Itinerary
- Day 1
Siem Reap
You'll arrive in Siem Reap whenever works for your flight, then head to your accommodation to get settled. This evening you'll meet your CEO and the other travelers joining the tour, so everyone can meet before things get going.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Phare Circus
- Day 2
Siem Reap
Start early to catch the sunrise over Angkor Wat's ancient ruins, which is worth getting up for. After that, you'll have a traditional Khmer meal at either a local restaurant or someone's family home. Later, head to Pub Street where you can wander through markets and check out the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
- Local Khmer Meal
- Big Night Out - Siem Reap
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat - Day 3
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
You'll travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital city situated along the Mekong River. Once you arrive, your CEO will help get you oriented to the city. The rest of the day is free, so you can start exploring on your own or just rest after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
- Day 4
Phnom Penh
Today focuses on Phnom Penh's culture and history. You'll have choices to visit sites connected to Cambodia's past or head to some of the quieter temples instead. Later in the day, you'll join a guided food crawl to try street food around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Street Food Crawl - Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21 Prison) & Killing Fields Half-Day Guided Tour (22-26USD per person)
- Silver Pagoda Visit (10USD per person)
- Royal Palace Visit
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Prison Killing Fields Silver Pagoda Royal Palace - Day 5
Phnom Penh to Koh Rong
You'll travel in style to Sihanoukville, then board a boat heading out to your private beach on Koh Rong island. Once there, you can try some local seafood or just kick back with a drink before taking a swim in the warm water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong - Day 6
Koh Rong
This is your last full day on the island, so you can do any activities you might have missed like fishing, hiking, or kayaking during earlier days. After the sun sets, you'll swim in bioluminescent waters where phosphorescent plankton create a glowing effect in the water.
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong - Day 7
Koh Rong to Chambok Village
You'll head back to the mainland and travel to remote Chambok Village in the countryside. There you'll connect with locals over a traditional Cambodian home-cooked dinner and explore what daily life looks like in this rural community.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Cambodian home-cooked meal)
Included Activities
- Home Meal
Landmarks/POIs Chambok Village - Day 8
Chambok to Ho Chi Minh City
After crossing into Vietnam, you'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and check into a backpackers hostel. You can hit Ben Thanh Market to pick up souvenirs and handicrafts, then explore the city's busy nightlife scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Cambodia - Vietnam)
Optional Activities
- Ben Thanh Market
- Rooftop Bar Visit
Landmarks/POIs Ben Thanh Market - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang
Your CEO will lead a walk through Vietnam's biggest city so you can get a feel for it. After that, the day is free for shopping, soaking in local culture, or just wandering the streets. In the evening, you'll board an overnight train heading to Nha Trang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
- Day 10
Nha Trang
You'll arrive on Vietnam's eastern coast at Nha Trang. Check out local shops and markets if you want, try a therapeutic mud bath, relax on the beach, or visit nearby historical sites. Before evening comes, join a street food crawl to sample local dishes.
Included Activities
- Nha Trang Street Food Crawl
Optional Activities
- Local Shop Exploration
- Market Visit
- Mud Bath Visit (20USD per person)
- Beach Relaxation
- Historical Site Visits
Landmarks/POIs Nha Trang Beach - Day 11
Nha Trang to Hoi An
You'll have more free time in Nha Trang to explore whatever you missed the day before. Later, you'll board another overnight train heading to Hoi An, and there's a short stop in Da Nang where you'll transfer to the next train.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Hoi An
You'll arrive in Hoi An and get oriented with your CEO before the day opens up. Choose between taking a cooking class, cycling to the beach, visiting a tailor, or exploring the old town. Tonight is a big night out where you can reminisce about the trip so far.
Included Activities
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
- Reminisce Riverside
Optional Activities
- Cooking Class (35USD per person)
- Cycling to Cua Dai Beach
- Tailor Shop Visit
- Old Town Exploration
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Town Cua Dai Beach - Day 13
Hoi An
This morning you'll head to the G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles for a hands-on noodle-making class where you'll learn how to craft this Vietnamese staple from scratch. After you grab lunch, the afternoon opens up for you to choose your own adventure. If history interests you, the ancient ruins at My Son (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are within reach. Alternatively, you could hop on a cruise down the Thu Bon River if you'd rather spend the time on the water instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Oodles of Noodles)
Included Activities
- Noodle-making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles
Optional Activities
- Visit to My Son ancient ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - My Son Excursion (38USD per person)
- Thu Bon River Boat Trip (12USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs My Son Thu Bon River Oodles of Noodles - Day 14
Hoi An to Huế
You'll travel north to Hue, the Imperial City. There are several options for the day like exploring the historic Royal Citadel and royal tombs, cruising the Perfume River, or getting around by motorbike to see local areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Royal Citadel Tour (7USD per person)
- Royal Tombs Entry (5USD per person)
- Perfume River Cruise (10USD per person)
- Cycling (10USD per person)
- Hue Motorbike Tour
- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
Landmarks/POIs Royal Citadel Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 15
Huế to Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park
More free time in Hue to explore further on your own. In the afternoon, you'll travel through Vietnam's countryside into the lush green mountains and karst formations of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park - Day 16
Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng to Hanoi
You'll explore the caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, which features Asia's oldest karst mountains and the longest cave system. Later, you'll board an overnight train heading to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Caving in Phong Nha - Full-day Paradise Cave exploration with Vietnamese lunch and boat to Phong Nha Cave beach
