If you're savvy with your spending, you can plan a 2-day, 2-night adventure in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, all within a budget of 2 million dong.
Discover the Wonders of Sihanoukville, Cambodia with a 2 Million Dong Budget
Sihanoukville in Cambodia has been voted by international travelers as the 'paradise on earth' for its stunning beaches and affordable tourism services. Here's a detailed itinerary for a 2-day, 2-night adventure in Sihanoukville.
Night 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Ha Tien – Sihanoukville
There are two ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville:
Option 1: Take the bus route from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville. The travel time is approximately 11-12 hours, and the ticket price is around 450,000 dong per person one way. With this route, you'll go through customs at Bavet border. The bus typically departs around 21:30.
Option 2: Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tien to Sihanoukville.
9:30 AM: Board the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tien. The travel time is 7-8 hours, and the ticket price is 250,000 dong per person one way. Upon reaching Ha Tien, transfer to a bus heading to Sihanoukville.
The travel time from Ha Tien to Sihanoukville is approximately 6 hours, and the ticket price is 150,000 dong per person one way. The bus company will assist with customs procedures at the border. If you choose this route, you'll go through immigration at the Xa Xia border.
Day 1
11:00 AM: Arrive in Sihanoukville. Check in at the hotel. It's recommended to book your room in advance. Room prices range from 250,000 to 1 million dong depending on the scale.
12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch and rent a motorbike at the hotel.
1:00 PM: Explore Kbal Chhay Waterfall, approximately a 30-minute motorbike ride from downtown Sihanoukville. The waterfall features multiple small cascades, all flowing into the Prek Tuk Sap River. The best time to visit is during the rainy season (from July to October).
3:00 PM: Head to Otres Beach, about 7-8 km from downtown Sihanoukville. Otres Beach is stunning with its turquoise waters, white sand, and crystal-clear waves.
5:00 PM: Enjoy a breathtaking sunset at Independence Port. If time allows, you can also visit Snake Island for exploration.
7:00 PM: Return to the city center, have dinner, and discover the nightlife in Sihanoukville.
Day 2
8:00 AM: Check out of the hotel. Purchase tickets for a boat trip to Koh Rong Island. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Round-trip tickets cost 500,000 dong per person. If you opt for the slower boat, the travel time is around 2.5 hours, and the round-trip ticket, including lunch, sea diving, and onboard services, is 400,000 dong.
2:30 PM: Board the boat and return to the mainland.
4:00 PM: Explore Wat Chotynieng (Upper Pagoda). Here, you'll admire paintings depicting the life of Buddha, portraits of Prince Junot and Lok Om.
5:00 PM: Take a car from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City. The travel time is approximately 12 hours. Conclude the sightseeing itinerary.
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville and back: 450,000 x 2 = 900,000 dong.
Hotel: 300,000 dong.
Food: 5 x 60,000 = 300,000 dong.
Motorbike rental: 120,000 dong.
Incidental expenses: 380,000 dong.
What to Bring?
Neat clothing, flat shoes, and a jacket.
Wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, and a bikini.
Some snacks to enjoy on the journey.
Source: Zing News
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourNovember 14, 2016