Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your driver meets you at Gate 3 when you land at Bangkok Airport with a traditional garland welcome. After that, head to your hotel and get settled in for the night.
- Day 2
Bangkok
Starting after breakfast, you'll check out the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew to see the Emerald Buddha, then head to Wat Pho for the massive Reclining Buddha. A long-tail boat takes you down the Chao Phraya River and inner canals, stopping at Wat Arun before lunch at a floating restaurant. Later in the afternoon, swing by Wat Traimit for the Golden Buddha, then return to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Floating restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Grand Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
- Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)
- Long-tail boat trip on Chao Phraya River and inner canals
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
- Lunch at floating restaurant
- Visit Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
Landmarks Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Wat Arun Wat Traimit 
- Day 3
Bangkok
Early morning drive about 100 kilometers southwest gets you to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The market comes alive with merchants in colorful clothes paddling canoes filled with fresh fruit and vegetables. Bargaining happens here, though you'll find negotiations usually only bring prices down a few baht.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 
- Day 4
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, you'll fly to Chiang Mai at 10:00, landing at 11:15. Your driver picks you up and takes you to check in at your hotel. Later, head up to the sacred Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep temple perched on a hilltop with northern Thai architecture and city views all around. Come evening, the famous Khantoke Dinner includes northern Thai food and hill tribe dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Khantoke Dinner (northern welcome dinner with hill tribe dancing))
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple
- Khantoke Dinner with hill tribe dancing
Landmarks Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep 
- Day 5
Chiang Mai
You'll spend your day at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary on a half-day or full-day tour from Chiang Mai. The sanctuary keeps rescued elephants in an abuse-free setting where you can watch them and learn about their behavior and personal histories. Thai buffet lunch is included, and you can choose between full day, morning, or afternoon options.
- Meals
- Lunch (Thai buffet lunch)
Included Activities
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary tour
- Thai buffet lunch
Optional Activities
- Full-day elephant tour option
- Morning elephant tour option
- Afternoon elephant tour option
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 6
Chiang Mai to Hanoi
Flight takes you to Hanoi with a pickup in Danang and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, wander around the illuminated Hoan Kiem Lake at your own pace, check out bustling night markets, try local street food, and soak in the city's vibrant nightlife before heading back to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Explore night markets
- Savor local street food
- Visit cultural shows
- Sip coffee at quaint cafes
- Explore city nightlife
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake 
- Day 7
Hanoi
After breakfast, visit the Ho Chi Minh complex to see Uncle Ho's stilt house, then the One Pillar Pagoda inspired by lotus flowers. Next comes the Temple of Literature with old scriptures carved on stone and symmetric gardens. Cross a red bridge over the lakes to reach Ngoc Son Temple, and take a rickshaw ride through the charming Old Quarter. Return to your hotel with dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple
- Rickshaw tour of Old Quarter
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Complex One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Ngoc Son Temple Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 8
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Around 8:00 AM, your driver picks you up for the drive to Ha Long, arriving near noon. After boarding a traditional junk and settling into your cabin, enjoy seafood lunch then a 3.5-hour cruise visiting famous karsts like Mat Qui islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, and Trong and Trinh Nu caves, plus a floating fishing village. Luon Cave exploration runs from 16:40 to 17:30 with swimming and sunbathing time. Sunset dinner comes next, then relax under the stars in your cabin.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Sunset dinner)
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay junk cruise (3.5 hours)
- Visit Mat Qui islet
- Visit But Moc islet
- Visit Cap De islet
- Visit Trong cave
- Visit Trinh Nu cave
- Floating fishing village visit
- Explore Luon Cave
- Swimming and sunbathing
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Luon Cave Trong Cave Trinh Nu Cave 
- Day 9
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
Early risers can grab tea or coffee and fresh fruit on the upper deck to take in Ha Long Bay's morning landscape. Spend about an hour exploring Sung Sot cave, then swim and relax at Titop Beach. The cruise back to mainland starts at 09:30 with a brunch buffet from 10:30 to 11:30. You'll reach the harbor around noon, then drive back to Hanoi for a flight to Da Nang and overnight stay in Hoi An.
