Thailand Cambodia Tour 17 days 16 nights: A Captivating Adventure

Warmly welcome upon arrival in Bangkok. Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Bangkok

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: NA

After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.

Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube.

Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

You have a free breakfast at your hotel.  Then you have free time at your hotel until the driver pick up you at your hotel to Bangkok airport and have the flight from Bangkok to Khao Sok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast

Covering over 700 square kilometers, Khao Sok National Park was founded in 1980 and is an evergreen rainforest which in some parts is even older and more diverse than the Amazon rainforest. Gibbons, shy leaf monkeys (Langurs), Hornbills and huge, colorful butterflies – these are just a few of the animals you can spot in Khao Sok National Park.

As you walk along the path, your guide will give you interesting details on the different kinds of bamboo, orchids and lianas growing in the park. You will also encounter unusual trees, such as the spiky-leafed Pandanus, with fruits that look like pineapples and are an important food for squirrel, deer, and porcupines.

For the full day hike, you will go deeper into Khao Sok National Park, heading into steeper terrain and more remote waterfalls. Packed lunch will be Thai fried rice wrapped in a banana leaf.

Depart: 9.00am.

To bring: Swimsuit, sturdy shoes, waterproofing for camera.

Included: Guide, water and packed lunch for the Full Day hike, National Park fee

Accommodation: At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You’ll spend an enjoyable couple hour with the local guy on a bamboo-rafting trip through a charming river. Hop on a bamboo raft and float down the lower Klong Sok River framed by the jaw-dropping view of the rugged, limestone outcrops.

Bamboo rafts give you the relaxed feeling, as they’re natural. It is a nice feeling to be on a bamboo raft and sail along the water, with tree shade near you. If enjoy bird-watching, this is definitely an experience not to miss.

During your trip, as the rafts were made by connecting long bamboo sticks to each other, the water can splash through the gaps between the sticks and get you wet.

Along the route you will stop at a cave or scenic point for a short Bamboo Coffee break, bring your swimming attire and cool down before you finish the serene trip and return to our Jungle Resorts.

Please note: You may possibly get wet during the rafting trip so please keep your electronic devices in waterproof bag so that they’re not damaged by the water.

Depart: anytime from 9am till 3 pm. Required at least one hour booking time in advance. Tour duration 1.5 - 2.5 hours

To bring: hat, sunscreen, water bottle, clothes that can get wet or swimwear, waterproofing for camera or phone (on own risk).

Included: Round trip transfers, coffee break, towels.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast

08:30 Meet in the reception area of Our Jungle Camp Eco Resort or get picked up in or around Khao Sok Town.

09:30 Arrive at Rachabrapa Dam, check in with the National Park and board your boat.

10:00 – 12:30 Explore the lake by local long-tail boat, taking in the majestic scenery of striking white lime stone cliffs, surrounded by emerald green waters.

Stop by at the famous 3 Rock landmark, the Guilin of Thailand before proceeding for a short hike to a cave after which you continue onwards to the floating restaurant.

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break at a Raft House, enjoy a 3 dish Thai set lunch amongst the stunning scenery.

13:30 – 16:00 Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, with some time for swimming and canoeing around the beautiful scenery of Cheow Lan Lake.

16:00 – 17:30 Return back to Cheow Lan Lake Pier and arrive back at Our Jungle Camp 45 min Later. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED:  

● Local English-speaking guide 

● National Park entrance fee

● Transfers to and from Our Jungle House 

● Lunch 

● Water and snacks 

● Complimentary use of kayaks at raft house 

● Entrance fee to Diamond Cave

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:  

● Beer or soft drinks, tips and gratuities for guides 

WHAT TO BRING:  

✓ Comfortable Walking shoes  

✓ Swim suit  

✓ Sunscreen and hat  

✓ Mosquito repellant  

✓ Camera: Waterproofing for bag and camera while on the boat  

✓ Rain jacket  

✓ Personal first aid kit  

✓ Flashlight for cave  

✓Dry bag (you can ‘borrow’ with deposit from the reception)  

Please note, if you do not have these items, they can be bought in Takun town along the way.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:   

The raft houses are a wonderful experience but facilities are not to the same standard as Our Jungle Resort.  The above itineraries are subject to change at the discretion of Our Jungle Resort based on local conditions and changing circumstances. 

Accommodation: At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You will have a breakfast at your hotel then you will relax before going by car to Krabi.  Overnight at hotel in Krabi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time at your hotel.  Overnight at hotel in Krabi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

08:30 hrs. Pick up from hotel by minivan and then straight to Klong Thom district.

