Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Included Activities
- Cooking Class and Market Tour in Hanoi - local market visit and hands-on cooking class with professional cook
- Tasting of traditional Vietnamese meal prepared during class
- Tasting of unique local wines
Landmarks Hanoi 
- Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at cruise dining area), Dinner (Delicious food prepared by best Chef in Ha Long Bay at cruise dining area)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay cruise
- Welcome drink upon arrival at cruise
- Access to cruise swimming and water activities - swimming, kayaking, diving
- Giant trampoline access
- Jacuzzi access
- Sunset party with 'buy 2 get 1 free' drink promotion during Happy Hours
- Night-life activities - dancing with live DJ
- Games and socializing activities
- Bar and beverage service at multiple locations on cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at cruise, served 6:45-7:30am), Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise back to shore with scenic morning views of Halong Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Hanoi to Hue
- Day 5
Hue
- Day 5
Hue
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious Vietnamese Food)
Included Activities
- Dragon Boat Tour on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady)
- Imperial Citadel guided visit
- Royal Antique Museum visit
- Dong Ba Market visit and bargaining
- Tomb of Minh Mang visit
- Tomb of Khai Dinh visit
- Conical hat and incense making workshop visit
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River Imperial Citadel of Hue Royal Antique Museum Dong Ba Market Tomb of Minh Mang Tomb of Khai Dinh - Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
- Day 7
Hoi An
- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade local lunch at family's house)
Included Activities
- Bicycle pickup and selection from accommodation
- Cycling tour to Cam Kim Island
- Crossing Thu Bon River with locals heading to school and market
- Visit to Kim Bong carpentry village
- Observation of fishing boat builders on riverbank
- Viewing of traditional boatmaking and carpentry craft
- Cycling past rice fields and river branches with fishing nets
- Visit to local family home to see traditional sleeping mat weaving
- Homemade local lunch at local family's house
Landmarks Cam Kim Island Kim Bong Carpentry Village Thu Bon River - Day 8
Hoi An to Nha Trang
- Day 9
Nha Trang
- Meals
- Lunch (Excellent fresh cuisine lunch at Mot Island)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer to harbor
- Boat transfer to Mun Island (Ebony Island)
- One hour of snorkeling at Mun Island
- Swimming and sunbathing at Mun Island
- Snorkeling equipment provided free of charge
- Observation of abundant marine wildlife and coral reefs
- Boat transfer to Mot Island
- Fresh cuisine lunch at Mot Island
- Floating bar experience with complimentary red wine and fruit
- Boat transfer to Tam Island
- Relaxation and sunbathing at Tam Island
- Visit to fishing village to observe cuttlefish, shrimp, and flower crab catching
- Return transfer to harbor and hotel
Optional Activities
- Water sports activities at Tam Island - jet ski
- Water sports activities at Tam Island - catamaran
- Water sports activities at Tam Island - wave killer
- Water sports activities at Tam Island - canoe
Landmarks Mun Island Mot Island Tam Island - Day 10
Nha Trang to Dalat
- Day 11
Dalat
Included Activities
- Motorcycle tour of Dalat countryside with English-speaking guide
- Visit to Truc Lam meditation center
- Visit to Paradise Lake
- Visit to Elephant Waterfall
- Visit to Linh An Pagoda
- Visit to K'ho (Chicken minority) village to immerse in local culture
- Stop at vegetable farm
- Stop at mushroom farm
- Stop at coffee farm
- Stop at silk factory
Landmarks Paradise Lake Elephant Waterfall Linh An Pagoda Truc Lam Monastery - Day 12
Dalat to Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Snack (Street food tasting at 6 local favorite places throughout the tour)
Included Activities
- Scooter ride through Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit to Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
- Visit to Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
- Ride through District 10 (Chinatown)
- Visit to Xom Chieu market (Market 200)
- Street food tasting at 6 local favorite places
- All food and drinks included
Landmarks Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument Ho Thi Ky Flower Market District 10 Xom Chieu Market - Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
- Meals
- Lunch (Local Vietnamese lunch at restaurant under tree shade)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup at 8:30am from centrally located Ho Chi Minh City hotel
- Bus transfer to My Tho (1.5 hours)
- Visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda - biggest pagoda in Mekong Delta
- Boat trip along Mekong River
- Viewing of fish cages and floating houses
- Small canal cruise through coconut trees
- Visit to coconut island in Ben Tre
- Village walk and exploration
- Visit to local family for tropical fruit tasting
- Honey tea and honey wine tasting
- Traditional Vietnamese music performance by villagers
- Visit to coconut candy shop to learn candy-making
- Observation of village handicrafts made from coconut trees
- Walk through village to see fruits, flowers, trees, and local houses
- Photo opportunities and natural scenery viewing
- Local Vietnamese lunch at restaurant under tree shade
- Free time to walk or bike around village
