Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubai
Your driver meets you at Dubai airport and takes you to your hotel. The skyline with Palm Jumeirah greets you as you settle in. You can either check out the nightlife scene or hang by the pool to shake off travel fatigue.
Optional Activities
- Explore Dubai's vibrant nightlife
- Relax at hotel pool with city views
Landmarks Palm Jumeirah - Day 2
Dubai
Start with a walk along The Walk to get a feel for Dubai's luxury atmosphere. From there, head to Palm Jumeirah, the famous palm-shaped island where beach clubs line the shore. Stick around for sunset, which is when you'll get the best photos of the water and skyline.
Optional Activities
- Cruise along The Walk
- Visit Palm Jumeirah
- Explore fancy hotels and beach clubs
- Capture sunset photos
Landmarks The Walk Palm Jumeirah 
- Day 3
Dubai
Begin at Miracle Garden with its massive collection of flower sculptures across 70,000 square meters. Next, see Burj Al Arab from the outside, then move to Dubai Mall to browse over 1,200 stores, check out the aquarium with its glass tunnel, and hit the ice skating rink if time allows. Cap off the day at Burj Khalifa for views, then catch the fountain show from the Apple Store terrace.
Optional Activities
- Visit Miracle Garden
- See Burj Al Arab
- Shop at Dubai Mall
- View giant aquarium with glass tunnel at Dubai Mall
- Ice skating at Dubai Mall
- Visit house of horrors at Dubai Mall
- See dinosaur skeleton at Dubai Mall
- Burj Khalifa observation decks on floors 124, 125 & 148 (bookable, extra cost)
- Watch Dubai Fountain Show from Apple Store terrace
Landmarks Miracle Garden Burj Al Arab Dubai Mall Burj Khalifa Dubai Fountain - Day 4
Dubai to New Delhi
Take final photos at Burj Khalifa or revisit spots you loved before heading to the airport. Once you land in New Delhi, your driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel through the mix of colorful houses and modern buildings. The ride gives you a first sense of the city's energy.
Optional Activities
- Final sightseeing in Dubai
- Photo at Burj Khalifa
- Revisit favorite Dubai locations
Landmarks Burj Khalifa - Day 5
New Delhi
Your guide walks you through the Taj Mahal and shares the story of Shah Jahan's tribute to his wife. You'll see the bright minarets and massive dome reflected in the pool below. Take your time getting the perfect photo and just absorb the beauty of this iconic structure.
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Taj Mahal
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 6
New Delhi
Wander through New Delhi at your own pace. Check out colorful mosques with detailed carvings, temples honoring Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, and visit Gandhi Memorial and India Gate. The Lotus Temple has beautiful marble work and great photo spots. Or head to the spice market for real Indian street food like samosas, jalebis, parathas and chole bhatura.
Optional Activities
- Explore mosques with artistic carvings
- Visit temples - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva temples
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit India Gate
- Lotus Temple visit with photo opportunities
- Spice market food tour
- Sample crispy samosas
- Try sticky-sweet jalebis
- Indian street food tasting: Banh mi, Pho, Parathas, Chole Bhatura
Landmarks Gandhi Memorial India Gate Lotus Temple Spice Market - Day 7
New Delhi to Bangkok
Spend your last hours in New Delhi revisiting favorite areas and grabbing more street food. Later, head to the airport for your night flight to Bangkok. As the city disappears below, settle in and think about what Thailand has in store.
Optional Activities
- Revisit favorite New Delhi locations
- Sample additional Indian delicacies
- Day 8
Bangkok
After landing in Bangkok, grab your bags and get to your hotel. Once you're settled, jump into the city's chaos with scooters, neon signs and food stalls on every corner. Explore Night Market, walk through Yaowarat Road in Chinatown or check out Khao San Road. If it's the weekend, Chatuchak Market is massive and worth the crowds.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok Night Market
- Walk Yaowarat Road in Chinatown
- Explore Khao San Road
- Visit Chatuchak Market (weekends)
- Sample pad Thai
- Try mango sticky rice
- Try deep-fried insects
Landmarks Yaowarat Road Khao San Road Chatuchak Market 
- Day 9
Bangkok
Get an early start to see Bangkok's spiritual side. The Grand Palace's golden roofs show off royal architecture beautifully. Move to Wat Pho with its colorful towers and the huge golden reclining Buddha. Climb more than 300 steps at Wat Saket to see the golden dome and get panoramic city views. End at the Flower Market surrounded by pink, yellow and white blooms.
Included Activities
- Grand Palace visit
- Wat Pho visit with reclining Buddha
- Wat Saket climb and golden dome viewing
- Flower Market visit
Landmarks Grand Palace Wat Pho Wat Saket Flower Market 
- Day 10
Bangkok
Head to King Power Mahanakhon Tower (you'll pay for entry when you arrive). The 74th floor observatory gives panoramic views of the city, while the glass floor on the 78th floor at 310 meters offers dizzying perspectives. After, relax at Lumphini Park, Bangkok's green space, where monitor lizards hang out by the lakes.
Optional Activities
- King Power Mahanakhon Tower Observatory visit - 74th floor (admission payable on site)
- King Power Mahanakhon Tower glass floor - 78th floor at 310 meters (admission payable on site)
- Lumphini Park visit
- Monitor lizard spotting at lakes
Landmarks King Power Mahanakhon Tower Lumphini Park - Day 11
Bangkok
Join a small group guided tour covering Bangkok's best markets for the full day. Start at Maeklong Railway Market where vendors quickly pull back their stalls when trains pass through. Then take a longtail boat through the khlongs or canals of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, exploring boats selling food, souvenirs and fresh coconuts.
