Compare Thailand's highlights and Siem Reap by Audley Travel vs Cambodia to Bangkok: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap & Khao San Road Hangouts by G Adventures
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| Duration | 12 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 5,321 | $ 322 |
| Price Per Day | $ 443 | $ 64 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners |
| Description |
Explore the many temples around Siem Reap including the iconic Angkor Wat. Cruise out on to Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, the Tonle Sap. Venture into the hills surrounding Chiang Mai for a rural Thailand adventure. Navigate the huge bustling city of Bangkok where local street vendors and markets are contrasted by ultra modern shopping malls and spectacular sky bars. Enjoy a three day experience in the beautiful Khao Sok National Park. |
Grab your travel goggles and gear up for this epic five-day, hostel-based adventure from Cambodia to Bangkok. Kick things off by chomping down on deep-fried insects at the infamous Skun Market — tarantula, anyone? Next, step back in time exploring ancient ruins and secret temples before sitting down to a local Khmer dinner. Head to Siem Reap and hit up night market and street bars in your free time, with the option to visit the legendary Angkor Wat. Cap off your adventure in Bangkok with some well-earned beverages and partying on Khao San Road. |
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Siem Reap.
Day 2 : Siem Reap
Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport in Siem Reap and will accompany you on your private transfer to your hotel.The Shinta Mani Resort has a great location in the city's French Quarter, just 15 minutes from Angkor Wat.
Day 3 : Siem Reap
Your guide will collect you this morning for your private tour of Cambodia's most famous site - Angkor - once the capital city of the Khmer Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your guide will show you around the magnificent temples of Angkor including the walled city of Angkor Thom, the many faces of the Bayon and the iconic Angkor Wat.
Day 4 : Siem Reap
Today you will journey out of Siem Reap to Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and home to Cambodia's floating villages. Your guide will take you on a fascinating private tour of one of the villages where you will also get to explore the canals and mangroves by boat.In the evening you will attend the renowned Cambodian circus, a unique awe inspiring performance showcasing the talents of the local people. This acrobatic theatre is not to be missed!
Day 5 : Chiang Mai
This morning you will join a local chef for a fascinating street food exploration of Siem Reap. You will be guided through market warrens, roadside cafes and local homes on a wonderful discovery of Cambodia's cuisine. You will have the chance to try Cambodia's best breakfast dishes, tasty treats and tropical fruits. In the afternoon you will have a private transfer to the airport in time for your flight to Chiang Mai, located in Northern Thailand. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai you will be met by your guide and taken to your boutique hotel.
Day 6 : Chiang Mai
This morning your guide will collect you for your private tour of the beautiful Mae Sa Valley. The tour includes a visit to the Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, a butterfly farm and a visit to one of the local Hmong hill tribes.
Day 7 : Chiang Mai
Today you will join a group for an unusual and exciting way of exploring the city - on a guided Segway tour! The rest of your day will be at leisure. In the evening you may like to visit the city's famous night bazaar.
Day 8 : Bangkok
After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your morning flight to Bangkok. Your guide will be waiting for you at Bangkok airport and you will have a private transfer to your riverside hotel.In the late afternoon your guide will collect you for a private evening tour of Bangkok where you will get the chance to explore Bangkok's famous food stalls and markets and visit some of its most interesting night spots.
Day 9 : Bangkok
Today you will have a private guided tour of Bangkok visiting the capital's key attractions: the Grand Palace, Wat Po (home to the reclining Buddha) and Jim Thompson's house. You will get to use Bangkok's different forms of public transport - the Skytrain which winds its way through the skyscrapers and shopping malls, the public taxi boat, a long-tail boat and of course the infamous Thai tuk tuk! This is a fun excursion that will give you a fantastic insight into the capital as well as the people that call Bangkok home.
Day 10 : Khao Sok National Park
You will have an early start today for your private transfer to the airport to catch your internal flight to Phuket, a journey of around one and a half hours. Upon arrival at Phuket airport you will be met by staff from Elephant Hills who will take you and other guests to the Khao Sok National Park. The Elephant Hills Camp is a fantastic rainforest and elephants experience. All meals are included during your stay as are a programme of group tours. The welfare of the elephants is at the heart of this camp and it has received numerous awards for this. This is one of the few places where you will see elephants without chains.Upon arrival at the camp you will meet the elephants and learn more about these magnificent creatures. You will have the opportunity to help feed and bathe them.After a traditional Thai lunch you will have the opportunity to take a jungle canoe down river paddling past stunning limestone karsts.
Day 11 : Khao Sok National Park
Today you will leave the tented camp with other guests and head inland by road and then by boat for your scenic journey to the relatively untouched and stunning Cheow Larn Lake. This is a great place to be amongst nature and experience a unique accommodation experience - a floating tent!Your afternoon includes a guided canoe safari.
Day 12 : International return flight
After breakfast you will have the option to join your guide on a walk through the jungle listening to the chorus of the many primates, reptiles and birds that inhabit the national park.After lunch the lodge will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Day 1 Phnom Penh
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. Soak up the vibe of bustling Phnom Penh on a thrilling cyclo tour around the busy streets. Hungry? Good, because we stop by one of best restaurants in Phnom Penh.
The welcome meeting begins at 17:00. Please ensure you arrive at the joining hotel by then to ensure you do not miss the meeting and the included activity afterwards.
Day 2 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!
Day 3 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?
Day 4 Siem Reap/Bangkok
Road trip! Head out to cross the Cambodia/Thai border with a stop for some shopping at the massive Rong Kluea market. Continuing through Thailand, you'll visit the remote Wat Sothorn Wararam Woraviharn–a temple revered by local Thai's and not often visited by travellers. Need a snack? Your CEO will purchase some local delicacies for you to try–freshly squeezed palm fruit juice and charcoaled grilled sweet glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaf. Yum! Continue on to your hostel in Bangkok and 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!
Day 5 Bangkok
Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time.