- Meals
- Brunch (Brunch buffet)
Included Activities
- Morning bay viewing
- Explore Sung Sot (Amazing) cave
- Swimming at Titop Beach
- Brunch buffet
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Titop Beach 
- Day 10
Hoi An
Your hotel picks you up for a guided visit to the UNESCO-designated My Son Sanctuary, an ancient collection of Hindu temples where Champa dynasties held religious ceremonies. You'll see dozens of towers set among lush green hills and get insights from a local guide, plus take a relaxing boat ride on the Thu Bon river. The afternoon lets you explore Hoi An at your own pace or on a walking tour, discovering narrow streets, traditional houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of My Son Sanctuary
- Boat ride on Thu Bon River
Optional Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Hoi An
- Explore Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit colorful market
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Market Thu Bon River 
- Day 11
Hoi An to Hue
After some free time at your hotel, your car and driver take you to Hue by crossing the scenic Hai Van Pass. Along the way, you'll descend into the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co where the lagoon and Da Nang come into view. Stop at Hai Van Gate Historic Site for about 45 minutes to explore this 19th-century border gate between kingdoms, taking in views of the South China Sea and lush mountains. Drive continues to Hue for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Hai Van Pass
- Visit Lang Co fishing village
- Explore Hai Van Gate Historic Site
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lang Co Hai Van Gate Historic Site - Day 12
Hue
Start your Hue exploration at the Old City and Titin Tam Lake, a serene spot where emperors once relaxed, dotted with lotus flowers in summer. Then head to Thien Mu Pagoda sitting above the Perfume River with its impressive 21-meter tower symbolizing Buddha's seven reincarnations. In the afternoon, visit Emperor Minh Mang's tranquil tomb surrounded by gardens and ponds, then Khai Dinh's Tomb which blends Vietnamese and European design. Wrap up with a walk through the bustling Dong Ba Market to see everyday Hue life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Old City (Dai Noi)
- Visit Tinh Tam Lake
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Emperor Minh Mang Tomb
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Explore Dong Ba Market
Landmarks Tinh Tam Lake Thien Mu Pagoda Emperor Minh Mang Tomb Khai Dinh Tomb Dong Ba Market - Day 13
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Travel to Ho Chi Minh City and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Walk through the war memorial park, learn about its strategic importance, and crawl through some narrow tunnel sections. A traditional Vietnamese riverside lunch follows your tunnel exploration. Later, discover top city attractions like the Reunification Palace, French Colonial buildings including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and the vibrant Ben Thanh Market. Your guide provides historical context throughout before returning you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese riverside lunch)
Included Activities
- Explore Cu Chi Tunnels
- Traditional Vietnamese riverside lunch
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Explore Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Ben Thanh Market 
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre
A 1.5-hour bus ride through rice fields on National Highway 1 takes you to the rural Ben Tre district, known as the 'motherland of coconut.' You'll take a boat ride on the Ba Lai River to learn how locals use coconut for juice, candy, and oil, observing daily waterway activities like cargo boats and fishing boats. Visit coconut charcoal ovens, then try a rowing boat paddled by locals through coconut canals. A tuk-tuk ride (or cycling option) goes through coconut groves to see how locals make sleeping mats. Southern local lunch happens at a riverside family restaurant, followed by a relaxing rowing boat ride through shady palm tree canals before heading back to Saigon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Set menu of delicious Southern local lunch at riverside family restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Ba Lai River
- Discover local coconut production
- Visit handicraft factories
- Visit coconut charcoal ovens
- Rowing boat ride through coconut canals
- Tuk-tuk tour through coconut grove
- Traditional Southern lunch at riverside restaurant
- Relaxing rowing boat ride on palm tree canal
Optional Activities
- Cycling through coconut grove (instead of tuk-tuk)
Landmarks Ben Tre Ba Lai River - Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. After arriving, you'll have free time until 6:00 PM to relax and freshen up. In the evening, dine at a restaurant featuring the Apsara Dance Show, a classical Khmer performance art based on water and cloud spirits from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Performers wear tight-fitting traditional dresses, ornate headdresses, and gilded jewelry. Overnight in Siem Reap.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at restaurant with Apsara Dance Show)
Included Activities
- Apsara Dance Show dinner
Landmarks Siem Reap 
- Day 16
Siem Reap
Begin at the South Gate of Angkor Thom and enter the temple complex built by Jayavarman VII, Angkor's greatest king. Explore the Bayon temple with its mysterious symbolism, then Baphoun, one of Angkor's most spectacular temples. Next, visit the Terrace of the Elephants, a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies, and the enigmatic Terrace of the Leper King. The afternoon takes you to Angkor Wat, one of Southeast Asia's most important archaeological sites stretching over 400 square kilometers. Watch the sunset from Phnom Bakheng Hill in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit Angkor Thom temple
- Visit Bayon temple
- Visit Baphoun temple
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Sunset viewing at Phnom Bakheng Hill
Landmarks South Gate of Angkor Thom Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphoun Temple Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Wat Phnom Bakheng Hill - Day 17
Siem Reap
Visit Rulos Market first to see villagers selling home-grown vegetables and a local pagoda to learn about religion. A boat tour of about 30 minutes brings you to Tonle Sap Lake, then switch to a local long-tail boat for Chong Kneas Floating Village. Observe fishermen and community life including the floating school, church, grocery, family farm, and police station. Your guide shares interesting stories about the lake and village. Stop at a floating restaurant, check out a crocodile farm, enjoy fresh cold coconut juice, and rest. After the floating village tour, return to your hotel for leisure time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rulous Market
- Visit local pagoda
- Boat tour on Tonle Sap Lake (approximately 30 minutes)
- Long-tail boat visit to Chong Kneas Floating Village
- Floating school, church, grocery, family farm, and police station viewing
- Crocodile farm visit
- Fresh coconut juice
Landmarks Rulous Market Tonle Sap Lake Chong Kneas Floating Village - Day 18
Siem Reap
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Tour services end here.
