Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
You'll arrive in Siem Reap and your private driver will meet you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel in the city center. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to either get some rest following your flight or wander around and get a feel for the town at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap city at own pace
- Relax at hotel
- Day 2
Siem Reap
Following breakfast, you'll head out to explore the Angkor complex with a full day of temple visits. The itinerary covers South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple with its famous stone faces, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, Elephant Terrace, and Terrace of the Leper King. Later you'll see Angkor Wat and finish at Ta Prohm temple where massive tree roots have grown over the ancient structures, creating that iconic jungle-covered appearance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Angkor complex
- Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Royal Enclosure
- Visit Phimeanakas
- Visit Elephant Terrace
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
Landmarks/POIs South Gate of Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Royal Enclosure Phimeanakas Elephant Terrace Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Wat Ta Prohm - Day 3
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll drive to Chrieve village for an authentic rural experience including oxcart rides and time in local home gardens. You'll learn about Cambodian culture and help out with vegetable gardening activities. In the afternoon, a boat trip takes you across Tonle Sap Lake to the floating village of Chong Khneas and Chantiers Ecoles, where you can watch artisans demonstrate stone carving and wood sculpting techniques.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Chrieve village
- Oxcart ride through village
- Visit local home gardens
- Vegetable gardening activity
- Enjoy seasonal fruits at village house
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake
- Visit floating village of Chong Khneas
- Visit Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor
Landmarks/POIs Chrieve village Chong Khneas floating village Tonle Sap Lake Chantiers Ecoles - Les Artisans d'Angkor - Day 4
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
You'll check out after breakfast and take a public bus to Phnom Penh. After settling in and having lunch, you'll visit the Royal Palace with its ornate architecture, the Silver Pagoda where a golden Buddha sits encrusted with 2086 diamonds, and Wat Phnom Temple, which holds significant importance in the city's spiritual landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Visit Wat Phnom Temple
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Wat Phnom Temple - Day 5
Phnom Penh to Chau Doc
Your driver will pick you up at 11 am for the transfer to the port. A speedboat departs at 12:00 pm from Sisowath Quay, crossing the Cambodia-Vietnam border on the journey to Chau Doc. You'll arrive around 5:30 pm and can relax at your hotel for the evening.
- Day 6
Chau Doc to Can Tho
Starting with breakfast, you'll visit a fish farm along Chau Doc River to learn about the local Vietnamese aquaculture business, then head to a Cham minority village. You'll explore Vinh Te canal by boat and walk around town during this roughly 3-hour excursion. Later, you'll transfer to Tra Su forest for a rowing or engine boat cruise through the mangrove forest, watching for birds and taking in the water views before heading to Can Tho.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit fish farm on Chau Doc River
- Visit Cham minority village
- Boat tour on Vinh Te canal
- Walk around Chau Doc town
- Boat cruise in Tra Su forest mangrove area
Landmarks/POIs Chau Doc River Cham minority village Vinh Te canal Tra Su forest - Day 7
Can Tho to Hoi An
Your private driver will transfer you from Can Tho to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, another driver will pick you up and take you to Hoi An. The remainder of the day is free for you to settle in and rest.
- Day 8
Hoi An
You have the full day to explore Hoi An on your own terms. Rent a bicycle from your hotel and cycle around toward the riverside or beach areas. Stop at small cafes to try fresh fruit drinks and relax between activities. Check out the tailor shops if you're interested in custom clothing. As evening approaches, walk through the charming Old Town with its lanterns and colorful street performances.
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental and cycling around town
- Visit Hoi An beach
- Visit tailor shops for custom clothing
- Explore Old Town area
- Attend evening street performances
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Town Hoi An Beach - Day 9
Hoi An to Hanoi
After making the most of your time in Hoi An, your private driver will transfer you to Da Nang airport for a flight to Hanoi. At Noi Bai Airport, your driver will be waiting for pickup and will take you to your accommodation. You'll have the rest of the day free to settle in.
