Itinerary
- Day 1
Vientiane
You'll arrive in Vientiane and get settled at your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city at your own pace and get a feel for the place.
- Day 2
Vientiane
This morning you'll see Pha That Luang, the former royal temple Haw Pha Kaeo, and Wat Si Saket, which is believed to be the city's oldest surviving wat. Then you'll head to Buddha Park to check out over 200 Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, followed by a stop at the Cope Centre to learn about their work supporting victims of unexploded bombs and mines. By evening, you'll have dinner beside the Mekong River and catch the sunset.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner beside the Mekong River with spectacular sunset)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Vientiane
- Visit to Pha That Luang monument
- Visit to Haw Pha Kaeo temple
- Visit to Wat Si Saket
- Explore Buddha Park with over 200 Hindu and Buddhist sculptures
- Visit to Cope Centre
- Dinner beside the Mekong River
Landmarks/POIs Pha That Luang Haw Pha Kaeo Wat Si Saket Buddha Park Cope Centre - Day 3
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
You'll travel north through countryside to Vang Vieng on the Nam Song River. In the afternoon, you'll cross the river and wander through scenic areas passing villages and rice fields. After seeing the blue lagoon and Tham Pou Kham cave with its chambers and formations, you can swim and relax. Later you'll explore Tham Jang caves and visit Ban Na Khae village to learn about the Hmong and Kamu communities living there.
Included Activities
- Journey through Vang Vieng countryside
- Cross Nam Song River
- Visit blue lagoon
- Explore Tham Pou Kham cave
- Swim in blue lagoon waters
- Visit Tham Jang caves
- Visit Ban Na Khae village
Landmarks/POIs Tham Pou Kham Cave Blue Lagoon Tham Jang Cave Ban Na Khae Village 
- Day 4
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, you'll head to the station for a one-hour express train to Luang Prabang, arriving early afternoon. This UNESCO-recognized city has gleaming temple roofs, colonial architecture, and mountains in the background. You'll spot orange-robed monks on quiet streets. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Express train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
- Day 5
Luang Prabang
Rise early to see the daily procession of saffron-clad monks collecting alms. You'll tour the old quarter in vintage tuk tuks, stopping at the Morning Market and Wat Xiengthong temple. Then visit the former Royal Palace (now a museum) to see the sacred Pha Bang Buddha statue. You'll meet locals from ethnic minority villages, then finish at Khouangsi waterfall where you can walk forest trails or swim in turquoise pools.
Included Activities
- Witness daily procession of monks
- Vintage tuk tuk sightseeing tour of old quarter
- Visit Morning Market
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Tour former Royal Palace and national museum
- See Pha Bang Buddha statue
- Meet locals at Laoloum, H'mong, and Khmu villages
- Visit Khouangsi waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Wat Xiengthong Royal Palace Khouangsi Waterfall 
- Day 6
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Spend the morning at Living Land Farm doing hands-on farming work. You'll try ploughing fields with a water buffalo and learn how rice is planted. Enjoy a Laotian lunch at the Rice House with views of rice terraces and mountains. Return to Luang Prabang with free time before your evening flight to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Lunch (Tasty Laotian lunch at Rice House with views of rice terraces and mountains)
Included Activities
- Half-day farming experience at Living Land Farm
- Learn rice planting and cultivation
- Plough field with water buffalo
- Laotian lunch at Rice House
Landmarks/POIs Living Land Farm 
- Day 7
Hanoi
You have the whole day free in Hanoi. Walk around tree-lined avenues, lakes, ancient pagodas, and the old town. You can visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, his House on Stilts, and the Temple of Literature from the 11th century. At 17:00 there's a Vietnam welcome meeting where you'll meet other group members.
Optional Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts
- Visit Temple of Literature
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Presidential Palace Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts Temple of Literature - Day 8
Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, you'll take a cyclo ride through the French Quarter seeing the Opera House and Ly Thai To Park. Then transfer to Halong Bay and board a traditional junk boat to explore the jade waters and karst islands. You'll have lunch onboard, visit Trinh Nu Cave, and do kayaking and swimming. There's a cooking demonstration on the sundeck before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty lunch onboard junk boat), Dinner (Sumptuous seafood dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Cyclo ride through Hanoi's French Quarter
- Halong Bay junk boat cruise
- Lunch onboard junk boat
- Visit Trinh Nu Cave
- Kayaking in Halong Bay
- Swimming in Halong Bay
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration
- Seafood dinner onboard
Landmarks/POIs Opera House Ly Thai To Park Trinh Nu Cave 
- Day 9
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue
Early risers can do Tai Chi or get a traditional massage on the sundeck. Before heading back, you'll explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Grotto), a large cave with two spectacular chambers. Return to Hanoi mid-afternoon and walk around the old quarter. Later, board the Reunification Express sleeper train to Hue (or fly if you prefer).
Included Activities
- Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Grotto)
- Leisurely walk around 36 streets of old quarter
- Overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi class on sundeck
- Traditional massage
- Flight from Hanoi to Hue
Landmarks/POIs Sung Sot Cave 
- Day 10
Hue
Upon arrival in Hue, take a guided tour of Thien Mu Pagoda with its 21-metre-high tower and the oldest monastery. Visit the citadel containing the Imperial Purple Palace modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City. Explore the Royal Tombs in the countryside, including Emperor Tu Duc's elaborate mausoleum. An optional sunset cruise on the Perfume River is available this evening (paid locally).
