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Best of Cambodia & Northern Thailand

Ho Chi Minh City → Chiang Mai 15 days Up to 16

About this trip

Fifteen days moving through Cambodia and Thailand, taking in ancient temples, city life and village stays along the way.

You'll watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat with a local guide, drift through Bangkok's back canals by boat, and wander the old royal city of Ayutthaya. Overnight homestays break up the sightseeing with a slower, more personal look at rural life.

What you'll do

  • Watch sunrise at Angkor Wat with a local guide
  • Take a boat tour through Bangkok's canals
  • Explore the historic city of Ayutthaya
  • Stay overnight in a village homestay
Good to know
  • Mixes fast-paced city sightseeing with slower, low-key village stays
  • Homestays mean simpler, shared accommodation for at least part of the trip
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want immersive cultural depth and strong guide expertise across three countries. Think twice if you prefer a slower pace—15 days covering Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam means constant moving.

  • Guides Andy and Prem were knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely great at making history and culture come alive.
  • Three countries in 15 days feels rushed; reviewers noted it's not enough time to properly absorb each place.
  • Elephant sanctuary was a standout highlight that reviewers wish had been officially included in the itinerary.
  • You'll meet genuine travel friends and experience brilliant local culture, food, and history packed into a high-energy trip.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£996 less all-in
One Week in Cambodia
5from £4359 days
The trade-off: 6 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,385, about 34% below the priciest month (Dec).

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Getting there

Ho Chi Minh City
One-way · arrive 26 Nov 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 26 Nov27 Nov

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