First, we will visit hot waterfall, enjoy warm waterfall and Thai style sauna. The area is covered by rain forest and shady trees. Then go to the Emerald Lagoon where the tourists can walk about 1,200 meters through the rain forests to explore the different species of plants and animals.

Enjoy the spectacular view and swimming in the emerald lagoon pool.

16.30 hrs. Transfer back to your hotel by pleasant trip. On the way stop to visit Tiger Temples

Tour includes:

• Tour by minivan
• Drinks and fruits
• Lunch
• English speaking guide
• Insurance
• National Park fees

Overnight at the hotel in Krabi

Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time at your hotel.  Overnight at hotel in Krabi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time at your hotel until the driver pick up you at your hotel to Krabi airport and have the flight from Krabi to Bangkok.  Overnight at hotel in Bangkok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time at your hotel until the driver pick up you at your hotel to Bangkok airport and have the flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap.  Overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast

Today you visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom including the South Gate with its huge statues, the Bayon temple with its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King, visit Preah Khan Temple. Home-make lunch at the local house (Mr. Peanut and his wife, Mrs. Gin living in a small house with a peaceful atmosphere and green garden will serve you a great lunch and share their life story during the Khmer Rouge). 

Afternoon you continue to visit Ta Prohm (the jungle temple) and visit Angkor Wat, the most famous temple of the Angkor complex. with its five towers symbolizing Meru’s five peaks. Return to hotel for relaxation, overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Siem Reap 

Meals: Breakfast 

Located 40 km north of Angkor Wat, the Phnom Kulen Mountain range provides Siem Reap with water and dominates the skyline of the flat plains surrounding it. Although the highest peak of the mountain range lies at only 487m, Phnom Kulen has much to offer visitors. The Cambodian people regard the site as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. King Jayavarman II claimed independence from Java there in 802 A.D. Travel in the morning by car through the countryside to Phnom Kulen and start the rather steep climb up by car. On top of the mountain, you will visit a modern-style pagoda that offers stunning views over the Angkor area. Visit the eight-meter-tall statue of a reclining Buddha and wash your hands at the Linga statue to purify your mind and body. Continue to visit the River of One Thousand Lingas and the magnificent waterfall close to it. Take a refreshing swim in the stream and pool of the waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch served in a natural setting. Returning to Siem Reap in the late afternoon, on the way we will stop to visit the locals doing Sugar Palm in Preah Dak Village. Overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Siem Reap 

Meals: Breakfast 

Early wake up in the morning for a transfer to Phnom Kram (13 km south of Siem Reap), we climb up the hill to view the sunrise over the rice paddies and the floating village of Tonle Sap Lake and enjoy the picnic breakfast on the hill of Phnom Kram.

After breakfast, take the boat ride visiting the Chong Kneas Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake and take a boat trip to see the daily life in the village. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendor of the countryside and is followed by an Artisan D’angkor workshop. Return to the hotel for relaxation

At 2 pm, pick up from the hotel visit to Angkor National Museum where all the Cambodian artifacts are, and Wat Thmei which was one of the Killing Fields in the Khmer Regime (1975-79). Heading to visit Phnom Bakheng which is a Hindu and Buddhist temple in the form of a temple mountain. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built at the end of the 9th century, during the reign of King Yasovarman. Enjoy the sunset from Bakheng Hill to have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast 

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Banteay Srei temple this morning. This red sandstone temple is one of Angkor’s most significant structures as its walls are decorated with elaborate carvings which have been preserved remarkably well. They provide an excellent insight into the Angkor civilization and their beliefs. It was built in the 10th century and was dedicated to the Hindu god – Shiva. Continue on a pleasant drive through the countryside to Beng Mealea, a sprawling jungle temple constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style by King Jayavarman II in the early 12th century. It preceded and may have served as a prototype for Angkor Wat. Contrary to Angkor, few carvings or bas-reliefs are evident. Today the temple is largely overrun by vegetation and the stone walls are crumbling which adds to its charm in a unique way. Accessibility has improved as elevated walkways have been set up throughout most of the temple, although to see all corners does require a sense of adventure as you will need to climb over stone blocks or walk through narrow passageways.

Lunch is on your own account then drive back to your hotel in Siem Reap with about 1.5 hours.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Siem Reap 

Meals: Breakfast

We will spend our last morning visiting the Chong Kneas Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake and take a boat trip to see daily life in the village. The natural wonder of Tonle Sap offers an insight into the old tradition of riparian life and the natural splendor of the countryside and is followed by an Artisan D’angkor workshop before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

Accommodation: NA

Meals: Breakfast