What's up fellow travelers? I apologize if a thread on this trip already exists. I searched on the forum for over 30 minutes and I couldn't find anything.
It is better for you to get a Cambodian visa in your home country before you travel for USD20 if I'm not mistaken. You can do VOA at Poipet but they might charge you a little bit more expensive.
Unless you can get a Cambodia visa for $20 in your home country, I would not bother. They do try to overcharge you at Poipet border, but you can deal with that. The road is much better now and the journey is not such an ordeal anymore. Here is a good resource for all things . Read the section carefully that details the overland journey from BKK-Siem Reap. Good luck with your planning.
@ opospa,
Thanks for the tip I will try to get the visa before I leave
@ Vegasmike
Thanks a lot for the advice especially the link you posted. They have some scary stories on there. I will be intently reading all the stories and information posted so that I can prepare myself. Thanks again.
[ 04-Apr-2010, at 08:48 by bakpakk ]
any chance you can just give me a bit of info on what this journey includes,places you visit,how long does it take etc, might be up for it myself but im not there until november,
razzaefc
I will definitely keep you updated. I think I am going to get a Cambodian visa before I leave for Thailand. That way, I won't have to deal with the hassle on the border.
cheers mate, ill keep checking this thread out for updates
Hi. My boyfriend and I did this back in July of last year and I'd say it was worth the trip. Bought it as part of a package because we got suckered into being taken to a travel agent by our tuktuk driver. It actually turned out to be totally worth it though because we got transfers from Bangkok to Siem Reap and back, lodging in SR for 3 nights, sleeper train to Surat Thani, ferry to Koh Phangan, and lodging during the full moon party all for about $200 a piece.
The mini bus guy picked us up at our hostel super early. Like 7am. I think it was like a 6 hour(ish) journey with a few stops on the way. Could have been longer. I was hungover. Anyway, near Poi Pet we picked up a "guide" who sorted out the visa stuff and walked us across the border. I think we paid around $40 for a visa, which is too much. Once in Poi Pet, we got off the bus, walked across through customs, and hopped in a taxi that was waiting for us along with a couple other backpackers. Then it was like 3-4 hours to Siem Reap. It was a super full day.
The ATMs in Cambodia pop out USD but everyone takes baht as well. Don't bring Cambodian money to Thailand (or anywhere else except as a souvenir) because it's pretty much worthless. Cambodia is much cheaper than Thailand. I bought a pack of smokes for 20 cents USD. No joke.
Also, when you go through customs back into Thailand, your visa is only good for 2 weeks instead of the 30 days you get at the airport.
Hey Lizziebeth,
Thanks for the helpful information. I've heard a lot of people say that the trip is worth it so I am definitely psyched. As for the 30 day visa, I'll be in Thailand for the entire summer so I'm not getting the 30 day visa at the airport. I am getting 2 tourist visas ( 60 days each) at the Thai Embassy before I leave for Thailand.
Also, does anyone know if I can go in and out of Thailand as many times as I want as long as my visas haven't expired??
Also, does anyone know if I can go in and out of Thailand as many times as I want as long as my visas haven't expired??
No. As soon as you leave Thailand, you invalidate that visa. It does not matter if that visa had 1 day or 50 left, they cancel it when you exit Thailand. Keep that in mind when planning your trip.
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