Cambodia & The Thai Islands – East Coast

Visit three of Southeast Asia's most compelling destinations on this 16-day tour that combines culture and food with time for kicking back. Begin in bustling Ho Chi Minh City before continuing on to Phnom Penh and the legendary ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat. Experience the buzz of the Thai capital of Bangkok before heading southeast to the islands for swimming, relaxing, snorkelling, and all the beach time you could possibly want.

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh
Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.

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.

Day 5 Phnom Penh/Siem Reap
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.

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.

Day 7 Siem Reap
Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.

Day 8 Siem Reap/Bangkok
Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.

Day 9 Bangkok
Spend a full free day enjoying as much of Bangkok as you can on your own.

Day 10 Bangkok/Koh Tao
Catch a morning flight to Chumphon, transfer by minivan for about an hour to Lomphaya 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.

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.

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.

Day 13 Koh Pha Ngan
Enjoy a full free day to make the most of your remaining time on Ko Pha-Ngan.

Day 14 Koh Pha Ngan/Koh Samui
Enjoy breakfast before departing Koh PhaNgan. Board a ferry and transfer to Koh Samui and spend the remainder of the day on your own exploring this tropical paradise.

Day 15 Koh Samui
Today you will be exploring Ang Thong National Park on a full-day boating excursion with lunch and snorkelling 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.

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.