Independent Cambodia & Thailand: From Angkor Wat to the Beaches of Phuket

16 Day Package from Siem Reap to Phuket
This Globus Independent tour through Cambodia and Thailand introduces you to the best of each country. Start in Siem Reap with visits to the magnificently preserved temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple—with some 200 faces carved into 54 towers. You’ll also visit the exquisite 10th-century Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm, where ancient jungle tree roots wind through the temple ruins. “Thailand” translates to “land of the free” and we think it’s about time that you free yourself from the typical to explore this fascinating destination with the free time you crave on a Globus Independent vacation. Start your exploration with a boat ride through Bangkok’s canals, or klongs, to see family homes and temples—you’ll quickly see why they call this city “Venice of the East.” Next, visit Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, and the Grand Palace, which houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Lastly, stop at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok, featuring one of the largest Buddha statues in Thailand. You’ll also have free time to explore more of Bangkok and other nearby attractions including Damnoen Saduak floating market and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. In Chiang Rai, travel to the “Golden Triangle” where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, tour a local tea plantation, and explore Wat Rong Khun. You’ll also visit several interesting hill tribes and learn about their culture. In Chiang Mai, explore the most popular temples and visit an amazing elephant sanctuary to learn about the conservation efforts of orphaned and rescued elephants. End your stay in Thailand with a three-night stay at a beachfront resort in Phuket. Explore the area at your leisure or simply relax at the beach!
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:

• Guided visits to Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom
• Visits to Banteay Srei, Ta Prohm, and a local school in Siem Reap
• Boat ride through the klongs (canals) of Bangkok
• Guided visits to Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Temple of the Reclining Buddha
• Longtail boat ride on the Kok River and visit to hill tribe villages in Chiang Rai
• Tea plantation tour in Doi Mae Salong
• Mekong River boat ride with visits to the Hall of Opium and Golden Triangle viewpoint
• Guided visit to Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
• Guided sightseeing in Chiang Mai with guided tour of the Elephant Nature Park and visits to Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai
• Two full days at leisure in relax and enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters of Phuket