Cambodia Express: Bangkok to Saigon via Angkor – 8 Days
Angkor, Tonle Sap and Phnom Penh in a week between Bangkok and Saigon.
Tour overview
This 8-day express trip packs the highlights of Cambodia into a week, between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen. You stay seven nights in simple hotels, with six breakfasts, and the flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap is included.
From Bangkok you fly to Siem Reap for three nights. A full day with a local guide takes you around the temples of Angkor, from the great towers of Angkor Wat to the Bayon and jungle-wrapped Ta Prohm, and a private boat trip on Tonle Sap reveals floating villages and daily life on the lake.
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A minibus brings you to Phnom Penh, where you visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. You then travel by bus across the border and the Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers short on time who want to see Cambodia’s essentials.
Trip highlights
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A flight to Siem Reap (Day 2)
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A full day at Angkor (Day 3)
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Tonle Sap’s floating villages (Day 4)
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The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh (Day 6)
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The Killing Fields (Day 6)
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Into Vietnam (Day 7)
Your route
5 stops from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
- Bangkok Day 1
- Siem Reap Days 2–4
- Angkor Wat Day 3
- Phnom Penh Days 5–6
- Ho Chi Minh City Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
Cambodia’s essentials in a week. The flight to Siem Reap included.
Best suited to
- Travellers short on time
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers and couples
- First-time visitors to Cambodia
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Bangkok, Thailand to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Day 1 · Bangkok Bangkok
A 6pm welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Siem Reap Siem Reap
Fly to Cambodia.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 3 · Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm Angkor
A full day of temples.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Tonle Sap Tonle Sap
Floating villages.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Phnom Penh Phnom Penh
To the capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, Choeung Ek Phnom Penh
A city of contrasts.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Mekong, Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
Into Vietnam.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Bangkok (1 night) Hotel
- Siem Reap (3 nights) Hotel
- Phnom Penh (2 nights) Hotel
- Ho Chi Minh City (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
- Meals 6 breakfasts
- Flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap
- Angkor temples with a local guide
- Private boat trip on Tonle Sap
- Phnom Penh sights and Killing Fields
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a slower pace
- You want luxury hotels
- You want most meals included
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £544 per person, twin share, tour only. 88 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is the flight to Siem Reap included?
Yes. You fly unescorted, with transfers arranged.
Do I need visas?
UK citizens need visas for Cambodia and Vietnam. Thailand is visa-free for short stays.
How much time is there at Angkor?
A full guided day, plus free time in Siem Reap.
How do you cross into Vietnam?
By bus, with your leader’s help at the border.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
No more than sixteen travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary