Summary
This budget-friendly tour through Cambodia and Thailand highlights each country’s rich history, fascinating culture, and religious monuments. Start in Siem Reap with visits to the magnificently preserved temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple—with 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.
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 established in 1782 where you’ll see the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most sacred Buddhist sculpture. 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…in Chiang Mai explore a night market by tuk-tuk and visit an amazing elephant sanctuary to learn about the conservation efforts of orphaned and rescued elephants. Travel to the “Golden Triangle,” where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet and visit a local tea plantation. You’ll also visit several interesting hill tribes in the mountains near Chiang Rai.
Your trip to Cambodia and Thailand is a rich in experiences, sights, and welcoming people you’ll long remember!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Day 2
- Siem Reap
- Day 3
- Siem Reap
- Day 4
- Siem Reap–Bangkok, Thailand
- Day 5
- Bangkok
- Day 6
- Bangkok
- Day 7
- Bangkok–Sukhothai
- Day 8
- Sukhothai
- Day 9
- Sukothai–Chiang Mai
- Day 10
- Chiang Mai
- Day 11
- Chiang Mai–Elephant Sanctuary–Ban Thaton
- Day 12
- Ban Thaton–Doi Mai Salong–Chiang Rai
- Day 13
- Chiang Rai–Golden Triangle Excursion
- Day 14
- Chiang Rai–Bangkok
- Day 15
- Bangkok
Travel Countries (3): Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand
Travel Cities (7): Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Siem Reap, Sukhothai, Yangon