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Siem Reap to Bangkok: Sandy Beaches, City Life & Street Food

29 days, Siem Reap to Bangkok

29 days

Siem Reap to Bangkok

From$2549USD
Valid on Sep 26 2025
Trip Code: AOSR

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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18

Age requirement: 18-39

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29 days

Siem Reap to Bangkok

From$2549USD
Valid on Sep 26 2025
Trip Code: AOSR

Need a flight? We can help.

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Trees planted for this trip: 29

Itinerary Notes

Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1Siem Reap

Arrive at any time and welcome to Siem Reap, Cambodia!

Tonight, meet your CEO and get to know fellow travellers as you cheers to new adventures.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends

Day 2Siem Reap

Watch the sun rise over the majestic and mystifying ruins of Angkor Wat. Then, taste all manners of salty, sweet, spicy, and sour with a delicious Khmer meal at a restaurant kickstarted by our non-profit partner, Planeterra, or with a local family. Later, head to the infamous Pub Street, where the party goes round the clock. Grab a bite to eat (deep-fried tarantula, anyone?) and let the beats move you through market stalls and bars.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Local Khmer Meal| Your Big Night Out Moment - Siem Reap

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Siem Reap/Phnom Penh

Travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital nestled along the mighty Mekong River. Get your bearings on an orientation walk and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Phnom Penh

Spend the day diving deep into Phnom Penh's culture and history. Opt to reflect on one of Cambodia’s darkest periods with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields. Or venture to the Silver Pagoda or Royal Palace for a more peaceful experience. Later, discover the foodie side of this city on a street food crawl.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Phnom Penh/Koh Rong

Ride in style to Sihanoukville and board a boat to your own private beach on Koh Rong island. Take the afternoon to taste local seafood, or sit back and relax with a drink before hitting the warm waves.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Koh Rong

Enjoy your last full day on this pristine island. Do anything you might have missed the day before, like fishing, hiking, or kayaking. Wait 'til after sunset to swim in a sea of blue sparkles caused by phosphorescent plankton. Ooh la la!

Day 7Koh Rong/Chambok

Head back to the mainland and journey to Chambok Village where you’ll spend the night and get to know the local people over a delicious Cambodian home cooked meal. Immerse yourself in the community and wander around this remote region.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Home Meal

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 8Chambok Homestay/Ho Chi Minh City

Cross another border into Vietnam, stopping in the famed Ho Chi Minh City where you'll spend the night at a popular backpackers hostel. Take this chance to visit the Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and handicrafts before taking in the buzzing nightlife. Choose to venture to one of the many rooftop bars for a panoramic view and live music.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang

Feel the pulse of Vietnam’s biggest city on a CEO-led orientation walk, with free time after to double back to your favourite spots. Shop 'til your heart's content, immerse yourself in local culture, or just wander the streets to take in the city's unique vibe. Tonight, catch up on sleep on an overnight train to Nha Trang.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Nha Trang

You’ve arrived! Welcome to the eastern sea. Take this morning to explore local shops and markets, rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath, relax on the beach, or visit nearby historical sites before an evening street food crawl.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Nha Trang Street Food Crawl

Day 11Nha Trang/Da Nang

It’s not over yet. There’s more free time to explore Nha Trang today, so soak it all in. Then, hop on an overnight train to continue to Hoi An, stopping first in Da Nang for a short transfer.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Da Nang/Hoi An

Hoi An’s excited to meet you. See why on an orientation walk of the city before spending free time in the afternoon. Dig even deeper and choose between a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring old town. Tonight's the night for your big night out, to reminisce about your favourite adventures so far. Then dance the night away!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Reminisce Riverside

Day 13Hoi An

Noodles might be fun to eat, but they’re even more fun to make. Find out how during a visit to G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles. The rest of the day is yours, so see what you can discover. Choose to visit the ancient ruins of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or cruise down the Thu Bon River.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Oodles of Noodles

