de temps, choisi une destination. L'Indonésie, çà ne te tente pas. Pays qui gagne à être connu, et que j'ai préféré à la Thailande même!
Si tu as besoin d'info, thailande Indonésie, je suis là!
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tu coureras après ta queue,
Super!!!!...pour un bebechat !!! vrai un des 3 pays devrait faire l'objet de ton choix, apres tu auras des infos precises. Là, autant ecrire un livre ! Cordialement
Super!!!!...pour un bebechat !!! vrai un des 3 pays devrait faire l'objet de ton choix, apres tu auras des infos precises. Là, autant ecrire un livre ! Cordialement
Roger
Oui, trop c'est trop .... ou alors comme c'est Noël te proposer ce petit circuit qui te permettrait de découvrir quelque peu ces trois pays ......
Arrivée Bangkok, le plus pratique ..... tu y restes deux ou trois jours (3), et puis tu montes sur Udon thani avec un vol domestique, passe la frontière pour le Laos à Nong Kkai (1) par le Pont de l'Amitié et reste deux ou trois jours sur Vientiane (3)qui est à mon sens une ville intéressante à visiter ....... ensuite trip sur le Sud en passant par Savannakhet (1), Paksé pour aller sur Champassak et visiter le Vat Phou (2), puis les Mille îles avec les îles de Khong et Khone (4), avant de passer la frontière Cambodgienne dans la province de Stung treng et là à mon sens deux possibilités : ( 14 jours )
1 - Tu vas sur Siem Reap et tu visites les temples d'Angkor ( 4 à 5 jours minimum ) (5) avant de repasser la frontière thailandaise à Poipet, t'arrêter à Pak chong pour visiter le parc national de Kao Yai (3) et filer sur Bangkok pour clore la boucle, ou ... = 22 jours ..... donc possible et tu as du rab .....
2 - Descendre sur Kratie (1), Phnom Penh ou tu restes trois jours (3), puis Sihannoukville (2), et repasser la frontière par le Sud pour entrer en Thailande par Trat (1), éventuellement si tu as le temps aller sur l'île de Koh Chang (4), et remonter sur Bangkok ..... = 25 jours ..... donc possible et rab également ....
Tout celà c'est faisable sur un mois sans courir et tu peux encore ajuster ou traîner dans des endroits qui t'auront plu .......
Ce n'est qu'une idée .......
Bonne préparation en tout cas ...... 🙂
Arrivée Bangkok, le plus pratique ..... tu y restes deux ou trois jours (3), et puis tu montes sur Udon thani avec un vol domestique, passe la frontière pour le Laos à Nong Kkai (1) par le Pont de l'Amitié et reste deux ou trois jours sur Vientiane (3)qui est à mon sens une ville intéressante à visiter ....... ensuite trip sur le Sud en passant par Savannakhet (1), Paksé pour aller sur Champassak et visiter le Vat Phou (2), puis les Mille îles avec les îles de Khong et Khone (4), avant de passer la frontière Cambodgienne dans la province de Stung treng et là à mon sens deux possibilités : ( 14 jours )
1 - Tu vas sur Siem Reap et tu visites les temples d'Angkor ( 4 à 5 jours minimum ) (5) avant de repasser la frontière thailandaise à Poipet, t'arrêter à Pak chong pour visiter le parc national de Kao Yai (3) et filer sur Bangkok pour clore la boucle, ou ... = 22 jours ..... donc possible et tu as du rab .....
2 - Descendre sur Kratie (1), Phnom Penh ou tu restes trois jours (3), puis Sihannoukville (2), et repasser la frontière par le Sud pour entrer en Thailande par Trat (1), éventuellement si tu as le temps aller sur l'île de Koh Chang (4), et remonter sur Bangkok ..... = 25 jours ..... donc possible et rab également ....
Tout celà c'est faisable sur un mois sans courir et tu peux encore ajuster ou traîner dans des endroits qui t'auront plu .......
Ce n'est qu'une idée .......
