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CAMBODIA AND THAILAND
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Route: Siem Reap – Khaoyai – Ayutthaya – Bangkok – Hua Hin - Bangkok

Stay at superior 4* hotels 

From USD   1800* | from £ 0 1314*

per person sharing (min 2 pax)

This 11-day itinerary offers a captivating journey through Cambodia and Thailand, beginning with the exploration of Siem Reap's iconic Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples, including the ancient city of Angkor Thom and the enchanting Ta Prohm. Travelers will experience a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake, witnessing the unique floating village of Kampong Phluk. The adventure continues with a transfer to Khaoyai, where guests can enjoy a night safari and jungle trekking in Khao Yai National Park. The tour then moves to Ayutthaya, highlighting its historical temples, before proceeding to Bangkok for a city tour featuring remarkable Buddhist temples. The itinerary also includes a visit to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and concludes with leisure days at the beach in Hua Hin, providing a perfect blend of cultural exploration and relaxation.

DAY 1: HA NOI ARRIVAL (-)

Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meets and transfers to hotel for check in.

Meals: None
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 2: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT TOURS (B)

Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Visit to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery, and the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Enjoy wonderful sunset from the top of Pre Rup Temple.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

DAY 3: SIEM REAP – ANGKOR WAT TOURS – BOAT TRIP (B)

Visit to Banteay Srey, known as Citadel of Women or a Pink Temple, and Banteay Samre Temples. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap lake at Kampong Phluk Village. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current. Then transfer back to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap

DAY 4: SIEM REAP – ARANYAPRATHET (POIPET) - KHAOYAI (B)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer by private bus from Siem Reap to Cambodia – Thailand Border of Poipet. After your immigration, meet with your guide at Aranyaprathet (Thai) Border at 12h00
Transfer about 4-5 hours to Khaoyai, the former capital of Thailand with lunch en-route (by clients own account). Late afternoon, visit to Bat cave and return to the resort.

•    Khaoyai Night Safari by local truck and ranger is an optional tour with extra charge on spot @ USD 35$ per person, minimum 10 pax
•    Alone standing cozily decorated tents with air-conditioner set in a cluster of 4-6 tents are surrounded by a campfire platform set along the resort’s pond under the shades of trees. All tents share a pool of elegantly decorated bathroom equipped with showers as well as a changing and dressing area. An outdoor wooden deck terrace with a seating set is attached to each tent for guest’s relaxation. There are total of 18 Eco Safari Tents. 

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Khaoyai

DAY 5: KHAOYAI - AYUTTHAYA (B)

Wake up early for a KHAOYAI – AYUTTHAYA tour! 8.00 am, drive to the Khao Yai National Park. First we will visit the Park Head Quarter to obtain info about the park, its nature and wild animals. Later our driver will take you to the beginning of a trekking trail. Here we will go jungle trekking through dry evergreen forest where Gibbons, Macaque, Hornbills often seen. Leave from the jungle and have lunch at local restaurant of the park. Then you will drive up to the Haew Suwat Waterfall, famous from the movie “The Beach”. 

In the afternoon, transfer to Ayutthaya with stop to visit a local Fruit Market and try seasonal tropical fruits, Arrive in Ayutthaya and transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Ayutthaya 

DAY 6: AYUTTHAYA – BANG PA-IN - BANGKOK (B)

Morning visit to the principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Srisanpetch and Wat Panangcherng. Afterward board on long-tailed boat to Bang-Pa In. Visiting of Bang Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture
After lunch, transfer to Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok

DAY 7: BANGKOK CITY TOUR (B)

Morning City & Temple tours in Bangkok. This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 1/2 tons of solid gold) - Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings - Wat Benjamaborpitr, the White Marble Temple, one of the finest examples of Thai architecture.  Lunch included at local restaurant. Return to the hotel and afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok

DAY 8: BANGKOK – TRANSFER TO HUA HIN (B)

Morning departure from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak, board on long-tailed boat to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and continue on road to Cha-am / Hua Hin, Check-in at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast 
Overnight at hotel in Hua Hin

DAY 9: HUA HIN (B)

Free all day for relaxing at the beach.

Meals: Breakfast 
Overnight at hotel in Hua Hin

DAY 10: HUA HIN (B)

Free all day for relaxing at the beach.

Meals: Breakfast 
Overnight at hotel in Hua Hin

DAY 11: HUA HIN – BANGKOK – DEPARTURE (B)

Free all day for relaxing at the beach until time transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast
 

Includes:

  • English-speaking guide during the visit time of your trip
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar
  • All the excursions and visits mentioned
  • Entrance tickets/boat
  • Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Taxes and service charges
     

Excludes:

  • International & domestic flight tickets
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Tips for guides, drivers, porters
  • Visa stamping fee at the airport (25US$ to Vietnam & 30 US$ to Cambodia) 
  • Surcharge for public holidays (if any) & Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve: TBA
     
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