Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Once you're settled in, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like, whether that means resting or wandering through the busy streets. If you're interested, there's an optional Vespa tour in the afternoon where you'll taste street food and see places like the Hanoi Flag Tower and West Lake.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (We pick you up at airport , 09:00 - 12:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Vespa AfterDark tour - tasting 6 to 8 different street foods and drinks, visiting Hanoi Flag Tower, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street, and West Lake
Landmarks Hanoi Flag Tower Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Train Street West Lake 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll get picked up from your hotel for the 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, with a stop to grab refreshments along the way. After boarding your cruise around noon at Tuan Chau Harbor, lunch is served while you float past limestone karsts. The day includes kayaking to a pearl farm, swimming or taking in views from Titop Island, and you can choose an optional cooking class or water activities. You'll stay overnight on the cruise.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch with vegetarian options available, served on board while cruising past limestone karsts), Dinner (BBQ seafood dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Cozy Classic/Boutique )
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Halong Bay with refreshment stop
- Welcome aboard cruise at Tuan Chau Harbor
- Fresh seafood lunch on board
- Pearl Farm exploration by kayak
- Titop Island visit - swimming or summit climb
- BBQ seafood dinner on board
- Overnight stay in cabin on cruise
Optional Activities
- Hands-on cooking class for traditional Vietnamese spring rolls
- Entertainment activities: chess, cards, karaoke, night squid fishing
Landmarks Tuan Chau Harbor Halong Bay Titop Island 
- Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Rise early to catch the sunrise from the sundeck with tea or coffee, and join an optional Tai Chi session if you'd like. After breakfast, you'll explore Sung Sot Cave, which is Halong's largest and has impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations. Lunch happens on board while the cruise heads back, stopping in Hai Duong province, and you'll arrive in Hanoi around 4:00 to 4:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Leisurely lunch on board while sailing back to Ha Long City)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Lakeside Premium Hotel), Hotel (Hanoi Calista Hotel), Hotel (Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from sundeck
- Breakfast on board
- Sung Sot Cave exploration with guide
- Leisurely lunch on board while sailing back
- Rest stop in Hai Duong province
Optional Activities
- Optional Tai Chi session at dawn
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave 
- Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City
You arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport and get transferred to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, checking in around 2:00 PM. The afternoon and evening are completely free, so you can relax, settle in, or start exploring the local culture, food, and attractions at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elios Hotel), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 5
Mekong Delta
Your pickup happens at 8:00 AM for a 2-hour drive to the Mekong Delta. You'll cruise the Tien River visiting four islets with mythical names, stop at a bee farm for honey tea and tropical fruits, check out a coconut candy workshop, and listen to traditional folk music. A bamboo rowboat takes you through mangrove canals, then you'll ride a horse-drawn carriage through a quiet village and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Honey tea with lemon and tropical fruit tasting at bee farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elios Hotel), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- 2-hour scenic drive to Mekong Delta
- Boat cruise along Tien River
- Visit to four islets: Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, and Phoenix
- Local Bee Farm visit with honey tea and tropical fruit tasting
- Handmade coconut candy workshop
- Traditional Ðồn Ca Tài Tử folk music performance
- Bamboo rowboat ride through mangrove palm canal
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through village
- Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
Optional Activities
- Photos with pythons at the bee farm
Landmarks Tien River Vinh Trang Pagoda - Day 6
Cu Chi Tunnels
Your driver picks you up for the 1.5-hour trip to Cu Chi Tunnels. You'll watch an introductory film, then walk through the underground network seeing kitchens, bedrooms, storage areas, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and command centers. There's a recreated underground town where you'll learn about handmade traps and defenses, plus a rice paper workshop. You'll taste wartime guerrilla food before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Lunch (Tasting of guerrilla-style wartime food: boiled tapioca and hot tea)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Elios Hotel), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel), Hotel (Windsor Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Approximately 1.5-hour drive to Cu Chi Tunnels (60 km)
- Introduction documentary
- Exploration of underground network with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and command centers
- Recreated underground town visit
- Learning about hidden trapdoors and survival tactics
- Rice paper workshop visit
- Tasting of guerrilla-style wartime food: boiled tapioca and hot tea
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Your 6 to 7-hour bus journey starts at 7:00 AM, taking you through scenic landscapes and towns toward Phnom Penh. At the Moc Bai border gate, the crew helps with visa processing if needed. After crossing into Cambodia and a station stop, you'll check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the capital's temples, landmarks, markets, and nightlife.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Phnom Penh Era Hotel)
Included Activities
- 6-7 hour bus journey with scenic views
- Border crossing assistance at Moc Bai border gate
Optional Activities
- Visa on arrival assistance
- Self-guided exploration of Phnom Penh
- Day 8
Phnom Penh
After breakfast at your hotel, you visit the Genocide Museum to understand the Khmer Rouge period. Next you'll see Tuol Sleng Museum, a former school turned prison. Then it's 15 km southwest to Cheung Ek Genocide Museum where over 17,000 people were killed and buried between 1975 and 1978. You'll see the 17-story glass stupa holding 8,000 skulls. Later, browse the Russian Market where vendors sell everything. Lunch and dinner are at an Indian restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Indian restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at Indian restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Phnom Penh Era Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Tuol Sleng Museum visit - former S-21 prison and torture center
- Cheung Ek Genocide Museum visit with 17-story glass stupa
- Russian Market browsing
- Lunch at Indian restaurant
- Dinner at Indian restaurant
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Museum Cheung Ek Genocide Museum Russian Market - Day 9
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then a private bus leaves at 8:30 AM without a guide for the 314 km, 6-hour journey to Siem Reap. There are stops for photos and restroom breaks along the way. Grab lunch before checking into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest and get ready for exploring temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baitong Heritage Hotel )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- 6-hour private bus transfer to Siem Reap (314 km) with photo and restroom stops
Optional Activities
- Lunch before check-in
- Day 10
Angkor Temples
After breakfast, you head out on a full-day tour of Angkor temple complex. You'll explore Angkor Thom including its Southern Gate and the Bayon temple with 54 towers and 216 smiling faces. You'll also see Baphuon temple, the Terrace of Elephants where public ceremonies happened, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch is at a local restaurant, then you'll check out Ta Prohm before visiting Angkor Wat, the UNESCO site built in the 12th century. Dinner happens at an Indian restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with Khmer-style dishes), Dinner (Dinner at Indian restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baitong Heritage Hotel )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day Angkor temple complex excursion
- Angkor Thom visit including Southern Gate
- Bayon temple with 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara
- Baphuon temple visit
- Terrace of Elephants visit
- Terrace of the Leper King visit
- Lunch at local restaurant with Khmer-style dishes
- Sras Srang (Royal Pool of Ablutions) visit
- Ta Prohm temple visit
- Angkor Wat temple visit - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Dinner at Indian restaurant
Optional Activities
- Nap in hammock at Sras Srang
- Observing traditional way of life near Sras Srang
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Temple Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Sras Srang Ta Prohm Angkor Wat 
- Day 11
Siem Reap
Your last day gives you complete freedom to explore Siem Reap. You can go back to incredible sites from earlier or find new places you missed. Shop at local markets for souvenirs, try traditional Cambodian food, walk through nice parks, or visit nearby temples. Later, you'll head to the airport to finish the tour.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Revisit temple sites
- Local market shopping for souvenirs
- Traditional Cambodian dining
- Parks and gardens exploration
- Nearby temple visits