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 14Hoi An/Huế

Head north to the Imperial City of Huế. There’s lots to do here, with options to visit the indestructible Royal Citadel and tombs, cruise along Perfume River, or jump on a motorbike and ride around like the local people.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Huế/Phong Nha

Your second day in Huế comes with more free time to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, travel through Vietnam's stunning countryside to the green rocky mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16Phong Nha/Hanoi

Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found. Then it’s an overnight train to Hanoi.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Hanoi/Ha Long

After arriving in Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam, take a private bus to the iconic Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave exploring. Be sure to charge your camera so you can grab a shot truly worth sharing!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 18Hạ Long Bay/Hanoi

Feel like you've gone back in time with an orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Then stop for a drink at Bia Hoi Corner, a spot that serves bia hoi, a local beer made of rice and wheat - and costs a mere $0.25USD per glass!

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 19Hanoi/Vientiane

A short flight brings the group to the capital city of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the golden stupa of That Luang, or scour the markets.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 20Vientiane/Vang Vieng

Enjoy the beautiful limestone karsts surrounding Vang Vieng. Free time to hike, bike, swim or go caving.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Vang Vieng

Free time to explore Vang Vieng. Opt to explore some of the caves by bicycle or take an invigorating walk. In the evening, soak in the natural beauty of the countryside as the sun sets over the river.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 22Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang

This morning travel from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. Get your bearings with a CEO-led orientation walk.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 23Luang Prabang

Witness the giving of alms to the Buddhist monks and visit the night market. Opt to take a cooking class, visit temples or cool off at Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 24Luang Prabang/Pak Beng

Cruise the Mekong on a long houseboat before arriving at a village homestay for the night.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 25Pak Beng/Chiang Khong

Mekong River travel day. Cross into Thailand.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 26Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai

Drive to Chiang Mai. Opt to visit Doi Suthep temple, catch a Thai boxing match or grab a bargain at the famous night market.

Day 27Chiang Mai/Bangkok

Continue to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace making the most of this unique city. Visit the magnificent temple of Doi Suthep as it stands watch over the city from the hills above, take a bicycle ride in the countryside, or relax with a massage. Tonight, catch up on sleep during an overnight train and wake up in Bangkok.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 28Bangkok

After arriving in Bangkok, the day is yours to freely explore the many sights of Thailand's bustling capital. Visit Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, National Museum, or Jim Thompson's House. Try a riverboat trip along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals (or klongs) for a different perspective of daily life in this busy city. Use this time to buy any last-minute souvenirs or treat yourself to a Thai massage. In the evening, celebrate the end of this amazing journey with your fellow travellers during a night out you won’t soon forget.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment

Day 29Bangkok

Today, it’s time to say farewell to your group of newfound friends. Be sure to sneak in some last-minute photos and exchange social medias before you head on your way. Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap
  • Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
  • Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang Pakbèng
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: - Siem Reap, Siem Reap
  • Your Local Living Moment: Home Meal, Chambok
  • Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An
  • Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Bangkok
  • Guided sunrise tour of Angkor Wat temple complex
  • Traditional meal at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home in a nearby village
  • Local living moment at Chambok Homestay including dinner
  • Orientation walks in Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Luang Prabang
  • Street food crawl in Phnom Penh, Nha Trang, Luang Prabang
  • Noodle-making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles (Hoi An)
  • Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Simple hotels (twin-share 14 nights), Hostels (multi-share 7 nights), Sleeper trains (4 nights), Homestays (2 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)

Meals

22 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD310-405 for meals not included.

Transportation

Local bus, Air-conditioned bus, Train (including overnight sleeper trains), Walking Songthaew, Tuk-tuk, Local boat, Junk boat, Plane (internal flight)

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Siem Reap to Bangkok: Sandy Beaches, City Life & Street Food

| 29 days - Siem Reap to Bangkok - from $2549 USD