Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive at Bangkok airport where a driver meets you and takes you to your hotel in the city center. Get settled into your room and take time to rest before the activities begin.
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast, you'll head out to see Bangkok's main temples starting with the Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald Buddha. From there, you'll walk through Wat Pho to see the massive lying Buddha, then stop at Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha. In the afternoon, a long-tail boat takes you along the Chao Phraya River and through interior canals, with a stop at Wat Arun. Back at your hotel, you'll have free time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
- Visit Wat Pho (Lying Buddha)
- Visit Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
- Long-tail boat excursion on Chao Phraya River and interior canals
- Stop at Wat Arun (Temple of the Aube)
Landmarks/POIs Grand Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Traimit Wat Arun - Day 3
Bangkok
You'll leave early to visit the Maeklong railway market where trains still pass through, then continue to Damnoen Saduak floating market for a motor boat ride through the waterways. After lunch on your own, you'll head to Patom Organic Village (weekends only) to learn about traditional Thai organic farming before returning to Bangkok.
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong railway market
- Motor boat trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Visit Patom Organic Village (Saturday & Sunday only)
Optional Activities
- Hands-on workshops at Patom Organic Village
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Patom Organic Village - Day 4
Bangkok to Luang Prabang
A transfer takes you to Bangkok airport for a flight to Luang Prabang. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, you'll have a brief rest before exploring the Royal Palace Museum and Wat Mai temple. Before evening, you'll climb Mount Phousi to see the gilded stupa and watch the sunset over the city and Mekong River, then browse the Night Market for handmade textiles from local artisans.
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace Museum
- Visit Wat Mai temple
- Climb Mount Phousi for sunset view and stupa exploration
- Visit Night Market
Optional Activities
- Short walk around city center streets
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Museum Wat Mai Mount Phousi Night Market - Day 5
Luang Prabang
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll cruise upstream on the Mekong River through quiet countryside to reach Pak Ou Caves, a 16th-century cave monastery with thousands of Buddha images carved into limestone. Along the way, you'll stop at Ban Muang Keo village to see how locals make traditional Lao rice whisky. Back in Luang Prabang, you'll visit Wat Sene and Wat Xiengthong with its distinctive two-tiered roof. If time remains, you can explore Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek to watch artisans make traditional Saa paper.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leisurely cruise upstream on Mekong River
- Visit Pak Ou Caves (16th century cave monastery)
- Stop at Ban Muang Keo village for traditional Lao rice whisky distilling experience
- Visit Wat Sene temple
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Visit Ban Xangkhong Thai Lue artisan village
- Visit Ban Xienglek traditional Saa paper-making village
Optional Activities
- Visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed Mondays)
Landmarks/POIs Pak Ou Caves Ban Muang Keo Wat Sene Wat Xiengthong Ban Xangkhong Ban Xienglek Traditional Art and Ethnology Center - Day 6
Luang Prabang to Vientiane
Wake early to watch the 14th-century morning alms-giving ritual where over 200 monks collect meals from residents, then visit the temporary morning market where locals sell fresh rice and vegetables. After hotel breakfast, you'll climb 329 steps up Phousi Hill for views of the city and river. Next comes a trip to Kuang Si waterfall with its three tiers and blue pools for swimming, plus an optional visit to the Bear Rescue Center. You'll stop at Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center to watch weavers and batik makers before catching the sunset. Later, you'll transfer to the train station for the evening speed train to Vientiane, arriving around 20:20.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Join morning alms-giving ceremony with Buddhist monks
- Visit temporary morning market
- Climb 329 steps to Phousi Hill for panoramic views
- Visit Kuang Si waterfall with three tiers and azure pools
- Visit Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center with free tours every half-hour
Optional Activities
- Walk to Ban Thapene village and explore hidden waterfalls
- Visit Bear Rescue Center
- Take late flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane (instead of train)
Landmarks/POIs Phousi Hill Kuang Si Waterfall Ban Thapene Bear Rescue Center Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center - Day 7
Vientiane
You'll start at Wat Si Muang, then drive about 45 minutes to Buddha Park, which holds over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues. After returning to town, you'll visit COPE, an organization helping landmine victims with exhibits about the Vietnam War's lasting effects. In the afternoon, you'll see That Luang, Laos's holiest site with its golden 16th-century spire, then climb Patuxay monument for city views before walking down Lane Xang Avenue to Wat Sisaket. You'll continue to nearby Wat Phra Keo, now a museum showing Lao and Khmer artwork, and end with a sunset walk along the Mekong River with local food and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Si Muang temple
- Visit Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) with over 200 Buddhist and Hindu statues
- Visit COPE (landmine victim assistance center)
- Visit That Luang temple
- Climb Patuxay monument for panoramic views
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Wat Phra Keo religious museum
