Phnom Penh To Bangkok

8 days - from $825

This trip uncovers the mysteries of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer civilization and takes you on an exciting overland journey to fabulous Bangkok. Our journey of discovery begins in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, where we spend the day exploring this re-emerging city and visiting the sad and sobering ‘killing fields’ of Choeung Ek. Our travels then continue 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 local mini-vans and continue on to exciting Bangkok and journey’s end in the relative comfort of an air-conditioned local coach.

Highlights

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

Itinerary:

Day 1: Phnom Penh2: Phnom Penh3: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap4: Siem Reap (Angkor)5: Siem Reap6: Siem Reap - Bangkok7-8: 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 guide throughout the tour, and professional local site guides at some sites.

• Cyclo sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh including the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng Prison.

• Visit to the Angkor complex: Angkor Wat, South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant Terrace, Baphoun, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Leper King and Ta Prohm.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Phnom Penh - the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and the Russian Market; Tônlé Sap Lake - South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake; crossing of the Cambodian/Thai border at Poipet; Thai border town of Aranya Prathet; walking tour of Bangkok – the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha.

• Free time to explore 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.