- Ferry and bus transfer to Can Tho
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong River My Tho Ben Tre Can Tho - Day 15
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Leisure boat trip exploring Lower Mekong River tributaries
- Visit to Cai Rang Floating Market - liveliest floating market in region
- Observation of beautiful scenery and daily activities of locals along Mekong canals
- Village roaming and exploration
- Viewing of fruit gardens
- Visit to rice husking mill
- Visit to noodle-making shop
- Riverside exploration and lunch location
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Mekong River - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
- Day 17
Phnom Penh
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup at 08:00
- Visit to Genocide Museum (Prison S21/Tuol Sleng)
- Audio guide at Prison S21
- Exploration of 4-building prison complex with multiple exhibitions
- Opportunity to hear from prison survivors when available
- Travel to Killing Fields (approximately 40-minute drive)
- Audio tour with headphones and control device at Killing Fields
- Map provided for self-guided exploration of Killing Fields
- Return transfer to accommodation
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Choeung Ek Killing Fields - Day 18
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
- Day 19
Siem Reap
Included Activities
- Hotel/accommodation pickup at 07:30
- Transfer to Angkor Wat complex
- Visit to Angkor Wat - world's largest heritage site
- Visit to south gate of Angkor Thom
- Visit to Bayon Temple with 54 towers and 200+ smiling faces
- Visit to Phimeanakas Temple
- Visit to Terrace of the Elephants
- Visit to Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit to Baphuon Temple
- Jungle trek to Ta Phrom Temple
- Visit to Ta Phrom Temple (made famous by Tomb Raider movie)
- Return transfer to accommodation
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant near Ta Phrom Temple (not included in tour price)
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Phimeanakas Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper King Baphuon Temple Ta Phrom Temple - Day 20
Siem Reap to Pakse
- Day 21
Pakse to Vientiane
- Day 22
Vientiane to Vang Vieng
- Day 23
Vang Vieng
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at riverside bar with views of Phar None Cliff)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup at 09:00 from Wonderful Tours office
- 10km truck ride north to trek starting point
- Kayaking instruction from professional instructor
- Kayaking down Nam Song River small rapids
- Scenic mountain views along kayaking route
- Visit to Tham None Cave - historic shelter from Indochina War
- Tubing inside Tham None Cave
- Viewing of cave stalactites and stalagmites
- Lunch at riverside bar
- View of Phar None Cliff
- Zip-lining through forest canopy
- 8 zip-line circuit with 3 bridges around Phar None
- Return kayaking to Vang Vieng
- Overnight in Vang Vieng
Landmarks Nam Song River Tham None Cave Phar None Cliff - Day 24
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
- Day 25
Luang Prabang
- Meals
- Lunch (Meal at authentic local noodle shop)
Included Activities
- Bicycle pickup and ride start from hotel area
- Visit to morning market to explore local goods
- Cycling around city center and peninsula
- Stop at viewpoint where Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers meet
- Visit to Wat Xieng Thong Temple
- Tour of oldest and most beautiful temples in Luang Prabang
- Visit to traditional craft homes
- Visit to music centers
- Visit to spirit house craftsmen
- Observation of funeral pyres
- Visit to UXO Museum - history of Indochina War and undetonated bombs
- Meal at authentic local noodle shop
- Return to city center
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Nam Khan River Mekong River UXO Museum - Day 26
Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
- Day 27
Chiang Mai to Jungle Trek
- Meals
- Lunch (Filling jungle lunch), Dinner (Guide-prepared dinner at jungle camp)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai
- Stop at local market for guide to purchase food supplies
- Morning jungle trek into hills
- Jungle lunch
- Afternoon trek continuation
- Waterfall visit and break
- Evening by waterfall
- Guide-prepared dinner at jungle camp
- Evening socializing with trekkers
Landmarks Chiang Mai Mountains - Day 28
Jungle Trek to Chiang Mai
- Meals
- Breakfast (Simple but filling breakfast at jungle camp), Lunch
Included Activities
- Guide-prepared breakfast at jungle camp
- Morning trek (approximately 2 hours)
- Lunch break during trek
- Afternoon trek continuation
- Visit to Karen hill tribe village
- Learning about Karen culture and customs
- Transport back to Chiang Mai
Landmarks Karen Hill Tribe Village - Day 29
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
- Day 30
Bangkok
Included Activities
- Bike pickup and meeting at starting point
- Cycling through busy Bangkok city streets
- Observation of street vendors, shops, and local city life
- Riding across wooden bridges
- Exploration of squatter settlements under highways and railroad tracks
- First refreshing drink stop
- Cycle to pier for longtail boat
- Longtail boat crossing of Chao Praya River
- Biking through lush green natural areas on elevated pathways
- Wildlife observation - turtles and lizards
- Second cold drink and snack break
- Longtail boat return crossing Chao Praya River
- Bangkok skyline viewing from boat
- Return to office
Landmarks Chao Praya River
