Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok whenever works for your flight and get settled into the city. This evening you'll meet your CEO and the rest of the group to kick things off together.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
- Day 2
Bangkok to Siem Reap
After flying from Bangkok, you'll touch down in Siem Reap and check into your base there. You have the option to catch Phare Circus if you pre-booked it when signing up for the tour, giving you a taste of Cambodia's local performance culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Phare Circus
- Day 3
Siem Reap
You'll wake early to watch sunrise over Angkor Wat's ruins, then head to a Khmer meal at a Planeterra partner restaurant or with a local family. Later that day, you'll walk through Pub Street checking out market stalls and bars, sampling local food and soaking in the nightlife scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Khmer meal at a restaurant kickstarted by Planeterra non-profit partner or with a local family)
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
- Local Khmer Meal
- Big Night Out - Siem Reap
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat - Day 4
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Travel by local bus to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital sitting along the Mekong River. Once there, your CEO will take you on an orientation walk to get your bearings, then you'll have the rest of the evening free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River - Day 5
Phnom Penh
You can spend today diving into Phnom Penh's history and culture. Choose between visiting Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields to reflect on Cambodia's past, or head to the Silver Pagoda or Royal Palace for something quieter. By evening, join a street food crawl to see the city's foodie side.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Street Food Crawl - Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21 Museum) & Killing Fields Half-Day Guided Tour (22-26USD per person)
- Silver Pagoda Visit (10USD per person)
- Royal Palace Visit
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21 Museum) Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Silver Pagoda Royal Palace - Day 6
Phnom Penh to Koh Rong
Head to Sihanoukville and board a ferry out to Koh Rong island, your own private beach for the next couple of days. Spend the afternoon trying local seafood, relaxing with a drink, or taking a swim in the warm water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Island - Day 7
Koh Rong
This is your last full day on the island. Catch up on anything you missed like fishing, hiking, or kayaking. After sunset, stick around for a swim in the water glowing with phosphorescent plankton, creating an otherworldly blue sparkle.
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Island - Day 8
Koh Rong to Chambok Village
Return to the mainland and head to Chambok Village where you'll spend the night. You'll eat a home-cooked Cambodian meal and get to know the locals in this remote region, wandering around and connecting with the community.
- Meals
- Dinner (Cambodian home-cooked meal)
Included Activities
- Home Meal
Landmarks/POIs Chambok Village - Day 9
Chambok Village to Ho Chi Minh City
Cross into Vietnam and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, settling into a popular backpackers hostel. You can browse Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and handicrafts, then check out the nightlife. Consider heading to a rooftop bar for views and live music if you want something special.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Cambodia - Vietnam)
Optional Activities
- Ben Thanh Market visit for souvenirs and handicrafts
- Rooftop bar visit for panoramic views and live music
Landmarks/POIs Ben Thanh Market - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Time to say goodbye to your new friends. Grab some final photos and exchange social media before heading out. You'll depart Ho Chi Minh City whenever your plans allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
