Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
After you're picked up from your accommodation, head to a local market in Hanoi where you'll select fresh ingredients for the day. Then you'll join a professional cook for a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. Once you've finished preparing dishes, you'll taste what you've made along with local wines before getting dropped back at your place.
- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese traditional meal prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with professional chef
- Local market tour and ingredient selection
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Early morning pickup from your Old Quarter hotel takes you to Halong Bay where you'll check into your Oasis cruise cabin. After lunch in the dining area, spend the afternoon swimming, kayaking, or diving in the bay's tranquil waters. There's also an onboard trampoline and jacuzzis to enjoy. By evening, join the sunset party with happy hour discounts on drinks, then have dinner followed by live DJ entertainment and games.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at cruise dining area), Dinner (Dinner prepared by chef at cruise dining area)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise transfer
- Cabin accommodation on cruise
- Swimming, kayaking, diving opportunities
- Trampoline and jacuzzi access
- Sunset party with happy hour drinks
- Evening entertainment with live DJ
- Games and social activities onboard
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up to watch the sunrise over Halong Bay while having breakfast. Later in the morning, board a bus heading back to Hanoi, and you should arrive between 4 PM and 5 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at cruise, served 6:45-7:30 AM), Lunch
Included Activities
- Return cruise to shore
- Bus transfer back to Hanoi
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 4
Hanoi
This is your free day in Hanoi. You can wander around the city at your own pace and choose whatever activities interest you most.
- Day 5
Hanoi to Hue
Head to the bus station and board an overnight train to Hue. There are several departure times available so you can pick what works with your schedule.
- Day 6
Hue
Start your Hue city tour with a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Next, explore the Imperial Citadel and learn about the Nguyen Emperors at the Royal Antique Museum. Afterward, browse Dong Ba market and visit the elaborate tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh. Before heading back to your hotel, stop at a workshop to see traditional conical hat and incense making.
- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese food lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat tour on Perfume River
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Imperial Citadel exploration
- Royal Antique Museum visit
- Dong Ba market exploration
- Tomb of Minh Mang visit
- Tomb of Khai Dinh visit
- Conical hat and incense making workshop
Landmarks/POIs Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel of Hue Tomb of Minh Mang Tomb of Khai Dinh Dong Ba Market - Day 7
Hue to Hoi An
Make your way to the bus station and take a public bus to Hoi An. Multiple departure times run throughout the day so you have flexibility with this 3-4 hour journey.
- Day 8
Hoi An
Spend the day cycling around Hoi An's countryside. You'll cross the Thu Bon river to Kim Bong carpentry village where traditional boatmakers work. Pedal past rice fields and fishing nets, visit a family's weaving workshop, then enjoy a homemade lunch at a local family's house before returning your bike.
- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade local lunch at family house)
Included Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Cycle tour to Cam Kim island
- Kim Bong carpentry village visit
- Family weaving workshop visit
- Homemade local lunch with local family
Landmarks/POIs Kim Bong Carpentry Village Thu Bon River - Day 9
Hoi An to Nha Trang
Get to the bus station for your overnight bus to Nha Trang. The evening departure means you'll travel through the night and arrive the next morning at your coastal destination.
- Day 10
Nha Trang
You have a free day to explore Nha Trang. Do whatever activities appeal to you in this beach city.
- Day 11
Nha Trang
Spend the full day snorkeling around three islands. Start at Mun Island for an hour of snorkeling and swimming. Head to Mot Island for lunch with fresh food and complimentary red wine included. Finish at Tam Island where you can relax on the beach or try optional water sports before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh cuisine at Mot Island)
Included Activities
- Pickup from hotel
- Boat transfer to Mun Island
- One hour snorkeling at Mun Island
- Swimming and sunbathing at Mun Island
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Boat transfer to Mot Island
- Fresh lunch at Mot Island
- Floating bar with complimentary red wine and fruit
- Boat transfer to Tam Island
- Fishing village visit
- Return hotel transfer
Optional Activities
- Water sports at Tam Island (jet ski, catamaran, wave killer, canoe)
Landmarks/POIs Mun Island Mot Island Tam Island - Day 12
Nha Trang to Dalat
Head to the bus station and take a public bus to Dalat. Multiple departure times are available for this 8-hour highland journey, so you can choose what suits your schedule.
