Cambodia to Vietnam: Night Markets & Noodle-Making

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Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand

Cambodia to Vietnam: Night Markets & Noodle-Making

DAY 1 Bangkok

Arrive at any time and welcome to Thailand's bustling capital - Bangkok! Tonight, meet your CEO and get to know fellow travellers as you cheers to new adventures.

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.

Administrative

Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends

Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

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.

New Siam 2

Hotel
DAY 2 Bangkok/Siem Reap

Fly from Bangkok into Cambodia to Phnom Penh. Then drive to Siem Reap, your home base for exploring the city and the incredible Angkor Wat. Opt to check out Phare Circus tonight, a uniquely Cambodian experience. Prefer to plan ahead? Pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity when booking your tour to include this exciting activity in your itinerary.

Air

Plane

Bangkok- Phnom Penh1.5h

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

Bus

Private Vehicle

Phnom Penh- Siem Reap6h-7h320km

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

Free Time

Siem ReapEVENING

Enjoy free time and see the Phare Circus.

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Accommodation

Garden Village Siem Reap

Guesthouse
DAY 3 Siem Reap

Watch the sun rise over the majestic and mystifying ruins of Angkor Wat. Then, taste all manners of salty, sweet, spicy, and sour with a delicious Khmer meal at a restaurant kickstarted by our non-profit partner, Planeterra, or with a local family. Later, head to the infamous Pub Street, where the party goes round the clock. Grab a bite to eat (deep-fried tarantula, anyone?) and let the beats move you through market stalls and bars.

Land Tour

Angkor Wat Guided Tour

Angkor Wat

Enjoy a tour of the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat temple--Visit the enigmatic faces of Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and tour Ta Prohm (aka the "Tomb Raider" temple), which is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.

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.

People

Your Big Night Out Moment: Big Night Out - Siem Reap

Siem Reap

Head out for the evening and sample some insects, if you so desire. Cheers to all the life-changing adventures with newfound friends and dance the night away!

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Accommodation

Garden Village Siem Reap

Guesthouse
DAY 4 Siem Reap/Phnom Penh

Travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital nestled along the mighty Mekong River. Get your bearings on an orientation walk and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Bus

Local Bus

Siem Reap- Phnom Penh6h-7h

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

Land Tour

Orientation With CEO

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Accommodation

Rose Emerald Hotel

Hotel
DAY 5 Phnom Penh

Spend the day diving deep into Phnom Penh's culture and history. Opt to reflect on one of Cambodia’s darkest periods with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields. Or venture to the Silver Pagoda or Royal Palace for a more peaceful experience. Later, discover the foodie side of this city on a street food crawl.

Free Time

Phnom PenhFULL_DAY

Free time to tour the sites of Phnom Penh.

Cuisine

Street Food Crawl - Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh1h

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!

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Accommodation

Rose Emerald Hotel

Hotel
DAY 6 Phnom Penh/Koh Rong

Ride in style to Sihanoukville and board a boat to your own private beach on Koh Rong island. Take the afternoon to taste local seafood, or sit back and relax with a drink before hitting the warm waves.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Phnom Penh- Sihanoukville4h-5h

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

Watercraft

Ferry

Sihanoukville- Koh Rong1h

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Accommodation

Onederz Hostel Koh Rong

Hostel
DAY 7 Koh Rong

Enjoy your last full day on this pristine island. Do anything you might have missed the day before, like fishing, hiking, or kayaking. Wait 'til after sunset to swim in a sea of blue sparkles caused by phosphorescent plankton. Ooh la la!

Free Time

Koh Rong

Free time to enjoy paradise and hang around on the beach.

Accommodation

Onederz Hostel Koh Rong

Hostel
DAY 8 Chambok Homestay

Head back to the mainland and journey to Chambok Village where you’ll spend the night and get to know the local people over a delicious Cambodian home cooked meal. Immerse yourself in the community and wander around this remote region.

Watercraft

Ferry

Koh Rong- Sihanoukville1h

Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Sihanoukville- Chambok1.5h-2h185km

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

Cuisine

Your Local Living Moment: Home Meal

Chambok1h-3h

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal served at a local residence – it's a great way to peek into day-to-day regional living.

Accommodation

Chambok Homestay

Homestay
DAY 9 Chambok Homestay/Ho Chi Minh City

Cross the border into Vietnam, stopping in the famed Ho Chi Minh City where you'll spend the night at a popular backpackers hostel. Take this chance to visit the Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and handicrafts before taking in the buzzing nightlife. Choose to venture to one of the many rooftop bars for a panoramic view and live music.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Chambok- Bavĕt

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

Administrative

Border Crossing (Cambodia - Vietnam)

Bavĕt- Mộc Bái

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Get ready to cross another country off your bucket list.

Bus

Local Bus

Mộc Bái- Ho Chi Minh City

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

Accommodation

Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel

Hostel
DAY 10 Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang

Feel the pulse of Vietnam’s biggest city on a CEO-led orientation walk, with free time after to double back to your favourite spots. Shop 'til your heart's content, immerse yourself in local culture, or just wander the streets to take in the city's unique vibe. Tonight, catch up on sleep on an overnight train to Nha Trang.

Free Time

Ho Chi Minh CityFULL_DAY

Use your free time as you want in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Shop 'til your heart's content, immerse yourself in local culture, or just wander the streets to take in the city's unique vibe.