Bonne préparation en tout cas ...... 🙂
Attends un peu la !!!!!!!!!!! tu ne fais pas Pattaya ?????? mais dans le pire des cas ne rates pas KSR .😏
sur l, arbre qui donne des pommes il n, y a pas de citrons
alan,
sais tu que j'ai toujours eu envie de créer une agence de voyage !
je pense que si je gagne au loto, je le fais et j'ai trouver mon premier collaborateur !
une petite suggestion, tu dis 3 jours a vientiane ( pour moi ok, j'y suis allé 3 fois ) mais j'aurai conseillé seuleument 2 jours et surtout une montée sur luang prabang, avant de redescendre vers le cambodge !
de plus notre petit copain a dit que routard, donc pas d'avion, il faut qu'il monte à la frontière en bus, de bkk ; donc c'est plus long !!
en tout les cas, ton programme est bon !!! amitié d'un ilien
une petite suggestion, tu dis 3 jours a vientiane ( pour moi ok, j'y suis allé 3 fois ) mais j'aurai conseillé seuleument 2 jours et surtout une montée sur luang prabang, avant de redescendre vers le cambodge !
de plus notre petit copain a dit que routard, donc pas d'avion, il faut qu'il monte à la frontière en bus, de bkk ; donc c'est plus long !!
en tout les cas, ton programme est bon !!! amitié d'un ilien
trouver son chemin personnel a travers le chemin initiatique du voyage
....... 😉
Je lui laisse justement quelques jours à chaque fois pour qu'il ajuste selon ses envies ...... monter à Luang prabang bien sûr, mais celà fait encore une longue route et de la fatigue en plus et au moins 5 nuits à retirer de l'escarcelle, alors comme il faut faire des choix ......
De toute façon, il piochera de çi et de là des idées et trouveras le bon trip qui lui conviendra ...... ce voyage lui appartient et on ne peut que émettre quelques suggestions en fonction de ses points d'intérêts personnels ......
Difficile de conseiller sans connaître véritablement son interlocuteur .....
Si tu gagnes au Loto, tu seras donc forcément riche et nul doute qu'il faudra me payer alors trés cher ....... 😉😏
Je lui laisse justement quelques jours à chaque fois pour qu'il ajuste selon ses envies ...... monter à Luang prabang bien sûr, mais celà fait encore une longue route et de la fatigue en plus et au moins 5 nuits à retirer de l'escarcelle, alors comme il faut faire des choix ......
De toute façon, il piochera de çi et de là des idées et trouveras le bon trip qui lui conviendra ...... ce voyage lui appartient et on ne peut que émettre quelques suggestions en fonction de ses points d'intérêts personnels ......
Difficile de conseiller sans connaître véritablement son interlocuteur .....
Si tu gagnes au Loto, tu seras donc forcément riche et nul doute qu'il faudra me payer alors trés cher ....... 😉😏
Si tu gagnes au Loto, tu seras donc forcément riche et nul doute qu'il faudra me payer alors trés cher ....... 😉😏
te fais pas de soucis, s'il ya les sous, tu seras bien payés !!!!
quand au voyage, je lui préconiserai de partir en bus, vu qu'il n'a pas les moyens de l'avion et d'ajuster son voyage avec des coups de coeur en se donnant simplement buts BKK, vientiane, siem reap et phnom penh et y aller en toute tranquillité sans se presser ;
te fais pas de soucis, s'il ya les sous, tu seras bien payés !!!!
quand au voyage, je lui préconiserai de partir en bus, vu qu'il n'a pas les moyens de l'avion et d'ajuster son voyage avec des coups de coeur en se donnant simplement buts BKK, vientiane, siem reap et phnom penh et y aller en toute tranquillité sans se presser ;
trouver son chemin personnel a travers le chemin initiatique du voyage
Moi je pense qu, 1 jour 3/4 suffirons a Vientiane ..et s, il te reste quelques KIP tu te tappes 15 heures de bus avec pneux lisses et plaquettes de freins uses pour Luang prabang ..Tu seras alors un heros du routard d, avoir voyage avec les canards et les porcelets a cote de mamy lao, , Apres n, oublie pas d, aller voir notre Ami Gabriel, qui est champion de petanque en Asie du sud est, Ainsi que Jean Pierre notre UNESCO man qui reconstruit cette charmante et ancienne cite royale ...Apres un controle des niveaux dans le karaoke dont je te donnerais l, adresse en MP .tu te fais LP, Sukhothai BKK ...et SURAT a l, arrache by train pour te finir a la full moon de KP ...
Apres, tu te fais un temple K en virtuel style Lara Croft tomb rider et tu nous racontes tes aventures sur VF ..Tu exiteras mamie yoyo avide de sensations ...les voyages y, a rien de tel pour compenser un vie sans piments 😛
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Apres, tu te fais un temple K en virtuel style Lara Croft tomb rider et tu nous racontes tes aventures sur VF ..Tu exiteras mamie yoyo avide de sensations ...les voyages y, a rien de tel pour compenser un vie sans piments 😛
A+😏😉
sur l, arbre qui donne des pommes il n, y a pas de citrons
C'est ce qu'on appelle les " limites du forum " ...... et voilà une fille qui venait simplement demander des renseignements et qui va réellement croire que l'on se moque d'elle ...... à croire que tout le monde oublie ses premières fois en voyage ...... c'est parfois désespérant ...... 🏴☠️
Mais non Vincent, pas du tout, , faut bien se lacher un peu, c, est la fin de l, annee...