- Day 13
Dalat
Spend the day on a motorcycle tour through Dalat's natural attractions. You'll ride through lakes, waterfalls, lush forests, and floral gardens while visiting spots like Truc Lam meditation center, Paradise lake, and Elephant waterfall. Learn about the K'Ho minority village way of life, explore local farms growing vegetables and mushrooms, check out a silk factory, and you'll be back around 4 PM.
Included Activities
- Motorcycle tour with English-speaking driver/guide
- Truc Lam meditation center visit
- Paradise lake viewing
- Elephant waterfall visit
- Linh An pagoda visit
- K'ho minority village visit
- Vegetable farm stop
- Mushroom farm stop
- Coffee farm stop
- Silk factory stop
Landmarks/POIs Truc Lam Zen Monastery Elephant Waterfall Linh An Pagoda - Day 14
Dalat to Ho Chi Minh City
Make your way to the bus station and catch a public bus to Ho Chi Minh City. Frequent departures throughout the day give you options for this 8-hour journey.
- Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City
Experience Ho Chi Minh City's street food culture on a scooter tour. You'll visit six local food spots across five lively districts, starting at The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument. Stop at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, explore small alleys in Chinatown, and finish at Xom Chieu market to taste authentic Saigon snacks. All food and drinks are included.
- Meals
- Lunch (Street food tastings at 6 local venues (food and drinks included))
Included Activities
- Scooter tour through Ho Chi Minh City districts
- Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument visit
- Ho Thi Ky Flower Market visit
- Chinatown District 10 exploration
- Xom Chieu market (Market 200) visit
- Street food tastings at 6 local venues
Landmarks/POIs Ho Thi Ky Flower Market District 10 Chinatown Xom Chieu Market - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Depart Ho Chi Minh City heading to the Mekong Delta. You'll visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a boat trip along the Mekong River to a coconut island, and enjoy tropical fruit and honey tea at a local family's home while listening to traditional music. See how coconut candy is made, explore the village, have lunch, then travel by ferry and bus to Can Tho.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local Vietnamese lunch at riverside restaurant under tree shade)
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to My Tho
- Vinh Trang pagoda visit
- Mekong River boat cruise
- Coconut island visit
- Local family visit with tropical fruit and honey tea
- Traditional Vietnamese music performance
- Coconut candy shop visit and candy-making demonstration
- Village walk and exploration
- Lunch at local restaurant under tree shade
- Ferry and bus transfer to Can Tho
Optional Activities
- Free time to walk or bike around the village
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River - Day 17
Mekong Delta
Start early with breakfast at 6:30 AM, then take a leisurely boat trip exploring the Lower Mekong river's tributaries. Visit the lively Cai Rang floating market, see fruit gardens, check out a rice husking mill and noodle-making shop. After lunch by the riverside, you'll return to Ho Chi Minh City around 5 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 6:30 AM), Lunch (Lunch at riverside location)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at 6:30 AM
- Leisurely boat trip on Lower Mekong river tributaries
- Cai Rang floating market visit
- Fruit gardens viewing
- Rice husking mill visit
- Noodle-making shop visit
- Lunch at riverside location
- Return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks/POIs Cai Rang Floating Market - Day 18
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Head to the bus station and take a public bus to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The 6.5-hour journey takes you across the border from Vietnam into Cambodia.
- Day 19
Phnom Penh
Explore Cambodia's significant historical sites today. Visit S21 Prison (Tuol Sleng) and check out the Genocide Museum with its four buildings containing different exhibitions. Later, travel to the Killing Fields where you'll receive an audio tour to learn about this important historical location. Audio guides are provided at both places.
Included Activities
- S21 Prison (Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum) visit
- Audio guide at S21 Prison
- Killing Fields visit
- Audio tour at Killing Fields with headphones and control device
Landmarks/POIs S21 Prison (Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum) Choeung Ek Killing Fields Memorial - Day 20
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Make your way to the meeting point and board a Mekong Express bus to Siem Reap. Multiple departure times are available for the 6-hour journey to Cambodia's heritage city.
- Day 21
Siem Reap
You have a free day in Siem Reap. Explore the heritage-rich city at your own pace and do whatever activities appeal to you.
- Day 22
Siem Reap
Tour the Angkor complex today, one of the world's largest heritage sites. Start at the south gate of Angkor Thom to see Bayon Temple with its 54 towers and over 200 smiling stone faces. Explore Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King, and Baphuon Temple. After lunch, trek through jungle to reach Ta Phrom Temple, which you might recognize from the Tom Raider movie.
