Thailand Cambodia & Southern Beaches 22 Nights / 23 Days
Extensively explore Thailand’s Bangkok Capital together with the main attractions included impressive architecture of Grand Palace admired by sacred Emerald Buddha, oldest Buddhist temples, river cannels and famous floating market give you a worth visit for your days. Followed by Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, these provide amazing experience from hill tribe villages to cultural insights, fascinating temples, elephant sanctuary and the golden triangle. In Cambodia, witness the marvelous Angkor Wat along with incredible complex, have fun on ox cart ride, Tonle Sap’s mangroves admired by tall stilt houses and a good time on white sand beach of Koh Rong Island. Ideally connects with southern coastal cities, visit the less touristy coastal towns in Kampot and Kep from Kampot River sunset cruise, salt fields, mountainous caves, pepper farms, Bokor mountain, interesting Crab Market and enjoy a tranquil jungle trekking in Kep Naitonal Park before unwinding yourselves for beach leisure on gorgeous Rabbit Island before spend a few more days to discover the vibe of Phnom Penh’s city and historical sites, Royal Palace, national museum and on board for sunset cruise followed by delicate dinner.
Destinations
Bangkok → Kanchanaburi → Ratchaburi → Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai → Siem Reap → Koh Rong Island → Kampot → Kep → Phnom Penh
Program Detail
Day 1: Bangkok – Arrival
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Our friendly team (guide and driver) will welcome you at the arrival gate upon your arrival at Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang Airport then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply enjoy yourselves free time at hotel or explore central city by your own.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: Best Bangkok City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin at 8.00am for the amazing day to explore significant tourist attraction in central Bangkok City, visit Wat Traimit which houses the largest Golden Buddha statue in the world and catch the highlights of bustling China and Indian towns animated by interesting daily activities or you can stop by for a short visit when we drive pass to observe the Temple of the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho. Continue for a guided strolling at The Grand Palace which is popularly known as “The City Landmark” admired by the most impressive Emerald Buddha and other building complex that features unique architectural designs and cultural arts. Enjoy delicious Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, enjoy a long-tail boat excursion across Chao Phraya River to pay attention at the remarkable Wat Arun which means Temple of Dawn which dates back to Ayutthaya Kingdom and take beautiful photos of Bangkok Skylines. Resume our exciting journey on boat through small canals of Thonburi to see Bangkok’s real local lives, wooden houses on the water, temples and other interesting things along the canals before we make our way back to the hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Maeklong Railway, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Death Railway & River Kwai
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our journey starts at 7.30am from hotel, drive with 1.15h to Samut Songkhram province which is famed for its Maeklong Railway market that you will observe interesting local life between vendors and buyers daily do their trade and exchange local goods at both sites of the train tracks and they suddenly pull down their canvas when the train approaches then put them back after the train passes by. Resume driving to Ratchaburi which popularly emerges the must-see Damnoen Saduak floating market where we will process to take a rowing boat to see the bustling activities along rivers and canals, colorful fruits, flowers, vegetables, snacks and other various items on local boats in this famous floating market in Thailand.
Lunch is provided at a selected local restaurant.
Continue our journey to Kanchanaburi whose the well-known Death Railway is located and it dates back to World War II, we spend our worth visit to War Cemetery and JEATH war museum that displays the remnants left from World War II including photography, artifacts, documents, equipment and so on. After unlocking the horrific war history, we enjoy the walking on the black iron bridge over the remarkable River Kwai where you can take a good breathtaking and take nice photos before heading to Kanchanaburi town for check in at a booked hotel.
Overnight in Kanchanaburi
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Erawan Waterfalls, Hellfire Pass, Krasae Cave & Drive to Bangkok
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out of hotel then we set off at 7.30am to visit natural Erawan waterfalls admired by its beautiful seven tiers we will make our walk to several tiers and spend a pleasant time for swimming (don’t forget to bring along strong footwear and towels). Next, we drive to Hellfire Pass historical site then we enjoy the hike through thick bamboo trails to unlock Hellfire Pass Memorial museum along with interesting World War II history.
After a nice lunch break, we continue our adventure to the attractive Krasae Cave for a short visit and make a good wish at Buddha shrine before having a breathtaking walk on Death Railway Wooden Bridge which was built at steep mountain slopes during World War II, learn from your tour guide about the horrific history of constructing the bridge while enjoy taking fabulous photos of the surroundings and green nature. Finally, our two amazing days at Kanchanaburi has ended with unforgettable experience then we make our way with 3 hours back to Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Nice Train Experience: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out and get transferred by our team at 7.45am for the day train at 8.30am to Chiang Mai. This is quite suitable for those who seek for nice experience of Thailand’s beautiful sights by popular trains from bustling Bangkok Capital to the fascinating Northern Thailand’s hilly jungles, panoramic landscapes and other impressive attractions on the way. The train journey takes approx. 11-12 hours and arrive in Chiang Mai’s train station at 7:30-8:30pm.
Note: Food, drinks and snacks can be purchased on the train.
*Daily domestic flights (1 hr 15 min) are available upon request.
Upon your arrival, your will be friendly greeted by our team and transfer to a booked hotel for check in.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Chiang Mai - Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Hmong Village & 3km Trekking
Breakfast is served at hotel. We start our wonderful Chiang Mai tour at 8.30am, drive up on Doi Suthep Mountain to visit the famous golden temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep standing 3500 feet above the sea level and it religiously houses Buddha relics then enjoy breathtaking the panoramic view over Chiang Mai City from the summit of Doi Suthep. Resume our journey to Black Hmong Village locates at the hillside, observe daily life of Hmong villagers admired by their interesting routine activities.
Lunch is provided at a local restaurant.
After lunch break, we continue driving down the hill for a pleasant trekking with 3km through jungle trails up and down towards the fascinating and less touristy Monthatan waterfalls hidden among the dense forest in Chiang Mai. Unwind and emerge yourselves with the stunning surrounding, get refreshed and enjoy swimming before heading back to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Full Day Elephant Nature Park
Breakfast is served at hotel. Be ready with your small light pack for pickup at 7.40am arranged by Elephant Nature Park. Enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park; a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffaloes, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals. Your visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside. You will hear the personal stories of rescued and orphaned elephants and see how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives. Many find their visit to Elephant Nature Park rewarding and very relaxing. Observe free roaming elephants (no riding) and other rescued animals enjoying the natural surroundings of our sanctuary. Your visit helps support our regional projects and offers an invaluable opportunity of helping elephant conservation. We finish the tour and returning Chiang Mai between 5:00pm – 5:30pm.
What to Bring: Hat, Sunscreen, Sandals/Flip Flops, Shoes for walking, Camera, Bug Repellent, Refillable Water Bottle. (Rain Jacket – Rainy Season April – October).
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Vegetarian buffet lunch
Day 8: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai & Chiang Rai Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out at 8.30am then we say goodbye to beautiful Chiang Mai and drive with 2 ½ hours to Chiang Rai Province, we will stop at Mae Kachan Hot spring for coffee break and wander in the area to see locals boiling eggs inside the hot spring. Continue driving, we then pay attention to witness the well-known Wat Rong Khun (popularly known as White Temple) admired by its stunning Thai art styles and unique temple architecture where many tourists always take fabulous photos of its reflection.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant and check in at a booked hotel in Chiang Rai.
Afternoon, we leave hotel for a worth visit at Black House temple museum which inspires traditional Northern Thai arts and architecture then continue to visit the impressive Wat Rong Suea Ten (or Blue Temple) in rare blue color, adorable carvings with its own architectural styles. We’ll then make our way for Kad Luang market to observe daily life of local people and see various Thai products from fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, meats to local street food, clothes and accessories.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle & Long Neck Karen
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we leave a bit early at 7.30am for our wonderful journey to explore the most attractive destinations of Chiang Rai. We spend about an hour to visit Mae Chan admired by its fresh massive Choui Fong Tea plantation where you will learn a bit more about tea processing and enjoy the taste of real tea flavor of Chiang Rai while observing the fantastic scenery. Continue our adventure to interact diverse Akha hill tribal village and Long Neck Karen where we witness their daily life of living in exotic clothes/handicrafts while observing their interesting activities and the surrounding before heading to the well-known Mae Sai market where you wander around to grab a lovely gift for yourselves, this market is boring between Chiang Rai and Tachileik, Myanmar – the commercial place for locals and ethnic minority people come for trades and exchange their various goods.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive to Golden Triangle point where the parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Ruak River and Mekong River meet at the confluence, the region was largely famed for opium production and cultivation in the world. We then take a change to take Mekong River boat which pleasantly provides amazing boat ride to see the mighty Mekong River, to Don Sao Island – a part of Laos where we will wander around Don Sao market.
