MsDreamer

Dear Snorklin'Barb,

Thanks so much for your reply. Your information regarding tips and tour info and even to dress and showers;) was very helpful. Also your descriptions of the various tours. I am looking forward to our trip and thanks to you, will be packing light.

Hi - Your reviews are great. We have booked the Avalon Angkor for Dec. 2013 and you've answered many of my questions. However, I would like advice on tipping, on the land tour guides, villages and cruise. Any suggestions for the most sought after gift for the children in the villages. I am assuming dinner on the Angkor is"business casual" or is it more casual? - or dressy??

We have also booked a 3 night 2 day junk on BaiTuLong Bay on our own, pre-tour and a small boutique hotel in Bangkok for a post-tour on our own.

We are so anticipating this river cruise. We will be on the Angkor for Christmas and will celebrate New Years in Laos!