Yes. Lots of people on our trips are travelling solo. But by doing our trip you’ll instantly be part of a group, so it’s a great way to meet others and make friends! Most of our accommodation is twin or triple share, so we will put you in a room with someone of the same gender.
Trip Highlights
- Guided tour of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Siem Reap
- Group Dinners on first and final nights at popular local restaurants
- Guided tour of the breathtaking island of Phuket
- Overnight at one of Thailand’s leading ethical elephant sanctuaries
- Various cultural activities in Siem Reap
- Half-day bicycle tour of Siem Reap
- Fully experienced English-speaking guide throughout
- 24*7 in-country support team
- A chance to meet some like-minded travelers from across the world
Trip Overview
Are you planning to go for a backpacking trip across Thailand & Cambodia? Well, we've got the perfect plan for you! Fly away to Bangkok - one of the most fascinating capital cities in the world and soak in the madness, while you find yourself surrounded by travelers from across the globe! Hop off to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand and fall in love with the serenity, as you walk around the elephant villages, spending quality time with the animals. Continue your journey to Siem Reap in Cambodia, where lies the largest temple complex in the world. Explore the glorious sites that you've always read about, in the pages of history and also the hidden gems which only the locals know about. We promise that when you head back home, your heart will be full of lovely memories.
Inclusions
What are you Paying for?
- Airport pick-up on arrival in Bangkok
- Guided tour of Bangkok with a traditional welcome meal
- All accommodation during the tour
- Day and a half with the elephants
- Sunrise experience at the stunning Angkor Wat
- Heaps of cultural activities in Siem Reap
- Half-day easy bicycle tour of Siem Reap villages
- Expertly led by English-speaking guides
- In-country support by industry-leading operators
- All transport including flights from Thailand to Cambodia
Not Inclusions
- Flights to Thailand
- Return travel from Cambodia to Thailand
- Personal medical and travel insurance
- Visa for Thailand & Cambodia
- Meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Spending money and tips
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Thailand
If arriving between 7am and 7pm one of our team will be at the airport to meet you and transfer you to our starting location in a very popular and fun area of Bangkok city. We will stay at the very comfortable and stylish LUK Hostel located in the historic old town area of Bangkok. Today will be arrival but for those guests that have arrived in time, there will be an informal get-together in the evening.
Day 2
Exploring the best of Bangkok
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, followed by a more detailed orientation session. Later, we shall set out for a walking tour of the bustling Bangkok. We’ll show you some of the city’s wonderful locations and sit with the locals as we enjoy a traditional street food lunch! In the evening we’ll head out to see the bright lights of this very popular area of the city and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Travelling to Chiang Mai
Today we depart Bangkok in the morning and head north to the charming city of Chiang Mai. Our journey will be by train giving you incredible views of how the country changes from a bustling metropolis to the mountainous hills that border Myanmar and Laos. On arrival in Chiang Mai it’s a quick transfer to the Hetai Boutique Hotel.
Day 4
Exploring the Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
Today is definitely gonna be a memorable day for you! After breakfast, we depart the hotel and head to one of Thailand’s leading ethical elephant sanctuaries located outside the city. Once we reach the location we’ll check in to our accommodation before meeting the team and, most importantly, the elephants!
We’ll join in various activities during our time here including spending time with the elephants and the mahouts. We’ll also join in projects such as creating elephant enrichment, getting our hands dirty with cleaning up the camp, learn all about elephant care and welfare, and lots more. You’ll be accompanied throughout your time here by our guides and the mahouts so you’ll be kept busy and happy, guaranteed!
You'll be staying within the sanctuary premises, it’s basic but comfortable, and what better way to start the day than sipping your coffee as you watch the elephants in the jungle!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5
Another day at the Sanctuary
After finishing any project work that we have left and clearing up the grounds, we’ll enjoy lunch before bidding a wonderful farewell to the team and the adorable elephants. We’ll head back to the hotel in the city where you have a free evening to relax and shop if you feel like it.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6
Traveling To Siem Reap, Cambodia
This morning we transfer to the airport and on to our flight to Siem Reap, via Bangkok. Once we arrive in Bangkok, your Thailand guide will check you in to your flight to Cambodia and then depart. You will be greeted on arrival in Cambodia by your new local guide. We swap guides so that you get the most authentic experience during your time.
