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Experience Overview
Begin your adventure in the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City, where energy and history blend in every corner. Cross into Cambodia to discover Phnom Penh’s dynamic spirit and powerful memorials, then continue on to the ancient wonder of Angkor Wat as the sun rises over its iconic towers. Along the way, cruise the Mekong, savour local flavours, and experience daily life up close. This eight-day adventure offers a seamless mix of cultural depth, historic landmarks, and unforgettable moments across Vietnam and Cambodia.
Highlights
- Feel the energy of Ho Chi Minh City on a guided walk through its lively streets
- Ride through Phnom Penh’s bustling streets on a traditional cyclo
- Watch the sunrise over the iconic towers of Angkor Wat
- Make the most of your free time in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh to tick off your personal bucket list
Trip Details
Product Code: 39394
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Local bus, Private vehicle, local bus, cyclo.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Classic, Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: AVCR
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Finishes: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
- Free time to explore Ho Chi Minh City
- Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh)
- Free time in Phnom Penh
- Tuol Sleng prison and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide
- Free time in Siem Reap
- Two-day Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including sunrise tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (twin-share 7 nights)
- 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
- Local bus, Private vehicle, local bus, cyclo.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $831 ($104 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.
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.Accommodation - Amory Hotel
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a free day in the city of Ho Chi Minh. Spend the day checking off the stops on your must-see-list or take a day trip to the Mekong River for a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Delta.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to explore Ho Chi Minh City your way!Accommodation - Amory Hotel
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh
Cross the border from Vietnam to Cambodia and arrive to Phnom Penh in the afternoon. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city to get acquainted with your first stop in Cambodia.
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - 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.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Pacific Hotel
Day 4: Phnom Penh
Take a guided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Then enjoy a free afternoon 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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Activity - 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 - Use this free time to see the sights that interest you most.Accommodation - Pacific 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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Drive through the beautiful Cambodian countryside.Free_time - Opt to pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.Accommodation - Grand Bayon Siem Reap 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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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 - Enjoy free time in Siem Reap.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 - Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel
Day 7: Siem Reap
Spend another day exploring the temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, opt to going further afield in Siem Reap.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy another day touring the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide.Free_time - Get out and explore!Accommodation - Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel
Day 8: Siem Reap
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. Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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G Adventures
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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