Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and connect with your group. Later, a guided street food tour takes you through the Old Quarter where you'll sample bánh mì, pho, spring rolls, and the local specialty of egg coffee. As evening settles in, you'll head to Bia Hoi Corner to grab a cold beer and toast with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Hanoi street food tour through the Old Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Old Quarter, Hanoi Bia Hoi Corner - Day 2
Hanoi
Walking around Hanoi with your Trip Leader, you'll see the One Pillar Pagoda, Lenin Park, Northern Gate, Cua Bac Church, B52 Lake, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. There's a lunch stop at a local bún chả spot. Your afternoon opens up for independent exploration, or you can join optional activities like a Vespa tour, visit Hoa Lo Prison, catch a water puppet show, or walk around Hoan Kiem Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local bún chả)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hanoi including One Pillar Pagoda, Lenin Park, Northern Gate, Cua Bac Church, B52 Lake, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Locally guided Vespa tour of Hanoi: from 2,194,920 VND
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Water puppet show at Thang Long Theatre
- Self-guided exploration of Hoan Kiem Lake
Landmarks/POIs One Pillar Pagoda Lenin Park Northern Gate (Imperial Gate) Cua Bac Church B52 Lake Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hoa Lo Prison Thang Long Theatre Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 3
Halong Bay
You'll head to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Boarding an overnight junk boat, you'll swim in turquoise waters, explore limestone islands, have freshly prepared meals, and watch the sunset paint the bay. Note that twin-share guests may bunk with an additional traveler during the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared meals on junk boat), Dinner (Freshly prepared meals on junk boat)
Included Activities
- Overnight junk boat cruise in Halong Bay with swimming and limestone island exploration
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Start your morning with a refreshing swim and hearty brunch right on the junk boat. Then you'll sail back to Hanoi with free time to explore independently. Later this afternoon, you'll board an overnight train headed to ancient Hoi An, giving you a chance to rest and swap stories with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty brunch on junk boat)
Included Activities
- Morning swim in Halong Bay
- Overnight train to Hoi An
- Day 5
Hoi An
Once you arrive in Hoi An, you'll visit the striking limestone formations of the Marble Mountains. Lunch is included and features delicious Vietnamese food. Afterward, spend your time exploring the charming ancient city with its Chinese shophouses, French Colonial villas, and the spectacular Japanese bridge. Optional activities are available like a basket boat ride with cooking class or a sunset paddle boat adventure along the river.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Marble Mountains
Optional Activities
- Basket boat ride & cooking class: from 1,050,000 VND
- Sunset paddle boat experience in Hoi An: from 1,063,608 VND
Landmarks/POIs Marble Mountains Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Bridge (Japanese Covered Bridge) - Day 6
Hoi An
You have a full day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. Consider a private tour to Ba Na Hills for the famous Golden Bridge, wander through the lively Central Market, get something custom-made by a local tailor, or cycle out to An Bang Beach. This evening, you can walk through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An Old Town or join an optional street food tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Private tour of Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge: 3,726,450 VND
- Exploration of Central Market
- Custom tailoring services
- Cycling to An Bang Beach
- Evening street food tour of Hoi An: from 935,550 VND
Landmarks/POIs Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge Central Market, Hoi An An Bang Beach Hoi An Old Town - Day 7
Hoi An to Da Nang
Your final morning in Hoi An gives you time to photograph the Japanese bridge and grab souvenirs like silk lanterns. This afternoon, you'll travel by bus to Da Nang. Before boarding the overnight train to Nha Trang, it's a good idea to pick up snacks for tomorrow's breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight train from Da Nang to Nha Trang
Landmarks/POIs Japanese Bridge - Day 8
Nha Trang
You'll arrive in Nha Trang, Vietnam's diving capital, and grab breakfast at a local café before exploring this coastal city. The day is yours to relax on white-sand beaches or join optional activities like a city tour with mud baths or a full-day islands tour. Later, take an evening cycle and street food tour, then finish at beachfront bars or listen to music drift along the sand.