Included Activities
- Maeklong Railway Market visit with guide
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour with longtail boat and guide
Landmarks Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 12
Bangkok to Hanoi
Your last morning in Bangkok before heading to the airport for your night flight to Hanoi. After you land in Vietnam, transfer to your hotel and settle in. Then walk through Hanoi's old town alleyways with their Vietnamese tube houses and hunt for street food, whether it's banh mi or a perfect bowl of pho.
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi old town alleyways
- Discover Vietnamese tube houses
- Sample Banh mi
- Try Pho
Landmarks Hanoi Old Town 
- Day 13
Hanoi
Check out Train Street where a train passes daily through colorful houses amid scooter chaos, and watch from a trackside café. See the Long Bien Bridge from 1902, which symbolizes Vietnam's resistance during the war. Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake for its calm atmosphere and step onto the small island to see the Jade Mountain Temple.
Optional Activities
- Trainstreet café experience with train watching
- Long Bien Bridge visit and photos
- Hoan Kiem Lake visit
- Jade Mountain Temple visit
Landmarks Train Street Long Bien Bridge Hoan Kiem Lake Jade Mountain Temple - Day 14
Halong Bay
Join a full-day group tour to Halong Bay. Cruise on a traditional boat past limestone rock formations, mysterious arches, steep cliffs and white sandy beaches. Explore the Grotto of the Heavenly Palace with its massive chambers and stalactites. Take a kayak through water tunnels and winding waterways surrounded by dramatic rocks.
Included Activities
- Halong Bay traditional boat tour with guide
- Thien Cung Grotto visit
- Kayaking through water tunnels and waterways
Landmarks Halong Bay Thien Cung Grotto 
- Day 15
Hanoi
Back in Hanoi, dive into the colorful chaos between towering flower piles, bicycles and thousands of scooters. Walk the old town's specialized alleyways where different trades still operate, a tradition from the 15th century. Wander Hang Ma Street for stationery and toys or Hang Ca Street for fish to see how locals actually live.
Optional Activities
- Explore old town alleyways
- Visit Hang Ma Street (stationery and toy street)
- Visit Hang Ca Street (fish alley)
Landmarks Hanoi Old Town Hang Ma Street Hang Ca Street - Day 16
Hanoi to Tokyo
Handle any remaining items on your Hanoi list and revisit spots you loved. The scooter chaos feels familiar now, so navigate more naturally. Get final photos and memories before heading to the airport for your night flight to Tokyo. Vietnam's behind you now, and Japan awaits.
Optional Activities
- Revisit favorite Hanoi locations
- Final street food sampling
- Last-minute sightseeing and shopping
- Day 17
Tokyo
After arriving in Tokyo and reaching your hotel, wake up early to explore the massive, loud and colorful urban landscape. Pop into a 7-Eleven or FamilyMart for rice balls, sandwiches and matcha ice cream. Hunt down a ramen spot and slurp a steaming bowl to get your first real taste of Tokyo's food scene.
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo's urban canyons
- Visit 7-Eleven or FamilyMart for snacks
- Try ramen at a local restaurant
- Day 18
Tokyo
Use your included 72-hour Tokyo Metro Pass to move around freely for three days. Start in Shibuya at the world's busiest intersection where 3,000 people cross at once surrounded by neon and skyscrapers. Head to Harajuku for flashy fashion and pop culture shops. Find quiet at Yoyogi Park and the traditional Meiji Shrine. End in Shinjuku for yakitori, sake and izakaya spots.
Included Activities
- Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway unlimited rides for 72 hours
- Shibuya Crossing visit
- Harajuku exploration
- Yoyogi Park visit
- Meiji Shrine visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Shibuya's neon signs and skyscrapers
- Discover Harajuku fashion and pop culture
- Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping
- Yakitori and sake tasting in Shinjuku
Landmarks Shibuya Crossing Harajuku Yoyogi Park Meiji Shrine Shinjuku - Day 19
Tokyo
Explore Tokyo's food scene starting at Tsukiji Market with its great seafood and over 400 restaurants, so sushi for breakfast is totally an option. Walk over to the Imperial Palace for peaceful green parks. Then get to Asakusa for the famous Senso-ji temple with incense sticks and temple vibes. Climb Tokyo Skytree if you want, as the view stretches to the horizon bathed in golden light.
Optional Activities
- Tsukiji Market visit for seafood and sushi breakfast
- Imperial Palace visit with park walks
- Senso-ji (Kannon Temple) visit in Asakusa
- Tokyo Skytree visit (ticket available on site)
- Street food and souvenir shopping near Skytree
Landmarks Tsukiji Market Imperial Palace Senso-ji Temple Tokyo Skytree Nihonbashi - Day 20
Tokyo
Dive into Japanese pop culture in Akihabara, Tokyo's Electric Town. Navigate the neon jungle of massive screens and flashing facades packed with cosplay cafés, manga stores and game halls. Grab food at restaurants serving tempura, ramen, yakitori, udon or sushi with classic hospitality. Or just snag quick snacks at one of the 7,000 plus convenience stores selling sushi to go, sweets and cold drinks.
Optional Activities
- Akihabara Electric Town exploration
- Cosplay cafés visit
- Manga and anime stores
- Game halls
- Tempura, ramen, yakitori, udon or sushi restaurant dining
- Convenience store snacks
Landmarks Akihabara - Day 21
Departure
Your Southeast Asia journey wraps up now. Head to the airport for your flight home. As the landscape gets smaller below, take in the final views and think back on all the experiences from the last few weeks.
- Day 22
Recap
You're back home now. Unpack your suitcase filled with stories and souvenirs. Reflect on your adventures across Southeast Asia. Share your wildest experiences, the beautiful places you saw and which street foods impressed you the most with the people closest to you.
