Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Vientiane
You'll fly out from Frankfurt heading to Vientiane, touching down in Laos ready to begin your trip. After landing, you can settle into your accommodation and get oriented to the city. The evening works well for grabbing some food and taking a walk around your neighborhood to get a feel for the place.
Landmarks Frankfurt International Airport Wattay International Airport 
- Day 2
Vientiane
You'll land in Vientiane and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. After dinner, take an evening walk out to Patuxai, the triumphal arch that defines Vientiane's skyline, so you can get a feel for the city as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Patuxai - Day 3
Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Start your morning checking out Vientiane's temples, including Wat Sisaket with its thousands of Buddha statues, the golden stupa Pha That Louang, and Wat Phra Keo with its royal history. Then board an express train through the Laotian countryside to Luang Prabang. Once you arrive, walk around the UNESCO World Heritage City a bit, then grab a drink by the river to wind down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Sisaket temple
- Visit Pha That Louang golden stupa
- Visit Wat Phra Keo former royal temple
- Express train journey to Luang Prabang
- Guided walk through Luang Prabang
Landmarks Wat Sisaket Pha That Louang Wat Phra Keo 
- Day 4
Luang Prabang
Get up early to see the monks' morning alms round, and you can participate if you want to. From there, hop in a tuk tuk and see some of Luang Prabang's important temples like Wat Xieng Thong, Visoun, and Aham. Also visit the former royal palace and walk through the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience monks' traditional alms round
- Explore Luang Prabang by tuk tuk
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong temple
- Visit Visoun temple
- Visit Aham temple
- Visit former royal palace
Optional Activities
- Participate in giving alms to monks
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Visoun Aham Royal Palace - Day 5
Luang Prabang
Hike out from a local village to reach Kuang Si waterfalls, where you'll have time to swim and have a picnic. Stop by a village that produces traditional rice schnapps called Lao-Lao to see how it's made. Get back to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, and if you're interested, check out Living Land Farm before the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic
Included Activities
- Easy hike to Kuang Si waterfalls
- Swim at Kuang Si waterfalls
- Picnic at Kuang Si waterfalls
- Visit traditional Lao-Lao rice schnapps village
Optional Activities
- Visit Living Land Farm (bookable on site, approximately 63 USD per person for 4 people)
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfalls - Day 6
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Visit a traditional pottery village to watch local craftspeople at work. Then take a scenic boat trip down the Mekong River with lunch served on board. After that, fly to Hanoi where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Mekong River boat)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional pottery village
- Mekong River boat trip
- Lunch on Mekong River boat
Landmarks Mekong River 
- Day 7
Hanoi
Following breakfast, head into Hanoi's historic old town and walk around Hoan Kiem Lake to see Ngoc Son Temple. Wander the narrow alleyways, stop by St. Joseph's Cathedral and a local market. Have some traditional pho for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the one-post pagoda, then spend the evening with locals around Westlake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local classic Pho soup)
Included Activities
- Explore Hanoi's old town
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple
- Visit St. Joseph's Cathedral
- Visit local market
- Enjoy Pho soup lunch
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit one-post pagoda
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple St. Joseph's Cathedral Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One-post Pagoda Westlake - Day 8
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Head out to a traditional village near Hanoi for a water puppet theater performance. Return to the city afterward and visit the Temple of Literature. Later, take a train heading toward Halong Bay where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Water puppet theater performance in traditional village
- Visit Temple of Literature
Landmarks Temple of Literature - Day 9
Halong Bay to Hoi An
In the morning, board a traditional junk boat to cruise through Halong Bay with its dramatic limestone cliffs that UNESCO recognized. Explore some of the caves and have lunch on the boat. Fly to Danang in the afternoon, then head to Hoi An where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board junk boat)
Included Activities
- Traditional junk cruise in Halong Bay
- Cave visits in Halong Bay
- Lunch on junk boat
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 10
Hoi An