- Day 10
Hanoi to Ba Vi
Following breakfast, an English-speaking guide will take you to Ba Vi countryside. You'll meet Mr. Duoc, a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner, for welcome drinks and stories about tea farming. Next, travel to Moc village to learn cooking with Mrs. Chin, then enjoy lunch in a tropical garden. Afterward, walk around the village, visit local families, and see traditional tofu and conical hat making. You'll cycle through paddy fields to meet Mr. Chinh for fresh mint lemon juice, finish with a traditional herbal feet soak, and return to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch made during cooking class in tropical garden)
Included Activities
- Tea plantation visit
- Learn tea production at workshop
- Learn to cook local Vietnamese dishes
- Village walk and local family visits
- Learn about tofu production
- Learn about conical hat making
- Cycling trip through paddy fields
- Traditional herbal feet soak
Landmarks/POIs Ba Vi Ri village Moc village - Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll check out and head toward Halong Bay via the scenic Red River Delta route with emerald green rice paddies. After boarding the cruise, you'll enjoy fantastic views of limestone rocks and karst formations. Lunch features fresh seafood, and you can relax on the sundeck. The cruise stops at a special location where you can kayak or swim to explore the karst grottoes up close. Back onboard, you'll have early dinner followed by optional activities or free time to unwind.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on cruise)
Included Activities
- Cruise boarding and limestone karst views
- Kayaking or swimming in karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch
- Sundeck exploration time
Optional Activities
- Optional activities on the boat
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 12
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Rise early to watch the sunrise with breakfast in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will get your mind and body moving. You'll visit a limestone cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites. After checking out, brunch is served as the cruise sails back to the harbor. Later your driver will transfer you back to your Hanoi accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in dining room), Brunch (Brunch while cruise returns to harbor)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing with breakfast
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Limestone cave exploration
Landmarks/POIs Limestone cave - Day 13
Hanoi to Vientiane
Your private driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Vientiane, Laos. Upon arrival, you'll meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. If time allows, you can visit major temples including Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues, Wat Prakeo which once housed the Emerald Buddha, That Luang Stupa (Laos's national symbol), and the Patuxay Monument, which is sometimes called Vientiane's Arc de Triomphe.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Wat Prakeo temple
- Visit That Luang Stupa
- Stop at Patuxay Monument for photos
Landmarks/POIs Wat Sisaket Wat Prakeo That Luang Stupa Patuxay Monument - Day 14
Vientiane to Pakse
You'll get up early for a flight to Pakse. Upon landing, you'll visit Wat Phou, a spectacular pre-Angkorian temple built by Khmer rulers, situated among rice fields and waterways. The temple has three distinct levels: the bottom water reservoir, middle pavilions with carved galleries, and top sanctuary. Then you'll see Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall by volume in Southeast Asia near the Laos-Cambodian border. After that, travel to Don Khong island, the largest in Si Phan Don, for check-in and free exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast in Vientiane)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phou temple
- Visit Khone Phapheng Falls
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Don Khong Island
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phou Khone Phapheng Falls Don Khong Island - Day 15
Don Khong to Pakse
After breakfast, you'll drive south to Ban Nakasang village and take a short cruise to Khone Island. A moto-taxi will help you explore the island through nature, rice fields, and colonial remnants. You'll visit Li Phi falls (Tad Somphamit) near the Cambodian border. Walk through the authentic local neighborhoods of Don Det-Don Khone area and see the ancient bridge. Cruise back to Ban Nakasang and drive to Pakse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Khone Island
- Moto-taxi exploration of Khone Island
- Visit Li Phi falls
- Explore Don Det-Don Khone neighborhood
- Visit ancient bridge
Landmarks/POIs Khone Island Li Phi falls Don Det Don Khone - Day 16
Pakse to Luang Prabang
You'll depart Pakse around 8:00 am and visit a village known for traditional knife-making. Next stop is coffee and tea plantations where you can see the production process. Continue to Tad Fan Waterfall, a 120-meter-high twin waterfall set within a coffee plantation. You'll visit Tad Yuang and have lunch at your own expense with time to relax. In the afternoon, fly back to Pakse and continue on to Luang Prabang. After arriving and transferring to your hotel, explore this well-preserved traditional city at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast in Pakse)
Included Activities
- Visit knife-making village
- Visit coffee and tea plantations
- Visit Tad Fan Waterfall
- Visit Tad Yuang
Optional Activities
- Explore Luang Prabang at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Knife-making village Coffee and tea plantations Tad Fan Waterfall Tad Yuang - Day 17
Luang Prabang
After breakfast, you'll meet your guide in the hotel lobby. At Phousi Market, you'll see local specialties like dried buffalo skin, local tea, saltpeter, vegetables, and hill-tribe weavings. You'll visit traditional villages of Lao ethnic minorities including Hmong village Ban Ouray, Laoloum village Ban Ou, and Khmu village Ban Thapene. Then head to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can swim in the pools or walk along forest trails before returning to Luang Prabang.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Phousi Market
- Visit Hmong village Ban Ouray
- Visit Laoloum village Ban Ou
- Visit Khmu village Ban Thapene
- Visit Kuang Si Waterfall
- Swimming in Kuang Si pools
- Walk forest trails at Kuang Si
Landmarks/POIs Phousi Market Ban Ouray Ban Ou Ban Thapene Kuang Si Waterfall - Day 18
Luang Prabang
You'll take a short guided city tour visiting the oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, known for its distinctive sweeping roofs that represent classical Laotian architecture. Then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River where you'll enjoy tranquil countryside views. You'll visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. On the return journey, stop at Ban Xanghai village where local rice wine is produced.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour
- Visit Wat Sene temple
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Mekong River cruise upstream
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Stop at Ban Xanghai rice wine village
Landmarks/POIs Wat Sene Wat Xiengthong Mekong River Pak Ou Caves Ban Xanghai - Day 19
Luang Prabang
Start your final day with a healthy breakfast. Complete your hotel check-out formalities and visit local markets to pick up souvenirs. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
