Majestic Angkor (Saigon to Bangkok) - Overland Trip

1 week: Saigon to Siem Reap - Bangkok (IMT-SAMS08)

Intro

So you think you’ve seen everything?! You’ve walked the beaches of Thailand, you’ve hiked to the hilltribes of northern Vietnam. But can you really say you’ve done it all if you’ve missed out on the most incredible temple complex in Asia? Here is your opportunity to visit Angkor Wat using our routes designed with your travel plans in mind. Choose between Bangkok to Bangkok, Bangkok to Saigon, or Saigon to Bangkok.

Group Size

Max 18

Activities

Extensive walking at sites

Accommodation

6 nights simple hotels

Transport

Public and private bus, pick-up truck

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, guide on day 3 at Angkor Wat

Meals

Breakfast included on most days. Allow US$12 per day for other meals

NOTE:

These tours use public bus services between Bangkok and Siem Reap. The road is very poor and during the rainy season in particular (May - September), the journey can be arduous and we use pick-up trucks. Although many travellers enjoy this \'jolting\' introduction to Cambodia, others prefer to fly between Bangkok to Siem Reap instead. Please see the tour dossier for more details.

Itineraries

Day 1, SAIGON

Arrival day.

Day 2, SAIGON - PHNOM PENH

Today we travel across the Viet/Cambodian border by bus to Phnom Penh. Arrive late afternoon, time to explore.

Day 3, PHNOM PENH

Morning guided tour to visit Royal Palace, National Museum. We will also take time to uncover the history of Cambodia’s recent tragic past with an optional visit to Tuoel Sleng – the former Khmer Rouge torture centre. The visit will also include the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek.

Day 4, PHNOM PENH – SIEM REAP

This morning we have an early start and travel to Siem Reap, our gateway to a long awaited visit to the incredible Angkor Wat. Afternoon free.

Day 5, ANGKOR WAT

A spectacular day of exploration. We rise early for sunrise over Angkor Wat then enjoy a guided tour of the main complex. In the afternoon we visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, South gate and the Terrace of the Leper King. (B)

Day 6, ANGKOR WAT

A whole free day to explore Angkor Wat or other surrounding sights such as Lake Tonle Sap or the Old Market. (B)

Day 7, SIEM REAP - BANGKOK

Board the local bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok where the tour ends on arrival. (B)



Last updated: 8th June 2008

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