Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land at Suvarnabhumi International Airport and get a transfer to your Bangkok hotel. After settling in, spend the rest of the day resting and adjusting to the time zone.
- Day 2
Chiang Mai
Your guide picks you up in the morning for a half-day visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You'll cruise past vendors on long-tailed speedboats, checking out fresh produce, handmade sweets, and local souvenirs. Later in the evening, head to the train station for an overnight journey north to Chiang Mai.
Included Activities
- Visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with long-tailed speedboat cruise and guide
- Exploration of 19th-century canals built by King Rama IV
Landmarks/POIs Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 3
Chiang Mai
You'll arrive early at Chiang Mai Train Station, grab breakfast, then spend the day exploring the city's major temples. Start at Wat Phra Singh with its beautiful northern architecture, then see Wat Chedi Luang which houses the city's biggest stupa. After that, walk through Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Chiang Mai Train Station)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Chiang Mai Train Station
- Chiang Mai city temples tour including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Chiang Man
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Wat Chiang Man - Day 4
Chiang Mai
Head to Doi Suthep Temple, an important pilgrimage site sitting high above the city at 5,300 feet. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a 600-year-old temple with great views and plenty of spots for photos. You'll have free time in the afternoon to rest or wander around.
Included Activities
- Visit to Doi Suthep Temple (Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep)
Landmarks/POIs Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep - Day 5
Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport for your flight to Luang Prabang. Once you land, a pickup will take you to your hotel so you can check in and relax for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 6
Luang Prabang
Get up before sunrise to see monks receiving alms, a tradition that's centuries old. You can optionally walk through the morning market to see local goods. After breakfast, drive south to Kuang Si Waterfall for a hike and optional swim. In the afternoon, visit the Royal Palace which is now a National Museum, then explore Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, and Wat Xiengthong. Stop by Wat Mai to interact with monks, then climb 328 steps up Phousi Hill to watch the sunset. Return to your hotel and check out the colorful night bazaar.
Included Activities
- Witnessing alms offering to monks
- Kuang Si Waterfall hike in national park
- Visit to Royal Palace (National Museum)
- Exploration of Wat Visoun, Wat Aham, and Wat Xiengthong temples
- Interaction with monks at Wat Mai temple
- Climb to top of Phousi Hill for sunset
Optional Activities
- Walking through morning market
- Swimming in pool at top of Kuang Si Waterfall
- Explore colorful night bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Kuang Si Waterfall Royal Palace Wat Visoun Wat Aham Wat Xiengthong Wat Mai Phousi Hill - Day 7
Luang Prabang
You'll take a two-hour long-tail boat cruise on the Mekong River to visit Pak Ou Caves. Along the way, you'll see typical Laotian villages tucked behind foliage and wooden canoes. The two cave sanctuaries hold thousands of Buddha images, ranging from just a few centimeters to two meters tall. Return to Luang Prabang by car with free time in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Two-hour cruise on Mekong River by long-tail boat
- Visit to Pak Ou Caves and exploration of Buddha sanctuaries
Landmarks/POIs Pak Ou Caves Mekong River - Day 8
Luang Prabang
You have the full day free to explore Luang Prabang on your own schedule. If you prefer structured activities, you can arrange an optional tour through Hoi An Express.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour with Hoi An Express
- Day 9
Luang Prabang to Ha Noi
After breakfast, transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport for your flight to Ha Noi. When you land at Noi Bai International Airport, a pickup will take you to your hotel to check in and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 10
Ha Noi to Ha Long Bay
You'll start your Ha Long Bay boat cruise exploring the bay's dramatic landscape. Around 3,000 limestone islands rise out of the clear emerald water. Cruise past the karst formations, then anchor in a secluded cove for swimming and visit hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. You'll spend the night onboard the cruise boat.
Included Activities
- Boat exploration of Ha Long Bay
- Swimming in secluded cove
- Visit to hidden grottoes
Landmarks/POIs Ha Long Bay - Day 11
Ha Long Bay to Ha Noi
Start with breakfast on the boat, then you can swim or sunbathe in the morning. After lunch, the boat heads back to Ha Noi where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Swimming and sunbathing on Ha Long Bay
- Day 12
Ha Noi to Hoi An
Have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Da Nang. From there, you'll get a pickup to Hoi An so you can check in and spend time relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 13
Hoi An
Bike through the Hoi An countryside to experience local food culture. You'll ride to a restaurant for Cao Lau, a local specialty, then continue through farmland to Tra Que Village. There you'll learn to make white rose dumpling cakes with a local family and get to taste what you make. Continue to Cam Nam for Yin and Yang food including Banh Dap and Che Bap. In the afternoon, visit My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO site from the Champa Kingdom dating back to the 3rd century. Walk through the temples to learn about this Hindu heritage site.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hoi An specialty - Cao Lau at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Hoi An countryside and local food discovery by bicycle
- Meal at local restaurant featuring Cao Lau specialty
- Visit to Tra Que Village with white rose dumpling cake-making lesson
- Tasting of Yin and Yang food at Cam Nam
- Visit to My Son Sanctuary
Landmarks/POIs Tra Que Village My Son Sanctuary - Day 14
Hoi An
The entire day is yours to explore Hoi An at your own pace, or you can book an optional tour through Hoi An Express if you'd like guided activities.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour with Hoi An Express
- Day 15
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You'll land at Tan Son Nhat Airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel to check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Take a cruise along the Mekong River to an island in My Tho town where you'll hear traditional music while drinking tea sweetened with bee's honey and eating seasonal fruits. Paddle through narrow canals to see how locals live, with coconut trees lining the banks and small cottage industries making coconut candies. Lunch includes Elephant-Ear Fish and other Vietnamese dishes. You'll also visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, recognized as a national historical and cultural relic.
- Meals
- Lunch (Elephant-Ear Fish combined with other delicious Vietnamese dishes - a local specialty)
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise to island in My Tho
- Traditional music entertainment with tea and fruit
- Paddle-boat cruise through narrow canals
- Visit to coconut candy-making cottage industry
- Lunch of Elephant-Ear Fish and Vietnamese dishes
- Visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda
Landmarks/POIs Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City
You have free time in the morning to do what you'd like. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, a network stretching over 250 kilometers that played a major role in the Vietnam War. Originally built in 1948 and expanded for 25 years, the underground system includes living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, hospitals, and command centers. Two sections open to visitors since 1988. If interested, you can shoot rounds from war-era M16 or AK47 weapons at a nearby range.
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour and exploration
Optional Activities
- Firing range experience with M16 or AK47 weapons
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 18
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
After breakfast, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel to check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 19
Siem Reap
You have the full day free to explore Siem Reap at your own pace, or you can arrange an optional tour through Hoi An Express for guided experiences.
Optional Activities
- Optional tour with Hoi An Express
- Day 20
Siem Reap
Spend the full day at Angkor Archaeological Park exploring well-known temples. Walk through Angkor Thom, the Great City covering 9 square kilometers of monuments. Enter through the South Gate or Victory Gate on the east side. Check out the Terrace of the Elephants, a 300-meter-long terrace with three main platforms, and the 12th-century Terrace of the Leper King with its statue on the platform.
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Angkor Archaeological Park
- Visit to Angkor Thom (Great City)
- Exploration of South Gate and Victory Gate
- Visit to Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit to Terrace of the Leper King
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King - Day 21
Siem Reap
Have breakfast at your hotel and relax until it's time for your transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
