Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that teaches local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities)
Included Activities
- Private guided cyclo tour of Old Quarter
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and cottage
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Lunch at Koto restaurant
Landmarks Old Quarter Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Presidential Palace Temple of Literature - Day 3
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Hanoi to Hon Gai
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay
- Explore tunnels and caves in Ha Long Bay
- Visit working pearl farm
- Island visit for swimming or viewpoint walk
Optional Activities
- Massage or spa treatment onboard
Landmarks Ha Long Bay - Day 4
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tai chi demonstration on Sun Deck (optional early morning activity)
- Explore caves in Ha Long Bay
- Private transfer from Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
- Transfer to Danang airport
- Transfer from Danang to Hoi An
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Caves Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cao Lau, a distinctive dish with smoked, chewy noodles only made in Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit old merchant house
- Visit Hoi An Museum
- Visit Chinese assembly hall
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Lunch featuring Cao Lau
- Cruise on Thu Bon River
- Visit with local farmer
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Thu Bon River - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach time
- Full day excursion to Hue
- Visit pottery villages
- Visit wood carving villages
- Day 7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Hoi An to Danang
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private guided walking tour of central Ho Chi Minh City
- Walk along Dong Khoi Street
- View Rex Hotel
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Square
- View Municipal Theatre
- View Central Post Office
- View Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks Dong Khoi Street Rex Hotel Ho Chi Minh Square Municipal Theatre Central Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral War Remnants Museum Ben Thanh Market - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day private guided excursion to Cu Chi tunnels
Optional Activities
- Sample Vietnamese iced coffee
- Visit rooftop bars
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Angkor - Day 11
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Angkor Wat
- Visit Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom
Optional Activities
- Apsara dinner show featuring traditional Khmer music and dance
- Phare, The Cambodian Circus performance
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple - Day 12
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Banteay Srei
- Visit local school to interact with children
- Visit Ta Prohm
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of temple complex
- Cruise on Tonle Sap Lake to see floating village
Landmarks Banteay Srei Ta Prohm Tonle Sap Lake - Day 13
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
