Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast

G Adventures · 16 days

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Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast
16 Days
From AUD $4139
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(8 reviews)

Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast

Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast

G Adventures · 16 days
3.8
8 Reviews

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Duration

16 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Visit three of Southeast Asia's most compelling destinations on this 16-day tour that combines culture and food with time for kicking back.

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City Your Discover Moment: Bangkok
  • Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
  • Phnom Penh Guided Tour
  • Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
  • Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
  • Angkor Wat Guided Tour
  • Snorkelling excursion (Koh Tao)
  • Ang Thong Marine Park Island Hopping Tour
  • Free time on spectacular beaches
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (15 nts).
  • 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

  • Local bus, walking, cyclo, private vehicle, ferry, plane.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Highlights

  • Tour Phnom Penh on a traditional cyclo
  • Enjoy free time to explore bustling Bangkok
  • Swim in Koh Pha Ngan's picturesque lagoons
  • Relax on the sandy beaches of Koh Samui
Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast

Trip Details

Duration

16 days

Transportation

Local bus, walking, cyclo, private vehicle, ferry, plane.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Finishes

Bangkok, Thailand

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Classic, Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at any time.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Amory Hotel
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Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City

Spend today free in Ho Chi Minh City. Opt to take a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories. Or if you prefer, head to the famed Cu Chi Tunnels for an underground tour.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to explore Ho Chi Minh City.Accommodation - Amory Hotel
3

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh

Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.
Drive to the border and cross into Cambodia. Continue on to the capital, Phnom Penh, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the city for a street-level perspective.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van's restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.Accommodation - Pacific Hotel
4

Day 4: Phnom Penh

Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum or the Central Market.
Meet a local guide to learn more about the dark side of Cambodian history. Visit to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. After, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.

Enjoy a free afternoon to sightsee. Opt to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. With time, choose to visit the Russian Market, Wat Phnom or sip a drink at a riverside café.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide.Activity - Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.Free_time - Use free time to customize your experience and see the sights that interest you most.Accommodation - Pacific Hotel
5

Day 5: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap

Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.
Opt to pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Drive through the beautiful Cambodian countryside.Accommodation - Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel
6

Day 6: Siem Reap

Watch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonlé Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.
Spend two days exploring Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer kingdom and one of the wonders of the archaeological world. See some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, also known as the 'Tomb Raider' temple.

Enjoy a traditional meal to learn about Khmer food and meet some friendly locals. Alternating locations of our included local meal means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area. Each experience is truly unique and memorable.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Follow a local expert through the massive grounds of Angkor Wat for 2 days. You'll have the opportunity to go in and out of the complex, resting at the hottest part of the day.Free_time - Enjoy free time in Siem Reap.Activity - Depending on the day of the week your tour visits Siem Reap, you will either enjoy a traditional meal at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home in a nearby village. With so many travellers coming through this area, alternating experiences helps to allow multiple small businesses to flourish. Both experiences are truly unique and memorable. The New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures, provides skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members. The project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Meals at Phila's house support the education of underprivileged children in the area. Visit either project – both run by locals – and see how they have supported positive change in the community.Accommodation - Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel
7

Day 7: Siem Reap

Spend another day exploring the temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, opt to going further afield in Siem Reap.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy another day touring the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide.Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel
8

Day 8: Siem Reap/Bangkok

Fly from Cambodia to Thailand. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore bustling Bangkok as you wish.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Free_time - Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Bangkok.Accommodation - Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
9

Day 9: Bangkok

Spend a full free day enjoying as much of Bangkok as you can on your own.


Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy Bangkok on your own today.Accommodation - Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown
10

Day 10: Bangkok/Koh Tao

Catch a morning flight to Chumphon, then transfer by minivan to Chumphon Pier. Spend leisure time at the beach there and opt to have lunch on your own at a restaurant near the port. Then, board a ferry to the tropical island of Koh Tao. Upon arrival enjoy free time to relax on the beach or become acquainted with the bustling little town.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Catch a short morning flight from DMK Airport in Bangkok to Chumphon Airport.Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Free_time - Get to know the island with some free time and opt to eat dinner at one of the restaurants on your own.Accommodation - Wind Beach Resort
11

Day 11: Koh Tao

Enjoy a full-day snorkelling excursion from Koh Tao with stops at Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong Bay, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. Have an included lunch on board and use free time to explore the island beaches. Return to the hotel in the evening to spend a free night in Koh Tao. Known as ‘turtle island' in English, Koh Tao's beach bars and hotels come alive at night with many chances awaiting for you to share your tales of the days activities over a cold beer or two.
A mask, snorkel and life jacket are included during the snorkel trip. If you wish to use fins, they are available to rent on the boat.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend a full-day out on the water. The group will be picked up from the hotel in the morning after breakfast and transferred to Mae Haad Pier where everyone will board the boat. The first stop will be Koh Nang Yuan. Here, you will have time to relax on the beach, climb up the mountain to savour the view, or swim a short distance to snorkel the Japanese Garden. Second stop is to Mango Bay where a buffet-style lunch will be served on board. Afterwards, snorkel in Hin Wong Bay, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay before returning to Mae Head Pier.Accommodation - Wind Beach Resort
12

Day 12: Koh Tao/Koh Pha Ngan

After breakfast take a ferry to nearby Koh PhaNgan and spend a free afternoon on the island. Opt to explore the nearby waterfalls, swim in lagoons, take a short hike, or relax by the water. Dinner this evening is included at a local restaurant.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Enjoy a ferry ride from Mae Head Pier to Koh PhaNgan. Then transfer to the hotel which is about 20-30 minutes from the pier.Free_time - Don't waste a minute— start exploring on arrival.Accommodation - Salad Beach Resort
13

Day 13: Koh Pha Ngan

Enjoy a full free day to make the most of your remaining time on Ko Pha-Ngan.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore— the whole day is yours.Accommodation - Salad Beach Resort
14

Day 14: Koh Pha Ngan/Koh Samui

Enjoy breakfast before departing Koh Pha Ngan. Board a ferry and transfer to Koh Samui and spend the remainder of the day on your own exploring this tropical paradise.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Kick back and relax on the biggest of the eastern islands.Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Accommodation - Fair House Beach Resort
15

Day 15: Koh Samui

Today you will be exploring Ang Thong National Park on a full-day boating excursion with lunch and snorkelling by the beach included. Swim in the park's clear waters, photograph the lush island's rising out of the sea, and learn about the area's biodiversity. Afterwards, transfer back to the hotel and spend an evening at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Ang Thong National Marine Park is a protected nature area consisting of over 40 islands. All of the islands are uninhabited and undeveloped except for one. This full-day leisure excursion through the astonishing archipelago offers plenty of time to immerse yourself in the landscape.Free_time - Spend the evening on your own, opt to grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant.Accommodation - Fair House Beach Resort
16

Day 16: Koh Samui/Bangkok

After breakfast at the hotel the group will transfer to the Koh Samui Airport and board a flight to Bangkok. The tour ends upon arrival to the Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Board a flight back to Bangkok from Koh Samui.Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $4,139
(Tour only)
Per Person Standard

Duration: 16 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Visit three of Southeast Asia's most compelling destinations on this 16-day tour that combines culture and food with time for kicking back.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 May 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.5
Kristina B.
Traveled, June 2024

06/27/2024

I am very glad I went and experienced these countries. I do wish there were more activities offered, especially for someone like me who loves adventure. Our CEOs were absolutely incredible and so knowledgable. I was never disappointed with either of them

2.0
Mark S.
Traveled, June 2024

06/25/2024

As I stated before, the Thai island hopping tour was not suitable for anyone over 50. I felt absolutely out of place.

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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