Landmarks/POIs Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park Paradise Cave Phong Nha Cave - Day 17
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll arrive in Hanoi and then travel to Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise. While out on the water, explore the iconic karst landscape and caves, and take in the scenic views around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch on junk boat)
Included Activities
- Hạ Long Bay Junk Boat Trip
Optional Activities
- Kayaking (10USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 18
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Back in Hanoi, your CEO will lead an orientation walk through the atmospheric Old Quarter. You'll stop at Bia Hoi Corner where local rice and wheat beer costs about $0.25 USD per glass.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Old Quarter Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
- Bia Hoi Corner Visit
- Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake Walk
- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance (200000VND per person)
- Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) Visit
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter Bia Hoi Corner Hoan Kiem Lake Tran Quoc Pagoda Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) - Day 19
Hanoi to Vientiane
Explore Hanoi in the morning before catching an afternoon flight to Vientiane, Laos's capital. You can visit temples, see the golden stupa of Phat That Luang, explore markets, or watch the sunset over the Mekong River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Temple Visits
- Phat That Luang Visit
- Market Exploration
- Bicycle Tours
- Tuk-tuk Tours
- Riverside Sunset
- Village Visits
Landmarks/POIs Phat That Luang Mekong River - Day 20
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
You'll travel north to Vang Vieng, a town along the Nam Song river surrounded by rice fields and limestone karsts. You'll have free time to hike, bike, swim, or go caving depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- Biking
- Swimming
- Caving
- Bike Rental (2USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Vang Vieng Nam Song River - Day 21
Vang Vieng
Continue exploring Vang Vieng at your own pace. You can choose cave exploration by bicycle, take invigorating walks, or just relax and watch the sunset over the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
- Cave Exploration
- Bicycle Tours
- Walking
Landmarks/POIs Vang Vieng - Day 22
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
You'll travel from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. Your CEO will get you oriented as you start exploring this charming city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Landmarks/POIs Luang Prabang - Day 23
Luang Prabang
In the morning, watch the giving of alms to Buddhist monks. Then visit the night market. You can choose between taking a cooking class, visiting temples, or refreshing at Kuang Si Waterfalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion
Optional Activities
- Alms Giving Ceremony
- Night Market Visit
- Cooking Class (35USD per person)
- Temple Visits
- Royal Palace Museum Visit (5USD per person)
- Wat Xien Thong Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Phousi Temple Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Wat Visoun Temples Visit (2.50USD per person)
- Royal Ballet Theatre (15USD per person)
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit (8USD per person)
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre Entry (4USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfalls Wat Xien Thong Phousi Temple Wat Visoun Royal Palace - Day 24
Luang Prabang to Mekong Homestay
You'll begin a two-day journey up the Mekong River aboard a long houseboat. By evening, you'll arrive at a village homestay where you can immerse yourself in the local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River - Day 25
Mekong Homestay to Chiang Khong
The journey up the Mekong River continues, and by late afternoon you'll cross into Thailand. Spend time relaxing on the boat while watching for wildlife and taking in the scenic landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Border Crossing (Laos - Thailand)
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River - Day 26
Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai
You'll drive through rolling countryside to Chiang Mai in Thailand's northern mountains. Spend the afternoon exploring this peaceful city, checking out traditional markets and the many temples.
Optional Activities
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit (2USD per person)
- Cycling
- Night Market Shopping
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
- Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market
- Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (1500THB per person)
- Massage
- Chiang Mai City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep - Day 27
Chiang Mai
Explore Chiang Mai at your own pace. You could visit Doi Suthep temple on the hills overlooking the city, take a bicycle ride through the countryside, or discover other attractions around town.
Optional Activities
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit
- Cycling
- Temple Visits
- Market Exploration
- Massage
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep - Day 28
Mae Malai
You'll drive to Mae Malai village to start a trek through rugged forests where you'll see hilltribe villages. Each village has its own language, beliefs, clothing styles, and traditions. After a few hours of hiking, you'll reach the first village to sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hilltribe Trek Day 1
Landmarks/POIs Mae Malai Village - Day 29
Hilltribe Trek Day 2
You'll trek for 2 to 3 hours, then after lunch visit a Karen village to see traditional basket and scarf making. Continue hiking another few hours to reach the next village for the night. You'll also experience traditional bamboo raft construction and fishing at Mae Tang River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hilltribe Trek Day 2
Landmarks/POIs Mae Tang River Karen Village - Day 30
Bamboo Rafting to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, leave the village by traveling on a bamboo raft, stopping at other villages along the way. You'll meet a van after lunch and return to Chiang Mai where you'll have free time to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bamboo Rafting to Lahu Village
- Lahu Village Visit
- Bamboo Rafting to Shan Village
Landmarks/POIs Lahu Village Shan Village - Day 31
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Your final morning in Chiang Mai is free for shopping, getting a Thai massage, or exploring the city's many temples. In the evening, you'll board an overnight train heading to Bangkok.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Thai Massage
- Temple Exploration
- Day 32
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok around 8am. Your adventure ends at the train station or airport depending on the season, and from there you're free to head out on your own.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
