Diving in South East Asia

Started by WanderingBob · March 24, 201313 yr

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WanderingBob Archived member 256 posts
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March 24, 201313 yr

In 2 weeks I fly to Vietnam, do a couple of days of tours then get on a boat and travel to Cambodia on the Mekong River.

It looks like I may get an extra week there.

So, I am looking for suggestions on what to do.

The tour recommends you fly into Vietnam and out of Cambodia to/from LA. However, I have a week to play.

Is there any decent diving in Cambodia or Vietnam? SHould I head to Thailand or another destination to get in some diving? Or, is there some place as a MUST SEE, omn land while I'm there?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I need to make flight arrangements ASAP!

Thanks so much!
Drew The Controller 10682 posts
Originally published on Wetpixel.com

March 24, 201313 yr

4-5 days in Anilao for macro is better than anything I've seen in Cambodian and Vietnamese waters. Even the wide angle in the Mindoro area trumps anything I remember. The diving in Vietnam and Cambodia is mostly a must get wet and desperate variety. Good luck.
MortenHansen Archived member 229 posts
Originally published on Wetpixel.com

March 24, 201313 yr

As Drew said, Philippines might be a good choice. I would personally not pay for the diving in Cambodia or Vietnam.

Did you consider doing Angkor Wat while in Cambodia? I was there about a month ago and it blew my mind!

Enjoy, Morten
WanderingBob Archived member 256 posts
Originally published on Wetpixel.com

March 24, 201313 yr

4-5 days in Anilao for macro is better than anything I've seen in Cambodian and Vietnamese waters. Even the wide angle in the Mindoro area trumps anything I remember. The diving in Vietnam and Cambodia is mostly a must get wet and desperate variety. Good luck.

Thanks Drew. Looks like I'll need to head back that way for the diving.

As Drew said, Philippines might be a good choice. I would personally not pay for the diving in Cambodia or Vietnam.

Did you consider doing Angkor Wat while in Cambodia? I was there about a month ago and it blew my mind!

Enjoy, Morten

Morten,

My tour ends in Siem Reap, with two days at Angkor Wat. Can't wait to see it. I guess I'll stay in Cambodia for a week after the tour.

Thanks,

Bob