18-to-Thirtysomethings: Cambodia on a Shoestring (ATRC)
Countries Visited: Cambodia, Thailand, Viet Nam
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 18, avg 12.
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Accommodations: Simple hotels (8 nts), homestay (1 nt).
Highlights
Explore bustling Bangkok, catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, enjoy a delicious local Khmer meal in a small village, chill out on golden beaches, connect with the locals on an overnight homestay
Description
Marvel at the incredible Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat and the clear turquoise waters of Sihanoukville. This journey packages Cambodia's treasures into ten well-paced days. Brave Ho Chi Minh City's jam-packed streets with other travellers your own age - you can be sure they'll keep pace with you - and check out the more laid back waterways of Vietnam's Mekong Delta. With all of your basic trip details arranged, you can concentrate on choosing the activities that interest you most.
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 18, avg 12.
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Accommodations: Simple hotels (8 nts), homestay (1 nt).
Highlights
Explore bustling Bangkok, catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, enjoy a delicious local Khmer meal in a small village, chill out on golden beaches, connect with the locals on an overnight homestay
Description
Marvel at the incredible Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat and the clear turquoise waters of Sihanoukville. This journey packages Cambodia's treasures into ten well-paced days. Brave Ho Chi Minh City's jam-packed streets with other travellers your own age - you can be sure they'll keep pace with you - and check out the more laid back waterways of Vietnam's Mekong Delta. With all of your basic trip details arranged, you can concentrate on choosing the activities that interest you most.
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- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Bangkok | Day 1 Bangkok Arrive at any time. Additional Notes: You must arrive on tour with your Vietnamese visa. See the Visa section of the Tour Details for more information and exceptions. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Siem Reap | Day 2 Bangkok/Siem Reap (1B, 1D) Cross from Thailand into Cambodia, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat. Arrive in time for our included dinner at a Planeterra-project restaurant or with a local family in a village outside of Siem Reap. Included Activities: Border Crossing (Thailand - Cambodia) New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00-4.00 hours) Private Vehicle (3.00-3.00 hours) |
| Day 3 | Siem Reap | Day 3 Siem Reap (1B) Guided tour of Angkor Wat temple complex. Opt to visit Tonle Sap floating village and Angkor National Museum. Included Activities: Angkor Wat Guided Tour Big Night Out |
| Day 4 | Phnom Penh | Day 4 Siem Reap/Phnom Penh (1B) Transfer to Cambodias capital. Orientation walk around Phnom Penh. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Local bus (6.00-7.00 hours) |
| Day 5 | Phnom Penh | Day 5 Phnom Penh (1B) Sights you might choose to visit this afternoon include the National Museum and adjacent complex which includes the Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace. To learn about Cambodias sombre history, visit the Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, reminders of the genocide that took place under Pol Pots reign as leader of the Khmer Rouge. Additional Notes: Phnom Penh can be confusing and we recommend to always keep a hotel card with you when you are exploring. |
| Day 6 | Sihanoukville | Day 6 Phnom Penh/Sihanoukville (1B) Swim and relax on the beach after transferring to Sihanoukville. Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00-5.00 hours) |
| Day 7 | Sihanoukville | Day 7 Sihanoukville Swim and relax by the beach, or take an optional snorkelling boat trip. |
| Day 8 | Csn Tho | Day 8 Sihanoukville/Csn Tho (1D) Cross into Vietnam and stay in a basic village homestay that includes dinner. Included Activities: Home Meal Border Crossing (Cambodia - Vietnam) Transport: Private Vehicle (9.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 9 | Ho Chi Minh City | Day 9 Csn Tho/Ho Chi Minh City (1B) This evening, head to one of the rooftop bars such as the Rex Hotel, one of the classic colonial Saigon institutions, where there is often live music. Included Activities: Floating Market Boat Trip Street Food Crawl Transport: Private Vehicle (5.00-6.00 hours) |
| Day 10 | Ho Chi Minh City | Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City (1B) Depart at any time. Additional Notes: Please note: hotel check out is 12pm. Please be aware that some of your group will most likely continue travelling north through Vietnam with G Adventures. Included Activities: Departure Day |
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- Disclaimer
Local Flights: There are no local internal flights in this itinerary.
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
