Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and settle in with a briefing from your CEO and the group. This evening, head out for a multi-course Vietnamese dinner with sizzling ginger chicken, fresh mango salad, and egg coffee prepared right at your table. The meal gives you a real introduction to local flavors and lets everyone start getting to know each other.
- Meals
- Dinner (Multi-course Vietnamese feast featuring sizzling ginger chicken, fresh mango salad, and complimentary egg coffee)
Included Activities
- Arrival Transfer – Hanoi
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Multi-course Vietnamese Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
Ride motorbikes with female drivers from a local women's empowerment organization to see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda, Huu Tiep Lake, and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Later you'll grab pho in the Old Quarter, then head out on a foodie walking tour trying Bun Cha and hanging out at Bia Hoi corner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pho at a local restaurant in the Old Quarter), Dinner (Bun Cha during foodie walking tour)
Included Activities
- Lady Motorbike Tour
- Hanoi Cyclo Tour
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square One Pillar Pagoda Huu Tiep Lake Tran Quoc Pagoda Hanoi Old Quarter Bia Hoi Corner - Day 3
Halong Bay
You'll board a private junk boat and check out Halong Bay's limestone karst mountains and green islands. Lunch comes on board with pumpkin soup and steamed tiger prawn. During the afternoon, join a guided kayaking tour through thousand-year-old caves, then either help prepare spring rolls or relax with local beer before dinner served on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch aboard private boat with pumpkin soup, fried chicken, and Halong steamed tiger prawn), Dinner (Plentiful dinner served on board)
Included Activities
- Hạ Long Bay Overnight Cruise
- Ha Long Bay Cave Kayaking
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Pu Luong
Have a leisurely breakfast on the junk boat before heading west to Pu Luong, a valley surrounded by tropical rainforest and rice terraces. Dinner features both familiar dishes and local specialties like mountain snails dipped in fish sauce.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast on board junk boat), Lunch, Dinner (Beans, bamboo shoots, farm raised pork, and local delicacies like mountain snails dipped in fish sauce)
Landmarks/POIs Pu Luong - Day 5
Pu Luong
Start your morning with rich coffee from your wooden bungalow overlooking rice paddies. Trek through the rice terraces past local villages and walk to Ban Cong for a BBQ picnic lunch prepared by local chefs along the riverbank. In the afternoon, make spring rolls with your hosts and CEO.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Rich coffee at wooden bungalow), Lunch (BBQ picnic lunch along the riverbank at Ban Cong prepared by local chefs, including barbecue pork belly with local Mac Khen seeds and stir-fried morning glory with garlic)
Included Activities
- Bamboo Rafting & Lunch Experience
- Trek Near Pu Luong
Landmarks/POIs Ban Cong - Day 6
Pu Luong to Hoi An
Have one last coffee and jungle air before returning to Hanoi to catch a flight to Da Nang. You'll arrive in Hoi An in the late afternoon and go straight to a cooking class led by a local chef preparing a three-course meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course meal prepared during Hoi An cooking class with local chef)
Included Activities
- Hoi An Cooking Class
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An - Day 7
Hoi An
Take a walking tour with your CEO to see Ong Pagoda, Chua Cau (Japanese Covered Bridge), and the local market. Your CEO will point out the best banh mi in town. The afternoon is free, with your CEO offering a beach trip or optional jeep tour through the countryside to see local agriculture and traditional occupations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Beach excursion
- Jeep tour through countryside visiting crops, livestock, and local farmers
Landmarks/POIs Ong Pagoda Chua Cau Hoi An Local Market - Day 8
Hoi An
Pick your own adventure today. Option 1 is a kayaking trip from Cua Dai bridge to a fishing village. Option 2 is exploring the ruins of My Son with a local guide and returning by boat. Both options give you a leisurely afternoon for swimming or booking another activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of My Son Ruins or Old Town Mangrove Kayaking
Landmarks/POIs My Son Ruins Cua Dai Bridge - Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and grab pho for lunch. Later, take a cyclo tour with a guide to rise above the motorbike chaos and see the city. End your day with a relaxing sunset cruise on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Pho)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour
- Ho Chi Minh City Sunset Private Cruise
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh City - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Pedal by bicycle through the countryside toward the Cu Chi Tunnels, passing through local villages and stopping at a market. Visit Phu Hoa Dong traditional rice paper village to see age-old craftsmanship. Then tour Ben Dinh Tunnel before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City to freshen up for a final farewell dinner with your CEO and group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final farewell dinner with CEO and fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Cycling Tour With Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Dinh Tunnel Phu Hoa Dong - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap (landing around lunchtime), your CEO leads a walk through town in the afternoon. For dinner, you'll eat at Spoons Restaurant, a social enterprise that trains young people in hospitality while serving Cambodian dishes like Num Kruk and Steak Lok Lak. It's a chance to taste local specialties and support community work at the same time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Spoons Restaurant featuring Cambodian specialties including Num Kruk (corn and coconut crispy dumpling) and Steak Lok Lak)