Once you’re checked in to your new hotel at the very pleasant Blossoming Romduol hotel in the heart of Siem Reap city. Once checked in we’ll head out to explore and your guide will treat you to a wonderful and authentic Khmer dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7
Exploring the ruins of Angkor
We’re up and out before the crack of dawn so that we can experience the breathtaking sunrise at the truly unforgettable Angkor Wat. It may be an early start but trust us, it’s more than worth it! We’ll take a tour of the lands around the temples and enjoy lunch before we head back to the hotel where you can freshen up and relax around the pool. In the evening, you can step out to explore the night market by yourself.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8
Free Day
This has been such a whirlwind tour that today we’re giving you a day to yourself to do as much or as little as you please. Your guide will be around to help you with any plans that you have and give you ideas of any activities that you may want to join.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9
Time to make a difference
Today's gonna be a tad bit different. After breakfast, we’ll head out to a great social enterprise and learn the traditional leather art, taught by kids who want to train in this skill. After lunch at an NGO school, we’ll head to the fascinating Kampong Phluk Eco-tourism village to learn how the Khmer people are embracing modern advances in tourism to positively benefit their communities. We’ll take a trip on the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia to visit housing communities on stilts and see how these people live day to day on the lake itself.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10
Soaking in the local cultural vibes
Top up your energy levels with a hearty breakfast this morning as around 8 am we’ll cycle from the town on our very special countryside experience. Along the way, we’ll drop into a local’s market, learn about the farming and lifestyles, visit a beautiful Lotus farm, but mostly you’ll learn how the local people really live from day to day. It’s a fascinating cultural experience and one that you’ll really enjoy.
Once we’re back at the hotel you’ll have the afternoon to recover with a refreshing dip in the pool. Then in the evening we’ll get together and head back into town for a group meal in the town. You can also pick up some souvenirs for friends and family back home.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11
Time to bid 'Goodbye'
Like all good things, your trip also ends today! Take your time to bid goodbye to all your fellow travelers while we enjoy one last group breakfast. There’ll be time to swap contact details, for final group photos, for hugs and hi5’s! If you need help with any onward travel your guide will be more than happy to help.
Meals included: Breakfast
Date
Accommodation
Bangkok, Thailand - LUK Hostel
Set in the lively Chinatown district, this hip hostel is 3 minutes on foot from bustling food stalls and markets on Yaowarat Road and a 6-minute walk from the nearest metro station. Accommodations range from snug, stylish rooms with ornate tiles and simple wood furnishings, to sleek mixed-gender or female-only dorms with bunk beds, privacy curtains and reading lights. All come with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Lockers are available. Complimentary walking tours and workshops, including cooking classes, can be arranged. Other amenities include a trendy rooftop restaurant/bar and communal work spaces. Breakfast is included.
Chiang Mai, Thailand - Hetai Boutique Hotel
Set on a tree-lined street near restaurants, this hip, tranquil hotel is 1 km from the 13th-century Chiang Man temple and 2 km from the bustling Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. It's 3 km from the main train station. The airy, eclectic rooms feature carved wood panels, stained glass windows, floral glazed sinks, and/or hardwood or mosaic tile floors. All offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemakers. Some have balconies with pool views. There’s an outdoor pool, a lush garden with tables and sunloungers, and a restaurant. Breakfast is included.
Siem Reap, Cambodia - Blossoming Romduol Hotel
Located just a 5-minute walk from lively Pub Street and a 9-minute walk from the lively Angkor Night Market and 2 km from Angkor National Museum. Private rooms have flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus en suite bathrooms and safes. Some add balconies. Breakfast is included. There's an open-air restaurant, a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a rooftop bar, sunloungers and loaner bikes.
Note : In case of non availability at the above mentioned hotels, accommodation shall be provided in similar standard hotels.
FAQ's
Just let us know who you’re travelling with after you’ve booked and your relationship to them, and we’ll organise appropriate room shares for you. You can make a booking for more than one person as well from our booking system.
The trip starts in Bangkok, Thailand and finishes in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Arrival
You need to book a flight that lands into Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) on the trip arrival date.
Departure
This tour ends on Day 11. You can book your departure flight from Siem Reap International Airport (REP) on this day.
The accommodation on this trip in twin/triple share and you will stay in hotels throughout the journey.
Thailand
Passport holders of many countries get a 30 day ‘visa exempt’ stamp in their passport on arrival into Thailand free of charge. Alternatively you can apply for a Tourist visa beforehand from your nearest Thai embassy.
Cambodia
You can apply for E-Tourist visa for Cambodia.You can find all the information needed at www.evisa.gov.kh.
You need to make sure that the passport is valid for at least another 6 months from the date of entry in the country and has sufficient blank pages.
We recommend you to consult your doctor to take the best advise on vaccinations for the country.
All of our tour prices are in GBP. To check the prices in your local currency you can use website such as www.xe.com which will give the accurate price after conversion in your local currency.
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