Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll arrive in Bangkok whenever suits your flight, then head to your accommodation to settle in. This evening you're meeting your CEO and the rest of the group for a welcome gathering that kicks off the whole trip. It's a good chance to meet everyone before the adventure really gets going.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (W22 by Burasari Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
- Day 2
Bangkok to Siem Reap
Flight time from Bangkok takes you into Cambodia and Siem Reap, which becomes your base for checking out Angkor Wat. If you want something different in the evening, there's an optional Phare Circus experience you can book ahead or arrange once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Garden Village Siem Reap)
Optional Activities
- Phare Circus
- Day 3
Siem Reap
Early morning finds you watching the sunrise spread across Angkor Wat's ruins, which is quite a sight. After that you'll have a Khmer meal at a restaurant that supports local communities. By evening, you're wandering through Pub Street with its mix of markets, bars, and all sorts of local food stalls to try.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Khmer meal at a restaurant kickstarted by our non-profit partner, Planeterra, or with a local family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Garden Village Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
- Local Khmer Meal
- Big Night Out - Siem Reap
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Pub Street - Day 4
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
A local bus takes you south to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital sitting along the Mekong River. Once you arrive, a guided walk helps you get your bearings, and then you have free time to wander around and find your own way through the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chaktomouk Mongkul Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River 
- Day 5
Phnom Penh
Today in Phnom Penh you're choosing your own experience. Some choose to visit historical sites like Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, while others prefer quieter options at the Silver Pagoda or Royal Palace. No matter what you pick during the day, the evening brings a street food crawl where you can taste your way through the city's food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chaktomouk Mongkul Hotel)
Included Activities
- Street Food Crawl - Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- Tuol Sleng Prison and Killing Fields Half-Day Guided Tour
- Silver Pagoda Visit
- Royal Palace Visit
- National Museum Visit
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Prison (S-21) Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Silver Pagoda Royal Palace - Day 6
Phnom Penh to Koh Rong
A private vehicle gets you to Sihanoukville where you board a ferry heading out to Koh Rong island and your own private beach. Afternoon and evening are yours to relax, enjoy local seafood, or swim in the warm water however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sok San Bay Resort Koh Rong)
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Island - Day 7
Koh Rong
Your last full day on the island opens up options you might not have gotten to yet like fishing, hiking, or kayaking. As the sun sets and night falls, you can swim in the glowing sea created by phosphorescent plankton, which is a really unique experience.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Sok San Bay Resort Koh Rong)
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Landmarks/POIs Koh Rong Island - Day 8
Koh Rong to Chambok Village
Back to the mainland by morning, then you're heading to remote Chambok Village for an overnight stay. You'll experience authentic Cambodian hospitality, share a home-cooked meal with local people, and explore what the community has to offer.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious Cambodian home cooked meal)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Chambok Homestay)
Included Activities
- Home Meal
Landmarks/POIs Chambok Village - Day 9
Chambok Village to Ho Chi Minh City
Crossing into Vietnam, you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City where you're staying at a popular backpackers hostel. The afternoon and evening are for hitting Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and diving into the bustling nightlife, with optional rooftop bars if you want views and live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Cambodia - Vietnam)
Optional Activities
- Ben Thanh Market
- Rooftop Bar Experience
Landmarks/POIs Ben Thanh Market 
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
A guided orientation walk lets you experience the pulse of Vietnam's biggest city. You'll have plenty of free time after to explore your favorite spots, shop around, wander the streets, or just soak in the local culture. Later tonight you're boarding an overnight train heading to Nha Trang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
- Day 11
Nha Trang
You roll into Nha Trang on Vietnam's eastern coast. The day gives you options like exploring local shops and markets, trying a therapeutic mud bath, relaxing on the beach, or visiting nearby historical sites. Before bed there's an evening street food crawl to try local specialties.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bondi Backpackers Nha Trang)
Included Activities
- Nha Trang Street Food Crawl
Optional Activities
- Local Shops and Markets
- Mud Bath Visit
- Beach Relaxation
- Historical Sites
- Day 12
Nha Trang to Hoi An
More free time in Nha Trang to do whatever you missed or want to repeat. Later you board another overnight train, this time heading to Hoi An with a brief stop in Da Nang for a short transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Hoi An
A guided orientation walk introduces you to the port town of Hoi An. The afternoon lets you pick from optional activities like cooking classes, beach cycling, tailor visits, or wandering the historic old town. Tonight the group gets together for a big night out celebrating the trip so far.
