Thailand Experience with Siem Reap & Phuket

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Highlighting Thailand and Cambodia’s rich histories, fascinating cultures, and religious monuments, this Thailand and Cambodia tour includes overnights in Siem Reap, Bangkok, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Your budget-minded tour of Cambodia starts in Siem Reap to visit the magnificently preserved temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Tho...

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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Highlighting Thailand and Cambodia’s rich histories, fascinating cultures, and religious monuments, this Thailand and Cambodia tour includes overnights in Siem Reap, Bangkok, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Your budget-minded tour of Cambodia starts in Siem Reap to visit the magnificently preserved temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple—with some 200 faces carved into 54 towers. You’ll also visit the exquisite 10th-century Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm, where ancient jungle tree roots wind through the temple ruins. Your tour through Thailand includes visits to some of the cities that have served as the country's capital: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Sukhothai. In Bangkok—Thailand’s current capital—visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha; the Temple of the Reclining Buddha built in 1832; and the Grand Palace, the royal residence begun in 1782 where you’ll see the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred Buddhist sculpture. In Ayutthaya, Thailand’s ancient capital, your sightseeing includes a visit to Bang Pa-In Palace, which was built as a summer residence for the Kings of Ayutthaya. In Sukhothai, Thailand's 13th-century capital, visit Sukhothai Historic Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ruins of palaces, temples, and homes. But that’s not all…take a train ride over the famous River Kwai Bridge, part of the infamous Death Railway built by prisoners during World War II. Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial, which houses a museum detailing the life of the Allied prisoners and Asian laborers who helped build the railway. Travel to the “Golden Triangle,” where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. You’ll also spend time at an elephant sanctuary, where over 30 elephants room freely in a sustainable environment free from mistreatment. The perfect conclusion to your Thailand experience will be in the perfection and paradise of Phuket. Relax with 3 days of aquamarine water, pristine beaches, and pampering services available if you choose. Your budget-travel to Thailand is rich in experiences, sights, and welcoming people you’ll long remember!

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Details

Itinerary focusActive
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySIEM REAP
End CityPHUKET

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Cambodia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Ayutthaya
  • Chiang Mai
  • Chiang Rai
  • Phuket
  • Siem Reap

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA. Welcome to Cambodia! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2

SIEM REAP. Your sightseeing tour starts at the best preserved of all the temples—ANGKOR WAT, honoring the Hindu god Vishnu. Next stop is ANGKOR THOM to see BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B,L)

Day 3

SIEM REAP. Today, visit the exquisite 10th-century BANTEAY SREI, a unique temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva that was built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. Then, on to TA PROHM which has been left relatively untouched; surrounded by jungle, tree roots grow over and through the ruin walls. (B)

Day 4

SIEM REAP-BANGKOK, THAILAND. Fly to Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 5

BANGKOK. Bangkok is an exhilarating blend of historic and religious monuments, chic modernity, exciting shopping, and friendly culture. An exciting day of sightseeing is ahead. Take in the city’s principal landmarks such as the splendid TEMPLE OF THE GOLDEN BUDDHA and...

Day 6

BANGKOK–EXCURSION TO KANCHANABURI. Today’s full-day excursion takes you to Kanchanaburi on the banks of the Kwai River, famed for the River Kwai Bridge, built during WWII. Visit the ALLIED FORCES CEMETERY and spend time in the fascinating THAILAND-BURMA RAILWAY CENTRE...

Day 7

BANGKOK. Today is yours to explore Bangkok at leisure, perhaps enjoying the great-value shopping, lively market, and delicious Thai cuisine. You may opt to join an optional excursion to the legendary Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where traders sell all manner of items from their boats, including exotic fruits, vegetables, silks, and toys. (B)

Day 8

BANGKOK–AYUTTHAYA–PHITSANULOK. Today, head to Ayutthaya, ancient capital of Siam. Here, you will visit BANG PA-IN PALACE, which was built in the 18th century as a summer residence for the Kings of Ayutthaya. Later, drive to Phitsanulok, one of Thailand’s oldest cities...

Day 9

PHITSANULOK–SUKHOTHAI. Journey to Sukhothai, Thailand’s 13th-century former capital, and admire the atmospheric, moated Old Town. Here, you will visit SUKHOTHAI HISTORIC PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore ruined temples and monasteries, including WAT SI CHUM with its stunning seated Buddha. (B)

Day 10

SUKHOTHAI–LAMPANG–CHIANG RAI. This morning, travel to Lampang. Here, visit Phayao Lake and WAT PHRA THAT LAMPANG LUANG. Built in 1476, this ancient Buddhist temple is often thought to be the oldest-standing wooden structure in the country. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue through rural countryside to Chiang Rai. (B,L)

Day 11

CHIANG RAI. GOLDEN TRIANGLE EXCURSION. Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you journey to Doi Mae Salong and visit a TEA PLANTATION. Continue to Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost town, and on to the renowned GOLDEN TRIANGLE, where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. You may consider an optional boat tour on the Mekong River. (B,L)

Day 12

CHIANG RAI–CHIANG MAI. This morning visit WAT RONG KHUN, also known as the White Temple. Then, continue through lush jungle to Chiang Mai, a fragrant mountain retreat known as the “Rose of the North” for its refreshing climate. Upon arrival, visit SAN KAMPAENG to see local craftsmen make Thailand’s traditional lacquerware and teakwood furniture. (B)

Day 13

CHIANG MAI. Spend the morning at an ELEPHANT SANCTUARY, where over 30 elephants roam freely in a safe and sustainable environment and are not subjected to mistreatment (including rides). Here, you have the chance to touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the eleph...

Day 14

CHIANG MAI. Today is free for you to enjoy this dynamic city. You may opt to join our optional Thai cooking class and learn the secrets of traditional dishes. (B)

Day 15

CHIANG MAI–PHUKET. Today, transfer to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Phuket. On arrival, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 16

PHUKET. Enjoy your days doing as little or as much as you wish. Visit fabulous beaches, treat yourself to a Thai massage, or simply relax by the pool. (B daily)

Day 17

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Day 18

PHUKET. Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Saem Siemreap Hotel Narai Hotel Grand Riverside Hotel Legendha Sukhothai Thai Village Resort Wiang Inn Hotel Empress Hotel Centara Karon Resort Phuket,

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