Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Welcome dinner at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program created to teach local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities)
Included Activities
- Cyclo ride and walking tour through the Old Quarter
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's cottage
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hanoi Hilton (Hỏa Lò Prison)
- Learn Zo paper making at sustainable workshop
- Welcome dinner at Koto restaurant
Optional Activities
- Hanoi water puppet performance (optional outing)
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Museum Temple of Literature Hanoi Hilton (Hỏa Lò Prison) - Day 3
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
- Overnight cruise on Paradise Elegance
- Visit to pearl farm
- Swim or stroll on island
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 4
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Hoi An
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ha Long Bay cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Flight from Hanoi to Danang
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on sundeck
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cooking class dinner learning to prepare Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crispy rice pancake), fried spring rolls, grilled fish in banana leaves, and beef salad in a bamboo basket)
Included Activities
- Thu Bon River cruise with fishing lesson
- Walking tour of historic Hoi An including old merchant house
- Visit Hoi An Museum
- Visit Chinese assembly hall
- Visit Japanese covered bridge
- Tea house experience at local tea house supporting hearing impaired staff
- Cooking class learning traditional Vietnamese spices and Banh Xeo preparation
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Museum - Day 6
Hoi An - Hue
Hoi An - Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit China Beach (My Khe Beach)
Optional Activities
- Spend time at the beach
- Visit nearby My Son
- Explore pottery workshops and stores in nearby villages
- Explore wood-carving workshops and stores in nearby villages
Landmarks China Beach (My Khe Beach) Hai Van Pass - Day 7
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Khai Dinh Mausoleum
- Visit Royal Tomb of Tu Duc
- Cyclo tour of the city
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Imperial Citadel
Landmarks Khai Dinh Mausoleum Royal Tomb of Tu Duc Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Citadel - Day 8
Hue - Ho Chi Minh City
Hue - Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of city landmarks along Dong Khoi Street
- Visit Opera House
- Visit Rex Hotel
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Square
- Visit Municipal Theatre
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Visit Mekong Quilts
Landmarks Opera House Ho Chi Minh Square Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral War Remnants Museum Ben Thanh Market - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
Optional Activities
- Sample local food from street vendor
- Get a foot massage
- Spend more time on Dong Khoi Street
- Stop at rooftop bars for drinks and city views
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap
Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Khmer dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
- Day 12
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants and Leper King
- Visit Baphuon complex
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Visit APOPO
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Angkor Wat Terrace of the Elephants - Day 13
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance, where ancient Khmer culture is brought to life by talented dancers, singers, and musicians)
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei
- Visit local school
- Visit Ta Prohm
- Farewell dinner with traditional Apsara dance performance
Optional Activities
- Explore temple complex further
- Cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see floating village
- Phare, The Cambodian Circus performance
Landmarks Banteay Srei Ta Prohm Tonle Sap Lake - Day 14
Siem Reap - Bangkok
Siem Reap - Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Siem Reap to Bangkok
- Day 15
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat ride through Bangkok's klongs (canals)
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
- Visit Grand Palace
- Visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
Landmarks Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) Grand Palace Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) - Day 16
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Jim Thompson's House
- Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River
- Excursion to Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Day 17
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