Included Activities
- Siem Reap Orientation Walk
- Dinner at Spoons Restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Siem Reap - Day 12
Siem Reap
Start early with an exclusive cooking experience in Chreav village just outside Siem Reap. Spend the morning at the local market with a chef, then cook local dishes together. In the afternoon, choose between a sunset bike ride through villages or a scenic boat tour to Kampong Khleang Floating Village on Tonle Sap.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sunset Bike Ride or Half-day Tour of Kampong Khleang Floating Village
- Cooking Class
Landmarks/POIs Chreav Village Tonle Sap Kampong Khleang Floating Village - Day 13
Siem Reap
Get up before dawn and your Lady Tuk-Tuk drivers take you to Angkor Wat just before sunrise. Watch light break over this temple complex with fellow travelers and your expert guide. Afterward, explore Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm, then spend a relaxed afternoon resting or by the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Ta Prohm - Day 14
Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
Fly west and transfer to the remote Cardamom Mountains in Botum Sakur National Park, one of Asia's remaining elephant corridors. Board a small boat down the Prek Tachan river to reach Cardamom Tented Camp. Settle into your safari-style glamping tent and have a homemade Cambodian meal while looking at the incredible night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Homemade Cambodian meal)
Landmarks/POIs Botum Sakur National Park Cardamom Mountains Prek Tachan River - Day 15
Cardamom Mountains
Wake to the sounds of birds and monkeys in your glamping tent. Kayak downriver to the old ranger station, then trek through lush forest on old logging trails, crossing streams and learning about the area from local Cambodian guides. Return for a home-cooked meal, then spend leisure time swimming in the river or kayaking tributaries to spot birdlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked Cambodian meal)
Included Activities
- Cardamom Kayaking & Trekking
Landmarks/POIs Cardamom Mountains - Day 16
Koh Chang, Thailand
Cross from Cambodia into Thailand by ferry to Koh Chang, known as 'Elephant Island' for its shape. Explore the island with your CEO in the afternoon, including a waterfall visit. Celebrate your first Thailand evening with a beachside barbecue on an island that's 80 percent protected as National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Beachside barbecue)
Landmarks/POIs Koh Chang - Day 17
Koh Chang
Paddle by kayak from island to island, stopping to jump into turquoise waters. Head to Koh Yuak for lunch and snorkeling in clear water. Professional kayak guides lead this full-day adventure with plenty of chances to see Thailand's marine life and island scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Koh Chang Kayaking Experience
Landmarks/POIs Koh Chang Koh Yuak - Day 18
Bangkok, Thailand
Leave Koh Chang by ferry and fly back to Bangkok. Explore Bangkok's food scene on a private custom converted traditional rice barge. Try famous Pad Thai, tour Rattanakosin Historical Island by tuk-tuk through colorful Yaowarat Road (Bangkok's Chinatown), and finish with mango and sticky rice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sunset dining experience aboard private custom converted traditional rice barge featuring Pad Thai, small bites in Chinatown, and mango and sticky rice)
Included Activities
- Sunset Dining Experience Bangkok
Landmarks/POIs Rattanakosin Island Yaowarat Road - Day 19
Bangkok
Cycle through Bangkok's Chinatown and ride a longboat up charming canals toward the city's rural side. Share a local meal in the area and have a free afternoon. In the evening, join a dinner cruise up the Chao Phraya River, taking in shimmering temples and the modern skyline with great food and views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local meal shared in Chinatown area), Dinner (Dinner cruise on Chao Phraya River with delicious food and incredible views)
Included Activities
- Chinatown Cycle Tour & Longtail Boat Tour
- Dinner Cruise on the Chaophraya River
Landmarks/POIs Bangkok Chinatown Chao Phraya River - Day 20
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Head north to Kanchanaburi and check out the Thai-Burma Railway Centre, an interactive museum about the railway's history. Ride the Death Railway train over steep cliffs and visit the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Later, board a long tail boat to reach your floating accommodation for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Thai/Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit
- Death Railway Train Ride
Landmarks/POIs Thai-Burma Railway Centre Bridge over the River Kwai - Day 21
Kanchanaburi
Visit Hellfire Pass and its interpretive centre to learn about this pivotal global history. Spend time there, then trek to Hintok Cutting to experience the trail and imagine what workers endured. Board a flat-bottomed raft to float back to your floating accommodation, then enjoy a hearty lunch at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch at lodge)
