Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Luang Prabang
You'll arrive at Luang Prabang airport and connect with your driver in the lobby. The drive to your hotel takes about 30 minutes through town. Check-in happens at 2 PM, so you'll have the rest of the day to yourself. Most people use this time to rest after traveling and settle into their room.
- Start point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Arrival Hall)
- Accommodation
- Resort (My Dream Resort), Resort (Le Bel Air Resort), Hotel (Maison Souvannaphoum)
- Day 2
Mekong River & Kuang Si Falls
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll board a traditional long-tail boat heading upstream on the Mekong River. The Pak Ou caves are about an hour away and contain hundreds of Buddha images that have accumulated over centuries. Back on land in the afternoon, you'll drive through rice paddies to see H'mong and Lao Loum villages where you can interact with locals. Then it's off to Kuang Si Falls where the water pools are a striking turquoise color, perfect for swimming before heading back to town by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (My Dream Resort), Resort (Le Bel Air Resort), Hotel (Maison Souvannaphoum)
Included Activities
- Traditional long-tail boat cruise on Mekong River
- Visit Pak Ou caves
- Visit H'mong and Lao Loum villages
- Visit Kuang Si Falls
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Kuang Si Falls
- Participate in village activities (wooden cotton spinning, weaving, rice harvesting)
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Falls Mekong River - Day 3
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Start by visiting Wat Xieng Thong temple, known for its distinctive sweeping roofs and the intricate tree of life mosaic. Next you'll check out the National Museum which showcases temple structures and French colonial architecture. Wat May is your third stop, and its five-tiered roof is quite graceful. After lunch, your driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Once you land, another transfer brings you to your hotel in the city center, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel De Rond), Hotel (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel (The Legend Hanoi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Wat May
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong National Museum of Laos Wat May 
- Day 4
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
You'll have breakfast then drive to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, arriving around 10:30 AM. Two temples here are dedicated to Kings Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, offering insight into Vietnam's feudal dynasties. Lunch comes at a local restaurant around midday. From there, you'll take a boat through Trang An grotto, navigating 31 valleys and 50 limestone caves surrounded by forested mountains. The boat ride takes several hours, and you return to Hanoi by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with local food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel De Rond), Hotel (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel (The Legend Hanoi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Visit temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh
- Boat trip through Trang An grotto
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Trang An Grotto - Day 5
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, you'll drive across the Red River Delta toward Ha Long Bay, a trip that takes a few hours. Once there, you'll explore the limestone rocks and karst grottoes by boat. Seafood lunch happens on the boat, then you can choose to kayak or swim near floating villages. You'll eat dinner on the boat in the early evening, with optional activities available if you want to stay up later.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on the boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise - Deluxe cabin 1st floor), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora cruise - Suite balcony 1st floor), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise in Ha Long Bay
- Explore limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages and shops
- Visit famous limestone cave
Optional Activities
- Attend optional boat activities in the evening
- Swimming near floating villages
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 6
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Rise early to catch the sunrise and breathe in the fresh ocean air. Breakfast is served on the boat while you cruise through thousands of islands. You'll stop at a floating fishing village to see how the fishermen live and work. Lunch happens on the boat as you cruise back toward Ha Long City pier, with arrival in Hanoi around 3:30-4:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the boat), Lunch (Lunch on the boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel De Rond), Hotel (Flower Garden Hotel - Superior room), Hotel (The Legend Hanoi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing in Ha Long Bay
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay islands
- Visit floating fishing village
- Photography opportunities of bay scenery
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Hanoi Old Quarter exploration
- Opera House visit
- Water puppet show at Hoan Kiem Lake
- Ngoc Son Temple visit
- Train street coffee experience
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Opera House Ngoc Son Temple Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 7
Hanoi to Hoi An
You have a free morning in Hanoi after breakfast at your hotel, good for exploring or shopping before your flight to Da Nang. Once you land, your driver takes you to Hoi An and you check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, wander around, or shop at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi independently
- Shopping in Hanoi
- Explore Hoi An
- Shopping in Hoi An
- Day 8
Hoi An Cooking & Eco-Village Tour
An early morning tour starts at 8:30 AM and runs until 1:00 PM. You'll walk through the coconut forest of Hoi An and visit a local colorful market to see what ingredients locals use. At Eco-Village Cam Thanh, you'll take a bamboo basket boat through nipa palm forest and try fishing with nets. The hands-on portion includes learning traditional cooking methods and preparing five Vietnamese dishes from scratch, which you'll then eat for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (5 Vietnamese dishes prepared during the tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Visit local colorful market in Hoi An
- Explore Eco-Village Cam Thanh by bamboo basket boat
- Learn traditional Vietnamese cooking methods
- Prepare 5 Vietnamese dishes
- Fishing demonstration with nets
- Learn about anti-French and anti-American war history
Optional Activities
- Purchase handmade nipa palm gifts (hats, watches, rings)
Landmarks Cam Thanh Eco-Village - Day 9
Free Day in Hoi An
This day is completely open for you to explore Hoi An however you like. Many people rent bicycles and cycle around town toward the riverside or beach. Stopping at small cafes for fresh fruit drinks is a nice break before swimming in the warm, calm sea. Custom tailors are a popular option here, and they can make clothes, bags, or shoes overnight. In the evening, the Old Town comes alive as lanterns light up the shops and streets, and you'll see colorful street performances throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoi An Rose Hotel), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An - Deluxe room), Resort (La Siesta Hoi An)
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental and cycling around Hoi An
- Beach visit and swimming
- Visit cafes for fresh fruit drinks
- Custom tailoring services
- Evening stroll through Old Town
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Hoi An Beach - Day 10
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you have a free morning in Hoi An for whatever you'd like to do. Then you transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver meets you upon arrival and takes you to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free, so you might see Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Chinatown, or the War Remnants Museum if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Happy Life Green hotel), Hotel (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel (La Siesta Premium Saigon Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Independence Palace
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Explore Chinatown (Cho Lon)
- Visit War Remnants Museum
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral (Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica) Central Post Office (Saigon Central Post Office) Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) Ben Thanh Market War Remnants Museum 
- Day 11
Mekong Delta Tour
You'll drive to My Tho on the Mekong River and visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which was built in the late 19th century. A sampan cruise takes you to the four islands named Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. On Unicorn Island, you walk country lanes through orchards, try tropical fruits, and listen to folk music. You'll also visit fruit plantations and family businesses. A hand-row through Thoi Son canal lets you stop at a honey-bee farm to try honey tea and coconut candy. After lunch at a local spot, you cycle around Tan Thach village to meet locals and experience Mekong Delta life before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Happy Life Green hotel), Hotel (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel (La Siesta Premium Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang pagoda
- Sampan cruise to four islands
- Visit Unicorn Island
- Walk country lanes and orchards
- Enjoy tropical fruits
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-row sampan through Thoi Son canal
- Visit honey-bee farm
- Bicycle around Tan Thach village
- Meet local villagers
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those unable to cycle
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta - My Tho Thoi Son Canal 
- Day 12
Cu Chi Tunnels
The drive to Cu Chi Tunnels takes about an hour and a half. You'll receive an introduction and watch a video explaining tunnel construction and how people survived during wartime. Walking through the tunnel system, you'll see living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Hidden trap doors and security traps are still visible. Special tea and cassava (the guerrilla food from the war) are served. If you're interested, there's an optional opportunity to try shooting at a range. You return to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Happy Life Green hotel), Hotel (Nesta Saigon Hotel - Premium Room), Hotel (La Siesta Premium Saigon Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration and tour
- Introductory video presentation
- Explore tunnel living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers
- Special tea and cassava tasting
Optional Activities
- Try real shooting gun
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After breakfast and resting at your hotel, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Your driver picks you up when you land and takes you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City River Hotel), Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel (Borei Angkor Resort)
- Day 14
Angkor Complex Tour
You'll start exploring Angkor's temples with the Angkor Thom complex, then move on to the Bayon and Ta Prohm (the Tomb Raider Temple). Lunch happens at a local restaurant within the Angkor Complex where you can eat Cambodian cuisine. Later you visit the massive Angkor Wat temple. Before heading back to town around 6:30 PM, you'll watch the sunset from Phnom Bakheng peak, which offers views across the temple complex.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Delicious Cambodian cuisine at local restaurant in Angkor Complex)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City River Hotel), Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom complex
- Visit Bayon temple
- Visit Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple)
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Sunset view from Phnom Bakheng
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Ta Prohm Angkor Wat Phnom Bakheng 
- Day 15
Floating Villages & Local Market
You can start by visiting Rulos market where villagers sell home-grown vegetables, or stop at a local pagoda to learn about the religion. The main activity is a boat tour through floating villages where stilt-houses stand 8-10 meters high. You'll see the school, farm, and hospital that locals have adapted to their water-based life. After the boat trip through this unique atmosphere, you return to the hotel with the rest of the day free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch during boat trip)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City River Hotel), Hotel (Tara Angkor Hotel - Superior room), Hotel (Borei Angkor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Rulos market or local pagoda
- Boat trip to floating villages
- Visit stilt-house communities
Landmarks Rulos Market Floating Villages - Day 16
Departure from Siem Reap
On your final day, you'll have a healthy breakfast at the hotel and then handle your checkout. There's time to visit local markets to pick up souvenirs for people back home. Your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Siem Reap - Angkor international airport (SAI))
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
