Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Your flight brings you into Hanoi where someone will meet you at the airport for the drive to your hotel. After checking in and getting settled, you'll have time to rest before heading out around 19:00 for a welcome dinner with the group to meet everyone you'll be traveling with.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at around 19:00)
Included Activities
- Walking & rickshaw tour of Hanoi
- Welcome dinner with group
- Day 2
Hanoi
This morning you walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter on foot and by rickshaw, checking out Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and other key city spots. The afternoon brings you into the street food scene, and then dinner happens followed by exploring what Hanoi's got going on at night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking and rickshaw tour of Hanoi
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Explore the Old Quarter
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Head out from Hanoi toward Halong Bay where you'll get on a traditional junk boat sailing through the limestone landscape. During the day you paddle through caves by kayak, and later you settle in for the night aboard the boat while it stays on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight boat trip on Halong Bay
- Kayaking through caves
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 4
Halong Bay to Ninh Binh
Travel south to Ninh Binh and check into a riverside homestay with private bungalows. The countryside here spreads out with rice fields and limestone cliffs all around, and you'll catch the sunset from your spot looking out over the rural landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Ninh Binh 
- Day 5
Ninh Binh to Hoi An
Bike through the rice paddies in the morning, then take a rowboat through rivers and cave passages. You'll climb up to Dragon Mountain Viewpoint for views across the area before heading to the train station for your overnight train to Hoi An (grab snacks and water beforehand).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ninh Binh bicycle tour through rice paddies
- Row boat journey through rivers and caves
- Climb to Dragon Mountain Viewpoint
- Overnight train from Ninh Binh to Hoi An
Landmarks Dragon Mountain Viewpoint 
- Day 6
Hoi An
You arrive in Hoi An mid-morning and the rest of the day is yours to do what you want. Take a taxi to the beach, walk the charming streets by the river, or visit one of the tailors here if you want something custom made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Taxi to the beach
- Explore the charming riverfront
- Visit traditional tailors for custom-made clothing
Landmarks Hoi An - Day 7
Hoi An
Get out on the water in one of Hoi An's circular coconut boats with local fishermen, paddling through coconut groves and trying crab fishing. Afterward there's a traditional cooking class where you learn how to make Vietnamese dishes and eat what you've prepared.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meals prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Hoi An coconut boats experience with local fishermen
- Crab fishing
- Cooking class in Hoi An
Landmarks Hoi An - Day 8
Hoi An
Learn how to craft traditional Vietnamese lanterns by hand using techniques passed down through generations. Later you cycle to the beach and spend time at a beach club with lunch included. The day wraps up with dinner and drinks along the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Beach club lunch), Dinner (Dinner by the sea)
Included Activities
- Hoi An lantern making class
- Bicycle ride to the beach
- Beach club relaxation
Landmarks Hoi An - Day 9
Hoi An to Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight south to Ho Chi Minh City. You land in the early afternoon, settle into your hotel, and have the rest of the day free to wander around the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh City - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Head out to the Mekong Delta where the big river meets the sea, exploring how people actually live in these rural areas. You'll visit small villages along the river and see daily life up close before staying overnight at a local homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta visit including local village visit and mud fishing
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 11
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
On your way back to Ho Chi Minh City, you tour the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network from the Vietnam War. After exploring, you head back to the city in the afternoon for a farewell dinner as some travelers head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit
Optional Activities
- Fire automatic weapons at the onsite firing range
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Take a bus across the border into Cambodia and reach Phnom Penh in the early afternoon. Check into your hotel and then head out with the group for dinner and drinks (some new travelers join for the Cambodia section).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Phnom Penh 
- Day 13
Phnom Penh
A tuk-tuk tour takes you through Phnom Penh's streets to see both modern and historic sights. You visit S21 Prison and the Killing Fields to learn about Cambodia's history during the Khmer Rouge era. Later there's dinner and drinks to explore the city's nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tuk-tuk tour of Phnom Penh
- S21 Prison (Tuol Sleng) visit with local guide
- Killing Fields tour
Landmarks S21 Prison (Tuol Sleng) Killing Fields - Day 14
Phnom Penh to Kampot
Travel to Kampot, a quieter countryside province away from the typical tourist spots. You stay at a riverside location where you can swim and just relax. In the afternoon, take a kayak down the river, waving at the locals and seeing how rural Cambodia functions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kampot kayaking
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Relaxation by the river
Landmarks Kampot 
- Day 15
Kampot
Visit a local pepper plantation to see where one of Cambodia's best spices comes from. Join a hands-on cooking class learning to make authentic Cambodian food, and then take a river cruise in the late afternoon to watch the sunset over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meals prepared during cooking class), Dinner (Dinner during sunset river cruise)
Included Activities
- Pepper plantation visit in Kampot
- Cooking class in Kampot
- Sunset river cruise in Kampot
Landmarks Kampot - Day 16
Kampot to Koh Rong Sanloem
Get to Koh Rong Sanloem by train and fast ferry, arriving at accommodation owned by the Village Chief. The afternoon is open for relaxing on the beach or exploring the island, followed by dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Discover the island
Landmarks Koh Rong Sanloem 
- Day 17
Koh Rong Sanloem
Board a long-tail boat to reach some of the island's best snorkeling spots. You'll stop often to swim, look for fish and marine life, and hang out on quiet beaches. The evening is free so you might catch the sunset by the water with a drink in hand.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Koh Rong Sanloem island boat trip
- Koh Rong Sanloem snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Beach sunset time
Landmarks Koh Rong Sanloem - Day 18
Koh Rong Sanloem to Siem Reap
Spend your last morning here swimming or soaking up sun on the beach. Take the ferry back to the mainland for dinner, then board an overnight bus to Siem Reap with reclining beds and air conditioning (load up on snacks and water for the ride).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight bus from Koh Rong Sanloem to Siem Reap
Optional Activities
- Final swim on Koh Rong Sanloem
- Sunbathing
Landmarks Koh Rong Sanloem 
- Day 19
Siem Reap
You arrive in Siem Reap early and head to the countryside to see traditional floating villages surrounded by rice fields, lotus flowers, and flooded forests. The evening is yours to rest and recover from the journey since Siem Reap's nightlife will still be there later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Siem Reap floating villages visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap nightlife
Landmarks Siem Reap - Day 20
Siem Reap
Before sunrise you get in a tuk-tuk heading to Angkor Wat, the world's largest temple and Cambodia's most iconic structure. A local guide walks you through Angkor Wat and nearby temples including Ta Prohm (the temple from the Lara Croft movie). The trip finishes with a farewell dinner celebrating the whole journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat sunrise temple tour
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm - Day 21
Siem Reap
Your tour officially ends this morning and you head to the airport or your next destination on your own. Your tour leader can help you arrange onward travel and answer any last questions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