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hoi An Paradise Hostel), Hostel (Dolphin Hostel Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Hoi An Orientation Walk
- Reminisce Riverside
Optional Activities
- Hoi An Cooking Class
- Cycling to Cua Dai Beach
- Tailor Visit
- Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Old Town Cua Dai Beach 
- Day 14
Hoi An
Start the morning at a noodle-making workshop in Hoi An, which is supported by G Adventures. You'll learn hands-on techniques for making noodles from someone experienced in the craft. Once the class wraps up, the afternoon and evening are open for whatever you'd like to do. You can head out to My Son if you're interested in seeing the old ruins there (it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a lot of history), or if you prefer something more relaxed, take a cruise down the Thu Bon River instead. Both options are worth considering depending on your energy level and what appeals to you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hoi An Paradise Hostel), Hostel (Dolphin Hostel Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Noodle-making workshop at G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient ruins of My Son (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Thu Bon River cruise
Landmarks/POIs My Son Thu Bon River 
- Day 15
Hoi An to Huế
Heading north to Hue, the Imperial City, gives you choices between visiting the Royal Citadel and tombs, cruising the Perfume River, or getting adventurous on a motorbike ride through local areas. The motorbike tour is available if you pre-book ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (DMZ Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Royal Citadel Tour
- Royal Tombs Visit
- Perfume River Cruise
- Hue Motorbike Tour
- Cycling
Landmarks/POIs Royal Citadel Royal Tombs Perfume River - Day 16
Huế to Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng
You've got more free time exploring Hue in the morning however you like. Early afternoon you're traveling through Vietnam's countryside to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park with its dramatic green rocky mountains rising up all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sai Gon Phong Nha Hotel)
Landmarks/POIs Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park - Day 17
Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng to Hanoi
Exploring the underground caves at Phong Nha-Ke Bang means you're seeing Asia's oldest karst mountains and the longest cave in the region. Later you board an overnight train heading to Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Caving in Phong Nha
Landmarks/POIs Paradise Cave Phong Nha Cave 
- Day 18
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Arriving in Hanoi after your train ride, you take a private bus out to Halong Bay for a seafood lunch cruise and cave exploration on a traditional junk boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch on junk boat cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Halong Centrica Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hạ Long Bay Junk Boat Trip
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay 
- Day 19
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Back in Hanoi, you can feel like you've stepped back in time walking through the Old Quarter. There's a stop at Bia Hoi Corner where you can try local rice and wheat beer for 25 cents a glass. An optional food culture tour is available if you want a guide for the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anise Hotel Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Old Quarter Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter Bia Hoi Corner - Day 20
Hanoi to Vientiane
Morning in Hanoi is yours to explore before an afternoon flight to Vientiane, Laos's capital. You can discover cultural spots on foot, by bicycle, or tuk-tuk like Phat That Luang monument, riverside villages, or the vibrant morning market. The day wraps up with a spectacular sunset over the Mekong River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vientiane Garden Boutique Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Phat That Luang Visit
- Riverside Village Exploration
- Vientiane Morning Market
- Sunset over Mekong River
Landmarks/POIs Phat That Luang Mekong River 
- Day 21
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
Traveling to Vang Vieng gets you to a small town surrounded by striking limestone karsts and the Song River. A guided hike takes you to a famous viewpoint with incredible valley views. That evening the group celebrates with a night out meeting new friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thavisouk Riverside Hotel)
Included Activities
- Vang Vieng Guided Hike
- Vang Vieng Nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Vang Vieng Song River 
- Day 22
Vang Vieng
A full day in Vang Vieng is yours to explore freely. You could check out caves by bicycle, trek through the countryside, or if you pre-book the Adrenaline Bundle you get kayaking through Tham None cave and a visit to the Blue Lagoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Thavisouk Riverside Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Cave Exploration by Bicycle
- Countryside Trekking
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
Landmarks/POIs Tham None Cave Blue Lagoon - Day 23
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
You're traveling to Luang Prabang, an ancient city with rich spiritual heritage and colorful streets. An orientation walk gets you started, then you're climbing Mount Phousi's stone stairs past monks' quarters and Buddha's footprint cave to reach Wat Phousi temple at the top. The sunset from up there gives 360-degree views before an evening street food crawl.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flora by Sanakeo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunset at Wat Phousi
- Street Food Crawl
- Orientation With CEO
Landmarks/POIs Mount Phousi Wat Phousi Mekong River 
- Day 24
Luang Prabang
Wake early to watch monks walking through town before dawn in their saffron robes receiving daily alms. After that you're visiting the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls on a guided excursion, then you've got free time in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flora by Sanakeo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion
Optional Activities
- Alms-giving with Monks
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfalls - Day 25
Luang Prabang to Muang Pakbèng
Boarding a long houseboat starts your two-day journey up the Mekong River toward Chiang Khong in Thailand. You cruise to a village homestay for the night, experience a traditional Baci welcome ceremony, and enjoy dinner with your hosts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with hosts after Baci welcome ceremony)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ban Huay Thum Homestay)
Included Activities
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River - Day 26
Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Khong
Your second day on the river has you cruising back out, crossing into Thailand, and arriving in Chiang Khong by late afternoon. It's a relaxing scenic ride where you can watch for wildlife and just take in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Namkhong Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Border Crossing (Laos - Thailand)
Landmarks/POIs Mekong River 
- Day 27
Chiang Khong to Chiang Mai
Driving through rolling countryside gets you to Chiang Mai nestled in Thailand's northern mountains. The afternoon is for getting to know this peaceful city known for traditional markets and temples. You can visit Doi Suthep temple, catch a Thai boxing match, cycle around, or shop at the famous night market.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chiang Mai Gate Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit
- Thai Boxing Match
- Cycling
- Night Market Shopping
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep 
- Day 28
Chiang Mai
Exploring Chiang Mai continues at your own pace. Options include the magnificent Doi Suthep temple overlooking the city, a bicycle ride through countryside, or a relaxing massage. Tonight you board an overnight train back to Bangkok and wake up in the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Doi Suthep Temple Visit
- Countryside Bicycle Ride
- Thai Massage
Landmarks/POIs Doi Suthep - Day 29
Bangkok
After arriving in Bangkok, you've got the day to freely explore Thailand's bustling capital however you want. Check out Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, National Museum, Jim Thompson's House, or take a riverboat trip along the Chao Phraya River and through canals. Shop for last-minute souvenirs or get a Thai massage. Tonight brings a big celebration with fellow travelers marking the end of the journey.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Siam 2)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Wat Pho Visit
- Grand Palace Visit
- National Museum Visit
- Jim Thompson's House Visit
- Chao Phraya River Boat Trip
- Thai Massage
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pho Grand Palace Chao Phraya River - Day 30
Bangkok
Time to say goodbye to all the friends you've made. Take last-minute photos, exchange contact information, and head out whenever your flight departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