Included Activities
- Pickup from accommodation
- Angkor Wat complex transfer
- Angkor Thom south gate visit
- Bayon Temple visit
- Phimeanakas Temple visit
- Terrace of the Elephants visit
- Terrace of the Leper King visit
- Baphuon Temple visit
- Jungle trek to Ta Phrom Temple
- Return transfer to accommodation
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant near Ta Phrom Temple
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Phimeanakas Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Baphuon Temple Ta Phrom Temple - Day 23
Siem Reap to Bangkok
Make your way to the bus station and take a public bus to Bangkok, Thailand. The 8-10 hour journey includes border crossing time between Cambodia and Thailand.
- Day 24
Bangkok
Get to know Bangkok on a guided bike tour through the lively city. Meet your guide at the meeting point and cycle through neighborhoods with street vendors and local shops. You'll cross wooden bridges and ride through squatter settlements, then board a longtail boat with your bike to cross the Chao Praya River. After that, cycle through green natural areas and elevated pathways. Cold drinks and snacks are included. Total distance is approximately 13-16 kilometers.
Included Activities
- Bike rental and equipment
- Guided city bike tour
- Ride through local neighborhoods and streets
- Wooden bridge crossings
- Longtail boat transfer across Chao Praya River
- Cycling through lush green natural areas and elevated pathways
- Refreshing drinks (two breaks included)
- Snack break
Landmarks/POIs Chao Praya River - Day 25
Bangkok to Koh Tao
Head to the station and take a combined bus and boat transfer to Koh Tao. The overnight journey of approximately 12 hours takes you from Bangkok to this island destination.
Landmarks/POIs Koh Tao - Day 26
Koh Tao
You have a free day on Koh Tao. Explore the island at your own pace and choose whatever activities interest you.
- Day 27
Koh Tao
Spend a full day snorkeling around nearby islands. After hotel pickup and transfer to Mae Haad Pier, board a fishing cutter to Koh Nangyuan where three islands are connected by sandy beach. Snorkel at Japanese Garden with its vibrant marine life, then cruise to Mango Bay for turquoise waters. Visit Hin Wong Bay with underwater pinnacles and diverse coral, then Aow Luek bay with white sand and blue waters. Finish at Shark Bay where you can swim alongside blacktip reef sharks and sea turtles before returning.
- Meals
- Lunch (Thai-style lunch onboard)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer to Mae Haad Pier
- Fishing cutter boat transfer
- Koh Nangyuan sandbar walk and viewpoint access
- Japanese Garden snorkeling
- Thai-style lunch onboard
- Mango Bay snorkeling
- Hin Wong Bay underwater pinnacle exploration
- Aow Luek bay snorkeling
- Shark Bay visit with sharks and sea turtles
- Return transfer to pier
Optional Activities
- Koh Nangyuan hiking to viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Koh Nangyuan Mango Bay Hin Wong Bay Shark Island - Day 28
Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
Get to the ferry terminal and take a boat to Koh Phangan. Multiple departure times are available for this 1-hour island crossing.
- Day 29
Koh Phangan
Your free day on Koh Phangan. Explore the island however you like and pick activities that suit you.
- Day 30
Koh Phangan to Phuket
Make your way to the bus station and take a combined bus and boat transfer to Phuket. The 6.5-hour journey takes you from the island to this mainland beach resort city.
- Day 31
Phuket
You have a free day in Phuket. Explore this popular beach destination at your own pace and choose your own activities.
- Day 32
Phuket to Koh Phi Phi
Head to the ferry terminal and take a boat to Koh Phi Phi. Multiple departure times run throughout the morning for this 1-hour journey.
- Day 33
Koh Phi Phi
Spend a full day island hopping to some of Thailand's best beaches. Visit Pileh Bay and the Viking Cave where fishermen live in rock caves. See the iconic Maya Bay where 'The Beach' was filmed (viewable from boat only due to closure). Enjoy snorkeling around neighboring islands before returning to Koh Phi Phi pier.
Included Activities
- Meeting point check-in at Koh Phi Phi pier
- Pileh Bay visit
- Viking Cave exploration
- Maya Bay viewing from boat
- Pristine beach snorkeling at multiple locations
- Return to Koh Phi Phi pier
Landmarks/POIs Pileh Bay Viking Cave Maya Bay - Day 34
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi
Get to the ferry terminal and take a boat to Krabi. Multiple departure times are available for this 2-hour journey to the mainland coastal town.
