Best of Cambodia & Northern Thailand
15 days
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Duration15 days
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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.

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  • Duration: 15 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Light
  • Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
After enjoying a day in the Mekong Delta, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City in time for an optional dinner.
Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.
Meals: B
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh
Drive to the border and cross into Cambodia. Continue on to the capital, Phnom Penh, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the city for a street-level perspective.
Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city to benefit a local organization.
Meals: B
Day 4: Phnom Penh
Meet a local guide to learn more about the dark side of Cambodian history. Visit to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. After, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.

Enjoy a free afternoon to sightsee. Opt to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. With time, choose to visit the Russian Market, Wat Phnom or sip a drink at a riverside café.
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.
Meals: B
Day 5: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.
Meals: B
Day 6: Siem Reap
Spend two days exploring Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer kingdom and one of the wonders of the archaeological world. See some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, also known as the 'Tomb Raider' temple.

Enjoy a traditional meal to learn about Khmer food and meet some friendly locals. Alternating locations of our included local meal means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area. Each experience is truly unique and memorable.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Angkor Wat temple complex. 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. Enjoy a delicious Khmer meal at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.
Meals: B, D
Day 7: Siem Reap
Opt to pre-book the "Siem Reap Quad Biking" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.
Meals: B
Day 8: Siem Reap/Bangkok
Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.
Meals: B
Day 9: Bangkok
Head out and explore all you can in this sprawling city.
Day 10: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a klong boat tour of Bangkok including a visit to Wat Pho. Travel to Kanchanaburi and head to your floating rafthouse accommodation. Enjoy free time to explore.
Meals: B, D
Day 11: Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Erawan Falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai.
Meals: B
Day 12: Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya
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. Opt to visit Chan Kasem National Museum and Chao Sam Phraya Museum.
Meals: B
Day 13: Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
Spend a full day exploring Ayutthaya before boarding an overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Meals: B
Day 14: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market, cooking classes, and Muay Thai, it's a feat to fit it all in. Explore the rural lanes of Chiang Mai in a tuk-tuk by pre-booking the Full Day Tuk-Tuk Adventure or experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
Arrive in Chiang Mai and explore the city. Visit Doi Suthep in the afternoon.
Day 15: Chiang Mai
With a little extra time in the area, hilltribe treks are easily accessible, as is the Golden Triangle.
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
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Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Bangkok Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Rafthouse Excursion, Kanchanaburi
  • 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

  • Transport

    Local bus, Air-conditioned bus, Walking, Cyclo, Train, Private van

  • Accommodation

    Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), Rafthouse (1 nt), Sleeper train (1 nt)

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