Best of Cambodia & Northern Thailand

Ancient ruins, fascinating cultures, and bustling cityscapes await on this 15-day tour through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. See Angkor Wat at...

Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand

Best of Cambodia & Northern Thailand

DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at any time.

Administrative

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Amory Hotel

Hotel
DAY 2 Ho Chi Minh City

Spend today free in Ho Chi Minh City. Opt to take a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories. Or if you prefer, head to the famed Cu Chi Tunnels for an underground tour.

Free Time

Ho Chi Minh CityFULL_DAY

Enjoy a free day to explore Ho Chi Minh City.

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Accommodation

Amory Hotel

Hotel
DAY 3 Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh

Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city. 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.

Bus

Local Bus

Ho Chi Minh City- Bavĕt2h

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Administrative

Border Crossing (Vietnam - Cambodia)

Mộc Bái- Bavĕt

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Bavĕt- Phnom Penh3h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Land Tour

Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour

Phnom Penh0.75h-1h

Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van's restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.

Accommodation

Pacific Hotel

Hotel
DAY 4 Phnom 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. 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.

Land Tour

Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour

Phnom Penh

Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide.

Land Tour

Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour

Phnom Penh

Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.

Free Time

Phnom PenhAFTERNOON

Use free time to customize your experience and see the sights that interest you most.

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Accommodation

Pacific Hotel

Hotel
DAY 5 Phnom Penh/Siem Reap

Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat. Opt to pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Automobile

Shared Van

Phnom Penh- Siem Reap6h320km

Drive through the beautiful Cambodian countryside.

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Accommodation

Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel

Hotel
DAY 6 Siem 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. 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.

Land Tour

Angkor Wat Guided Tour

Angkor Wat

Follow a local expert through the massive grounds of Angkor Wat for 2 days. You'll have the opportunity to go in and out of the complex, resting at the hottest part of the day.

Free Time

Siem ReapAFTERNOON

Enjoy free time in Siem Reap.

Planeterra

Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal

Siem Reap

Depending on the day of the week your tour visits Siem Reap, you will either enjoy a traditional meal at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home in a nearby village. With so many travellers coming through this area, alternating experiences helps to allow multiple small businesses to flourish. Both experiences are truly unique and memorable. The New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures, provides skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members. The project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Meals at Phila's house support the education of underprivileged children in the area. Visit either project – both run by locals – and see how they have supported positive change in the community.

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Accommodation

Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel

Hotel
DAY 7 Siem Reap

Spend another day exploring the temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, opt to going further afield in Siem Reap.

Land Tour

Angkor Wat Guided Tour

Angkor Wat

Enjoy another day touring the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide.

Free Time

Siem ReapHALF_DAY

Get out and explore.

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Accommodation

Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel

Hotel
DAY 8 Siem Reap/Bangkok

Fly from Cambodia to Thailand. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore bustling Bangkok as you wish.

Air

Plane

Siem Reap- Bangkok1.5h380km

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Free Time

Bangkok

Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Bangkok.

Accommodation

Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown

Hotel
DAY 9 Bangkok

Head out and explore all you can in this sprawling city.

Free Time

BangkokFULL_DAY

Get out and explore this bustling city.

Accommodation

Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown

Hotel
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.

Water Tour

Klong Riverboat Tour

Bangkok

Travel by longtail boat on the busy Chao Phraya River and through the small canals of western Bangkok's Thonburi district. Observe colourful scenes of everyday life along the river banks.

Landmark

Wat Po Visit

Bangkok

This temple is known for its reclining Buddha, its feet covered with mother-of-pearl engravings of Buddhist symbols. Explore the large grounds and other compounds to see other Buddha figures, murals and the chedis that contain the ashes of Buddha. This is also the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Bangkok- Kanchanaburi2h-3h130km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Water Tour

Overnight Rafthouse Excursion

Kanchanaburi

Enjoy a unique experience aboard a floating rafthouse on the famous River Kwai.

Accommodation

Pung-Waan Resort

Resort
DAY 11 Kanchanaburi

Enjoy a day of sightseeing at Erawan Falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Kanchanaburi- Nam Tok Erawan1h-2h

Enjoy a short drive to view the beautiful Erawan Waterfalls. (1-2 hours per direction)

Nature

Erawan Waterfalls

Nam Tok Erawan

Visit one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Its seven tiers offer a unique experience at every climb, reaching up to 1,500m (4921 ft). Swim in the turquoise pools, snap photos from the top tier, and opt to hike in the jungle to spot monkeys.

Landmark

Bridge on the River Kwai Visit

Kanchanaburi

Take in a piece of World War II history on this visit. We're sure you've seen or at least heard of the famous movie "Bridge on the River Kwai." Well, now you can tour the real thing. It's massive, majestic, and imposing, offering fabulous views of the river below.

Accommodation

Good Times Resort

Hotel
DAY 12 Kanchanaburi 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.

Landmark

Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit

Kanchanaburi

Visit the Thai-Burmese Railway Museum to learn about the Death Railway's dark history, and the Allied War Cemetery where more than 6,000 prisoners are buried.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Kanchanaburi- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya2h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Water Tour

Temple Ruins Tour

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Visit the ruins of Ayutthaya, which served as Thailand’s capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, when it ranked as one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Located 86km (53 mi) north of Bangkok, the ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site include stunning pagodas and Buddha images.

Rail

Basic Overnight Train (beds)

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya- Chiang Mai12h

Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.

DAY 13 Chiang Mai

Arrive in Chiang Mai and explore the city. Visit Doi Suthep in the afternoon. Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market and cooking classes, it's a feat to fit it all in. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.

Chiang Mai Old Town Orientation Walk

Chiang Mai

Walk the inner Old Town of Chiang Mai with your CEO who will point out the basic landmarks and points of interest.

Cuisine

Chiang Mai Street Food Crawl

Chiang Mai

Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!

Free Time

Chiang Mai

Use free time here to make the most of your time in Chiang Mai.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Chiang Mai- Doi Suthep0.75h30km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Doi Suthep- Chiang Mai0.75h30km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Landmark

Doi Suthep Temple Visit

Doi Suthep- Chiang Mai

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a golden Buddhist temple outside of Chiang Mai on the Mt Doi Suthep. Climb 300 steps to reach the temple and be rewarded with an unforgettable view. Admire the many Buddhist relics at this sacred temple and visit the white elephant shrine. Legend has it that the location of the temple was chosen after a white elephant carried a relic to the mountain and trumpeted three times before dying on the spot. Also, with a little luck, you may witness the chanting of the monks.

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Accommodation

Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

Hotel
DAY 14 Chiang Mai

Take a full free day to relax or explore the countryside of northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is a vibrant city with heaps to see and do. Famous for its night market, it's a feat to fit it all in. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.

Free Time

Chiang MaiMORNING

Use free time here to make the most of your time in Chiang Mai.

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Accommodation

Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

Hotel
DAY 15 Chiang Mai

Depart at any time. With a little extra time in the area, hilltribe treks are easily accessible, as is the Golden Triangle.

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