Classic Cambodia and Thai Islands – West Coast
Experience Overview
Trips to Southeast Asia can feel like they're non-stop, which is why we've crafted this 16-day tour to be as restorative as it is informative and inspiring. You'll cruise through narrow canals in the Mekong Delta, then visit the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh and stunning Angkor Wat temple complex. By the time you reach the islands of Thailand (with a stop in Bangkok en route), your beach time will be well-earned.
Highlights
- Explore the incredible ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat
- Enjoy free time in the bustling capital of Bangkok
- Take a ferry to the pristine island paradise of Ko Ngai
- Dine on a beachside barbecue in Ko Lanta
- Go jungle trekking in Ao Nang.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1637
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Local bus, walking, cyclo, air-conditioned bus/minivan, tuk-tuk, longtail boat, ferry, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: AVCI
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
- Trang Islands
- Ko Ngai
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (15 nts).
- 14 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
- Local bus, walking, cyclo, air-conditioned bus/minivan, tuk-tuk, longtail boat, ferry, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,538 ($159 /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
Enjoy a free day in Thailand's lively capital to relax or explore at your own pace.
Day 10: Bangkok/Ko Ngai
Fly to Trang and board a ferry to tiny Ko Ngai, a pristine paradise. Opt to relax or snorkel in the waters of these beautiful beaches.
Day 11: Ko Ngai
Enjoy an included snorkelling trip to nearby Ko Chueak and experience the amazing Emerald Cave of Ko Mook.
Day 12: Ko Ngai/Ko Lanta
Take a public speedboat/ferry or longtail boat to the secluded island of Ko Lanta. Enjoy some free time before a beach barbecue this evening.
Day 13: Ko Lanta
Spend the day on Ko Lanta. Opt for a day trip to nearby Ko Rok.
Opt for a day trip to nearby Ko Rok where you can snorkel at Ko Rok's national park, trek to a view point and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Day 14: Ko Lanta/Ao Nang
Transfer to Ao Nang in Krabi. Enjoy free time exploring the small town or relaxing on its beautiful beaches.
Day 15: Ao Nang
Spend a free day in the area. This area boasts plenty of activities such as kayaking, snorkelling, jungle trekking, or whitewater rafting. Opt to visit Railay Beach, or head out on a snorkelling trip.
Day 16: Ao Nang/Bangkok
This morning transfer to Krabi airport for a flight back to Bangkok. Tour ends on arrival. Please book any onward international travel to be no earlier than 15:00.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
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In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Amy M. - Traveled, November 2023
It was a good trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Paul B. - Traveled, November 2023
I like that there is a mix of planned activities and free time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Reena P. - Traveled, November 2023
Lack of detailed itinerary. First hotel in Vietnam had no welcome board and the hotel front desk had no idea what I was talking about when asked.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Gail K. - Traveled, November 2023
Excellent experience. Lu, CEO , for Vietnam and Cambodia absolutely incredible. Made the vacation magical in every way. Knowledgeable and kind and always available. A truly wonderful person Ronny Boy for Thailand, fantastic. So kind and helpful. Wonderful in every way
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Rehila H. - Traveled, November 2023
Overall I had a great experience both CEOs and groups - I'm marking down because the choice of hotels provided! I paid £1700 and hotels were cheapest and basic! South East Asian is known for cheap cost you provided a better standard sane with transport
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
John N. - Traveled, November 2023
WE enjoyed the trip a lot, but the itinerary may not appeal to all our friends. It was also very hot and humid. Not everyone likes that...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Ryan R. - Traveled, November 2023
I have been happy with all my G Adventures trips. The quality of service is always excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Bradley R. - Traveled, November 2023
Our experience with the guide Channy is the primary reason. He helped guide us through the adventure and even when my parents lost their passports, he bent over backwards to try and help.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Danielle H. - Traveled, November 2023
Great tour but too much time spent on buses.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Johnna A. - Traveled, November 2023
I like the model of travel, using local and sustainable resources. I like being a traveler not a tourist
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Matthew M. - Traveled, October 2023
The tour was very well organized
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Leandra S. - Traveled, October 2023
The locations and activities are well considered and enjoyable but the CEOs really make the difference. Dang and Sita did their utmost to ensure that we knew what was happening and guided us through all the transition smoothly and seamlessly. They Were always available to answer questions and fine ways to make the experience that much better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Tricia M. - Traveled, October 2023
Dara 'Ra' Rin, our CEO and the amount of activities made available.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/10/2023
Jozef J. - Traveled, October 2023
it's worth it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/10/2023
Karen B. - Traveled, June 2023
Our first tour guide, Huy Tran, was outstanding. His genuine desire to help make our trip the best it could be shone through in all he did. He was personable, kind, empathetic, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. I learned so much about Vietnam and Cambodia from both Huy and the local guides used at Angkor Wat and The Killing Fields.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/28/2023
Suzanna M. - Traveled, June 2023
I love the quality of the tour for the price.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/28/2023
Yvette B. - Traveled, June 2023
There is definite value and G AD reminded me a lot of Dragoman, with whom I used to travel with. A large part of my positive experience was due to Huy Tran, My CEO for the Vietnam, Cambodia Trip. Some things could be improved on, but overall I was happy with my holiday.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/28/2023
Aaron B. - Traveled, June 2023
The setup of each tour is very well done. The CEOs are great at providing suggestions and for dealing with any issues that rise up.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2023
Eric G. - Traveled, June 2023
The accommodations on the island part of the trip did not meet what I believed to be the classic level. I understand on the first island why, since so remote and no other options, but on the the other two islands, there were clearly better resorts or better rooms available where we said, but we were in the rooms that were falling apart, where the air only marginally worked, or where there few windows. The southeast is cheap in terms of hotels, so was it really necessary to stay in the cheapest resorts in the cheapest rooms? Is was our first G Adventures tour and we are now reluctant to travel again with you. Others on our Island tour who had travelled with G Adventures before also expressed to us during the tour that they thought the hotels were not to classic level, maybe under 40.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2023
Madeline H. - Traveled, June 2023
For the first part of the the journey (classic Cambodia and Vietnam - ABSOLUTELY would recommend) I would discourage anyone from going on G Adventures Thai islands - this tour should not have gone ahead, everything was cancelled, I have no clue where the money went to?????
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2023
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