Explore Cambodia’s Ancient Ruins and Beaches

Cambodia, with its tropical climate and beautiful beaches, is known for its rich culture and ancient temples. Travelers will begin this trip in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and enjoy a night out before driving to Siem Reap, Cambodia the next day. Siem Reap has numerous examples of Cambodian tradition as it is home to various temples, including Angkor Wat, a monumental Buddhist temple and the largest religious monument in the world. While in Siem Reap, travelers will also have the opportunity to attend the Phare Circus, a cultural performance with theater, music and dance, and go on a tour of Tonle Sap (Southeast Asia’s largest lake). Travelers will also get to visit Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The city is known for its historical architecture and cuisine. Travelers will experience the largest city in Cambodia with a street food crawl and will also have the chance to visit the Silver Pagoda, another famous Buddhist temple. One of the last stops in Cambodia allows travelers to enjoy the country’s warm weather with a visit to a private beach in Koh Rong, the biggest island in the Gulf of Thailand. Here, travelers get a break from the hustle and bustle of the cities; with no transportation on the island except for taxi boats, travelers can enjoy Cambodian seafood and Koh Rong’s gorgeous underwater ecosystem. At the last stop in Cambodia, Chambok Village, travelers will get one more glimpse of Cambodian nature by getting to explore the village and see its beautiful waterfalls. This trip ends in Ho Chi Minh City—also known as Saigon—in Vietnam, where travelers will depart after enjoying some time in the country’s economic hub.

This is an eight-day G Adventures trip for people ages 18-Thirtysomething. All G Adventures trips are led by a local guide, a CEO, Chief Experience Officer, and trip revenue is driven to help the local community. This trip is ten days long and costs $522 and includes transportation between locations, accommodations, and some meals.

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Journey through Vietnam by Train

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country replete with beautiful beaches and bustling cities, where history mingles with modernity, forging a unique culture evinced in everything from its architecture to its rich culinary traditions. To maximize their time in the country, travelers will head down the coast of central Vietnam by train, starting in the Ancient Town of Hôi An and hitting two beachside cities before concluding their journey in Ho Chi Minh City. In Hôi An, besides exploring its Ancient Town, one of the best-preserved and oldest Southeast Asian trading ports, travelers will also experience a cooking class at the Oodles of Noodles training school, where they can learn more about the local cuisine while preparing their own lunches. From there, the group will board an overnight train to Qui Nhon, a coastal city with an exquisite beach, before departing for Nha Trang, another coastal resort city, the next day. At Nha Trang, travelers will experience the famous 100 Eggs Mud Baths, where they can spend the day soaking and relaxing in the egg-shaped mineral and mud pools. The bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh city will be the final stop on the journey, where travelers will be able to explore Ben Thanh Market, widely regarded as the city’s largest and most authentic market, as well as the Reunification Palace, which served as the home and office of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu during the Vietnam War.

This 7-day experience starts at $452 per person and includes accommodation, meals, transportation, and local guides. A part of G Adventures’ and Hostelworld’s Roamies collection, this trip involves plenty of hostel-hopping across Vietnam in addition to the two overnight train journeys.