Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and get picked up at the airport for transfer to your hotel. If your flight gets in early, the Old Quarter is right there to walk around, or you can check out the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on foot. By 6 pm, you'll meet your trip leader and other travellers for a welcome meeting, then head to dinner at a traditional Vietnamese house-style restaurant with local dishes.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at beautifully decorated restaurant resembling an old-fashioned Vietnamese house featuring classic Vietnamese dishes made with fresh local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at traditional Vietnamese restaurant
- Welcome meeting with trip leader and group
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Visit Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Landmarks Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
The day involves traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll board a traditional junk-style boat and sail through limestone karsts and islands. Lunch is served onboard with seafood, then you can explore caves and fishing villages with your leader. The afternoon gives you time to swim, kayak, or relax on the beach before dinner on deck and stargazing.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner on deck)
Included Activities
- Board junk-style boat Feature Stay accommodation
- Halong Bay sailing and exploration
- Seafood lunch onboard
- Swimming, kayaking, or beach relaxation
- Dinner on deck
Optional Activities
- Cave exploration with leader
- Visit fishing village to learn about local life
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Start with breakfast on the boat and the option to do Tai Chi before heading back to Hanoi. This afternoon brings a rare Hat Xam performance at a private club house. This ancient Northern Vietnamese art form from blind musicians hasn't been performed in decades. The 60-minute acoustic show might include audience participation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Peaceful breakfast onboard)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Tai Chi on boat (optional)
- Traditional Hat Xam performance at private club house
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Hanoi to Hoi An
You'll join a half-day tour visiting the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison with your leader. Lunch happens at KOTO café, a social enterprise supporting disadvantaged youth. Later you'll fly south to Danang and drive to Hoi An through green countryside. The rest of the day is yours to explore or swim at the hotel pool.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at KOTO café, a social enterprise providing hospitality training to disadvantaged youth, featuring creative menu of Vietnamese dishes made with local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Half-day Hanoi tour
- Temple of Literature visit
- Hoa Lo Prison visit
- Lunch at KOTO social enterprise café
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An
- Relax at hotel pool
Landmarks Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison 
- Day 5
Hoi An
A walking tour takes you through Hoi An's Old Town with its pagodas, Chinese assembly hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, and historic trader houses. Your leader shares stories about the city's past as a major trading port for pottery. You'll stop at a local coffee shop to try traditional egg coffee or iced coconut coffee while watching the town bustle. The afternoon is free for your own exploring.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An's Old Town
- Chinese assembly hall visit
- Japanese Covered Bridge crossing
- Historic trader house visit
- Local museum visit
- Local coffee shop visit with traditional coffee
Optional Activities
- Personal exploration of Hoi An in afternoon
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 6
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
The morning in Hoi An is free, so you can browse the market for silk and locally made garments, or rent a bicycle to check out nearby lanes and beaches. Your leader has restaurant suggestions ready. In the afternoon you'll transfer to Danang airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. After checking in, you'll tour the city including the War Remnants Museum, then spend the evening at Cho Ben Thanh market exploring food stalls.
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City tour including War Remnants Museum
Optional Activities
- Browse Hoi An market for silk and materials
- Collect tailored garments
- Hire bicycle to explore lanes and beaches
- Visit Cho Ben Thanh market for dining
Landmarks War Remnants Museum Cho Ben Thanh Market - Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network dug by the Viet Minh and expanded by the Viet Cong during the war. Walking through widened sections with your leader, you'll learn how the tunnels held hospitals, homes, schools, and served as a military base. After returning to the city, you'll gather for a final dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration and tour
Optional Activities
- Final dinner with group at local restaurant
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
You'll catch an unescorted flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia and get met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. If you arrive with time to spare, walk around the French colonial architecture or visit the National Museum. This evening includes a second group meeting with your new leader, followed by dinner at Malis Restaurant serving traditional Cambodian cuisine. Optional cocktails await at Le Moon Rooftop.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Malis Restaurant, an upmarket dining spot committed to preserving and serving Cambodia's traditional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at Malis Restaurant
- Second group meeting with new leader
Optional Activities
- Explore French colonial architecture
- Visit National Museum
- Cocktails at Le Moon Rooftop at Amanjaya Pancam Hotel
Landmarks National Museum of Cambodia 
- Day 9
Phnom Penh
The day includes visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek to understand the tragic Khmer Rouge legacy. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Wat Phnom, the temple that founded the city in the 15th century, is worth seeing, as are the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Dinner with your group or solo exploration of the nighttime city are both options.
Included Activities
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) visit
- Killing Fields of Choeung Ek visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Wat Phnom
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Explore city at own pace
- Dinner with group or wander city
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Wat Phnom Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 10
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by private vehicle. At Skun Village, you'll discover traditional life including deep-fried tarantulas and local insects. Santuk Silk Farm shows how silk production works and employs local women as artisan weavers. Lunch is a simple meal prepared by the weavers, and you'll see historic bridges along the route. You'll reach your tropical resort around 5 pm, then head out for dinner and an Apsara Theatre show with Khmer traditional dance.
- Meals
- Lunch (Simple, rustic local lunch prepared by weavers at Santuk Silk Farm), Dinner (Khmer theatre dinner at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre with Khmer traditional dance and Khmer favourites)
Included Activities
- Skun Village visit
- Santuk Silk Farm tour
- Lunch at Santuk Silk Farm prepared by weavers
- Khmer Theater Dinner at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap
Landmarks Skun Village Santuk Silk Farm - Day 11
Siem Reap
You'll have the option to catch sunrise at Angkor if you're up for it, then spend the day with a private archaeological guide walking through the temple complex. Start at Angkor Wat and take time to understand the intricate carvings and layout before heading to Sala Bai Hotel School for lunch, where you'll eat food prepared by local youth training in hospitality roles. After lunch, head into Angkor Thom to see the massive stone faces carved into the gates and towers. Later you'll visit a working monastery where monks live and study, giving you a chance to learn about Theravada Buddhism directly from them. By evening you're free to relax at your hotel or wander into Siem Reap town to check out the bar scene if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Lunch (Meal at Sala Bai Hotel School prepared by students learning hospitality industry skills)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Angkor complex (optional)
- Angkor Temples Guided Tour with private archaeologist guide
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Ancient working monastery visit with monks
Optional Activities
- Explore bars in Siem Reap
- Explore Siem Reap in evening
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Sala Bai Hotel School 
- Day 12
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll visit Ta Prohm temple with its large trees embedded in stone, symbols of nature's power. Next comes Banteay Srei to photograph intricate stone carvings. You can head back to the resort, explore Siem Reap town, or keep exploring the Angkor ruins with your included pass. Tonight brings a final farewell dinner in rural rice fields with your group in a rustic, romantic setting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Private meal in rice fields of rural Siem Reap in rustic and romantic setting as farewell to group and Cambodia)
Included Activities
- Ta Prohm temple visit
- Banteay Srei temple visit
- Private Khmer countryside farewell dinner in rice fields
Optional Activities
- Return to resort
- Explore Siem Reap town
- Continue exploring Angkor ruins
Landmarks Ta Prohm Banteay Srei 
- Day 13
Siem Reap
Your adventure ends after breakfast. If you want to stay longer in Siem Reap, contact your booking agent beforehand to arrange additional accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Siem Reap
