Saigon to Bangkok - 10 days Tour by On The Go Tours

10 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

24 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ends

Bangkok, Thailand

Highlights

Angkor Wat Complex – Discover the iconic Angkor Wat and see the many stone faces of the Bayon Temple in Angkor Thom

Cu Chi Tunnels – Discover the incredible network of tunnels which were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War

Bangkok – Ride on a tuk-tuk through the streets of the city and cruise along its canals in a traditional longtail boat

Ho Chi Minh City – Explore the capital of Vietnam on our guided tour and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum

Mekong Delta – Visit the Cai Rang Floating Market and explore the Mekong aboard a traditional sampan

Phnom Penh – Tour highlights of the city include the Silver Pagoda and discover the horrors of the Khmer Rouge at Tuol Sleng Prison

Tonle Sap Lake – Enjoy a boat ride on the lake and see the colourful houses of Kampong Phluk built on stilts over the lake

NGO Phare Cambodian Circus – Join an evening of entertainment at this incredible circus show

Phnom Penh – Tour highlights of the city include the Silver Pagoda and discover the horrors of the Khmer Rouge at Tuol Sleng Prison

Tonle Sap Lake – Enjoy a boat ride on the lake and see the colourful houses of Kampong Phluk built on stilts over the lake

NGO Phare Cambodian Circus – Join an evening of entertainment at this incredible circus show

Itinerary

From Ho Chi Minh City, explore the Mekong Delta and the ingenious Cu Chi Tunnels before taking in the highlights of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and the incredible Angkor Complex in Cambodia. Then wing your way to Bangkok, to end this 10 day Indochina adventure in Thailand's captivating capital.

day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City

Friday. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, aka Saigon! On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel, before the rest of today is free to explore at leisure. Perhaps visit the Reunification Palace - the Vietnam War came to an end here on 30 April 1975 as a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the gates.

Please note: This tour runs for 11 days if travelling in 2025. From 2026 onwards, the itinerary will be 10 days. This itinerary is the 2026 version. Please contact us for more details.

OverNight:Ho Chi Minh City

day 2 - Cruising the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Can Tho. This morning we drive to Cai Be and board a traditional sampan boat to cruise along the Mekong River. Enjoy lunch in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island and pass the beautiful Cai Be church as we sail. Later, we’ll stop at some home factories to sample local sweets and see how they are made.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Can Tho

day 3 - Mekong & Saigon

Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a morning visit to the famous Cai Rang floating market before we return to Ho Chi Minh City for a guided walking tour. Discover highlights of the city including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the sobering War Remnants Museum. This evening is free to enjoy as you please.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Ho Chi Minh City

day 4 - Cu Chi Tunnels & Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh. Today we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, used by the Viet Cong to their advantage during the Vietnam War. You’ll see trapdoors, booby traps and weapons factories that were used by the guerrilla fighters, as well as living accommodation. Crawl through a section of the famous tunnels and fire weapons including M16’s and AK47’s at the firing range.

This afternoon we say goodbye to Vietnam and cross into Cambodia. We then drive to the country’s capital, Phnom Penh.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Phnom Penh

day 5 - Phnom Penh sightseeing

Explore the highlights of Phnom Penh today as we enjoy a guided tour of the capital. See the National Museum of Fine Arts and the beautiful Royal Palace. Continue to the famous Silver Pagoda, where statues of Buddha are encrusted with thousands of diamonds.

This afternoon discover the darker side of Cambodia’s past as we learn about the Khmer Rouge with visits to Tuol Sleng Prison ($21) and the Killing Fields. The barbaric Pol Pot regime executed thousands of people during their brief rule of the country from 1975 - 1979.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Phnom Penh

day 6 - Siem Reap & Angkor Thom

Phnom Penh – Siem Reap. This morning, check out and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Siem Reap.

After freshening up, our touring will start with a visit to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. This monumental fortified city is encircled by a 100m wide moat and is famed for the huge statue heads that glare down from every angle. In Angkor Thom we will see the fabulous Bayon Temple, Baphuon, the royal enclosure, and the Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper King. Last but not least is atmospheric Tra Prohm Temple where vast muscular tree roots envelop the crumbling towers and walls whilst the trees’ foliage dapples the temple in shade.

This evening we attend the wonderful Phare Cambodian Circus. The Phare NGO circus project trains street kids to become talented circus artists and the popular show blends circus skills with interpretations of modern life and issues in Cambodian society.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Siem Reap

day 7 - Angkor Wat & Kampong Phluk

Early this morning, there's an optional sunrise visit to Angkor Wat to marvel at this magnificent temple bathed in the golden light before we explore Angkor Wat later in the morning. This awe-inspiring monument to man’s devotion to his gods is believed to be the largest religious building in the world, adorned with thousands of intricate wall carvings and extensive bas-reliefs. There are countless opportunities to capture stunning photographs at this iconic site.

From Angkor Wat we travel to the village of Preak Dak, where each member of the group has the opportunity to plant mango or jackfruit saplings as part of our tree-planting initiative, operated in partnership with this local community. Then we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the beautiful Angkor temple of Banteay Srei. Cut from pink-hued sandstone, this Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva features lavishly decorated libraries and magnificent reliefs of divine figures.

Later this afternoon we drive to Kampong Phluk, a cluster of three stilted villages within the floodplain of Tonle Sap Lake. Here, you’ll see homes perched high above the water and, depending on the season, the hauntingly beautiful petrified trees of the flooded forest.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Siem Reap

day 8 - Fly to Bangkok

Siem Reap - Bangkok (Thailand). Say goodbye to Cambodia today as we fly to Bangkok (included). On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Bangkok

day 9 - Bangkok sightseeing

Today we discover the highlights of Thailand’s capital with a guided tour. Visit the colourful Bangkok Flower Market and the Grand Palace in the heart of the city. We’ll also enjoy a tuk-tuk ride to the famous reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.

After lunch at a local restaurant we board a traditional longtail boat to explore some of the canals that crisscross the city. Bangkok used to be known as the “Venice of the East” and although many of its canals have been filled in, plenty remain for us to discover, away from the notorious Bangkok traffic. Our tour ends at the famous Khao San Road where there are street stalls, restaurants and bars a plenty. It's a great place to eat, relax and party the night away. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free for you to explore at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Bangkok

day 10 - Bangkok

Sunday. Our adventure comes to an end today with an included departure transfer to the airport. If you’d like to extend your stay in Thailand, then we are happy to assist you.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

9 nights 4 star and special class hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 1 dinner

Transport

2 economy class flights: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to BangkokAirport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 10All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Escorted by English speaking Vietnamese and Cambodian tour guides, and a Thai guide for the Bangkok city tour

Others

Guided sightseeing - Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, the Temples of Angkor and BangkokSampan boat trip in the Mekong DeltaBoat trip on Tonle Sap Lake

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