Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Vietnam
Your private driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Hanoi. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city streets at your own pace. You'll find historic architecture and charming neighborhoods to explore before heading back to the hotel for a quiet evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of the city
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Check out and board your cruise heading toward Halong Bay. The route passes through the Red River Delta where you'll see emerald rice paddies along the way. Once on the water, you'll see limestone formations and karst grottoes. Lunch features fresh seafood, then you'll visit a limestone cave for kayaking or swimming near floating villages. Back on the boat by evening for dinner and free time to relax.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on the boat)
Included Activities
- Cruise exploration of Halong Bay limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit to limestone cave with kayaking or swimming options
- Exploration of floating villages and shops
Optional Activities
- Attend onboard activities during leisure time
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Start early with an optional tai chi session or a full breakfast. The cruise takes you to another limestone cave with impressive stalagmites and stalactites. After exploring, you'll head back to the main harbor, arriving in Hanoi around 5:00 PM. The rest of your day is open for whatever you'd like to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Cruise return to Hanoi harbor
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson in the morning
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Hanoi to Danang to Hoi An
Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy some free time before your driver picks you up for the airport. You'll fly to Danang, then transfer by vehicle to Hoi An for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Hoi An
Walk through the UNESCO town of Hoi An to see its mix of Chinese, Japanese, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and Arab influences. You'll visit the Chinese-style Chua Ong Pagoda from 1653, the historic Phuc Kien Assembly Hall with its Jinshang Temple for the sea goddess, the 200-year-old Tan Ky ancestral house, and the well-known Japanese Covered Bridge. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An historic town center
- Visit to Chua Ong Pagoda
- Visit to Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Jinshang Temple
- Visit to Tan Ky ancestral house
- Visit to Japanese Covered Bridge
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Chua Ong Pagoda Phuc Kien Assembly Hall Tan Ky House Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 6
Hoi An to Danang to Siem Reap
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll have free time to do as you please. Later your driver picks you up for transfer to the airport. You'll fly from Danang to Siem Reap, arriving with the rest of the day ahead of you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Angkor Temples
Following breakfast, you'll spend the morning touring temples at Angkor Thom including the South Gate, Bayon Temple, Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, and the Elephant and Leper King Terraces. Next you'll check out the jungle temple Ta Promh, then walk through Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, and Ta Keo. After lunch, you'll head to the famous Angkor Wat, a UNESCO site and one of the 7 Wonders. In the evening, you'll watch the sunset from Bakheng Hill, then have dinner and visit Night & Pub Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to South Gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit to Bayon Temple
- Visit to Royal Enclosure
- Visit to Phimeanaka
- Visit to Elephant and Leper King Terrace
- Visit to Ta Promh jungle temple
- Visit to Thommanan
- Visit to Chaosay Tevoda
- Visit to Ta Keo
- Visit to Angkor Wat
- Sunset viewing on Bakheng Hill
- Dinner
- Visit to Night & Pub Street
Landmarks/POIs South Gate of Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Royal Enclosure Phimeanaka Elephant Terrace Leper King Terrace Ta Promh Thommanan Chaosay Tevoda Ta Keo Angkor Wat Bakheng Hill - Day 8
Siem Reap to Phuket
You'll have breakfast and free leisure time at the hotel before your transfer to the airport. You're flying from Siem Reap to Phuket for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Phuket
The day is yours to explore Phuket however you like. You could check out the famous beaches, hike to a waterfall for a picnic, take a boat to nearby islands, or simply relax. The landscape here ranges from sandy beaches to forested hills, mountains, and limestone cliffs.
Optional Activities
- Explore Phuket beaches
- Hiking to waterfalls with picnic
- Boat trip to nearby islands
Landmarks/POIs Phuket - Day 10
Departure from Phuket
Start with a healthy breakfast on your final day, then check out of the hotel. You'll have some time to visit local markets for souvenirs before your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit to local markets for souvenirs
