Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land at Bangkok airport and get transferred to your hotel in the city center. After settling in, spend the rest of the day relaxing and recovering from your flight.
- Day 2
Bangkok
Start with breakfast, then head out to see Bangkok's major temples including the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha sits. From there, you'll check out Wat Pho to see its giant reclining Buddha and visit Wat Traimit for the golden Buddha. Later in the afternoon, take a long tail boat along the Chao Phraya River and canals to reach Wat Arun before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Royal Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
- Visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
- Visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
- Long tail boat excursion along Chao Phraya River and interior canals
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
Landmarks Grand Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Traimit Wat Arun 
- Day 3
Bangkok
Drive southwest to the Maeklong railway market to take photos and try local snacks. Continue on to Damnoen Saduak floating market and take a motorboat trip around it, then grab lunch whenever suits you. Stop by Patom Organic Village (only open weekends) to learn about traditional Thai organic farming before returning to Bangkok.
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong railway market
- Motorboat trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market
Optional Activities
- Visit Patom Organic Village and participate in hands-on workshops (open Saturday & Sunday only)
Landmarks Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Patom Organic Village - Day 4
Bangkok to Luang Prabang
Transfer to the airport and fly to Luang Prabang. After you arrive and check in, visit the Royal Palace Museum and then head to Wat Mai temple to see its golden bas-relief. If you have time, walk through the city center streets. Late afternoon means climbing Mount Phousi for sunset views overlooking the city and Mekong River, then exploring the Night Market.
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace Museum
- Visit Wat Mai
- Climb Mount Phousi for sunset view
- Visit Night Market
Optional Activities
- Walk around city center streets
Landmarks Royal Palace Museum Wat Mai Mount Phousi Night Market 
- Day 5
Luang Prabang
After breakfast, cruise upstream on the Mekong River through countryside to the Pak Ou Caves, which hold thousands of Buddha images. Stop at Ban Muang Keo village to see how traditional Lao rice whisky is made. Back in the city, visit Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong. If time permits, walk through Ban Xangkhong Thai Lue village and Ban Xienglek to see traditional Saa paper being made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mekong River upstream cruise to Pak Ou Caves
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Stop at Ban Muang Keo village
- Visit Wat Sene
- Visit Wat Xiengthong
Optional Activities
- Visit Ban Xangkhong Thai Lue village for arts and crafts
- Visit Ban Xienglek village for traditional Saa paper making
- Visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed Monday)
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves Ban Muang Keo Wat Sene Wat Xiengthong Ban Xangkhong Ban Xienglek Traditional Art and Ethnology Center 
- Day 6
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Wake early to see the morning alms giving ritual where Buddhist monks collect offerings, a tradition dating back to the 14th century. Visit the temporary morning market where locals sell their daily catch. After breakfast at your hotel, go back to Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong, then travel to Kuang Si waterfalls with its three tiers and blue pools. You can optionally visit the Bear Rescue Center, then head to the airport for your flight to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Participate in daily morning alms giving ceremony
- Visit temporary morning market
- Visit Wat Sene
- Visit Wat Xiengthong
- Visit Kuang Si waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Visit Bear Rescue Center
Landmarks Wat Sene Wat Xiengthong Kuang Si Waterfall Bear Rescue Center 
- Day 7
Hanoi
After breakfast, join a jeep tour to explore Hanoi's different neighborhoods and discover the real city. You'll learn about its history and culture from a unique perspective, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep tour of Hanoi
- Day 8
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Drive 3 hours from Hanoi to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its thousands of dramatic islands and caves. Board your cruise and have lunch while sailing. During the afternoon, you'll do activities like sightseeing, kayaking, swimming, and cave exploration depending on what your cruise offers. You'll spend the night aboard the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while sailing to Halong Bay)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Halong Bay
- Cruise activities including sightseeing, kayaking, swimming, cave visit
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 9
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Start your morning with coffee or tea while taking in bay views, then have breakfast. Spend more time exploring Halong Bay before heading back to port. You'll have brunch while sailing back to Hanoi, then fly to Da Nang and drive to Hoi An for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch served while sailing back to port)
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Halong Bay
- Day 10
Hoi An
The morning is yours to explore however you like. In the afternoon, discover Hoi An's ancient town, take a boat ride on the river, and release a flower lantern to send prayers for luck for yourself and your family before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discover Hoi An ancient town
- Boat ride with flower lantern release
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 11
Hoi An
After breakfast, visit a local family to learn how to make traditional Hoi An lanterns by hand. Then travel to Cam Thanh coconut village and take a basket boat ride through the coconut forest. You'll learn about how Vietnamese fishermen and their families live day to day and get to participate in various local activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Learn to make traditional lantern at local family home
- Visit Cam Thanh coconut village
- Basket boat ride through coconut forest
- Learn about fishermen's daily life and community
Landmarks Cam Thanh Coconut Village - Day 12
Hoi An
This day is yours to do what you want. Explore more of Hoi An or just relax and rest at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Spend your morning however you like, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Check into your hotel and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Mekong Delta
After breakfast, drive to the Mekong Delta where boats, houses, and markets float on rivers and canals throughout the region. Board a boat and cruise a branch of the Mekong, stopping at local workplaces and a quiet village where you'll walk through coconut plantations to see authentic Delta life. Have lunch at a local rural restaurant, then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local rural restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise along Mekong River branch
- Visit local workplaces
- Walk through Delta village and coconut plantations
- Lunch at local rural restaurant
Landmarks Mekong Delta 
- Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you have free time until your airport transfer. That's the end of your tour services.
- Meals
- Breakfast