Note: Visiting Don Sao Island is not required visa but make sure you bring along passport with you and keep it safely with boat company and claim it back when you finished the boat ride. Or you may skip the boat ride if you want.
The best part of the trip is not to miss out Opium House Museum which gives you best interesting history about Opium plantation, production and cultivation, and there are numerous exhibits of opium artifacts as well as houses of opium collection which can tell you that the Golden Triangle is one of most impressive opium cultivation in the world. Finally, our trip ended with meaningful and we drive with 1 ½ hours back to Chiang Rai.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Chiang Rai - Flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Chiang Rai before our team transfers you to airport for flight (1 stop in Bangkok) to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Our team (guide and driver) will friendly welcomes you at the arrival gate upon your arrival then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time at hotel or explore central city by your own.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
You may opt to visit Siem Reap’s most unique, authentic, top-rated entertainment! – Phare Cambodian Circus that won the Guinness World Record and it is the only unique Phare Circus performance (no animals) which is unlike any other circus in the world: theater, story, dance, high-energy music and circus arts, and impressively inspires Cambodia culture and arts etc.
Day 11: Full Day Guided Angkor Discovery
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re journeying out of hotel at 8.00am the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy Khmer set lunch followed by a soft drink or fresh coconut juice at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 30 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Oxcart Ride, Kampong Phluk Village & Apsara Performance
Breakfast is served at hotel. We head out of hotel at 8.00am for countryside sightseeing along with a visit at local market to see interesting trades. Next, we grab the opportunity by taking ox cart ride (short ride only) venturing through home gardens overlooking rice fields, interact the local people and come across animals, and stilt houses. Continue heading to Kampong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to take a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kampong Phluk then the boat slows down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we resume take canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our main boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve. Return hotel for break and refreshment.
Evening, transfer to have Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Show
Day 13: Phnom Kulen Waterfalls
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave hotel at 8.30am, heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city to visit one of Cambodia’s national parks – popularly known as “Phnom Kulen” where you meet famous, beautiful waterfalls. Phnom Kulen (Mountain of Lychee) situates about 57km with approx. 1 hour drive, Phnom Kulen is regarded as the holy mountain for religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists and was the significant home of the ancient Khmer Empire when King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE. The journey provides nice views of rice paddies, countryside dotting with palm trees and cattle. We will have a short visit at Preah Dak market to witness daily life of people selling their vegetables, meat and exchange the trades.
Enjoy the walking tour to see the giant reclining Buddha statue on the hilltop along with breathtaking, spectacular views and learn from your tour guide about historical site. Resume walking within the jungle to witness religious Hindu of the riverbed of 1000 linga carvings, next we move to observe the sacred ground-pool before we head to relax near the waterfall. From then, it is your own free time for cooling down, swimming and enjoying local lunch followed by fresh coconut juice. Late afternoon, we drive back to Siem Reap and on the way, we stop for a visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft souvenirs.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 14: Flight to Sihanoukville & Speed Boat to Koh Rong Island
Breakfast is served at hotel. Simply have free time until our team transfers you airport for flight to Sihanoukville City.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our driver then takes you to boat pier, catch speed boat at 3.00pm (1 hour) to beautiful Koh Rong Island. Once you arrived at the pier in Koh Rong, the hotel staff will welcome and assist you with your luggage to the hotel/resort for check in and leisurely enjoy your own free time at the seaside.
Overnight in Koh Rong
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 15 - Day 16: Koh Rong - Beach Leisure
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today is completely reserved for your own free time by the seaside for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing.
