Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and head to your hotel to get settled. Later that evening, there's a welcome meeting with your fellow travelers and complimentary drinks to help everyone get to know each other.
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Start the morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels, the underground passageways from the Vietnam War. After returning to the city, you'll grab lunch before a guided walking tour through colonial Ho Chi Minh City. You'll see the Presidential Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, City Hall, and Ben Thanh Market.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Guided walking tour of colonial Ho Chi Minh City including Presidential Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, City Hall, Dong Khoi Street, Opera House, and Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace Notre-Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Ho Chi Minh City Hall Dong Khoi Street Saigon Opera House Ben Thanh Market - Day 3
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Head to My Tho in the Mekong Delta and visit Cao Dai Temple. Then you'll cruise along the Mekong River exploring the Four Islands, where you can see local fruit orchards, chocolate workshops, and coconut candy factories. Lunch comes at a local restaurant before you head back to Ho Chi Minh City by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Regional lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cao Dai Temple
- Traditional boat cruise along Mekong River exploring the Four Islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix)
- Visits to local small-scale industries including fruit orchards, chocolate workshop, and coconut candy factory
Landmarks/POIs Cao Dai Temple Mekong River - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Fly to Danang and drive to the riverside town of Hoi An. After checking in, a guided walking tour takes you through the UNESCO-listed old town starting at the Museum of Folk Culture, visiting the Fujian Assembly Hall, and finishing at the Japanese Covered Bridge and historic old houses.
Included Activities
- Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Danang
- Guided walking tour of Hoi An including Museum of Folk Culture, local market, Fujian Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, and historic old houses
Landmarks/POIs Museum of Folk Culture Fujian Assembly Hall Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 5
Hoi An
Cycle 6 km through Vong Nhi village past water coconut groves, farms, and rice fields. You'll stop at Thanh Dong organic farm to learn about sustainable practices and help with gardening activities. Then take a basket boat ride along the Do River to a local restaurant for a traditional cooking class and family-style lunch.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese family-style lunch)
Included Activities
- 6 km leisurely cycling tour through Vong Nhi village
- Visit to Thanh Dong organic farm with hands-on gardening activities
- Basket boat ride along Do River
- Traditional Vietnamese cooking class and family-style lunch
Landmarks/POIs Vong Nhi village Do River - Day 6
Hoi An to Hanoi
Transfer to Danang airport and fly to Hanoi. After you arrive and check in, explore Vietnam's capital on a city tour hitting Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, the Ho Chi Minh complex including Ba Dinh Square, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and Hanoi Opera House. The day finishes with traditional Vietnamese coffee.
Included Activities
- Flight from Danang to Hanoi
- City tour of Hanoi including Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, Ho Chi Minh complex (Ba Dinh Square, Presidential Palace viewed from outside, Ho Chi Minh's former residence), One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and Hanoi Opera House
Landmarks/POIs Hoan Kiem Lake Dong Xuan Market Ba Dinh Square Presidential Palace One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Hanoi Opera House - Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Drive through the Vietnamese countryside to Halong City. You'll board a junk boat and cruise through Halong Bay surrounded by nearly 3,000 limestone islands. A freshly prepared lunch comes on board, and you'll spend the evening relaxing in your cabin, on deck, or at the bar.
- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Junk boat cruise through Halong Bay
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 8
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Begin with a sunrise Tai Chi session on the sundeck, then have a relaxed brunch while cruising back to port. You'll return to Hanoi and explore the Old Quarter on a guided walking tour through its 36 narrow streets. After strolling around Hoan Kiem Lake, gather for a farewell dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Brunch (Relaxed brunch on board), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Sunrise Tai Chi session on sundeck
- Guided walking tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter (36 streets)
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 9
Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Fly to Luang Prabang, Laos, and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, a guided city tour shows you why this UNESCO World Heritage site is special, starting at Wat Xieng Thong. You'll hike up Phou Si Mountain for panoramic views, then experience a traditional Baci ceremony and Lao-style dinner at The Bamboo Experience.
- Meals
- Dinner (Lao-style dinner at The Bamboo Experience)
Included Activities
- Flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang
- Guided city tour including Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Hike up Phou Si Mountain
- Traditional Baci ceremony
- Lao-style dinner at The Bamboo Experience
Landmarks/POIs Wat Xieng Thong Phou Si Mountain - Day 10
Luang Prabang
Wake early to witness Tak Bat, a sacred Buddhist ritual where saffron-robed monks receive food offerings. Later you'll explore the old quarter starting at the Morning Market, visit Wat Mai and the National Museum (the former Royal Palace). A Mekong River cruise takes you to Pak Ou Caves, then you'll visit Ban Xang Khong village. End with sunset drinks and pétanque.
Included Activities
- Tak Bat ceremony (dawn Buddhist ritual)
- Tour of old quarter starting at Morning Market
- Visit to Wat Mai
- Visit to National Museum (former Royal Palace)
- Boat cruise along Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves
- Visit to Ban Xang Khong village to see traditional Saa paper handcrafting
- Sunset drinks and pétanque game
Landmarks/POIs Wat Mai National Museum Pak Ou Caves Ban Xang Khong village Mekong River - Day 11
Luang Prabang to Siem Reap
Drive to Kuang Si Waterfall with its multi-tiered turquoise pools surrounded by lush forest. Then transfer to the airport for your included flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. After arrival and a welcome drink, you'll have the rest of the day to yourself.
Included Activities
- Visit to Kuang Si Waterfall
- Flight from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfall - Day 12
Angkor
Leave before dawn to watch sunrise over Angkor Wat, exploring intricate bas-reliefs and the central sanctuary during quiet morning hours. You'll visit Angkor Thom's Southern Gate and the Bayon Temple with its famous stone faces, then check out 11th-century temples including Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Later come the Terraces of Elephants and Leper King, a monk blessing ceremony, and Ta Prohm temple.
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Exploration of Angkor Wat bas-reliefs and central sanctuary
- Visit to Southern Gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit to Bayon Temple
- Exploration of Baphuon and Phimeanakas temples
- Visit to Terrace of Elephants
- Visit to Terrace of the Leper King
- Traditional monk blessing ceremony at a nearby pagoda
- Visit to Ta Prohm temple
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Phimeanakas Terrace of Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Ta Prohm - Day 13
Siem Reap
Visit Beng Mealea, a 12th-century Buddhist sanctuary with sandstone blocks partially reclaimed by jungle. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to remote Kampong Phluk to explore three stilted villages by row boat through the submerged mangrove forest. The day ends with a Khmer classical culture performance and fine dining.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Fine dining with Khmer classical culture performance)
Included Activities
- Visit to Beng Mealea
- Row boat exploration of Kampong Phluk stilted villages and mangrove forest
- Khmer classical culture performance
- Fine dining experience
Landmarks/POIs Beng Mealea Kampong Phluk - Day 14
Siem Reap
Tour ends after breakfast and checking out of your hotel. An included airport transfer takes you to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
