Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in Hanoi at whatever time works for you, so the early part of the day is open. There's an evening welcome meeting where you'll meet your CEO and the rest of the group. After that wraps up, you can choose to grab dinner with everyone or do your own thing.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Halong Bay Cruise
Head out from Hanoi to Bai Chay harbour in the morning, then board a traditional junk boat for the Halong Bay cruise. You'll spend the day checking out dramatic limestone karst mountains, wandering through caves, and hitting various island lookouts. Seafood lunch happens on board, and in the evening there's seafood dinner with the option to hang out on deck with drinks under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Seafood dinner)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
- Cave visits
- Island lookout visits
Optional Activities
- Drinks on deck under the stars
- Kayaking (10 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi to Hue
Breakfast and lunch happen on the junk boat before you sail back to port. From there, a private vehicle takes you back to Hanoi. You'll have some free time to kill in the city before boarding an overnight train to Hue in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
- Day 4
Hue
You'll arrive in Hue early morning and jump into a guided tour hitting Tien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, and a royal tomb. After that, the rest of your day opens up for wandering around on your own. Try banh khoai (savoury pancakes) and wash it down with a local Hue beer while you're at it.
Included Activities
- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Imperial Citadel Tour
- Royal Tombs Visit
Optional Activities
- Vegetarian lunch at local nunnery
- Hue Motorbike Tour
Landmarks/POIs Tien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel - Day 5
Hue to Hoi An
Drive across the Hai Van Pass with great views all around you (assuming the weather cooperates). You'll arrive in Hoi An by afternoon, and since you've got three nights here, there's plenty of time to check out what the town has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cooking class
- Riverboat trip
- Bike ride
- Beach time
- Tailor visit
- My Son ruins excursion (38 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass - Day 6
Hoi An
This morning you'll start by walking through the heart of Hoi An to soak in the local atmosphere and see what the town has to offer. There's a noodle making demonstration coming up where you can watch and learn how locals prepare this traditional dish, then sit down for lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project that's worth checking out. Depending on what appeals to you, the afternoon opens up with several options. You could head to one of the tailor shops and order some custom clothes made to fit you perfectly, which is something Hoi An is known for. If you'd rather relax, the beach is close by and gives you a chance to unwind after exploring. The day really lets you choose your own pace and focus on whatever interests you most, whether that's deeper into the local culture or just taking things easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Oodles of Noodles)
Included Activities
- Noodle making demonstration
- Lunch at Oodles of Noodles (G Adventures-supported project)
Optional Activities
- Beach time
- Bike rental
- Tailor shops
- Thu Bon River boat trip (12 USD per person)
- Hoi An Old Town walking tour (6 USD per person)
- Hoi An cooking class (35 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Oodles of Noodles Thu Bon River Hoi An Old Town - Day 7
Hoi An
Take a completely free day to explore Hoi An however you want. Relax on the beach, walk through the old town, visit markets, or tackle any activities you haven't gotten to yet. It's your day to plan however sounds good.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bike rental
- Tailor shop visits
- Thu Bon River boat trip (12 USD per person)
- Hoi An Old Town walking tour (6 USD per person)
- Hoi An cooking class (35 USD per person)
- Beach activities
- Day 8
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Drive to Da Nang airport and fly down to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and now the country's commercial centre. After you land, you've got free time in the afternoon and evening to get into the bustling streets and small alleys. Spot laquerware shops and try out some delicious local food stalls while you're exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh City - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Start your morning with a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network that was used during the war. After that tour, the rest of your day is free. You can visit pagodas, walk through Ben Thanh Market, or check out the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Thien Hau Pagoda visit
- Giac Vien Pagoda visit
- Ben Thanh Market
- Reunification Palace visit (2 USD per person)
- War Remnants Museum visit (2 USD per person)
- Cholon (Chinese quarter) visit
- Cu Chi Tunnels countryside cycling tour
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels Thien Hau Pagoda Giac Vien Pagoda Ben Thanh Market Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
You have the full day free in Ho Chi Minh City to explore at your own pace. One option is taking a boat cruise through the Mekong Delta villages, islands, and floating markets where you can visit traditional candy factories. Or if you didn't make it to the Cu Chi Tunnels yesterday, you could head back out for an underground tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full Day Mekong River Delta Tour
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
This is a travel day where you'll cross the border from Vietnam into Cambodia. You'll take a local bus and then switch to a private vehicle to reach Phnom Penh, the capital. Once you arrive, you'll take a cyclo (traditional three-wheeled taxi) through the city streets to get a street-level feel for this vibrant place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Vietnam - Cambodia)
- Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Landmarks/POIs Phnom Penh - Day 12
Phnom Penh
You'll meet a local guide who'll help you understand Cambodia's complex history. The day includes visiting the Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) and Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), both significant sites from the Khmer Rouge period. Afterward, you've got free time in the afternoon to explore more sights around Phnom Penh or just relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
- Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Royal Palace visit (10 USD per person)
- Silver Pagoda visit (10 USD per person)
- National Museum visit (10 USD per person)
- Russian Market
- Wat Phnom visit (1 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Royal Palace National Museum Russian Market Wat Phnom - Day 13
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, which takes about 6 hours. Siem Reap serves as your base for exploring the incredible Angkor temple complex. You'll arrive in the afternoon with the rest of the day to settle in and start getting to know the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Phare Circus
Landmarks/POIs Siem Reap - Day 14
Angkor Wat Complex
Wake early to watch the sun rise over Angkor on a guided tour. You'll explore the highlights including Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon temple inside the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm (also called the Tomb Raider temple). End the day with traditional Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project where you'll meet locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Khmer meal at G Adventures for Good-supported project)
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
- Local Khmer Meal
Optional Activities
- Tonle Sap floating village visit (25-30 USD per person)
- Angkor National Museum visit (12 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Bayon Temple Angkor Thom Ta Prohm Temple - Day 15
Angkor Temples
Spend another day with a guide exploring the temples throughout the Angkor complex. In the afternoon, you can either venture out to discover other parts of Siem Reap or stick around and continue checking out the temple area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Tonle Sap floating village visit (25-30 USD per person)
- Angkor National Museum visit (12 USD per person)
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat - Day 16
Siem Reap to Bangkok
Fly from Cambodia to Thailand and touch down in Bangkok, the bustling capital. You'll have the rest of the day to explore this hectic city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Bangkok - Day 17
Departure
You can depart Bangkok whenever works for you. If you're not ready to leave yet, ask your CEO about post-tour accommodation options to extend your stay in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
