Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and meet your travel group for the first time. Start by trying local street food around the city, grabbing bánh mì, pho, spring rolls and the famous egg coffee. Later head to Bai Hoi on Beer Corner where you can grab cold drinks and get to know everyone in your crew.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bai Hoi (Beer Corner) - Day 2
Hanoi
Walk through Hanoi's main attractions including One Pillar Pagoda, Lenin Park, the Northern Gate, Cua Bac Church, B52 Lake and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. You can choose a vintage Vespa tour through the city's streets and markets, or take a silk weaving class at Van Phuc Silk Village. An evening street food tour is also available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Vespa tour of Hanoi: from 2,010,000 VND
- Evening street food tour in Hanoi: from 891,000 VND
- Visit Van Phuc Silk Village and the Silk Collage workshop: from 891,000 VND
Landmarks/POIs One Pillar Pagoda Lenin Park Northern Gate Cua Bac Church B52 Lake Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Van Phuc Silk Village - Day 3
Halong Bay
Spend the day on an overnight cruise in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll swim in the turquoise water, kayak around limestone islands and relax on deck. Watch the sunset with cocktails in hand before heading to your cabin for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
After brunch to recover from yesterday, head to Hanoi station for an overnight train to Hoi An via Da Nang. Get settled in your bunk, catch up on sleep and swap stories with your travel mates as the scenery rolls past your window during the scenic ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight train to Hoi An (via Da Nang)
- Day 5
Hoi An
You'll arrive in Hoi An after the train from Da Nang. Wander through the Old Town with its lantern-lit streets, Chinese shophouses, French Colonial buildings and the famous Japanese bridge. Free time lets you explore at your own pace or enjoy cocktails by the river. Optional sunset basket boat trips or cooking classes are available.
Optional Activities
- Sunset basket boat experience in Hoi An: from 974,000 VND
- Cam Thanh cooking class and basket boat ride in Hoi An: from 1,000,000 VND
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Town Japanese Bridge - Day 6
Hoi An
The day is yours to spend however you like in Hoi An. Browse the Central Market, get custom tailoring done, or take a day tour to Ba Na Hills to see the Golden Bridge with its cable cars and flower gardens. An evening street food tour can take you around town sampling local dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge day tour with lunch in Hoi An: from 3,549,000 VND
- Evening street food tour in Hoi An: from 891,000 VND
Landmarks/POIs Central Market Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge - Day 7
Hoi An to Nha Trang
Finish up any activities you missed in Hoi An this morning. Grab final tailoring alterations or have one last lunch in the Old Town. After lunch, travel to Da Nang station for your second overnight train heading down to Nha Trang. Get comfortable for another scenic journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight train to Nha Trang
- Day 8
Nha Trang
You'll arrive in Nha Trang, Vietnam's diving capital. Have breakfast at a local café then explore the coastal city. Pick from a guided city tour with mud bath, a full-day islands tour, or a cycle and street food tour. Tonight there's a beach party where you can show off your moves with the group.
Optional Activities
- Half-day Nha Trang city tour with mud bath visit: from 2,175,000 VND
- Cycle and street food tour of Nha Trang: from 1,815,000 VND
- Full-day islands tour from Nha Trang: from 3,375,000 VND
Landmarks/POIs Nha Trang Beach - Day 9
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Recover from last night with your crew at Nha Trang Beach, swimming and relaxing in the sun. If you want something more active, try some of the city's hiking trails. Later, pack your bags for another overnight train heading to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and explore this energetic metropolis. Take a guided tour through the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network used during the Vietnam War, then visit the War Remnants Museum. After that, shop at Ben Thanh Market or head up to Saigon SkyView for city views and beer tasting.
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Saigon SkyView with beer tasting: from 2,365,000 VND
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Ben Thanh Market Saigon SkyView - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Today you have options for how to spend your time. Consider an optional motorbike tour hitting the Saigon Central Post Office, Dong Khoi Street and Gia Long Palace, or venture to the Mekong Delta to see the agricultural heartland. This evening, gather the group for dinner and drinks at a rooftop restaurant or explore local spots on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Motorbike tour of Ho Chi Minh City: from 1,797,000 VND
- Visit Mekong Delta: from 4,349,714 VND
Landmarks/POIs Saigon Central Post Office Dong Khoi Street Gia Long Palace Mekong Delta - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
You'll travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, crossing the border and taking in rural scenery through the window. Arrive with free time to settle in and relax. Dinner is up to you, so try local specialties like amok trey (coconut fish curry), green mango salad and steamed pork buns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Phnom Penh
This is an emotional day learning about Cambodia's history. Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, then travel to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields outside the city. In the afternoon, you can join a guided temple tour, visit a local brewery or explore the Central Market with your Trip Leader. Evening street food on Sihanouk Boulevard follows, plus an optional cocktail tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Killing Fields and S21 Museum in Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tour of Phnom Penh Temple: from 87 USD
- Evening cocktail tour in Phnom Penh: from 76 USD
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Choeung Ek Killing Fields Central Market Sihanouk Boulevard - Day 14
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Travel to Siem Reap and after arriving, you'll have free time to get your bearings. Optional activities include a half-day social enterprise tour supporting local projects or an evening at the Phare Circus. Walk through Angkor Night Market or head to the lively Pub Street. Take it easy tonight before tomorrow's full schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Social enterprise tour in Siem Reap: from 82 USD
- Evening at the Phare Circus: from 39 USD
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Night Market Pub Street - Day 15
Siem Reap
Spend the full day on a temple tour with a local guide. You'll explore Angkor Thom including the South Gate with its statues, the intricate Bayon Temple and Elephant Terrace. See Ta Prohm temple with its crumbling towers and tree roots, then visit Angkor Wat, the world's largest temple complex. Optional sunset quad bike tours or evening street food tours are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day tour of Angkor Wat temple complex
Optional Activities
- Sunset quad bike tour of Siem Reap: from 45 USD
- Evening street food tour in Siem Reap: from 39 USD
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom South Gate Bayon Temple Elephant Terrace Ta Prohm Angkor Wat - Day 16
Siem Reap to Bangkok
Board the bus early for the travel day to Bangkok, Thailand's energetic capital. During the scenic drive, relax and take in the views. Once you arrive, join an optional street food tuktuk tour sampling local specialties. The rest of the evening is yours to explore, and ask your Trip Leader for restaurant recommendations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tuktuk street food tour in Bangkok: from 68 USD
- Day 17
Bangkok
Bangkok has multiple options for exploration. Take an optional historic bike tour around the city centre, or join a guided 'Through the Lanes' tour discovering neighbourhoods, temples, restaurants and markets with lunch included. Later, grab dessert at Chinatown Market or meet your group for cocktails at a rooftop bar overlooking Bangkok's neon skyline.
