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.
Hotels (15 nts).
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD175-230 for meals not included.
Local bus, walking, cyclo, private vehicle, ferry, plane.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Ho Chi Minh City: Arrive at any time.
Ho Chi Minh City: Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.
Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh: Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.
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.
Phnom Penh/Siem Reap: Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.
Siem Reap: Watch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonl? Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.
Siem Reap: Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.
Siem Reap/Bangkok: Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.
Bangkok: Spend a full free day enjoying as much of Bangkok as you can on your own.
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.
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.
Koh Pha Ngan: Enjoy a full free day to make the most of your remaining time on Ko Pha-Ngan.
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.
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.
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.