Optional Activities
- Half-day Nha Trang city tour with mud bath visit: from 2,283,750 VND
- Cycle and street food tour of Nha Trang: 1,905,750 VND
- Full-day islands tour from Nha Trang: 3,543,750 VND
Landmarks/POIs Nha Trang Beach Nha Trang - Day 9
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Spend your morning exploring Nha Trang Beach or tackling one of the city's best hiking trails. Your Trip Leader can suggest food spots to refuel. This afternoon, you'll fly to Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant metropolis of nearly 9 million people buzzing with energy, color, and non-stop surprises.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Explore Nha Trang Beach
- Hiking on local trails
Landmarks/POIs Nha Trang Beach Ho Chi Minh City - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network surrounded by jungle that was a Viet Cong stronghold during the Vietnam War. A guided tour walks you through the tunnels' history and a short film. Afterward, you'll visit an organic farm for a lesson in local produce and a traditional homemade lunch. The evening is free to explore the city, grab dinner at a rooftop restaurant, or wander the streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional homemade lunch at an organic farm)
Included Activities
- Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels with guided tour
- Short film screening
- Lunch at an organic farm with local produce lesson
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 11
Mekong Delta
Exploring the Mekong Delta, often called the rice bowl of Vietnam, you'll visit the traditional floating market in Cai Be where traders show off impressive pineapple-tossing skills. You'll cruise the waterways and stop at a local bonsai gardener's home for included lunch. This evening, you'll stay with a local family in a traditional homestay where hosts teach you Vietnamese cooking. Shared rooms give you a chance to swap stories with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local bonsai gardener's home), Dinner (Dinner at homestay prepared by local family)
Included Activities
- Boat trip through the Mekong Delta
- Visit Cai Be Floating Market
- Lunch at local bonsai gardener's home
- Local cookery demonstration
- Overnight stay in a local homestay
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta Cai Be Floating Market - Day 12
Vinh Long
You'll wake to the sound of village life and observe locals preparing their day. After group breakfast at the homestay, you'll board a boat toward Vinh Long. Along the way, you'll see how locals make their living by visiting cottage industries. Lunch is included in Vinh Long where you'll try speciality dishes like shellfish, rice paper pizza, and com tam before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning cruise to Vinh Long
- Visit to local cottage industries along the waterways
- Included lunch
- Return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Long - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
An early start takes you to Cambodia to explore ancient wonders, serene landscapes, and rich history. You'll begin in Phnom Penh where the evening is yours to explore. Sample sizzling street food along Sihanouk Boulevard or opt for an optional cocktail tour of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening cocktail tour: from 80 USD
Landmarks/POIs Phnom Penh Sihanouk Boulevard - Day 14
Phnom Penh
You'll start with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a sobering reminder of atrocities during the Khmer Rouge rule. Understanding this period helps make sense of modern Cambodia. Later, you'll explore the iconic art deco Central Market, and your Trip Leader can suggest bargain hunting tips. This evening, you'll take to the water for a sunset cruise on the Mekong River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Sunset cruise on the Mekong River
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Central Market
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Central Market, Phnom Penh Mekong River - Day 15
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
This afternoon, you'll leave Phnom Penh for Siem Reap with time for optional activities. Explore the city's street food on an evening tour, take a foodie Vespa tour, enjoy a sunset quad bike tour through the countryside, or experience the Cambodian Circus. Later, you can check out the neon-lit Angkor Night Market or the buzz of Pub Street, but keep it low-key since tomorrow is packed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Siem Reap evening street food tour: from $42 USD
- Phare Circus show: from $43 USD
- Siem Reap foodie Vespa tour: from $69 USD
- Sunset quad bike tour: from $47 USD
- Exploration of Angkor Night Market
- Visit to Pub Street
Landmarks/POIs Siem Reap Angkor Night Market Pub Street Phare Circus - Day 16
Siem Reap
You'll explore the Angkor Thom complex with your local guide, walking through the statue-lined South Gate, viewing the intricate Bayon Temple, and visiting the Elephant Terrace. From there, you'll continue to Ta Prohm, a ruin of crumbling towers and tangled tree roots. After refueling, you'll visit Angkor Wat, the largest temple complex in the world. You'll watch the sunset from Bakheng Hill before gathering for a final group dinner at a local eatery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner at a local eatery)
Included Activities
- Visit the Angkor complex with local guide including Angkor Thom (South Gate, Bayon Temple, Elephant Terrace), Ta Prohm, and Angkor Wat
- Sunset viewing from Bakheng Hill
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom South Gate Bayon Temple Elephant Terrace Ta Prohm Angkor Wat Bakheng Hill - Day 17
Siem Reap
Your final day of 17 unforgettable adventures brings the group together for breakfast where you'll swap contact details for planning that reunion trip. If you're not ready to leave, join optional activities like a local cooking class at a farm or an e-bike tour through the countryside. Then it's time to say goodbye, unless you're continuing on the North Thailand: Rivers & Rice Fields tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Local cooking class and farm tour (including lunch): from $57 USD
- E-bike ride through the Siem Reap countryside: from $43 USD