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Mekong River banks with refreshments and local food stalls at sunset
Landmarks/POIs Wat Si Muang Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) COPE That Luang Patuxay Wat Sisaket Wat Phra Keo - Day 8
Vientiane to Hanoi
After breakfast, your driver will take you to Vientiane airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon landing, you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel in the city center to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
You'll drive to Ninh Binh to explore Hoa Lu, a 10th-century capital site of the Dai Co Viet kingdom, visiting King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple. Lunch follows at a local restaurant, then you'll take a boat through Trang An grottoes, paddling through 31 valleys and 50 cross-water caves surrounded by forested mountains. The boat ride returns you to Hanoi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital site
- Visit King Dinh Temple
- Visit King Le Temple
- Boat trip through Trang An grottoes (31 valleys, 50 caves)
Landmarks/POIs Hoa Lu King Dinh Temple King Le Temple Trang An Grottoes - Day 10
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll drive 3 hours to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for thousands of islands and limestone caves. Upon arrival, you'll board your cruise and have lunch while sailing. The afternoon includes activities like sightseeing, kayaking, swimming, and cave exploration depending on your cruise, then you'll stay overnight on the boat.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served while sailing)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay sightseeing
- Kayaking in Halong Bay
- Swimming in Halong Bay
- Cave exploration
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 11
Halong Bay to Da Nang to Hoi An
In the morning, you'll have coffee or tea while taking in the landscape, followed by breakfast. The cruise explores deeper into Halong Bay before heading back to port with brunch served during the return. Your driver picks you up and transfers you to Hanoi, then to the airport for a flight to Da Nang, where you'll be taken to your hotel in Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch served while sailing back to port)
Included Activities
- Early morning exploration of Halong Bay
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 12
Hoi An
After breakfast, you have free time to explore Hoi An on your own. In the afternoon, your guide will pick you up and take you through the ancient town, including a boat ride where you'll release a flower lantern to wish for luck for yourself and your family. You'll return to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discover Hoi An ancient town
- Boat ride with flower lantern release
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 13
Hoi An
Following breakfast, you'll visit a local family to learn how to make traditional lanterns, then head to Cam Thanh coconut village for a basket boat ride through the coconut forest. There you'll learn about the daily lives of Vietnamese fishermen and their families, participate in activities throughout the village, and return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Learn traditional lantern-making from local family
- Visit Cam Thanh coconut village
- Basket boat ride through coconut forest
- Experience fishermen's daily life activities
Landmarks/POIs Cam Thanh Coconut Village - Day 14
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you'll have free time until your driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You'll check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
Your guide will pick you up after breakfast and take you to the Mekong Delta where you'll board a boat to cruise along one of the branches, stopping at local workplaces and a quiet village to walk through coconut plantations. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant in the rural area before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in rural area)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise along Mekong River branch
- Visit local workplaces along the river
- Walk through Delta village and coconut plantations
- Experience local Mekong Delta village life
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll have free time until your driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will transfer you to your hotel in the city center. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake, Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, to see the fishermen's floating village with its floating schools and floating police station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake
- View fishermen's floating village with floating schools and police station
Landmarks/POIs Tonle Sap Lake - Day 17
Siem Reap
You'll meet your guide at 08:00am after hotel breakfast to explore Angkor Thom, the 12th-century capital. You'll start at the South Gate with its huge ocean-churning statues, then visit Bayon Temple with its 54 towers featuring over 200 smiling faces. Next comes Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King, followed by Ta Prohm Temple, famous from the Tomb Raider film. In the afternoon, you'll explore Angkor Wat, the most famous temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its beauty and the longest continuous bas-relief depicting Hindu mythology. You'll return to your hotel afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom South Gate
- Visit Bayon Temple with 54 towers
- Visit Phimeanakas
- Visit Royal Enclosure
- Visit Elephants Terrace
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Ta Prohm Temple
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom South Gate of Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Phimeanakas Royal Enclosure Elephants Terrace Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm Temple Angkor Wat - Day 18
Siem Reap
After breakfast, you'll have free time to relax or explore at your leisure until your driver transfers you to the airport for your departure. Your tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
