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Best of Cambodia & Northern Thailand
15 days, Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai
Ancient ruins, fascinating cultures, and bustling cityscapes await on this 15-day tour through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. See Angkor Wat at sunrise with the help of a local expert, embark on a boat tour through Bangkok's small canals, and explore historical cities in the old capital city of Ayutthaya. Along the way, you'll get plenty of opportunities to learn about local villagers and traditional cultures through overnight homestays so that you're truly earning those stamps in your passport.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai
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Trip Code: AVCT
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Itinerary
Day 1Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh
Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.
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BreakfastDay 4Phnom Penh
Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum or the Central Market.
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BreakfastDay 5Phnom Penh/Siem Reap
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.
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BreakfastDay 6Siem Reap
Watch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonlé Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Siem Reap
Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.
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BreakfastDay 8Siem Reap/Bangkok
Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.
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BreakfastDay 9Bangkok
Head out and explore all you can in this sprawling city.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Discover MomentDay 10Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok including a visit to Wat Pho. Travel to Kanchanaburi and head to your floating rafthouse accommodation.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 11Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Erawan Falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
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BreakfastDay 12Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Explore the Allied War Cemetery and the Thai-Burmese Railway Centre to learn more about the area's history. Travel to Ayutthaya and visit the historical sites of the old capital city. In the evening board an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
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BreakfastDay 13Chiang Mai
Arrive in Chiang Mai and explore the city. Visit Doi Suthep in the afternoon.
Day 14Chiang Mai
Take a full free day to relax or explore the countryside of northern Thailand.
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BreakfastDay 15Chiang Mai
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
- Mekong Delta day trip
- Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh)
- Tuol Sleng prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide
- Two-day Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including sunrise tour
- Wat Pho visit
- Klong riverboat tour
- Erawan Falls and Bridge on the River Kwai visit (Kanchanaburi)
- Thai-Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery visit
- Temple ruins tour (Ayutthaya)
- Doi Suthep temple visit (Chiang Mai)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/resorts (12 nts), rafthouse (1 nt), sleeper train (1 nt).
Meals
12 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD175-230 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, air-conditioned bus, walking, cyclo, train, boat, tuk-tuk, private van.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Northern Thai Cooking Class - From $33.00
Channel your inner chef with a home-style Thai cooking class. Take a trip to the market with your teacher and learn about regional flavours as you pick out fresh ingredients. Head back to the cozy kitchen for a hands-on lesson in whipping up delicious local favourites like hot and sour soup, green curry, and sticky rice.
Phare Circus - From $18.00
Enjoy a stellar performance by Phare, a unique and socially conscious circus that injects Cambodian culture and history into its inspiring shows. See acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts melded with theatre, modern dance, and more. Take in stories of war, relationships, and discrimination, inspired by the real-life experiences of Phare’s creators and performers.
My Own Room - From $419.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.