Simply Southern Indochina




Overview
Highlights
- 10-day highlights journey from Bangkok to Saigon using overland transport and simpler hotels
- A varied, interesting and classic journey through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
- Explore the fabulous Khmer jungle temples of Angkor and wander through Old Saigon
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Itinerary

Arrive in Thailand's capital, the lively metropolis of Bangkok. The bustling street life of this energetic city is set to a backdrop of colourful, ornate shrines and modern glass-fronted high-rises, which jostle for position to dominate the city's skyline. It's a pla...
This morning we make an early start with a train ride before boarding a scheduled bus service to the Cambodian city of Siem Reap. Operated as a through service, travellers will nevertheless change vehicles once in Cambodia. Your Thai leader will accompany you to the b...
Today is left free to explore the incredible jungle temple complex of the Angkor period, whose history covers some 600 years, from the 9th through to the 15th centuries. No activities or excursions have been included in Siem Reap and your time here is very much your o...
Today is left free to explore the incredible jungle temple complex of Angkor.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Today we travel by public bus from Siem Reap onto Battambong, a journey of approximately 3 hours. Battambong lies along a route that has seen countless Thai and the Khmer Rouge soldiers wind their way north and south, either in the pursuit of conquest, or in the case ...
A public bus takes us on to the Cambodian capital this morning, the 6-hour journey getting us to the city in time for an afternoon's orientation tour. Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of the Sap, Mekong and Bassac Rivers, a charming testament to the country's ancient...
Today has been left free for you to continue exploring this fascinating city at your own pace. Options include the National Museum, with its impressive collection of Angkor statues and the impressive French built Royal Palace, whose spectacular pagoda style structure ...
Transferring to the bus station this morning, we catch the non-stop public bus to Ho Chi Minh City, an unescorted journey of some 6.5 hours that gets into the city in time to meet up with our Vietnamese tour leader. We cross the border at Bavet (Cambodia) and Moc Bai ...
Today is free for you to choose from a number of options. You may wish to visit the remarkable Reunification Palace and the emotive War Remnants Museum, which contains a fascinating, and at times chilling reminder of the cost of what the Vietnamese refer to as the Ame...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Ho Chi Minh. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Ho Chi Minh at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you woul...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Feb 2025
Simply Southern Indochina
I have been wanting to visit this region for some time and I was not disappointed. Most of the time was spent in Cambodia which was really enjoyable and the bus serv...
Vicente
Jan 2025
Simply Southern Indochina
All was a great experience as usual from Explore, tour leaders were great, alway...
Kimberly
Jan 2025
Simply Southern Indochina
Overall, my 19-year-old daughter & I had a wonderful time minus the following issue. Warning- If you are American, get the evisa for Vietnam before you leave t...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
Simply Southern Indochina
Even though I was the only person on this trip, I cannot thank Explore highly enough for the excellent liaison with the local partners to ensure I had a safe and sea...
Morounke
Nov 2024
Simply Southern Indochina
Sokchea was exceptional on this trip, caring, professional and respectful. Scooby was lacklustre and frequently forgot the needs of the people she was guiding. Dien ...
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