# 16-Day Classic Cambodia and Thai Islands Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bangkok, Ko Ngai, Ko Lanta and Ao Nang | Small Group Tour

Tour in AS — Ho Chi Minh City Saigon → Bangkok.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: AS
- Route: Ho Chi Minh City Saigon → Bangkok
- Duration: 16.00 day
- Price from: $2,179
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 1113

## Summary

• 14 breakfasts, 2 dinners included • 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

## Categories

Shared Room Available, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at any time. 【Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group】 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.

### 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 Trip to Mekong Delta】 Travel to where the mighty Mekong empties into the South China Sea. Board a small boat and navigate through narrow canals, witnessing local living along the way. Stop to see cottage industries and their products for which the area is famous: delicious, chewy coconut candy and rice cakes.

### 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. 【Border Crossing (Vietnam - Cambodia)】 Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list. 【Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour】 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.

### 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. 【Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour】 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. 【Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour】 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 free time to customize your experience and see the sights that interest you most.

### 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 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. 【Angkor Wat Guided Tour】 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. 【Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal】 Depending on the day of the week your tour visits Siem Reap, you will either enjoy a traditional meal at the 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, 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.

### Day 7: Siem Reap

Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield. 【Free Time】 Get out and explore.

### Day 8: Siem Reap - Bangkok

Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok. 【Border Crossing (Cambodia - Thailand)】 Get ready to cross into Thailand. Aranyaprathet is known for being one of the most hectic border crossings but your CEO will help make the process go as smoothly as possible. The border crossing is done on foot and can take up to an hour so be patient and think of all the fun Thailand has in store.

### Day 9: Bangkok

Enjoy a free day in Thailand's lively capital to relax or explore at your own pace. 【Your Discover Moment】 There's plenty to see and do in Bangkok, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting the Grand Palace, hopping on a cycle tour of the city, and visiting the National Museum. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

### 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. 【Ferry】 Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat. 【Free Time】 ​​​​​​​ Get out and explore the tranquil beaches in the area.

### Day 11: Ko Ngai

Enjoy an included snorkelling trip to nearby Ko Chueak and experience the amazing Emerald Cave of Ko Mook. 【Trang Islands Snorkelling Tour】 Get to know the local marine life with this included snorkelling tour around the unspoilt Trang Islands. Hop over to Ko Chueak to experience the idyllic waters, admire scenic Ko Kradan, and explore 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. 【Free Time】 Opt to relax, or get out and explore. 【Ferry】 Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

### 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. 【Free Time】 Explore all this place has to offer.

### 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. 【Free Time】 ​​​​​​​ Set out to explore your beautiful surroundings.

### 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. 【Free Time】 Get out and explore.

### 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.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/103240443-classic-cambodia-and-thai-islands-west-coast-small-group-tour-16-day
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