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9 days

Start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Finish

Bangkok, Thailand

Trip Code

TKSE

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 16

Physical Rating

Meals

8 breakfasts

Transport

Private minibus, Public bus, Bicycle, Boat

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights)

From £627(9 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Take a short but sweet adventure that’s packed full of experiences that will give you an insight into Cambodia and the contrasts between three of the region's most fascinating countries.

Watch the sun rising over Angkor Wat as it did over 800 years ago. Wander through the ancient temples on a guided tour – with a three-day Angkor pass to cover your whole time in Siem Reap, you can explore this incredible temple complex as much and as often as you like!

Discover the countryside around Battambang on a bike ride around rural farms to meet with local producers, through an Tuuur partner and social enterprise that supports the local communities and provides training opportunities.

Experience life on the water on a boat tour through the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake and understand the deep bond between the lake and the local communities.

Join in a confronting yet important tour in Phnom Penh to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and reflect on its devastating impact on the modern Cambodia.

Is this trip right for you?

If you’d like to spend more time in South East Asia, have a look at the combos that include this trip’s itinerary – Best of Vietnam & Cambodia (TVSKC), South East Asia Loop (TTSVC) and Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure (TVSLC).

There are some long travel days on private and public transport on this trip (up to 10 hours on the road), including the days that you cross from Vietnam to Cambodia and Cambodia to Thailand. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.

Some travellers enjoy Siem Reap so much that they decide they want to stay extra days rather than continue with the group to Bangkok. You are welcome to sign off the trip to enjoy more of Cambodia, however we’re unable to reimburse any unused services or provide alternate onward travel arrangements.

Itinerary

See the kingdom of Cambodia on an adventure through temples, street food carts and the rural countryside

