| Siem Reap Tour Package vs. DIY | ||
| US$ 1 = PHP 44.50 | ||
| Cost | Cost per Person | |
| (in USD) | (in PHP) | |
| The Villa Siem Reap Package | ||
| 3 Night Super Value Package ($142 per person) | US$ 284.00 | PHP 6,319.00 |
| Angkor Wat pass (3 days, US$40) | US$ 40.00 | PHP 1,780.00 |
| Meals (US$5 per meal for 1, 6 meals in four days) | US$ 30.00 | PHP 1,335.00 |
| Total | US$ 354.00 | PHP 9,434.00 |
| DIY Tour | ||
| Mandalay Inn guesthouse (3 night, US$16 per night) | US$ 48.00 | PHP 1,068.00 |
| Angkor Wat pass (3 days, US$40) | US$ 40.00 | PHP 1,780.00 |
| Tuktuk (3 days, US$12 per day) | US$ 36.00 | PHP 801.00 |
| Guide (1 day, US$30 per day) | US$ 30.00 | PHP 667.50 |
| Meals (US$5 per meal for 1, 12 meals in four days) | US$ 60.00 | PHP 2,670.00 |
| Total | US$ 214.00 | PHP 6,986.50 |
Download: SiemReapTourPackage.xls (8kb)
Although, even with the 3K difference, you’d have to understand a couple of things:
1. The Villa Siem Reap and the Mandalay Inn is an unfair comparison. The Mandalay Inn is a budget accommodation, and you’re most likely getting better rooms and facilities at The Villa.
2. The food that will be provided at The Villa may or may not be the same quality of food you’ll be getting for US$5.00 in the DIY option.
3. The Villa tour package comes with a bottle of wine, olives and cheese.
4. Hiring a tuktuk to go to the outlying temples may cost more than $12 per day.
The verdict: If you have extra cash to spend (or looking forward to a romantic getaway), go ahead and book that tour at The Villa. But if you’re watching every peso (or in this case, dollar), it’s best to organize everything yourself. You can further lessen the cost by going for a one-day pass instead of 3, but do not scrimp on getting a guide for a tour of the Angkor Wat.
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