Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Asia
Reload this Page >

Thailand or Cambodia?

Search

Thailand or Cambodia?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 17th, 2005 | 09:03 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Thailand or Cambodia?

My husband want to take a trip to Southeast Asia. We will probably spend about two weeks (maybe a little more) there, focusing on Thailand and Cambodia. We'd like to see Bangkok, Chiang Mai, the beaches, Phnom Penh, and Angkor Wat. Is this possible in two weeks? If not, any suggestions on what to take out?
thequeen is offline  
Old Oct 17th, 2005 | 09:29 AM
  #2  
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,282
Likes: 0
No it's not possible in 3 weeks or certainly not desirable. Pick 3 places for two weeks.
glorialf is offline  
Old Oct 17th, 2005 | 09:39 AM
  #3  
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
I'm in the same boat...it seems feasible that you could see BKK, Northern Thailand (Chiang Mai) and still spend 4 to 5 days in Angkor Wat. Adding Angkor Wat to your trip is more time consuming because there is no easy way to get there, unless you fly from BKK to Siem Reap, which will cost you about $300. There is another recent thread on here about buying a Discover Pass. Search for this thread and you will learn more about flight options to Angkor Wat. Apparently it is a must see! I"m still on the fence..
baluka is offline  
Old Oct 17th, 2005 | 09:42 AM
  #4  
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 17,347
Likes: 8
Gloria is (as usual) correct. It's too much for two weeks. I just came back from a trip where we packed way too much into two weeks and I will never do it again, it's not worth it. Too much running around.

If it were me, I would delete the beach (BUT I AM NOT A BEACH PERSON!) and PP. If you like beaches and want some beach time, then take out Chiang Mai and PP. that's just my opinion.
laurieco is offline  
Old Oct 17th, 2005 | 10:43 AM
  #5  
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
It's hard, isn't it? There are way too many wonderful things to see and do to fit into two weeks (or two months!)

Two weeks as Gloria said is enough time for three places. Decide what is most important to you.

Angkor is one of the wonders of the world, in my opinion and well worth the time. Bangkok is a fabulous city (my first trip to SE Asia, I spent 9 days there, and I continue to return). As Baluka did, choose whether you want Northern Thailand or a beach as your third destination.
Kathie is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Seattleite2
Asia
20
Oct 12th, 2008 01:17 PM
junkgalore
Asia
13
Jan 21st, 2007 02:29 AM
marie_scotland
Asia
5
May 16th, 2006 07:42 AM
irishcheer21
Asia
25
May 2nd, 2006 10:08 PM
eurotraveller
Asia
7
Jul 11th, 2005 07:49 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement -