The secret to traveling to Cambodia for 5 days on a budget of 8 million VND from the author of "Gai Phuot"
21/11/2018
Carrying a 4-year-old child, mother of one Lam Linh - author of "Gai phuot" and "Yem Dao du ky" - still has a leisurely schedule with interesting travel for both mother and child and a budget that couldn't be cheaper.
Being used to taking her children out and experiencing interesting destinations together, Ms. Lam Linh did not encounter any difficulties in preparing things and going to these places with her child. On the occasion of Bap's new birthday, the mother and child set off again. This time, it was a journey to explore the land of Siem Reap and the world-famous heritage of Angkor in the beautiful neighboring country of Cambodia.
The 5-day trip itinerary cost only 8 million VND in total, including round-trip airfare. Such a small and cheap amount of money made many people curious about how the mother and daughter could travel so economically. Sharing with Travellive, Ms. Lam Linh shared her secret to finding cheap prices for her trip, and this is also the secret she used for many other trips of the mother and daughter.
Destination:Lam Linh chose Siem Reap in October, which is the lowest season for tourism here, so airfare and accommodation are cheaper than other months. October is the rainy season in Cambodia, but the weather is still very cool and pleasant, not hot or stuffy. With a baby with her, she did not want the baby to get tired because of the change in weather.
Airline tickets:She often hunts for tickets during airline promotions. This time, she bought a cheap ticket for 0 VND and the total cost for all 4 flights was 2.5 million VND. Lam Linh did not use checked baggage, the mother and daughter carried 14 kg, more than enough because they were all summer clothes.
Hotel:She chose a hotel with a room rate of about 300,000 VND/night. Because it was the low season and she was a frequent customer of the booking sites, the room rate, which was already discounted by the season, was further discounted by the website. The room rate she booked for 4 nights was 1.1 million VND, including a separate bedroom of 28 square meters.2and breakfast. The hotel has a private swimming pool and free airport pick-up, 500 m from the center.
Transportation:Tuk tuk is a popular means of transport but it is not cheap for just the two of them, so Lam Linh chose to travel by motorbike. She rented a motorbike for 4 days for about 1 million VND, including gas. With the motorbike, she can travel around the city, go to Angkor, eat or go out as she likes.
Entrance fee:The most expensive fee is to enter Angkor, the famous world heritage site. Because she has a small child, she decided to buy a 3-day ticket for 67 USD (about 1.6 million VND) to travel comfortably. With a 3-day ticket, she can choose the places she wants to go and according to her child so that the child can be comfortable and not get tired or bored when visiting the temples.
About food:The mother and daughter ate local food such as grilled chicken, white rice, sticky rice, somtam... Because they had breakfast at the hotel, they only ate out for lunch and dinner. The daily expenses were about 300,000 VND.
Other expenses: Mother and child passed awayabout 1.6 million VND for miscellaneous expenses and airport taxi.
With the basic cost outlined, the mother and child had a comfortable and fun trip with a schedule suitable for a mother and a 4-year-old child.
Cambodia is the 4th country in your baby's passport and the 28th trip with his mother since he was 10 months old.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
Day 1:Arrived in Siem Riap around 2pm, checked in, rested, swam. In the evening, let Bap visit the old market and eat.
Day 2:Mother's Day
Rent a motorbike for 4 days. Drive to Angkor and buy a 3-day ticket. Visit 2 temples, the bird house and the lion house, then return. I had to tell my friend about the interesting things at the places because he doesn't like temples much. But luckily, he likes the sculptures like the Apsara statues and the reliefs on the painted walls. Banteay Kdei and Ta Phrom are two places my friend is willing to walk to. Dinner near home, delicious chicken rice for only 100,000 VND for the two of us. Go to the old market, Mom gets a foot massage for 2 USD, Bap gets an ice cream roll for 2 USD.
Day 3:Baby's Day
In the morning, I slept in well, had breakfast, then jumped into the pool. I took Bap to the museum, the market, ran around Siem Reap, and went to the supermarket to buy things. It was Bap's day, so he could play or sleep comfortably. In the evening, I had grilled chicken on the sidewalk and a cafe by the river.
Day 4:Mother's Day
Sleep comfortably in the morning. Go back to Angkor, visit two more temples: Angkor Wat and Bayon. Run around the entire Angkor Thom area. In the evening, eat grilled chicken again, wander around the market to buy souvenirs, go shopping, eat ice cream.
Day 5:Pack up, check out. Go to the temple near home. Return motorbike at 3pm. Go to the airport at 4pm to return home with 2 sandwiches, a bag of fruit, 2 boxes of milo, 2 donuts, 1 suitcase and 1 backpack.