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Hue
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit citadel with Imperial Purple Palace
- Visit Royal Tombs of Nguyen kings
- Visit Emperor Tu Duc mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Sunset cruise on Perfume River in long boat
Landmarks/POIs Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Purple Palace Emperor Tu Duc Mausoleum 
- Day 11
Hue to Hoi An
You'll travel the scenic Hai Van Pass with views of lush hills and beautiful beaches. Stop to walk along China Beach, then visit the grottoes at Thuy Son Mountain, the largest of the five Marble Mountains. Explore the enormous Huyen Khong cave with its rock Buddha. Continue to Hoi An and take a walking tour of the old town visiting the Chinese Assembly Hall, pagodas, merchants' homes, and the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Included Activities
- Travel Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds)
- Walk along China Beach
- Visit Thuy Son Mountain grottoes
- Explore Huyen Khong cave
- Walking tour of Hoi An old town
- Visit Chinese Assembly Hall
- Visit Chua Ong Pagoda
- Visit Tam Ky house
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass China Beach Thuy Son Mountain Huyen Khong Cave Chinese Assembly Hall Chua Ong Pagoda Tam Ky House Japanese Covered Bridge 
- Day 12
Hoi An
Take a leisurely bike ride through countryside to Tra Que village (alternative transportation available if you prefer not to cycle). You'll do hands-on farming and learn age-old practices. Join an interactive cooking demonstration where you'll prepare lunch. Return to Hoi An in the afternoon with free time to relax.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch prepared during interactive cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Bike ride to Tra Que village
- Learn local farming practices
- Tend fields
- Learn about traditional medicine
- Interactive cooking demonstration and lunch preparation
Optional Activities
- Alternative transportation to Tra Que village
Landmarks/POIs Tra Que Village 
- Day 13
Hoi An
This day is free to spend however you'd like. Relax by the hotel pool, stroll around town, or spend time at the beach. If you want to do something more, optional excursions include a day trip to the UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary or Ba Na Hills mountain resort with the world's second longest cable car.
Optional Activities
- Excursion to UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary
- Day trip to Ba Na Hills mountain resort with second longest cable car and Golden Bridge
Landmarks/POIs My Son Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 
- Day 14
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Early morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City, then drive to the Mekong Delta. From Vinh Long, cruise downstream on a traditional sampan through waterways. Visit local cottage industries making coco candies, paper, and popcorn. Have lunch in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island)
Included Activities
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer to Mekong Delta
- Sampan cruise on Mekong Delta
- Visit cottage industries
- Lunch in traditional home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island
Landmarks/POIs Dong Hoa Hiep Island 
- Day 15
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Early start to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest on the Mekong Delta. Watch sampans loaded with fruits and vegetables being tossed between boats at great speeds. Drive to Ho Chi Minh City and take a walking tour seeing the Old Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit the War Remnants Museum. Evening is free at leisure.
Included Activities
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
- Walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Old Post Office
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit War Remnants Museum
Landmarks/POIs Cai Rang Floating Market Old Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral War Remnants Museum 
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Visit Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about underground life during the war. Drive to the Cambodian border at Moc Bai/Bavet and continue to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's bustling capital known for historic sites, architecture, and restaurants.
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 17
Phnom Penh
Spend the full day sightseeing in Phnom Penh. Tour the National Museum of Arts with the world's finest collection of Khmer sculpture. Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda containing diamond-encrusted Buddha statues and a floor paved with five tons of silver. See Tuol Seng (Security Prison S21) and the Killing Fields.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Phnom Penh
- Visit National Museum of Arts
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Visit Tuol Seng (Security Prison S21)
- Visit Killing Fields
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Arts Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Tuol Seng Killing Fields - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Check out and fly to Siem Reap. After freshening up, begin touring Angkor Thom, the ancient fortified city surrounded by a moat. Explore Bayon Temple, Baphuon, royal enclosure, and the Terraces of the Elephants and Leper King. Finish at Tra Prohm Temple where tree roots envelop crumbling towers. This evening attend the Phare Cambodian Circus, an NGO training street kids.
Included Activities
- Flight to Siem Reap
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Baphuon
- Visit royal enclosure
- Visit Terraces of the Elephants
- Visit Terraces of the Leper King
- Visit Tra Prohm Temple
- Attend Phare Cambodian Circus
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Terraces of the Elephants Terraces of the Leper King Tra Prohm Temple 
- Day 19
Siem Reap
Early risers can see Angkor Wat at sunrise in golden light, or join later to explore this mother of all temples with thousands of intricate wall carvings. Travel to Banteay Srei Temple known for its pink sandstone carvings. Stop at Preak Dak village to support a tree-planting initiative, then visit Kampong Phluk's three stilted villages on Tonle Sap Lake. Return to Siem Reap for a free afternoon.
Included Activities
- Witness Angkor Wat sunrise or morning visit
- Explore Angkor Wat temple
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple
- Stop at Preak Dak village tree-planting initiative
- Visit Kampong Phluk stilted villages
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Banteay Srei Preak Dak Village Kampong Phluk - Day 20
Siem Reap to Bangkok
Say goodbye to Cambodia. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the centre of Thailand's bustling capital.
Included Activities
- Flight to Bangkok
- Days 21 - 22
Bangkok
Short transfer to Bangkok Flower Market where restaurants and florists stock up daily. Head to the Grand Palace, the religious and royal heart of Thailand. Take a tuk tuk to Wat Pho with its famous reclining Buddha. After lunch, board a longtail boat to explore the klongs crisscrossing the city. End at Khao San Road with stalls, restaurants, and bars. The afternoon and evening are free. On your final day, check out and transfer to the airport for departure.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Bangkok Flower Market
- Visit Grand Palace
- Visit Wat Pho with reclining Buddha
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Longtail boat tour of klongs
- Visit Khao San Road
Landmarks/POIs Bangkok Flower Market Grand Palace Wat Pho Khao San Road 
