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Independent Cambodia & Thailand: From Angkor Wat To The Beaches Of Phuket
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: IAT4
Overview
Destination:
Cambodia,
Thailand,
Start:Siem Reap, Cambodia
Finish:Phuket, Thailand
Finish:Phuket, Thailand
Duration:16 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Travel Period
March 2025 - March 2026
This journey through Cambodia and Thailand introduces you to the best of each country. Start in Siem Reap with visits to 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. “Thailand” translates to “land of the free” and we think it’s about time that you free yourself from the typical to explore this fascinating destination with the I-Time you crave on an Independent Globus holiday. Start your exploration with a boat ride through Bangkok’s canals, or klongs, to see family homes and temples—you’ll quickly see why they call this city “Venice of the East.” Next, visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, and the Grand Palace, which houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Lastly, stop at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, featuring one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. You’ll also have I-time to explore more of Bangkok and other nearby attractions including Damnoen Saduak floating market and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Travel to Chiang Rai and visit the “Golden Triangle,” where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, and tour a local tea plantation. You’ll also visit several interesting hill tribes and learn about their culture. In Chiang Mai, explore the most popular temples and visit an amazing elephant sanctuary to learn about the conservation efforts of orphaned and rescued elephants. End your stay in Thailand with a three-night stay at a beachfront resort in Phuket. Explore the area at your leisure or simply relax at the beach!
End your stay in Thailand with a three-night stay at a beachfront resort in Phuket. Explore the area at your leisure or simply relax at the beach!
Traveller Notes
- Transportation: Private vehicle for all sightseeing and transfer between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai; private transfers to/from airport for all intra-holiday flights; intra-tour flights and taxes not included.
- Guides: Local Host in each city; Hospitality desk in Phuket
End your stay in Thailand with a three-night stay at a beachfront resort in Phuket. Explore the area at your leisure or simply relax at the beach!
Traveller Notes
- Transportation: Private vehicle for all sightseeing and transfer between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai; private transfers to/from airport for all intra-holiday flights; intra-tour flights and taxes not included.
- Guides: Local Host in each city; Hospitality desk in Phuket
Standard inclusions
- 15 breakfasts.
- 4 lunches.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1 - ARRIVE IN SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
Welcome to Cambodia! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 - SIEM REAP
Today, explore the temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples are unmatched among the world's ancient ruins.
Your private guided sightseeing starts at the best preserved of all the temples-Angkor Wat, honouring 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.
Today's I-Time Tips
You may consider an Apsara dinner show featuring traditional Khmer music and dance or an exciting performance of Phare, The Cambodian Circus. (B,L)
Day 3 - SIEM REAP
Continue exploring the Angkor temple complex on a private guided tour. Start at Banteay Srei, "Citadel of the Woman," a unique, small temple outside the main complex built from red sandstone and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. On your return journey, stop at a local school to interact with the children.
Then, on to Ta Prohm, which has been left relatively untouched, unlike many other temples. Here, the jungle surrounds you, and tree roots grow over and through the ruins. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Today's I-Time Tips
Explore the temple complex further or take a cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see a floating village. (B)
Day 4 - SIEM REAP-BANGKOK, THAILAND
Today, fly to Bangkok, Thailand's capital city. (B)
Day 5 - BANGKOK
Today's private guided tour starts with a boat ride through the klongs, Bangkok's famous canals.
Next, stop at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, whose 260-foot-tall spire has become identified with Bangkok.
Continue to the Grand Palace, comprised of the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Lastly, visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. (B,L)
Day 6 - BANGKOK
Today is free to explore this extraordinary city.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure.
Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. You may consider a visit to Jim Thompson's House, a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River, or an excursion to the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market. (B)
Day 7 - BANGKOK-CHIANG RAI
Today, fly to Chiang Rai, gateway to Thailand's Golden Triangle and hill tribe culture. (B)
Day 8 - CHIANG RAI
Today's private guided tour starts with a traditional longtail boat ride on the Kok River.
Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you journey to Doi Mae Salong to visit a tea plantation.
Continue through the countryside to visit several fascinating hill tribes including the Yao, Lisu, and Akha, known for gorgeous headdresses decorated with silver coins. (B,L)
Day 9 - CHIANG RAI
Drive to Mae Sai, Thailand's northernmost town to visit the Hall of Opium, built to educate people on the history of opium in the area and proactively address the illegal drug issues through multimedia interactive displays and exhibits.
Stop at the Golden Triangle view point, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet. Here you'll take a boat ride on the Mekong River.
Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps visit Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple or explore the fascinating night market. (B)
Day 10 - CHIANG RAI-CHIANG MAI
Today, drive to Chiang Mai, known as the "Rose of the North." (B)
Day 11 - CHIANG MAI. ELEPHANT SANCTUARY EXCURSION
This morning, travel out of the city to visit Elephant Nature Park, established in the 1990's to provide a sanctuary for rescued and orphaned elephants. You will hear the personal stories of the elephants and see how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives.
Walk with staff and the elephants (no riding), feed them, and watch them thrive in the natural surroundings within the rehabilitation centre. In addition to elephants, tree planting and providing a safe home for other rescue animals are continuous projects at the park.
After lunch at the sanctuary return to Chiang Mai. (B,L)
Day 12 - CHIANG MAI
Today, your private guided sightseeing tour takes you to the walled part of the city for the revered Buddha at Wat Phra Singh.
You'll also visit Wat Doi Suthep, a temple tucked away in the mountains. For the final ascent to the temple, you can take a tram car or walk up the Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase, with more than 300 steps.
Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take in a Khantoke dance show with dinner, participate in a cooking class, or simply explore the night market and absorb the lively atmosphere. (B)
Day 13 - CHIANG MAI-PHUKET
Today, fly to Phuket, Thailand's most popular beach area. Transfer to your beachfront resort. (B)
Day 14 - PHUKET
Enjoy a full day at your leisure.
Today's I-Time Tips
Consider a trip to the Phi Phi Islands, a Thai cooking class, explore Phuket Town, or simply relax on the beach. (B)
Day 15 - PHUKET
Enjoy another full day at your leisure. (B)
Day 16 - PHUKET
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departure dates
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Operator
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At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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