Old Hippie Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 I know we covered this somewhere, but Im wondering about the road condition and safty of traveling from BKK to Ankor Wat by private van. Is such a trip possible, as a day trip, overnight etc, how long a drive would it be from BKK? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 not sure if theres a charge at the border for crossing with your own vehicle, i did it about 3 years ago and the road from aranya prathet to siam riep was diabolical, apparently it can be done in four hours now. bkk to aran should also take about 4 hours. if its a hire van, check if the company will insure you in another country first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Old Hippie: Here are two links that will cover EVERYTHING that you could want to know about this: http://www.talesofasia.com/Cambodia/Overland/index.htm http://www.angkor.com/road.shtml That first site is especially good, maintained by a farang journalist who lives in Siem Reap and makes the overland trip to Bangkok and back once a month or so. I have not made the trip myself, but hope to in the next year or so. From what others, and that first website above, tell me, DON'T trust the travel agencies on Khao San Road. It sounds like the hassle factor can be reduced substantially if you just take a leisurely train ride to the border, cross over into Poipet, and spend the night there before continuing on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Um, well, ALMOST everything. I don't think they cover private vans, unless you mean transportation via a travel agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Old hippie, I agree take the train to Aranaya, then hitch a ride in a pickup truck, I loved every bumpy minute of it!! Have a night at Aran not Poipet, Poipet looks like something from Mad Max Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Old hippie, make sure you see the 'Jungle Temple' at Angkor Wat,its mind boggling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 I went to Angkor 2 years ago overland in a van and it was one of the most exhillorating experiences of my life . I recommend it highly ! I took the van from Kho San Rd. early morning and the ride to the Cambodian border was smooth and peaceful but the rest of the trip was like a wild roller coaster ride on acid ! We switched vans for the journey to Siem Reap , this van was older but sturdy . I thought I was going to die at least 4 times during this crazy loop de loop and swore that I would never do it again but quickly changed my mind because all in all it was a great adventure ! And Ankgor Wat is incredibly beautiful ! I stayed at the guest house where the van finished it's journey and I was very pleased with the accomodations . I also found a disco downtown where I danced the night away with a lovely local lady who accompanied home for the evening . So do yourself a favor and take the trip ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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