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24 days • 4.9
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24 days
Start
Bangkok, Thailand
Finish
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Trip Code
TTPEC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private Minibus, Train, Longtail boat, Songtheaw, Bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (15 nights), Resort (5 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
From £5,535(24 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Enjoy three fabulous Feature Stays – the immersive community-based Lisu lodge in Thailand, a tropical oasis wellness resort in Cambodia and a magnificent junk-style boat on Halong Bay in Vietnam.
Get to the heart of Vietnamese culture with Exclusive Experiences, including a soul-stirring Hat Xam performance, an afternoon in an ancient pottery village.
Enjoy two days of fully guided temple tours in Siem Reap, with in-depth insights into the history of these extraordinary structures and plenty of time at Angkor Wat, plus an Exclusive Experience morning accompanied by a private archaeological guide.
Uncover Cambodia's difficult modern history in Phnom Penh visit the sobering Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek.
Learn about Thai culture during Exclusive Experiences – ‘make merit’ at a local temple in Bangkok, cruise on rice barges while enjoying traditional meals and visit the village of Kup Kap, home of the Lahu people.
Is this trip right for you?
You will visit several temples on this trip, which requires a level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. The heat can be challenging, especially in April and May, so please pack accordingly.
This trip includes a leisurely cycling tour around Sukhothai Heritage Park, so a level of confidence on a bike is required. The roads are quiet with minimal traffic, and the tour takes place within the park's confines.
The rule of the Khmer Rouge is a painful but important part of Cambodian history to confront. If you would rather not visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, just let your leader know.
In 2025, Tet (Lunar New Year) in Vietnam will run from the 25th of January to the 2nd of February and in Cambodia Khmer New Year (Songkran Festival) will take place from the 13th to the 15th of April. These are fascinating and rewarding times to see Vietnam and Cambodia, however you do need to be prepared for some businesses to be closed, tourist sites to be very busy and for transport to be packed as many local people are travelling around the country. Please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.
Itinerary
Discover the charms of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia on an in-depth adventure
A realm of untold history, sprawling waterways and ancient temples, South East Asia is a wonderland for travellers and explorers alike. This 24-day Premium adventure delves into the heart of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, touching on the unique charm each region has to offer. Start your adventure in bustling Bangkok and venture north, where the wildlife, history and local food brings one surprise after the next. Travel into the depths of Vietnam, rich in old world culture and hidden treasures, before finally arriving in Cambodia witnessing the lost ruins of Angkor, uncovering the confronting history of the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and the tranquillity of the Tonle Sap confluence.
Inclusions
Meals
21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport
Boat, Plane, Private Minibus, Train, Longtail boat, Songtheaw, Bicycle
Accommodation
Hotel (15 nights), Resort (5 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Bangkok - Welcome Dinner
Bangkok - Grand Palace
Bangkok - Wat Pho
Bangkok - Khlong boat canal tour
Bangkok - Temple Merit Making
Benjarong - Ceramics Workshop
Kanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Kanchanaburi - Bridge over the River Kwai
Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit
Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
Baan Nong Khao - Weaving Community Visit
Ayutthaya - Temple Visit
Ayutthaya - Traditional Rice Barge Dinner Cruise
Ayutthaya - Train to Phitsanuloke
Sukhothai - Morning Alms Offering
Sukhothai - Historical Park Visit and Bike Ride
Sukhothai - Dinner in a local home
Muang Kued - Village Visit, Cooking Class, and Handicraft Workshop
Mae Taeng - Mae Tamaan Base Camp BBQ Dinner
Chiang Mai - Elephant Nature Park Half Day Trip
Chiang Mai - Yim Soo Cafe
Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Visit
Chiang Mai - Farewell Dinner
Hanoi - Welcome Dinner
Fast Track Airport Service on Arrival
Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
Halong Bay - Tai Chi
Hanoi - Temple of Literature
Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO
Hanoi - Hoa Lo Prison
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
Ho Chi Minh City - Half Day City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Phnom Penh - Welcome Dinner
Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
Santuk Silk Farm Tour and Lunch
Skun Village Market Stop
Siem Reap - Khmer Theater Dinner
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour
Siem Reap - Three day Angkor Pass
Siem Reap - Lunch at The Spoon Restaurant
Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Archaeologist Guide
Siem Reap - Banteay Srei Temple visit
Siem Reap - Private Khmer Countryside Farewell Dinner
Optional activities
Bangkok - Jim Thompson's House - THB200
Bangkok - Thai Massage - THB300
Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour - VND250000
Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
Hoi An - Farm to Table dining experience at Tra Que Village and Mua restaurant - USD84
Hoi An - Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience - USD69
Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD10
Phnom Penh - Cyclo tour - USD4
Siem Reap - Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
Siem Reap - Khmer massage - USD17
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 13 (boat) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip includes domestic and international flights as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for internal flights. Ticketing 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 a new ticket.
5. Due to limited luggage space in our vehicles, please ensure that you are packing light and compact. Large, bulky suitcases are unsuitable for this trip. Please refer to the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for details. 
6. Local authorities only permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Halong Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you may stay on a larger boat and share your boat with another group. Otherwise, we may swap the activities and destinations of Days 13 and 14 to provide you with the best possible experience. The route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
7. Flight schedules within South East Asia are currently limited. Whenever possible, you will be on a direct fight. However, some flights may require a stop.
8. This trip is a combination of three trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
9. The direct flight from Chaing Mai to Hanoi is no longer operating between May and October. Departures during this period will transit in Bangkok. The most appropriate flights will be booked, but it may mean an early morning departure from Chaing Mai.
Reviews (7)
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Valerie
Feb 06, 2025
This trip completely exceeded my expectations. Each of the guides were very personable, knowledgeable and approachable. The various excursions and activities included were varied and helped me learn a lot about the history and culture of each country we visited. The entire trip was very well organized. I highly recommend using Intrepid. Hands down, this has been my favorite holiday!
barry
Dec 13, 2024
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this, our first tour with Intrepid. We appreciated how well organized the trip was, and how expertly our guides managed the logistics and added their personal, local knowledge. We enjoyed the group experience and feel we got a deeper appreciation of these destinations than we could have done by touring independently.
Sue
Dec 13, 2024
This was our first trip with Intrepid, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! It is actually three shorter itineraries joined together (Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia), and there is quite a bit of travelling. The guides, sights, accommodation, activities and our travel-mates were all wonderful and we now have many fabulous memories of this beautiful part of the world.
Jawad
Apr 05, 2024
This is a great trip. I’d hope everyone gets Tony for a guide
Olive
Feb 10, 2023
I loved my tour of South East Asia. The group leaders were fabulous-knowledgeable, attentive, accommodating and fun. The activities were amazing. The accommodations ranged from good to exceptional. The food was great. The leaders made sure free time was just as special as the rest of the trip. . I highly recommend this tour
Mary
Nov 05, 2022
Robert
Mar 29, 2023
This is not intended to be a review; just misc additional feedback. Don't use Viet Jet. It was terrible. Loved Navutu Lodge. Didn't like the alley restaruant in Vietnam. Need more time in Angkor Wat. Tourgude should automatically put a WhatsApp group together and publish daily meeting time on it.
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