Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll land in Hanoi and spend your first day getting oriented to the city's rhythm. Walk around the tree-lined streets and take in the street life at your own pace this morning and afternoon. At 6pm, you'll meet your tour leader and the other travelers for the first time. Your leader will arrange an optional group dinner at a nearby restaurant if you're interested in joining.
Optional Activities
- Group dinner at a nearby restaurant (will be included for all in 2026)
- Day 2
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Start early for the four-hour drive to Ha Long Bay. Once there, you'll cruise among roughly 3,000 limestone peaks rising from the water and have seafood lunch on board. You'll stay overnight in twin-share cabins on the boat, so pack accordingly.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay karst scenery
- Seafood lunch on board
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 3
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Continue cruising Ha Long Bay this morning before heading back to port. The four-hour transfer to Hanoi takes up the middle of your day, leaving the afternoon and evening free. Wander through the Old Quarter's 36 Streets (each named after what they sell) or stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake if you want to explore. An optional water puppet performance is available if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Morning cruise in Ha Long Bay
Optional Activities
- Explore the Old Quarter and 36 Streets
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Water puppet performance (subject to availability)
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 4
Hanoi to Da Nang to Hoi An
After breakfast, you'll head to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Once there, check out Marble Mountain's caves, which the Viet Cong used during the war, and take in the views over My Khe Beach and the countryside. From there, it's about an hour's transfer to Hoi An, where you'll be staying next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Hanoi to Da Nang
- Marble Mountain cave exploration
Landmarks Marble Mountain My Khe Beach 
- Day 5
Hoi An
Your walking tour of Hoi An this morning explores the original European trading port from the mid-16th century. You'll see wooden merchant houses and pagoda-style temples that blend Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and European influences. Stop by the riverside market and browse for silk clothing. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
Optional Activities
- Trip to My Son, spiritual home of the Cham civilisation with stone towers and sanctuaries
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town My Son - Day 6
Hoi An to Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Head to Da Nang Airport for your 1 hour 25 minute flight to Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis full of scooters, temples, and modern buildings. In the afternoon, your city tour covers the Saigon Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum with its photographic documentation of the Vietnam-American War.
Included Activities
- Flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Afternoon city tour including Saigon Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and War Remnants Museum
Landmarks Saigon Central Post Office Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Ben Thanh Market 
- Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels
Travel north to the Cu Chi tunnels, a 150-mile underground network that the Viet Cong used during the war. You'll explore sections of the tunnels (some widened for visitors, though parts remain tight). After returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon, the rest of your day is free for whatever you want to do.
Included Activities
- Visit to Cu Chi tunnels underground network
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
You'll say goodbye to Vietnam and head to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your 1 hour 15 minute flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Your Cambodian tour leader meets you upon arrival and transfers you to your hotel. From there, the day is yours to explore Siem Reap's vibrant atmosphere at your own speed.
Included Activities
- Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
- Day 9
Siem Reap
Rise early to catch the Angkor Wat sunrise and then explore the temples of Angkor Thom, including the Bayon with its 54 intricately carved towers. Later, visit Ta Prohm, a UNESCO site still largely covered in vegetation as it was when rediscovered in the 1870s and famous with photographers.
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat sunrise visit
- Temples of Angkor Thom including Bayon
- Ta Prohm temple visit
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Ta Prohm 
- Day 10
Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
Your approximately seven-hour road journey to Phnom Penh includes stops to stretch and grab lunch along the way. You'll visit the Santuk Silk Farm, a Fairtrade organization supporting rural employment. You arrive in Phnom Penh late afternoon, and an optional sunset cruise on the Mekong River is available if you want to join.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Santuk Silk Farm
Optional Activities
- Sunset cruise on the Mekong River
Landmarks Santuk Silk Farm 
- Day 11
Phnom Penh
This morning, you'll visit two important historical sites. Tour the Genocide Museum (the former Khmer Rouge prison S-21 or Tuol Sleng), then travel 9 miles out of town to the Killing Fields, a mass grave and execution site. In the afternoon, see the Royal Palace and its Silver Pagoda, which shows off Phnom Penh's French colonial architecture.
Included Activities
- Visit to Genocide Museum (S-21/Tuol Sleng)
- Visit to the Killing Fields
- Tour of the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Landmarks Genocide Museum (Tuol Sleng/S-21) Killing Fields Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 12
Phnom Penh
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning. A free shared transfer to the airport is available if you arrange it with your sales rep beforehand. If you'd like more time in Phnom Penh, talk to your sales rep about extending your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay in Phnom Penh