Optional Activities
- Historic Bangkok bike tour: from 49 USD
- Through the lanes tour of Bangkok with a local guide: from 102 USD
Landmarks/POIs Chinatown Market - Day 18
Bangkok
You've got more free time to check out Bangkok. Train like a local in an optional Muay Thai boxing class, or take a guided tour of the Grand Palace and Wat Pho temple. This evening, hit Bangkok's vibrant night markets like Jodd Fairs for bar hopping or Chang Chui Plane Market with its slide and entertainment.
Optional Activities
- Muay Thai boxing class in Bangkok: from 104 USD
- Tour of Grand Palace and Wat Pho: from 53 USD
Landmarks/POIs Grand Palace Wat Pho - Day 19
Bangkok to Koh Tao
Pack your souvenirs and head to the Thai islands. First visit Mae Klong Railway Market to watch locals pack up stalls as a train passes through, then explore the colourful canals of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Board an overnight bus and ferry to Koh Tao, arriving fresh for island adventures.
Included Activities
- Half-day tour to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Overnight public bus and ferry to Koh Tao
Landmarks/POIs Mae Klong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 20
Koh Tao
You'll arrive at Koh Tao after your ferry ride, surrounded by lush rainforest, white beaches and turquoise water. Spend the afternoon exploring the island and visiting stunning viewpoints to take in the views and capture photos. Gather your crew later for mocktails and conversation on the beach.
Optional Activities
- Visit Koh Tao viewpoints: from 68 USD
Landmarks/POIs Koh Tao - Day 21
Koh Tao
Your day on Koh Tao is completely yours to do what you want. Meet local sea turtles on an optional snorkelling trip around Koh Tao and neighbouring Koh Nangyuan, or relax at a beach club swimming and sipping fruity drinks. This island paradise is exactly what you came for.
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling trip around Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan: from 39 USD
Landmarks/POIs Koh Nangyuan - Day 22
Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
Island hop to neighbouring Koh Phangan for over 48 hours here. Learn Thai cooking in an optional hands-on class, then search out a beachside stall selling sizzling satay skewers to end your first evening on this beautiful island.
Optional Activities
- Thai cooking class: from 79 USD
Landmarks/POIs Koh Phangan - Day 23
Koh Phangan
Explore Koh Phangan with plenty of options available. Jump in a longtail boat for snorkelling at three spots, or tour a sustainable farm where you'll walk through gardens, learn about habitat restoration and make your own drink. Tonight gather your crew for satay, spicy soup and shrimp salad.
Optional Activities
- Longtail boat snorkel trip from Koh Phangan: from 71 USD
- Visit to eco-learning farm: from 30 USD
- Day 24
Koh Phangan to Khao Sok National Park
Leave the islands behind and head to Khao Sok National Park. Check into your hostel and soak up the tropical atmosphere. The afternoon is yours to spend, so either hike and spot wildlife or grab your mates and head to the pool during happy hour.
Landmarks/POIs Khao Sok National Park - Day 25
Khao Sok National Park
Explore the stunning Cheow Lan Lake with its limestone cliffs and beautiful islands. Dive in crystal-clear water, kayak around dramatic rock formations and discover Nam Talu Cave and hidden waterfalls. Lunch and dinner are included with delicious local dishes. Tonight you'll sleep in a traditional raft house bobbing on the twinkling lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight stay at Cheow Lan Lake, including longtail boat trip, kayaking, trekking and Nam Talu Cave visit
Landmarks/POIs Cheow Lan Lake Nam Talu Cave - Day 26
Cheow Lan Lake to Phuket
Travel to Phuket via land and sea, stocking up on snacks and soaking up tropical views. Explore the beaches and try local food on an optional food tour including a visit to a traditional barber shop. This evening head to Khao Rang viewpoint to see the island under a blanket of stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Local food tour with barber visit in Phuket: from 68 USD
Landmarks/POIs Khao Rang Viewpoint - Day 27
Phuket
Your last day in paradise offers incredible options. Speed around the Phi Phi Islands for emerald waters and great scenery, take a hot yoga class in Kata, or lounge on golden beaches. Visit the huge white marble Buddha statue and climb up for island views. Tonight settle in for your final group dinner celebrating the adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour: from 108 USD
- Kata hot yoga class in Phuket: from 73 USD
Landmarks/POIs Phi Phi Islands Big Buddha - Day 28
Phuket
Four weeks of adventure are complete. You've experienced it all and turned strangers into family. Time to exchange Instagram handles and start planning next year's reunion trip.
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