Southeast Asia Trifecta: Cambodia, Vietnam & Bangkok Vibes
Experience Overview
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangkok. All in 12 days. No, we’re not kidding. Yes, of course you can come. With awesome hostels as your home base, start things off with a street food crawl through bustling Ho Chi Minh City, then hop on the back of a motorbike to explore the Mekong delta. Relax on a beach-bed with a cool drink on remote Koh Rong Island before the rush of zipping around Phnom Penh on a cyclo tour. Are markets your thing? Because we've got them all, from the buzzing Siem Reap night market, to the edible insects and spiders of Skun Market. Finally, head to Khao San Road for an epic party, bittersweet goodbyes, but non-stop good times.
Highlights
- Sample street eats and shop at market stalls
- Explore Sam mountain and Hang cave Pagoda by motorbike
- Snap selfies at the moss-covered ruins in Monivong Bokor NP
- Relax on the white-sand beaches of Koh Rong island
- Zip through Phnom Penh on a thrilling cyclo tour
- Sample deep fried insects and spiders at Skun Market
- Snap a shot at less-visited Sambor Prei Kuk Ancient Site
- Opt to visit iconic Angkor Wat
- Hit the street bars on Khao San Road
Trip Details
Product Code: 1714
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, motorbike, boat, ferry, walking, cyclo, tuk tuk, plane.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: AVSBHW
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finishes: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 12 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 Foodie Moment: Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Crawl, Ho Chi Minh City Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Dinner in Chinatown, Bangkok
- Motorbike tour including Hang Pagoda and Sam Mountain
- Chau Doc market
- Kep market walk
- Tour of Monivong Bokor NP
- Tour of Chambok Community with traditional lunch
- Phnom Penh cyclo tour and dinner at one of best restaurants in Phnom Penh
- Visits to Skun Market and Santuk Silk Farm
- Tour of Sambor Prei Kuk Anicent Site
- Visit Rong Klua Market
- Visit Wat Sothorn Wararam Woraviharn
- Walk and night out on Khao San Road
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostels (11 nts).
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, motorbike, boat, ferry, walking, cyclo, tuk tuk, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1167 ($97 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Hungry? Let's head out on a street food walk sampling the best of local dishes and delicacies Ho Chi Minh City has to offer. Delish!
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Activity - Follow your CEO on a delicious street food crawl through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Sample a range of local dishes and delicacies that will off the best tastes of Vietnam.Accommodation - Phan Anh Backpacker
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Châu Đốc
Ready to hit the road? Catch your private ride to Chau Doc in the famed Mekong delta then let's go full on local! Jump on the back of a motorbike and explore. Zoom up to the mysterious Hang Pagoda on the slopes of the mountain and mix with the many pilgrims who visit here. It's time to get zen–inhale the ever-burning incense, observe the rituals and dissolve into the background of chanting and temple bells. After, ride up to Sam Mountain and gaze in awe at the stunning views of the sunset over the surrounding delta. No need to pinch yourself, you really are here!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a thrilling excursion to sacred Sam Mountain and Hang (cave) Pagoda by motorbike. Hang Pagoda, built between 1840 and 1845 sits on the slopes of the mountain and is a National Historical monument. The pagoda is a mysterious place which is revered by locals for it's legends of a connection to the afterlife. Continue on to the summit of Sam Mountain (284m), a very sacred place with almost 200 temples, pagodas, hermitages scattered about. At the peak there are stunning views from the summit. Here you'll watch the sunset over the rice fields and rivers below.Accommodation - Little Saigon Hostel
Day 3: Châu Đốc/Kampot
Up late with your mates? Shake it off as today it's on! Hop in for a sunrise boat trip and watch the river come alive. Next, stop at a small village and fish farm before your visit to Chau Doc Market where you will see vendors selling all manner of wares, food, and drinks–feel free to grab a tea or hot noodles! Tired? No worries you can catch a nap on the drive to the Cambodian border before heading to the fishing village of Kep. Follow in the footsteps of the legendary Anthony Bourdain and explore the famous seafood market. Your CEO will pick the best crabs pulled directly from the sea and you'll dine on pepper crab on the spot. It doesn't get any more real than this. Ready for some down time? Us too–let's head to the hostel in Kampot and kick back for a bevvie (or three.) Cheers!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a sunrise boat trip on the Bassac River around the markets of Chau Doc. Wave at the fishermen, children on the way to school, and locals making their way to the work or market. We also make a stop at a fish farm and small Cham village before hopping off to visit Chau Doc Market.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Get ready to cross another country off your bucket list.Activity - Visit Kep, a small seaside town which is renowned for it's seafood, specifically crabs. Follow your CEO through the bustling Kep crab/seafood market showcasing all manner of seafood. After a bit of exploration, your CEO will find the freshest crabs available (often pulled directly from crab pots in the ocean). We'll then connect with a local cook with will prepare the famous pepper crab in the traditional style for us to enjoy for lunch.Accommodation - Bamboo Bungalow
Day 4: Kampot