Take a guided tour through Hoi An's historic old town and visit a lantern factory where you'll make your own. Stop at a herbal settlement to learn about medicinal plants, then cook a traditional lunch together and get a herbal foot massage. Finish up at the beach with a fresh coconut and some downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch cooked together at herbal settlement)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of historic old town Hoi An
- Visit lantern factory
- Make your own lantern
- Visit herbal settlement
- Learn about medicinal plants
- Cook traditional lunch
- Herbal foot massage
- Beach visit
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 11
Hoi An to Hue
Leave Hoi An heading toward Hue with a stop at the Marble Mountains to explore caves. Cross over the scenic Cloud Pass to Lang Co Lagoon and have seafood for lunch. When you reach Hue, walk across Hen Island. The day ends with a sunset boat trip on the Perfume River where you'll pass hills and reach Thien Mu Pagoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch)
Included Activities
- Explore Marble Mountains caves
- Cross Cloud Pass
- Visit Lang Co Lagoon
- Seafood lunch
- Walk across Hen Island
- Sunset boat trip on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
Landmarks Marble Mountains Cloud Pass Lang Co Lagoon Hen Island Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 12
Hue
After breakfast, explore Hue's imperial city and learn about the Nguyen dynasty. Visit the citadel with the imperial palace and a traditional Mandarin house where you'll have tea and snacks while learning about historical life. Later, take a leisurely cycle rickshaw ride and walk through the colorful Dong Ba market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hue Citadel
- Visit imperial palace
- Visit traditional Mandarin house
- Tea and snacks at Mandarin house
- Leisurely cycle rickshaw ride
- Visit Dong Ba market
Landmarks Hue Citadel Dong Ba Market - Day 13
Hue to Saigon
Start the day at Tu Hieu pagoda tucked in the forest, then see the imperial tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Afterward, fly to Saigon for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tu Hieu pagoda in the forest
- Visit Tu Duc imperial tomb
- Visit Khai Dinh imperial tomb
Landmarks Tu Hieu Pagoda Tu Duc Imperial Tomb Khai Dinh Imperial Tomb 
- Day 14
Saigon
Walk through Saigon's historic landmarks including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the post office, and town hall (exterior views). Sample Vietnamese coffee at a local café. Explore Chinatown with Thien Hau temple and Binh Tay market hall plus the medical street. End the evening with a drink at a rooftop bar overlooking the Saigon skyline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit post office
- Visit town hall (exterior)
- Vietnamese coffee specialty at café
- Explore Chinatown
- Visit Thien Hau temple
- Visit Binh Tay market hall
- Explore medical street
- Rooftop bar drink with Saigon skyline view
Landmarks Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Post Office Saigon Town Hall Thien Hau Temple Binh Tay Market - Day 15
Saigon to Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap, your gateway to the Angkor temples, for a four-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Siem Reap - Angkor Temple Complex
Start exploring Angkor at the south gate of Angkor Thom to see the Bayon temple with its famous carved faces. Check out Ta Prohm where the jungle has grown over the ruins, then visit Angkor Wat itself. Participate in a traditional Baci ceremony. Later, stroll through the night market and grab a drink on Pub Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit south gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon temple
- Explore Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Participate in traditional Baci ceremony
- Night market stroll
- Drink on Pub Street
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Ta Prohm Angkor Wat - Day 17
Siem Reap - Angkor Surroundings
Begin with the Roluos group, Angkor's oldest temples, and have a picnic near the ruins. From there, explore remote temple complexes and find Beng Mealea hidden deep in the jungle. The afternoon is free for you to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic
Included Activities
- Visit Roluos group temples
- Picnic near temple ruins
- Explore remote temple complexes
- Visit Beng Mealea temple
Landmarks Roluos Group Beng Mealea - Day 18
Siem Reap - Last Day in Angkor
Visit Preah Khan temple in the morning. Travel through Preah Dark village to the ornately decorated Banteay Srei temple. Explore Banteay Samre and Pre Rup temples, which look particularly nice in the warm afternoon light. End the evening with a celebration marking the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Preah Khan temple
- Travel through Preah Dark village
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
- Visit Banteay Samre temple
- Visit Pre Rup temple
- Special surprise evening celebration
Landmarks Preah Khan Banteay Srei Banteay Samre Pre Rup - Day 19
Siem Reap to Departure
Time to head out. You'll get transferred to the airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 20
Arrival
You arrive back in Germany with plenty of memories from your Southeast Asian journey.
