Overland Indochina

10 days - from $895

Beginning in Vietnam’s liveliest city, Saigon, this adventurous overland journey takes you into the heart of Cambodia to explore some of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures, the astounding temples of Angkor. After visiting the former Viet Cong underground stronghold of the Cu Chi Tunnels, we drive across the border into Cambodia and spend a day exploring its capital Phnom Penh and visiting the sad and sobering “Killing Fields” of Choeung Ek. Our exciting journey then continues by bus around South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake to Siem Reap. From here we’ll explore what is regarded as one of the world’s greatest archaeological monuments, the magnificent Angkor temple complexes.

Our adventure is by no means over yet as we travel to the Cambodian/Thai border town of Poipet over rough undeveloped roads in the back of local mini-vans and continue on to exciting Bangkok and journey’s end in the relative comfort of an air-conditioned local coach.

Highlights

• Angkor Thom's stone-carved human faces
• Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Phnom Penh
• Phnom Penh's history
• Tuol Sleng Prison Museum
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Wat
• Muay Thai in Bangkok
• Pak Klong Talat Flower Market,Bangkok

Itinerary:

Day 1: Saigon2: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels3: Phnom Penh4: Phnom Penh5: Siem Reap6: Siem Reap (Angkor)7: Siem Reap8: Siem Reap - Bangkok9- 10: Bangkok

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included:

• Gecko’s expert English-speaking local tour guides throughout the tour, and local site guides at some sites.

• Day-long tour of Angkor including the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant Terrace, Baphoun, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Leper King, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat.

• Cyclo tour of Phnom Penh including the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng Prison. Visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and the Russian Market.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Cu Chi Tunnels and Bangkok.

• Free time to explore Saigon, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Bangkok.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.