Experience Overview
Visit three of Southeast Asia's most compelling destinations on this 16-day tour that combines culture and food with time for kicking back. Begin in bustling Ho Chi Minh City before continuing on to Phnom Penh and the legendary ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat. Experience the buzz of the Thai capital of Bangkok before heading southeast to the islands for swimming, relaxing, snorkelling, and all the beach time you could possibly want.
Highlights
- Cruise through narrow canals in the Mekong Delta
- Tour Phnom Penh on a traditional cyclo
- Enjoy free time to explore bustling Bangkok
- Swim in Koh Pha Ngan's picturesque lagoons
- Relax on the sandy beaches of Koh Samui
Trip Details
Product Code: 1720
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Local bus, walking, cyclo, private vehicle, ferry, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: AVTE
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finishes: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 16 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
- Day Trip to Mekong Delta
- Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
- Phnom Penh Guided Tour
- Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
- Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
- Snorkelling excursion (Koh Tao)
- Ang Thong Marine Park Island Hopping Tour
- Free time on spectacular beaches
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (15 nts).
- 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Local bus, walking, cyclo, private vehicle, ferry, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2572 (CAD 161 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.
After enjoying a day in the Mekong Delta, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City in time for an optional dinner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 7: Siem Reap
Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.
Day 8: Siem Reap/Bangkok
Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.
Day 9: Bangkok
Spend a full free day enjoying as much of Bangkok as you can on your own.
Day 10: Bangkok/Koh Tao
Catch a morning flight to Chumphon, then transfer by minivan to Chumphon Pier. Spend leisure time at the beach there and opt to have lunch on your own at a restaurant near the port. Then, board a ferry to the tropical island of Koh Tao. Upon arrival enjoy free time to relax on the beach or become acquainted with the bustling little town.
Day 11: Koh Tao
Enjoy a full-day snorkelling excursion from Koh Tao with stops at Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong Bay, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. Have an included lunch on board and use free time to explore the island beaches. Return to the hotel in the evening to spend a free night in Koh Tao. Known as ‘turtle island' in English, Koh Tao's beach bars and hotels come alive at night with many chances awaiting for you to share your tales of the days activities over a cold beer or two.
Day 12: Koh Tao/Koh Pha Ngan
After breakfast take a ferry to nearby Koh PhaNgan and spend a free afternoon on the island. Opt to explore the nearby waterfalls, swim in lagoons, take a short hike, or relax by the water. Dinner this evening is included at a local restaurant.
Day 13: Koh Pha Ngan
Enjoy a full free day to make the most of your remaining time on Ko Pha-Ngan.
Day 14: Koh Pha Ngan/Koh Samui
Enjoy breakfast before departing Koh Pha Ngan. Board a ferry and transfer to Koh Samui and spend the remainder of the day on your own exploring this tropical paradise.
Day 15: Koh Samui
Today you will be exploring Ang Thong National Park on a full-day boating excursion with lunch and snorkelling by the beach included. Swim in the park's clear waters, photograph the lush island's rising out of the sea, and learn about the area's biodiversity. Afterwards, transfer back to the hotel and spend an evening at leisure.
Day 16: Koh Samui/Bangkok
After breakfast at the hotel the group will transfer to the Koh Samui Airport and board a flight to Bangkok. The tour ends upon arrival to the Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Kristina B. - Traveled, June 2024
I am very glad I went and experienced these countries. I do wish there were more activities offered, especially for someone like me who loves adventure. Our CEOs were absolutely incredible and so knowledgable. I was never disappointed with either of them
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2024
Mark S. - Traveled, June 2024
As I stated before, the Thai island hopping tour was not suitable for anyone over 50. I felt absolutely out of place.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Eleanor G. - Traveled, June 2024
An amazing experience around kind people and amazing ceos who show a diffrent side to travle
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Jason M. - Traveled, June 2024
It was great. The CEOs did a great job and made it a fun trip. I would recommend to whomever asked.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
David L. - Traveled, May 2024
Love my adventure although I would have wanted to know that I was joining two separate groups on my holiday
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/06/2024
Lana C. - Traveled, May 2024
We got to cover a lot of geographical territory in a short amount of time and it was lovely to have G-Adventures taking care of the logistics of travellng from one place to another, border crossings, and all the bookings!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Jason S. - Traveled, June 2024
G Adventures provides for easy going travelling to amazing destinations, they are very organised, and your trip is fully catered for with very insightful and local CEO’s. I highly recommend going on one of their tours.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Jason S. - Traveled, June 2024
G Adventures provides for easy going travelling to amazing destinations, they are very organised, and your trip is fully catered for with very insightful and local CEO’s. I highly recommend going on one of their tours.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
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