Included Activities
- Hellfire Pass Experience
Landmarks/POIs Hellfire Pass Hintok Cutting - Day 22
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Fly north to Chiang Rai for a foodie walking tour with your CEO and local expert guide. Sample over ten types of food and drink, including Sai Ou (Laotian/northern Thai sausage) and Nam Prik (chili sauce with lime, shrimp paste, and garlic). You'll likely discover a new favorite Thai dish.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Foodie walking tour sampling over ten types of food and drink including Sai Ou (sausage from Laos and northern Thailand) and Nam Prik (chili sauce with lime, shrimp paste, and garlic))
Landmarks/POIs Chiang Rai - Day 23
Chiang Rai
Choose your own adventure. Option 1 is a guided cycling tour through Chiangsaen and the Golden Triangle area, visiting an Opium Museum and cycling through rice, cassava, and pineapple fields. Option 2 is a slower Tea Journey to transformed opium-trade lands, now thriving tea plantations, with guide-led blending and sampling plus an outdoor picnic lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Outdoor picnic lunch with tea (for Tea Journey option))
Included Activities
- Golden Triangle Cycle or Doi Tung Tea Experience
Landmarks/POIs Golden Triangle Chiangsaen Opium Museum Doi Tung - Day 24
Pak Beng, Laos
Say goodbye to Thailand and board a private chartered slow boat in Laos to cruise the Mekong River. Spend the day relaxing, snapping photos, and taking in life along the river from your unique vantage point. Have lunch aboard and disembark in the late afternoon to head to your hotel in Pak Beng.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch aboard slow boat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Border Crossing to Laos
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River Pak Beng - Day 25
Nong Khiaw, Laos
Have a final morning on the slow boat with photo opportunities of the famous Pak Ou caves and a final lunch aboard. Journey further into Laos toward Nong Khiaw, an area not yet overly popular with international tourists. Hike to the Som Nang viewpoint for half an hour and get rewarded with a view of the spectacular sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Final lunch aboard slow boat)
Optional Activities
- Hike to Som Nang viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Pak Ou Caves Nong Khiaw Som Nang Viewpoint - Day 26
Nong Khiaw
Nayangtai Village welcomes you this morning for time with the local Tai Lue community. Participate in the Baci Sou Kwan ceremony, a cultural and spiritual tradition of the Tai Lue tribe, then learn about local pottery making and bamboo weaving. In the afternoon, board a traditional boat upstream to Ban Sopkhong village, trek to a waterfall, refresh yourself in the water, and return downstream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ban Anoulack - Cultural Preservation Village
- Ban Sopkhong Village Experience
Landmarks/POIs Nayangtai Village Ban Sopkhong Village - Day 27
Nam Kat Yorla Pa, Laos
Early risers can join a guided hike to see sunrise over Pha Daeng peak with great views, while others sleep in and rejoin for breakfast. Journey north to Nam Kat Yorla Pa, a protected forestry area along the Nam Kat river. Grab local items at the Muang Xai market before reaching your hotel in this remote area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise on Pha Daeng Peak
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Pha Daeng peak for sunrise
Landmarks/POIs Pha Daeng Peak Nam Kat Yorla Pa Nam Kat River Muang Xai Market - Day 28
Nam Kat, Laos
Walk over 13 hanging bridges throughout the protected forestry area to reach a secluded waterfall. Swim and enjoy the sounds of nature. Afternoon leisure time lets you explore further on a hike or try a zipline through the canopy for an adrenaline rush. Join your CEO and group for an evening cooking class.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Namkat Hanging Bridges and Waterfall Trek
- Nam Kat Cooking Class
Optional Activities
- Zipline through the canopy
Landmarks/POIs Nam Kat Namkat Hanging Bridges - Day 29
Luang Prabang, Laos
After a final morning and breakfast in northern Laos, travel south on a high-speed train to Luang Prabang. Spend the evening exploring on foot with your CEO at the night market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Night Market - Day 30
Luang Prabang
Choose to get up early and join your CEO for the almsgiving practice, then explore Luang Prabang market as it opens for a less chaotic look. Return for hearty breakfast. Spend the day as you choose with your CEO offering guided trips to Kuang Si waterfall and Ban Ou, or explore this UNESCO World Heritage area on your own. Celebrate a final evening with a traditional community dinner featuring a Baci ceremony, blessings for onward journeys, and lemongrass stuffed pork.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Community dinner with traditional ceremony, blessings, and lemongrass stuffed pork prepared with local hosts)
Included Activities
- Alms-giving in Luang Prabang
- Morning Market Visit
- Community Dinner and Baci Ceremony
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Kuang Si waterfall and Ban Ou
Landmarks/POIs Luang Prabang Market Kuang Si Waterfall Ban Ou - Day 31
Departure
Your adventure comes to an end. Depart at any time today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