Starting in the chaotic streets of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City for convenience, this trip takes you through Cambodia and all the way to Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Visit the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, learn the secrets behind Khmer cuisine in Battambang and reflect on Cambodia's tragic history at the sobering sites of Phnom Penh. Journey through three of South East Asia’s most contrasting countries on an adventure that draws you away from the crowds and into the heart and soul of this captivating region.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Ho Chi Minh City
Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm in Ho Chi Minh City. If you arrive early, why not get out and discover the city's blend of East and West at your own pace. The Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum are great sites to learn more about Vietnam's history. If you have the time, the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta also make for excellent and insightful daytrips. After your meeting tonight, why not head out for dinner with your group.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND40000
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Phnom Penh
Travel by public bus across the border, through rural Vietnam and Cambodia to Phnom Penh. Cambodia's capital city is set on a major junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers and boasts some fine examples of French-inspired architecture. If you're looking for a tasty beverage when you arrive, head for a mojito on the rooftop. Or if you're in the mood for shopping, stop in at the art-deco Psar Thmei (Central Market) or travel out to Psar Tuol Tom Pong (the Russian Market) for the best range of local souvenirs.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 10 hours including border crossing and lunch stop.
On the bus journey across the border, you will exit Vietnam at Moc Bai and enter Cambodia at Ba Vet. Your leader will assist you with border crossing procedures. You will also have the comfort of being on the same bus throughout the journey with less hassle at the border crossing by changing vehicles.
If you’d prefer not to travel by bus today, you are welcome to book a flight instead (at your own expense).
DAY 3
Day 3 • Phnom Penh
Today, you’ll confront Cambodia's tragic past on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) – a former school which served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre. It's estimated that more than 20,000 people were held and tortured here. You’ll also head out to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, where a stupa made up of some 8000 human skulls marks the execution ground for the torture victims of Tuol Sleng. After, you may wish to learn about a brighter period in Cambodian history from an optional visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Wat Phnom, shrouded in myth, is equally worth a visit, as is the National Museum with its excellent Khmer collection. Cyclo tours around the city are a great alternative to walking and generally include the Central Market, US Embassy, Wat Phnom, Mekong riverfront, the Independence Monument and Royal Palace.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
Optional activities
Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda - USD10
Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4
Phnom Penh - Khmer massage - USD8
Special information
The stories and history shared at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) are confronting and many travellers will find them upsetting. This is an important part of Cambodia’s recent history that we feel is important for travellers to know. If you would prefer not to join these activities your leader can recommend some optional alternatives. Some further information on visiting these sites can be found here: tuuur.com/adventures/importance-visiting-cambodia-killing-fields
DAY 4
Day 4 • Battambang
Travel by private minibus to Battambang today. Break up an otherwise long trip with a visit to the pottery visit in Kampong Chhnang and learn about the craft of pottery making at local workshops. Then continue to Cambodia's second-largest city – a pretty riverside town with French elegance, friendly Khmer people and beautifully preserved colonial architecture, this is a great place to explore on your own. Why not take part in an optional cooking class to learn the secrets of local dishes such as amok, Khmer curry and fried spicy chicken.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Kampong Chhnang - Pottery village visit
Optional activities
Battambang - Cooking Class - USD12
Battambang - Phnom Sampov bat caves - USD15
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Siem Reap
Spend a bit of time riding around the countryside by bike, travelling out to the rural villages around Battambang. This is a great opportunity to get a closer look at what rural life means in Cambodia. Visit local families who have been producing agricultural products the traditional way passed down through generations, like rice paper, dried bananas, and bamboo sticky rice and stop by a Khmer house and relax and enjoy some coconut water while chatting about their life. The Tuuur partner for this activity is a local social enterprise that support training of local youth for their future career. In the afternoon continue by private minibus to Siem Reap, arriving in the evening, and relax as you prepare for your much-anticipated visit to Angkor tomorrow. Perhaps hit the markets for some delicious street food for dinner.
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Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Battambang - Soksabike social enterprise countryside cycling & local snack tour
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours. Your cycling distance will be approximately 24 kms.
If you prefer not to cycle, please let your leader know and they will arrange remork (tuk tuk) transportation (cost included).
DAY 6
Day 6 • Siem Reap / Angkor Wat
Make your way to Angkor Wat in the early hours this morning to watch the sunrise over this UNESO World Heritage site. Then, Temple-hop with your local guide through the world-famous complex. The temples, dating back as far as the ninth century, were believed to represent the cosmic world and were set in perfect balance, symmetry and composition. The intricately carved bas-reliefs and architectural designs are mind-blowing and there are spectacular photo opportunities at any time of day. The ruins are scattered over an area of some 160 square km, but the main cluster of temples is close to Siem Reap, so there will be plenty of time to fully appreciate the great archaeological sites of Angkor Wat, Bayon and the jungle-covered Ta Prohm.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Siem Reap - Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Special information
Temperatures and humidity can be high in Cambodia, especially walking around sights like the Angkor complex where there may be little shade. Be prepared by taking plenty of drink breaks and wearing appropriate skin protection. Some travellers find an umbrella handy to keep the sun off.
DAY 7
Day 7 • Siem Reap / Angkor Wat
Continue your explorations of the Angkor complex this morning. In the afternoon, embark on a private local boat discover the floating villages and local daily lives at Chhong Kneas – a trading port of agricultural products on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake, also known as the Great Lake of Cambodia.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Chong Kneas - Tonle Sap floating village visit
Optional activities
Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour - USD54
Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD5
Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Gold Tour - USD87
DAY 8
Day 8 • Bangkok
It's a long drive by private minibus from Siem Reap to Bangkok today. Arrive in Thailand's bustling capital and take in this exciting world of tuk tuks, khlong boats and street vendors serving up delicious Thai food. Perhaps head out to sample some local specialties as a final farewell with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 10 hours.
If you prefer not to travel by bus for the day, you can book a flight between the two cities instead. This flight will be at your own expense, however Tuuur can assist with airport transfers where required.
Due to strict immigration laws, your Cambodian trip leader will escort you to the Cambodian side of the border, where you will say farewell before going through immigration unaccompanied. Once you exit immigration, you will be met by one of our Thai trip leaders, who will escort you to Bangkok. Our trip leaders have been briefed to ensure this is a simple and smooth process.
DAY 9
Day 9 • Bangkok
Your trip comes to an end this morning, with no further activities planned. However, if you have more time, Bangkok is full of things to do, including the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the fascinating Jim Thompson Museum. Just speak to your booking agent if you'd like to extend your stay.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Bangkok - Chinatown Sights and Bites Urban Adventure - THB1960
Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900
Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500

Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts

Transport

Private minibus, Public bus, Bicycle, Boat

Accommodation

Hotel (8 nights)

Included activities

Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek

Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)

Kampong Chhnang - Pottery village visit

Battambang - Soksabike social enterprise countryside cycling & local snack tour

Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass

Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour

Siem Reap - Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Chong Kneas - Tonle Sap floating village visit

Optional activities

Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND40000

Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND40000

Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda - USD10

Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2

Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10

Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4

Phnom Penh - Khmer massage - USD8

Battambang - Cooking Class - USD12

Battambang - Phnom Sampov bat caves - USD15

Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Silver Tour - USD54

Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD5

Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18

Siem Reap - Angkor Zipline Gold Tour - USD87

Bangkok - Chinatown Sights and Bites Urban Adventure - THB1960

Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200

Bangkok - Temple & River of Kings Urban Adventure - THB2900

Bangkok - Tuk Tuk Experience Urban Adventure - THB2500

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Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left

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Important notes

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Due to the Thai–Cambodian land border closure, the following itinerary change will be in place for departures up until and including 31st October 2025:

Day 8 – Tour ends one day earlier than scheduled in Siem Reap instead of Bangkok. This does not impact any included activities.

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2.Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train and flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.

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Samantha

Sep 10, 2025

Intrepid is a fantastic organisation that will help you become a traveller (not just a tourist). You will finish your tour after gaining a great understanding of the culture and of the people of that country you are visiting. You will feel safe and looked after. We look forward to booking our next tour with Intrepid!

Billbowie

Sep 09, 2025

Talei

Sep 09, 2025

Our leader had a wealth of knowledge which was shared to us, the lands speak for themselves in terms of beauty it was the perfect way to learn about this amazing country!

Alan

Sep 05, 2025

As a first time traveler our agent in New Zealand recommended a 30 day tour of Thailand Laos Vietnam and Cambodia. I had concerns about coming to two communist countries and the worry of travel in general like missing flights getting lost. My fears emerge soon alleviated on the fist day by our tour guide Issy who catered and organised our every need and quelling my fears with her happy and joyful manner. We did all four countries and we really want to stay longer we have enjoyed the experience so much. The yours are extremely well designed with many free time activities recommended. I felt safer her than in New Zealand the otooke are so happy with virtually nothing a lesson of gratitude inner taken on. I would highly recommend Intrepid to anyone , they make it so easy and interesting. Too marks for their environmental policy, great selection of things to see and do and their top priority of safety for us the travellers. Definitely the best way to. Travel. Thank you intrepid you’ve change my life for the better

Richard

Sep 01, 2025

This trip was a truly amazing experience, really underrated as a country. The people we met in Cambodia were all really genuinely happy to meet tourists and this trip enables you to meet many in their day to day lives. Intrepid really shine in the work they do by investing in local communities.

Julie

Sep 01, 2025

Cambodia tour was an amazing experience, the itinary covered much of the culture. This destination offered a lot of history blended with current day life. Highly recommended

George

Sep 01, 2025

Enjoyed the Cambodia trip. Locals are friendly and glad to see tourists supporting the local economy. Our guide Muny was fantastic.

Tracey

Aug 31, 2025

Can’t recommend this trip highly enough - gives you a real first hand insight into beautiful Cambodia and definitely leaves you wanting more

Kate

Aug 30, 2025

A really good introduction to Cambodia visiting three interesting cities and encapsulating history, culture, village life and a little bit of wildlife. Angkor Wat is stunning and there was plenty of relaxation time.

Jenny

Aug 30, 2025

Trip to Cambodia was amazing. The history of this country is something to learn about. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone.

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