Et puis entre voyageurs, on se comprend..🤪
Et puis entre voyageurs, on se comprend..🤪
sur l, arbre qui donne des pommes il n, y a pas de citrons
mais non alan ;
si elle a de l'humour, elle va bien comprendre qu'ils ne voulaient pas se moquer d'elle et moi non plus, c'était des recommandations déguisés pour lui dire que c'était beaucoup en un mois sans trop de moyens!
et qui plus est, elle va voir qu'il ya une convivialité qui est plutôt de bonne augure!
trouver son chemin personnel a travers le chemin initiatique du voyage
En tant que fan d, IBIZA, Cecile, notre aventuriere 2006 peut lire entre les lignes et au 4eme degre ..😏...D, ont worry😉
sur l, arbre qui donne des pommes il n, y a pas de citrons
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on en est tous réduit a ce dilemme je dirais que 1 mois et en plus au mois de mars ( ou il fait tres chaud ), , il faut rester simple, de toute façon si un coin n'est pas fait, rien t'empêcher de revenir, 😉, il faut dire que je met au moins un mois rien que de visiter une plage, , 🤪 alors 3 pays, , , , , , ,
on en est tous réduit a ce dilemme je dirais que 1 mois et en plus au mois de mars ( ou il fait tres chaud ), , il faut rester simple, de toute façon si un coin n'est pas fait, rien t'empêcher de revenir, 😉, il faut dire que je met au moins un mois rien que de visiter une plage, , 🤪 alors 3 pays, , , , , , ,
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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😎 eh bien bonjour tout le monde
je vois que l'on s'mause bien sur ma petite personne mm sur le net j'arrive a me faire charrier ... je pense a croire que je suis naive des fois !!!
😉 j'ai de l'humour je ne le prends pas trop mal ...🤪
en mon absence du'ne semaine due au ski j'ai etudie mon projet
alors depart le 7mars retour le 28mars !
deja mrci bcp pour tous les conseils ca fait chaud au coeur !
je voudrais savoir si qqu'un peux m'aider pour la suite
j'explique : bkk - siem reap - battambang- sihanoukvill-kampot-PP-saigon et retour sai bkk avion
bkk - le pont de l'amitie - vientiane - luang prabang/pp (avion )- sihanoukville - siem reap - bkk
merci d'avance et jouyeuses fetes !!!!!!
merci d'avance et jouyeuses fetes !!!!!!
depart dans un peu plus d'1 mois ca va etre magique je le sens !!
Salut !!!
malgrès une grande motivation, je doute que tu puisses autant en voir et si c'est les cas que tu n'auras fait qu'y passer (tu pourras ensuite dire je suis allée à tel ou tel endroit ) mais est-ce vraiment interressant de prendre unTGV pour visiter l'Asie (non, je ne crois sincèrement pas). Sachant que moi j'y retourne pour la 5ème fois et que l'une des plus belle chose que j'y voit c''est la nonchalance, dû à la chaleur souvent, prendre son temps y est ma devise. Je ne pourrais que te conseiller une dernière fois de te limiter à un pays sinon c'est comme faire en 3 semaines Paris, Barcelonne, Londres et pourquoi pas Rome en voulant visiter la campagne ...etc Merci @+Fanny
malgrès une grande motivation, je doute que tu puisses autant en voir et si c'est les cas que tu n'auras fait qu'y passer (tu pourras ensuite dire je suis allée à tel ou tel endroit ) mais est-ce vraiment interressant de prendre unTGV pour visiter l'Asie (non, je ne crois sincèrement pas). Sachant que moi j'y retourne pour la 5ème fois et que l'une des plus belle chose que j'y voit c''est la nonchalance, dû à la chaleur souvent, prendre son temps y est ma devise. Je ne pourrais que te conseiller une dernière fois de te limiter à un pays sinon c'est comme faire en 3 semaines Paris, Barcelonne, Londres et pourquoi pas Rome en voulant visiter la campagne ...etc Merci @+Fanny
rêves ta vie et vis tes rêves
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I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees. Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands. Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way). Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan. Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide). Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island. Day 10 – Head to Semporna. Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai. Day 15 – Bohey Dulang. Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!