- Day 35
Krabi
Get picked up from your hostel for a 4 Islands Adventure. Travel to Ao Nang beach (20 minutes away), then board a longtail boat. Visit Chicken Island for snorkeling with great marine life, then Tup Island where islands connect as the tide recedes. Have lunch, explore Poda Island with its white sandy beaches, and visit Phra Nang Cave to see its unique phallic symbol collection. Return around 4 PM.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Hostel pickup and transfer to Ao Nang beach
- Longtail boat transfer
- Chicken Island visit and snorkeling
- Tup Island visit
- Lunch
- Poda Island visit with snorkeling
- Phra Nang Cave visit
- Return transfer to hostel
Landmarks/POIs Chicken Island Tup Island Poda Island Phra Nang Cave Ao Nang Beach - Day 36
Krabi to Penang
Get picked up from your accommodation or meeting point for a shuttle transfer to Penang, Malaysia. The 9-hour journey takes you across the border from Thailand, with drop-off at your accommodation or meeting point in Malaysia.
Included Activities
- Shuttle pickup from accommodation/meeting point
- Shuttle transfer to Penang
- Day 37
Penang
You have a free day in Penang. Explore this Malaysian city at your own pace and do whatever activities interest you most.
- Day 38
Penang to Cameron Highlands
Head to the bus station and catch a public bus to Cameron Highlands. The afternoon departure at 1:30 PM gives you the morning to explore Penang before heading to this highland area.
- Day 39
Cameron Highlands
Discover Cameron Highlands on a full-day rainforest expedition. Drive to the highest peak for great views, then take a 30-40 minute wooden platform walk through the Mossy Forest (one of the world's oldest forests) to explore unique ecosystems. Visit a tea plantation for photos and tea, explore a butterfly and insect farm, a strawberry farm, and the local market. See the Time Tunnel museum and finish at the fourth largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, returning around 4 PM.
Included Activities
- Drive to highest peak of Cameron Highlands
- Wooden platform walk through Coral Hill (1.5 hours moderate hike - Mossy Forest replacement due to closure)
- Tea plantation visit with viewpoint photos
- Tea factory and café visit with tea service
- Butterfly/Insect farm visit
- Strawberry farm visit with local produce tasting
- Local market visit
- Time Tunnel museum visit
- Buddhist temple visit (fourth largest in Malaysia)
- Return transfer to pickup point
Landmarks/POIs Cameron Highlands - Day 40
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur
Make your way to the bus station and take a public bus to Kuala Lumpur. Multiple departure times are available throughout the day for this 5-hour journey to Malaysia's capital.
- Day 41
Kuala Lumpur
Experience Kuala Lumpur's food scene on an interactive 3.5-hour walking food tour through city alleys and neighborhoods. Explore the Brickfields area with Indian influence, sample foods on banana leaves and treats like banana fritters, gulab jamu, and cendol. Journey through Chinatown, taste noodles and lime juice, and finish at an old-school coffee house to see the city's evolution through historical photos.
- Meals
- Lunch (Multiple food tastings throughout tour including banana leaf food, sweet treats (banana fritters, gulab jamu, cendol), noodles, lime juice)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Brickfields neighborhood
- Banana leaf food sampling
- Sweet vendor visits with fritters, gulab jamu, and cendol tasting
- Local transport system journey
- Chinatown exploration and food sampling
- Noodles and lime juice tasting
- Old-school coffee house visit with historical city photos
Landmarks/POIs Brickfields Chinatown Kuala Lumpur - Day 42
Kuala Lumpur to Melaka
Head to the bus station and take a public bus to Melaka. Multiple departure times are available for this 2.5-hour journey to this historic coastal city.
- Day 43
Melaka to Singapore
Make your way to the bus station and take a public bus to Singapore. Multiple departure times run throughout the day for this 4-hour journey to this island city-state.
- Day 44
Singapore
Discover Singapore on a guided bike tour covering the best of the city. Pedal through backstreets and past historic landmarks including Little India, Chinatown, and Marina Bay while learning about the city's history and diverse culture. Stop at iconic photo locations like Formula 1 Singapore, Singapore Flyer, Colonial District, Merlion Park, Lau Pa Sat Festival Pavilion, Clarke Quay, Bugis, Haji Lane, and Kampong Glam. Cold drinks provided during breaks.
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour
- Pedal through Little India
- Chinatown exploration
- Marina Bay visit
- Photo stops at major landmarks and attractions
- Cold drinks during breaks
Landmarks/POIs Little India Chinatown Singapore Marina Bay Singapore Flyer Merlion Park Clarke Quay Kampong Glam
