Siem Reap Cambodia Itinerary

Enchanting Siem Reap 

The one thing we aimed most in this year end trip is a visit to the land of enchantment, Cambodia. We share this aspiration considering the country as a dream destination for our traveling passion. 

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WHY CAMBODIA

This trip has been planned mainly because we were very eager to join the Annual Angkor Wat Marathon thinking it will be a big achievement in our running goals. 

It turned out we had to make important decisions and consider our cousin's situation who at that time was 4 months pregnant. On the other hand, we have carefully deliberated that pushing thru with the run could possibly bring limitations to explore other places. 

With this apprehension, we made a big decision letting go completely of the marathon to maximize our 11 days of escapade. 

An unexpected vacation extended to 3 amazing countries - one of which is to be able to manage a very fulfilling stay in the Enchanting Siem Reap.

Cambodia is our 2nd Stop for our INDOCHINA Escapade. 

We spent 5 days and 4 nights including traveling time and have felt that appreciation for a slow backpacking phase as we arrived in the country.

I say unhurried because we wanted to leisurely spend our vacation without pressuring ourselves with schedules or any commitments and activities with any travel tours.

Personally, I primarily intended to complete the temple tours and visit a café that I saw in one of the articles shared by Marcos ( ambot-ah.com ) in which I have fulfilled in all satisfaction.

Undoubtedly the country is considered to be a perfect tourist destination for everyone, with the existence of its cultural and heritage sites, various attractions, affordable and exotic food with choices of accommodation at a reasonable price - a big delight for a traveler to take pleasure for.

Until today I am still missing SR reminiscing this trouble-free country, how laid back and beautiful its countryside in view of the people’s reservation and conservatism. 

I know I lack the profound depiction of exactly how I felt and there’s more for me to discover in this silent country the evident Cambodian society.

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CAMBODIA

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

• Day 1 
• Border Crossing  Vietnam to Cambodia > > > > >
•  First night in our Guesthouse: See more of Bou Savvy Bed and Breakfast
•  First dinner in SR

• Day 2 
• Relaxed day coming from our bus ride from Ho Chi Min 
• Budget checking 
• Meet and Chat with staff in the guesthouse
• Day 3 
• Angkor Wat Sunrise > > > > >
• Angkor Archeological Park Day Tour c/o Bou Savy Guest House  for our whole day Transportation:  Angkor Thom City South Gate, Bayon Temple, Philmeanakas, Baphuon, Terrace of the Lepper King, Temple of the Elephant Terrace, Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat Temple: Read More > > > > >
• Pub Street Strolling and Souvenir Shopping
• Day 4 
• The 1961 Coworking and Art Space,  > > > > >
• Bike Riding in the City area, > > > > > 
• Public Park Visit 
• Pub Street and Night Market
• Day 5 
• Border Crossing to Bangkok Thailand

EXPENSES   

CAMBODIA 2014
5D/4N
Accommodation		900
Bou Savvy Guesthouse @ Php 1,125/night
Day Tours and Entrances		2248
Temple Tour + Sunrise Viewing c/o Bou Savvy	1348
Angkor Archeological Park Entrance	900
Border Cross c/o Natakkan Bus Lines		1350
Travel Expenses within the City		135
Food		883
Souvenirs		585
TOTAL	PESOS	6,101.0
Airfare & Contingency Allocation not included
Budgetted for a group of 4pax

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I left my heart in Siem Reap 
and it makes me more determined of a big plan soon,
so I can be back here and stay longer than I wanted too.