Land Tour

Orientation With CEO

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

Rail

Basic Overnight Train (beds)

Ho Chi Minh City- Nha Trang10h-11h

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

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DAY 11 Nha Trang

You’ve arrived! Welcome to the eastern sea. Take this morning to explore local shops and markets, rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath, relax on the beach, or visit nearby historical sites before an evening street food crawl.

Free Time

Nha TrangFULL_DAY

Spend your free time in this scenic resort town any way you want – go for a spa treatment, cycle around the city or just kick back and relax on a white sand beach.

Cuisine

Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl

Nha Trang1h-2h

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!

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Accommodation

Bondi Backpackers Nha Trang

Hostel
DAY 12 Nha Trang/Da Nang

It’s not over yet. There’s more free time to explore Nha Trang today, so soak it all in. Then, hop on an overnight train to continue to Hoi An, stopping first in Da Nang for a short transfer.

Free Time

Nha Trang

Spend your free time in this seaside resort town any way you want – go for a spa treatment, cycle around the city or just kick back on a white sand beach.

Rail

Basic Overnight Train (beds)

Nha Trang- Da Nang9h-10h

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

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DAY 13 Da Nang/Hoi An

Hoi An’s excited to meet you. See why on an orientation walk of the city before spending free time in the afternoon. Dig even deeper and choose between a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring old town. Tonight's the night for your big night out, to reminisce about your favourite adventures so far. Then dance the night away! From Danang, it is only a short drive to the picturesque port town of Hoi An. Once known as Faifo, it was an important trading town with strong south Chinese influence and connections.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Da Nang- Hoi An0.75h-1h28km

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

Land Tour

Hoi An Orientation Walk

Hoi An

Join your CEO on a stroll through the winding streets of Hoi An's Old Town and spot Chinese assembly halls, historic homes, and well-preserved pagodas along the way. (Entrance fee to Hoi An's Old Town is not included)

Free Time

Hoi AnAFTERNOON

Get out and explore this beautiful city.

People

Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside

Hoi An

Follow your CEO to the best riverside bar in Hoi An to celebrate new adventures with new friends. Grab a drink and reminisce about your favourite experiences thus far. Later, venture to the dance floor, take advantage of the drink specials, and make it a night to remember!

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Accommodation

Dolphin Hostel Hoi An

Hostel
DAY 14 Hoi An

Noodles might be fun to eat, but they’re even more fun to make. Find out how during a visit to G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles. The rest of the day is yours, so see what you can discover. Choose to visit the ancient ruins of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or cruise down the Thu Bon River.

Planeterra

Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles

Hoi An2h-3h

Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Run by our G for Good partners, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively for G Adventures. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.

Free Time

Hoi AnAFTERNOON

Enjoy some free time in Hoi An any way you want. Check out the beach, take in some local culture or purchase some custom-made clothing from one of the talented tailors in town.

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Accommodation

Dolphin Hostel Hoi An

Hostel
DAY 15 Hoi An/Huế

Head north to the Imperial City of Huế. There’s lots to do here, with options to visit the indestructible Royal Citadel and tombs, cruise along Perfume River, or jump on a motorbike and ride around like the local people. Pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time to include this speedy activity on your tour.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Hoi An- Huế4h137km

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

Free Time

HuếAFTERNOON

Enjoy your free time in Hue any way you want. Shop, eat, wander or relax - whatever suits your fancy.

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Accommodation

DMZ Hostel

Hostel
DAY 16 Huế/Phong Nha

Your second day in Huế comes with more free time to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, travel through Vietnam's stunning countryside to the green rocky mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Huế- Phong Nha4h215km

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

Free Time

HuếHALF_DAY

Enjoy your free time in Hue any way you want. Shop, eat, wander or rest - whatever suits your fancy.

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Accommodation

Sai Gon Phong Nha Hotel

Hotel
DAY 17 Phong Nha/Hanoi

Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found. Then it’s an overnight train to Hanoi.

Free Time

Phong Nha

Enjoy your free day. We recommend visiting the region's famous caves!

Rail

Basic Overnight Train (beds)

Phong Nha- Hanoi

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

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DAY 18 Hanoi/Ha Long

After arriving in Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam, take a private bus to the iconic Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave exploring. Be sure to charge your camera so you can grab a shot truly worth sharing!

Watersport

Hạ Long Bay Junk Boat Trip

Hạ Long Bay

Come aboard a sailing junk to cruise past thousands of limestone islands and karsts that rise from the waters of Halong Bay. See the intricate caves and beauty of the islands up close. Enjoy a seafood lunch and a visit to one of the island’s caves before transferring to the mainland for our overnight stay. On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Hanoi- Ha Long4h

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

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Accommodation

Halong Centrica Hotel

Hotel
DAY 19 Ha Long/Hanoi

Feel like you've gone back in time with an orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Then stop for a drink at Bia Hoi Corner, a spot that serves bia hoi, a local beer made of rice and wheat — and costs a mere $0.25USD per glass! Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Hạ Long Bay- Hanoi3h

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

Land Tour

Old Quarter Orientation Walk

Hanoi

Take an orientation walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter, a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry. Each street is named after the trade practiced on that street for several generations; it's an interesting glimpse into the life of a Hanoian in one of the oldest parts of town. Need a rest? Stop at Bia Hoi corner and pull up a plastic stool. Drink the local brew with the locals and make new friends.

Free Time

HanoiAFTERNOON

Enjoy free time in the afternoon to wander through the city.

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Accommodation

Anise Hotel Hanoi

Hotel
DAY 20 Hanoi

Today, it’s time to say goodbye to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way.

Administrative

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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