How to Plan a Trip to Angkor Wat

Cambodia's spectacular ancient ruins, Angkor Wat is a must-see for anyone. With the right planning you can count on having a great trip. Read on to learn how to plan a trip to Angkor Wat.

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• <br>Camera
• <br>Sun hat
• <br>Sunscreen
• <br>Day pack
• <br>Malaria pills
• <br>Hiking shoes
• <br>Traveler's checks
• <br>Money belt

Instructions

1. Make sure you have an updated passport. If not, apply for a new one early, it can take up to six weeks to process.

2. Purchase travel insurance, a worthwhile and reassuring expense.

3. Visit a travel agent to see if you can get any package vacation deals or to learn about the best prices for airfare to Cambodia.

4. Find your nearest travel clinic or see your doctor to make sure you have all the right vaccines for a trip to southeast Asia.

5. Pack good hiking shoes, you will be doing a lot of walking. Also, don't forget your camera, sun hat, sunscreen and day pack.

6. Determine how much cash you will need for the amount of time you will be there and get traveler's checks at your bank. Keep them safe in a money belt that you wear under your shirt.

Tips & Warnings

• Photocopy important documents and keep the copies separate from the originals in case the originals are lost. You can rent bicycles in Siem Reap for only a dollar a day as another and easier means to see the sites. Or, rent a tuk tuk for the day.

• While Cambodia is not dangerous there is a lot of poverty, keep all valuables on your person at all times. Never walk off of trails or roads as there are still some land mines left over from the Khmer Rouge occupation.