Freedom! Today is all yours to explore the sleepy town of Kampot. Looking to chill? That's easy–wander along the river and jump in for a swim, take a yoga class or hang at the hostel with your new-found friends. Want a bit more activity? No problem, your CEO has lots to suggest. Spice things up with a visit to a pepper farm, explore the countryside on a tuk tuk tour or sit back with a beverage on a sunset river cruise. Just don't forget to catch up on your posts–EVERYONE is waiting to see what you do next. Enjoy!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - The day is yours! Relax at the hostel or choose from a variety of activities such as cycling, swimming, tours and boat cruises.Accommodation - Bamboo Bungalow
Day 5: Kampot/Koh Rong
Ready for adventure? Head out to Monivong Bokor NP, a wild area known for its palace ruins overtaken by nature and spotted with stunning works of graffiti. Your CEO will lead you around this bizarre contrast of lush jungle and ruins, and jaw dropping coastal views. Now, are you ready for the beach? Of course you are! Travel to Serendipity pier and catch a ferry to the remote island of Koh Rong. Drop your bags at the hostel and head directly to the beach. Searching for paradise? Guess what, you're already there.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a tour of beautiful Monivong Bokor National Park. Here we'll visit the nature–reclaimed ruins of Damnak Sla Khmao, the former King's residence that was was used between the 50s and 60s. The palace has fallen into ruin and is covered with stunning works of graffiti. It also offers a stunning viewpoint of the surrounding Bokor Hill, home to thosands of butterflies. Also visit the abandoned church at Bokor Hill Station which was built by the French and is now covered in orange moss. Walk to the top of Bokor Hill Station at 1048 metres above sea level to Wat Sampov Pram. Built by King Monivong it is the highest Pagoda in Cambodia. If we're lucky, we'll have clear views across the Gulf of Thailand and the Preah Monivong National Park.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Free_time - Welcome to paradise. We recommend you head directly to the beach–enjoy!Accommodation - Mad Monkey Koh Rong
Day 6: Koh Rong
Trust us, Koh Rong Island is one of those places you'll talk about for years; the island boasts pristine white sandy beaches, warm crystal-clear ocean waters, a hot tropical climate, and is off the beaten track. No need to pinch yourself, yes–you really are here. This is the island of your dreams and you'll have the entire day to enjoy it. Dive into the calm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, then stretch out and catch same rays. Feel free to chill in a hammock under a palm with a cold drink. No matter what angle you snap your pic, it's absolute perfection. You totally deserve this!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a full free day to chill out on the beach, explore or do a little snorkelling. This is the day you've been waiting for–enjoy!Accommodation - Mad Monkey Koh Rong
Day 7: Koh Rong/Phnom Penh
Jump back on the ferry to the mainland and swing by a few small villages that make up the Chambok community. We'll set you up with a local guide to get an insider's peak at daily life in these rural villages. Feeling hungry and creative? The local women will get you sorted with a delicious Khmer lunch and then teach you how to make traditional necklaces and bracelets–perfect souvenirs to bring home for your friends. Ready for the big city again? Excellent, as your last stop is Phnom Penh with fantastic nightlife to dive right into. Are you ready to party? Dumb question.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit a small village in the Chambok Community and enjoy a traditional Khmer meal prepared by the women of the region. After lunch a local guide will explain the history of the communities, and we’ll visit some of the nearby villages that make up the Chambok Community. Meet some of the local residents and learn more about how they live and work in a rural village. You’ll also meet a group women who will teach you to make traditional handicrafts using natural materials from the surrounding forest.Accommodation - Pooltop Phnom Penh
Day 8: Phnom Penh
You have a whole day ahead of you to experience Phnom Penh as you please. Reflect on history with an excursion to Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Or check out the National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. Your CEO has lots of suggestions–just ask. Later, reconnect with fellow Roamies to soak up the nighttime vibe on a thrilling cyclo ride around the busy streets. Hungry? Good, because we stop by one of best restaurants in Phnom Penh for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take the day to do as much or as little as you choose. Check with your CEO for options.Accommodation - Pooltop Phnom Penh
Day 9: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap
Hit the road and settle in for the drive today-don't worry, you'll have plenty of stops along the way. Deep fried tarantula anyone? Test your fear factor at the infamous skun insect and spider market offering a wide selection of deep fried creepy-crawlies for you to sample. Close your eyes and CRUNCH! After regaining your senses, you'll visit a silk farm for a demonstration of this age-old weaving practice; a perfect place to pick up a souvenir or two. Continue on to Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO world heritage site which predates Angkor by 100 years. Explore these less-visited ruins and fill your feed with awesome pictures of the forest-encased ancient temples. Arrive in Siem Reap with plenty of time to check out the nightlife. Cheers to another epic day!