Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. The Old Quarter has narrow streets and local shops if that interests you, or head to Hoan Kiem Lake for a walk around the water. If you're hungry, try authentic Vietnamese pho at a local restaurant.
Optional Activities
- Explore the Old Quarter
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Sample authentic Vietnamese pho
Landmarks/POIs Hoan Kiem Lake Old Quarter - Day 2
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
This morning you're heading to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, to see historic temples from the Le and Dinh Dynasties. From there, you'll take a boat through Tam Coc's caves and past scenic rice paddies. Later in the day, you'll ride bicycles through nearby villages and get a feel for rural life there.
Included Activities
- Visit historic temples of the Le and Dinh Dynasties in Hoa Lu
- Scenic boat ride through Tam Coc caves and rice paddies
- Bicycle ride through villages
Landmarks/POIs Hoa Lu Tam Coc - Day 3
Halong Bay
You'll travel to Halong Bay and board a luxury cruise ship. During the day, kayak through hidden lagoons and explore caves with stalactites. There's a seafood feast for lunch or dinner, and you can do Tai Chi on the sundeck if you want to participate.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous seafood feast under the stars)
Included Activities
- Luxury cruise among 3,000 limestone islets
- Kayaking through hidden lagoons
- Exploring stalactite-filled caves
- Tai Chi on the sundeck
- Seafood feast
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay
Your second day on Halong Bay continues with kayaking through lagoons you might not have seen yet and checking out more stalactite caves. Tai Chi sessions happen on the sundeck again, and you'll find quieter, more secluded spots around the bay to explore.
Included Activities
- Kayaking through hidden lagoons
- Exploring stalactite-filled caves
- Tai Chi on the sundeck
- Exploration of secluded areas
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll fly to Ho Chi Minh City and check into your hotel. After you settle in, the day is open for exploring on your own. The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and Saigon Opera House are nice colonial-era buildings, or you can browse Ben Thanh Market for local goods and street food.
Optional Activities
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
- Explore Saigon Opera House
- Shop and sample street food at Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks/POIs Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica Saigon Opera House Ben Thanh Market - Day 6
Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta
Start by visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network used during the Vietnam War that you can walk through to understand its history. Then you'll cruise the Mekong Delta waterways and stop at local villages. Try tropical fruits along the way, learn about traditional crafts, and paddle through narrow canals by sampan.
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Mekong Delta cruise
- Visit local villages
- Taste fresh tropical fruits
- Learn about traditional handicrafts
- Sampan paddle through narrow canals
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong Delta - Day 7
Siem Reap
You're flying to Siem Reap, Cambodia today, and checking into your hotel. This is the gateway to Angkor Wat. You'll have free time in the evening to relax or wander around the charming city center and maybe grab dinner.
Optional Activities
- Explore charming city center
- Day 8
Angkor Archaeological Park
This is a full day exploring Angkor Archaeological Park. You'll see Angkor Wat in the morning when light is good for photos. Then head to Bayon Temple with its famous carved faces. Later, walk through Ta Prohm where tree roots grow over ancient stone structures, creating a really striking scene.
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Explore Bayon Temple
- Visit Ta Prohm ruins
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Bayon Temple Ta Prohm - Day 9
Tonle Sap Lake
You'll take a boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake to visit floating villages built on stilts where fishing communities live. After that, stop at a silk farm to see how Cambodian silk is made traditionally, from cocoons to finished fabric.
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake
- Visit floating villages
- Explore silk farm and learn traditional silk-making
Landmarks/POIs Tonle Sap Lake - Day 10
Bangkok
Have breakfast at your hotel, then explore Siem Reap's local markets and city center at your own pace for a few hours. When you're ready, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. After landing, head to your hotel and check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets
- Pick up souvenirs
- Day 11
Markets and Temples
Meet your guide at 7:30 AM for a full day of exploring Bangkok. You'll visit Railway Track Market early when it's busy, then take a 30 to 45 minute long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. After traditional Thai lunch, you'll visit three famous temples: Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Thai lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Railway Track Market (Rom Hoop Market)
- Long-tail boat ride through canals
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit Wat Traimit
- Visit Wat Pho
- Visit Wat Benchamabophit
- Traditional Thai lunch
Optional Activities
- Sample Thai street food at markets
- Shop for souvenirs
Landmarks/POIs Railway Track Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Wat Traimit Wat Pho Wat Benchamabophit - Day 12
Bangkok
Today is completely free. Bangkok has plenty to do on your own terms. Walk through shopping districts if you want souvenirs, check out neighborhoods you didn't see on the guided day, visit a museum, or just relax at a café or your hotel.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok attractions
- Shop for souvenirs
- Sample street food
- Relax at leisure
- Day 13
Luang Prabang
Eat breakfast at your hotel, then you have free time to explore Bangkok at your own pace for a bit. Later you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Luang Prabang, Laos. Check into your hotel and spend the evening relaxing in this charming UNESCO-listed city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Sample street food
- Relax at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Luang Prabang - Day 14
Luang Prabang
There's an optional early morning alms giving ceremony with saffron-robed monks if you want to participate. Later, take a guided tour of Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong temples. Cruise the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves with thousands of Buddha statues, then stop in Ban Xanghai Village to see Lao rice wine being made. In the afternoon, visit Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can swim in turquoise pools. Before sunset, explore ethnic villages and finish at Wat Siphouthabath temple for views as the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong
- Mekong River cruise
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Stop at Ban Xanghai Village to observe Lao rice wine distilling
- Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Explore ethnic villages (Ban Ouay, Ban Ou, Ban Thapene)
- Visit Ban Xang Khong Village for silk weaving and Saa Paper making
- Visit Wat Siphouthabath temple
Optional Activities
- Participate in early morning Alms Giving Ceremony
- Swim in turquoise pools at Kuang Si
- Walk trails to admire waterfalls from different viewpoints
Landmarks/POIs Wat Sene Wat Xieng Thong Pak Ou Caves Ban Xanghai Village Kuang Si Waterfalls Ban Ouay (Hmong Village) Ban Ou (Lao Loum Village) Ban Thapene (Khmu Village) Ban Xang Khong Village Wat Siphouthabath - Day 15
Departure
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Your trip through Southeast Asia is complete.
