Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Start point
- Siem Reap, Siemréab, Cambodia (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at charming local restaurant showcasing distinctive flavors of the region with authentic regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant featuring authentic Cambodian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap city at your own pace
- Day 2
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Bayon Temple with carved stone faces on 54 towers
- Visit Baphuon Temple
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Explore Angkor Wat galleries with Hindu epic bas-reliefs
- Climb to upper terraces of Angkor Wat
- Sunset viewing at Angkor Wat or Phnom Bakheng Hill
Landmarks Angkor Thom South Gate (Angkor Thom) Bayon Temple Baphuon Temple Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Wat Phnom Bakheng Hill - Day 3
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat tour through Kampong Khleang floating village
- Meet and interact with local residents to understand daily traditions
Landmarks Kampong Khleang Tonlé Sap Lake - Day 4
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple
- Visit Beng Mealea Temple
Landmarks Banteay Srei Temple Beng Mealea Temple - Day 5
Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City
Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels with introductory video and tunnel exploration
- See mantraps, American tank remains, and B52 bomb craters
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit General Post Office
- Visit Museum of War Remnants
- Visit Reunification Palace (Independence Palace)
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Notre Dame Cathedral General Post Office Museum of War Remnants Reunification Palace Ben Thanh Market - Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurants), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Boat ride along Mekong River past stilt houses, fruit plantations, and fishing villages
- Explore coconut workshops
- Taste tropical fruits
- Sampan ride along canals shaded by water palms
Landmarks My Tho Vinh Trang Pagoda Ben Tre Mekong River Can Tho - Day 8
Can Tho to Hoi An
Can Tho to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Cai Rang Floating Market
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market - Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared during cooking class featuring authentic Vietnamese dishes including fresh spring rolls and banh xeo (Vietnamese pancakes))
Included Activities
- Guided visit to local market with herb, spice, and produce selection instruction
- Interact with local vendors at market
- Riverside cooking class with professional chef
- Learn preparation of authentic Vietnamese dishes including fresh spring rolls and banh xeo
- Savor meal prepared during cooking session
Landmarks Hoi An Local Market - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore boutiques and art shops
- Order tailor-made clothes
- Explore local market
- Day 11
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks Hai Van Pass - Day 12
Hue to Hanoi
Hue to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dragon boat ride on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady)
- Visit Tu Duc Tomb
- Visit Forbidden City
- Explore Dong Ba market
Landmarks Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Tu Duc Tomb Forbidden City Dong Ba Market - Day 13
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature (first Vietnamese university)
- Visit Museum of Ethnology
- Cyclo ride through Old Quarter
- Water Puppet Show performance
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts Presidential Palace One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology Old Quarter - Day 14
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursions to explore Halong Bay emerald waters and limestone formations
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 15
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on day boat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning Tai Chi session on deck
- Kayaking through tranquil lagoons
- Visit enchanting caves
- Swimming in crystal-clear waters
- Sunset cocktails
- Cooking demonstration
- Optional onboard entertainment and stargazing
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 16
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner celebrating end of journey)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner with tour guide
Optional Activities
- Short excursion (depending on cruise program)
- Day 17
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