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the infamous Skun Market known for selling all kinds of seasoned and deep fried insects and spiders. This bizarre market is a must see, with the stalls of vendors offering their unusual "tasty" treats. Take a walk through the rows and your CEO will purchase some deep fried tarantula's for those that are brave enough to try them.Activity - Visit Santuk Silk Farm for a guided tour and view the process of silk production from beginning to end. Learn about the delicate 7-week life cycle of the silkworm and how from these unassuming creature Khmer golden silk is produced. This farm employs women artisan weavers; and you can watch them weave scarves and other items.Activity - Take a guided tour of Sambor Prei Kuk ancient site–a UNESCO World Heritage site predating Angkor by over 100 years. This huge complex receives fewer visitors and includes almost 300 temples to explore. It's shocking to note that the site only opened up to visitors in 2007 having been filled with landmines from the Khmer Rouge period (these have been cleared for safe visits). Visiting this archaeological zone is exciting as it is less excavated and encompassed by surrounding forest.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Lub D Siem Reap
Day 10: Siem Reap
Ready for adventure? You have the full day to choose from a multitude of activities. Visit Tonle Sap floating village or go for the big ticket item and visit the massive temple complex of Angkor Wat. Choose to channel your inner tomb-raider and explore with a local guide-your followers will thank you for these shots. Ready to eat? Jump in a tuk tuk and head to the G Adventures-supported New Hope training restaurant for a scrumptious Khmer dinner. Ready to party now? The evening is yours to hit the night market or join a bar crawl along Siem Reap's famed "pub street." Who needs sleep anyways?
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Your day is free to explore all Siem Reap has to offer. Chat with your CEO for all the options.Transport - Experience a memorable ride around the city in one of these open-air, three-wheeled vehicles. More chaotic than comfortable, taking at least one wild ride is part of the experience.Activity - 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.Accommodation - Lub D Siem Reap
Day 11: Siem Reap/Bangkok
On to the next one! Take a flight from Cambodia to Thailand and head to your hostel in Bangkok. Take a tuktuk to Bangkok's Chinatown for a street food tour, and let me tell you-life changing! Delicious! Then get ready for a night out like no other. Let's hit Khao San Road! Follow your CEO along Bangkok's famed party street and check out the lively bars and clubs. Grab a Singha lager or a bucket and mix and mingle with the throngs of partiers from around the world. This could very well be the best night of your life. Bring it on!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Bangkok's Chinatown is renowned for its mouthwatering street food. Follow your CEO through the backstreets and hidden laneways to sample the very best street-eats on offer.Activity - Epic night life, delicious street food and affordable shopping? Say less!Accommodation - Nornyaowarat Hotel
Day 12: Bangkok
Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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This style of travel was so easy. The itinerary made it so easy to just wake up and have amazing things already planned for you. This type of trip made it so easy to meet people and to become close with them. I loved everything about it!
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Celina B., - Traveled, December 2023
I liked that kind of travel and that we supposed locals
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Very fun, well organised trip with great people and visited the lost awesome places :
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Matthew S., - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was amazing, there was a vast amount of incredible sights to see and a wide range of unique activities to do which I most likely would not have done otherwise.
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Janane R., - Traveled, November 2023
Main reason was our CEO and the interest he took in making sure we had a great time
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Conor K., - Traveled, November 2023
Our Tour guide Kulipuy was fantastic throughout the entire trip and made it a wonderful experience. The tour was well organised and i felt comfortable and well looked after the entire time.
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Adam V., - Traveled, November 2023
We loved how immersive this trip was in the culture. We also really enjoyed our tour guide joey. He was very positive and informative. An all around great person
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Hussein J., - Traveled, November 2023
Because the tour leader was fantastic and very knowledgeable
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Lennart F., - Traveled, September 2023
Good quality of the hostels, good iternary, awesome CEO
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Jessica C., - Traveled, September 2023
Our guide Joey (Napat) was absolutely incredible! So knowledgeable, kind and beyond helpful.
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Daniel C., - Traveled, September 2023
Everything was great and so worth the cost of the trip. Would 100% recommend to friends or family.
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Grace B., - Traveled, August 2023
Ability to do activities which you would otherwise not be able to research yourself and general local expertise provided
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it's a great way to travel in this way and the options and trips offered had a great variety
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Hannah H., - Traveled, August 2023
Very convenient , safe, met wonderful people and saw wonderful place
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Sophia L., - Traveled, June 2023
A good amount of places visited in a short amount of time and a great tour guide.
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