Itinerary
- Day 1
Germany/Austria/Switzerland to Luang Prabang
You'll depart from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland on a flight with Qatar Airways or another airline heading to Luang Prabang. This is where your Southeast Asian journey starts.
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
Your local guide meets you at the airport in Luang Prabang and takes you to the hotel for check-in. After settling in, you'll have the rest of the day to adjust to the time zone.
Included Activities
- Transfer from airport to hotel
- Day 3
Luang Prabang
This morning you'll walk through Vat Visoun, the city's oldest temple, then check out Vat Xieng Thong and Vat Senna with your guide. After lunch, a motorboat takes you to Pak Ou Cave where you'll see Buddhist statues lining the cavern walls.
Included Activities
- Visit Vat Visoun temple
- Visit Vat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit Vat Senna temple
- Motorboat cruise to Pak Ou Cave
- Explore Pak Ou Cave
Landmarks/POIs Vat Visoun Vat Xieng Thong Vat Senna Pak Ou Cave - Day 4
Luang Prabang
Start at the National Museum housed in the former royal palace to see the royal family's personal items. Later, drive to Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can relax in the shaded areas below or hike up to find limestone pools carved naturally into the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the limestone pools at Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Relaxing in the natural pools
Landmarks/POIs National Museum Kuang Si Waterfalls - Day 5
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
After breakfast, head to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Your driver will be waiting when you land and will take you directly to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Luang Prabang airport
- Transfer from Hanoi airport to hotel
- Day 6
Hanoi
Today covers quite a bit of ground in Hanoi. You'll see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a traditional stilt house, and the 11th-century one-pillar pagoda. After that, the Ethnographic Museum shows Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, then it's on to the Temple of Literature (Vietnam's first university from 1070). By evening you'll explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake before catching a water puppet theater performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit traditional stilt house
- Visit one-pillar pagoda
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
- Explore Old Quarter
- Explore area around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Attend traditional water puppet theater performance
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One-Pillar Pagoda Ethnographic Museum Temple of Literature (Van Mieu) Old Quarter Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll leave Hanoi early in the morning and reach Halong Bay by midday. Board a traditional wooden junk and start exploring the bay's formations. Local seafood is served for lunch and dinner on the boat.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local seafood delicacies), Dinner (Local seafood delicacies)
Included Activities
- Junk boat cruise through Halong Bay
- Lunch on board junk
- Dinner on board junk
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 8
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Rise early to catch Halong Bay at its best with clear waters and good light. After breakfast, cruise past the sandstone formations and unique islands, then check out around 10:30 am. From there, head back to the harbor, transfer to Hanoi Airport, fly to Danang, and drive to your hotel in Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay
- Transfer from Halong Harbor to Hanoi Airport
- Transfer from Danang Airport to Hoi An
- Day 9
Hoi An
Cycle through the lagoon area to Tra Que village, known for its herb and spice gardens. You'll help local farmers with harvesting and learn about the area's cooking traditions before trying the food. In the afternoon, walk through Hoi An's UNESCO-listed center to see the Japanese bridge, Chinese temple, and Phung Hung house.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Tra Que village
- Visit herb, spice and vegetable gardens in Tra Que
- Help local farmers with harvest
- Introduction to Tra Que cuisine
- Enjoy meal prepared in Tra Que
- Visit Hoi An city center
- Visit Japanese bridge
- Visit Chinese temple
- Visit house of Phung Hung
Landmarks/POIs Tra Que Village Japanese Bridge Chinese Temple House of Phung Hung - Day 10
Hoi An to Hue
Head south toward Hue, driving over Hai Van Pass for coastal views along the way. Once there, you'll visit Emperor Minh Mang's tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda. By late afternoon, explore the citadel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel over Hai Van Pass
- Visit tomb of Emperor Minh Mang
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit citadel
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Citadel - Day 11
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to Hue airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival and transfer to the city center, you'll see the old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral's exterior, the War Museum, and Dong Khoi Street. You'll have free time afterward to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Hue airport
- Transfer from airport to Ho Chi Minh City center
- Visit Saigon Post Office
- View Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit War Museum
- Visit Dong Khoi Street
Landmarks/POIs Saigon Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral War Museum Dong Khoi Street - Day 12
Mekong Delta
Board a boat at Cai Be for a cruise through the Mekong Delta, watching riverside life pass by. You'll stop at Tan Phong Island to walk or cycle through villages and visit local families. See traditional crafts from water hyacinths and rice paper, then travel by sampan through narrow canals to An Binh Island for traditional music and tea. Visit a local brick factory before returning to Saigon by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Mekong Delta
- Visit Tan Phong Island
- Walk or cycle through village paths
- Visit local families
- Sampan boat ride through canals
- Visit An Binh Island
- Enjoy traditional music and tea at An Binh Island
- Visit local brick factory
- Return to Saigon
Landmarks/POIs Tan Phong Island An Binh Island Mekong Delta - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After breakfast, transfer to Saigon airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Your local guide greets you at the airport and takes you to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Saigon airport
- Transfer from Siem Reap airport to hotel
- Day 14
Angkor Complex
Drive through tree-lined roads to Angkor Thom and visit Bayon Temple with its 54 towers carved with smiling faces (built 12th-13th centuries). See the 11th-century Baphuon temple, the 350-meter Elephant Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King from the 12th century. Afternoon brings a visit to Angkor Wat to explore its architecture and central nave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Baphuon temple
- Visit Elephant Terrace
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Angkor Wat
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Elephant Terrace Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Wat - Day 15
Angkor Complex
Visit Banteay Srei, a pink sandstone temple called the 'Citadel of Women' with detailed carvings. Though small, it's one of the best-restored temples there. Then continue through Cambodian countryside to the secluded Banteay Samre temple. End the day at Ta Prohm, the famous 'Tomb Raider Temple' from the 12th century where ruins blend into the forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei
- Visit Banteay Samre
- Visit Ta Prohm
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei Banteay Samre Ta Prohm - Day 16
Siem Reap to Germany/Austria/Switzerland
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Siem Reap airport
- Day 17
Arrival Germany/Austria/Switzerland
You arrive back in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, ending your Southeast Asian tour.