Overnight in Koh Rong (2 nights)
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 17: Private Car/Minivan to Kamport & River Sunset
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your free time in Koh Rong Island. Catch speed boat at 10.45am back to the mainland then our awaiting car/minivan driver and friendly guide escort you with 2 ½ hour drive to Kampot Town, check in and have your own free time.
Evening, we leave hotel to the riverside where we process to take a local boat which slowly cruises along Kampot River to let you cool down to enjoy beautiful nature, along with local snacks and beers (or soft drinks) while catching the spectacular sunset fading right behind mountain range
Overnight in Kampot
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 18: Kampot – The Surrounding & Bokor Mountain
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we leave at 8.00am to see the salt fields, enhanced by beautiful rice paddies dotting with palm trees and mountainous landscape then we move toward Phnom Chhnouk where we experience walking 203-step staircase, down into the caves and admired by Pre-Angkorian bricked temple. Continue our journey to observe the process of pepper at Sothy’s Pepper farms where the best famous Kampot pepper comes from.
Enjoy delicious lunch with seafood at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive up Bokor mountain to capture the highlights of Bokor attraction including 29-metres high Yeay Mao statue, The Black Palace of King Norodom Sihanouk, along with the interesting legend of Wat Sampov Pram (5 Boats Pagoda) which was built in 1924 by King Monivong and also grab the breathtaking with picturesque panoramic views. We resume to visit a grand colonial building “Le Bokor Palace” and Catholic Church before returning back to the hotel.
Overnight in Kampot
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 19: Kampot – Kep Crab Market, National Park Trekking & Rabbit Island
Breakfast is served at hotel. We head out from Kampot town to visit the famous Kep Crab Market animated by crab farming, people selling a lot of fresh seafood as well as regional vegetables and fruits. Next, we venture by trekking with 8km through the jungle trail in Kep National Park, feel the serenity of the mother nature that admired by songs of wildlife/birds and you will probably come across wild monkeys, and take beautiful photos of Cambodia’s landscape overlooking blue sea, islands and countryside.
Transfer to Kep boat pier, embark a local boat to Rabbit Island where we will have lunch mixing of fresh seafood and fried crabs with Kampot green peppers. Enjoy free time, swimming by the white sand beach or have a short trekking to see people growing sea weeds on this island. We take the boat back to the mainland and return to hotel in Kampot.
Overnight in Kampot
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 20: Kampot By Private Car/Minivan to Phnom Penh
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Kampot. Our guide and driver transfer (3 hours) you to a booked hotel in Phnom Penh, check in and have your own free time.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 21: Phnom Penh – Tuol Sleng, Killing Field, National Museum & Sunset Cruise
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today our guide and driver meet you at hotel’s lobby at 8.00am then drive to witness the tragic site of Cheug Ek – the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousands of civilians and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum – was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping.
Afternoon, we go for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Next, continue to visit Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital. Return hotel refreshment and short break.
Evening, we head to Phnom Penh’s Riverside then get on board with a welcome cocktail while the boat is slowly cruising along Mekong & Tonle Bassac, watch the nice sunset fading at horizon before Western set dinner (or buffet) is started to serve, unwind yourself with colorful Phnom Penh nightlights. Disembark and return hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Cruise
Day 22: Royal Palace & Market Tour By Rickshaw (Cyclo)
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave hotel at 8.30am to take a challenge of cyclo ride (rickshaw) along riverfront for fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital toward Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before resuming the ride to stroll around central market to see bustling local trades. Finished the cyclo ride at Royal Palace, we walk to visit The Royal Palace – a complex of buildings which are served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc.
Enjoy Khmer family set lunch at Bopha Titanic restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.
Return hotel and have your own free time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
You may like to spend your afternoon to explore The Silk Island (Koh Dach).
The Silk Island is actually famed for its fine silk productions, sits by the River Bank of Upstream Mekong in Kandal Province and the Island houses numerous silk communities where visitors can learn more about silk process, feeding worms, a reliable place purchasing silk items, scarves, Sarong, handicrafts as well as a great home for you to reveal silk weaving history in Cambodia. Besides silk weaving activities, you have chances to see authenticity of Cambodia including lifestyle, gardening activities, feeding animals and other interesting insights.
Day 23: Phnom Penh - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Cambodia then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Phnom Penh International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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