Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and head to your hotel for a mid-afternoon check-in. Take some time to settle in and get your bearings in Vietnam's capital.
- Day 2
Hanoi
A guided tour takes you through Hanoi's main sights, starting with the Temple of Literature and the One Pillar Pagoda. You'll see Ho Chi Minh's stilt house and walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, then wander through the Old Quarter's narrow alleyways lined with traditional shop houses. Lunch is at Koto, a nonprofit restaurant that supports local employment. If you're interested, there's an optional water puppet show in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program created to teach local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi's highlights
- Temple of Literature visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Ho Chi Minh's stilt house visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake visit
- Old Quarter exploration
Optional Activities
- Hanoi water puppet performance
Landmarks Temple of Literature One Pillar Pagoda Ho Chi Minh's stilt house Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 3
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
You'll drive out to Ha Long Bay and board an afternoon cruise. The boat passes dramatic limestone islands while you have lunch on board. After that, you'll explore Sung Sot Cave and visit Titov Island before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Drive to Ha Long Bay
- Afternoon cruise through Ha Long Bay
- Sung Sot Cave exploration
- Titov Island visit
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Sung Sot Cave Titov Island 
- Day 4
Ha Long Bay - Hoi An
The drive back to Hanoi takes a few hours, then you'll catch a flight to Danang on the central coast. From there, it's a short transfer to Hoi An, a town full of well-preserved buildings that show influences from Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and British merchants who traded there over the centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Hoi An - Day 5
Hoi An
Start with a walking tour of Hoi An's ancient town, visiting an old merchant house, the local museum, a Chinese assembly hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Grab lunch with Cao Lao noodles, the city's signature dish with its distinctive chewy texture and smoky flavor. Later you'll take a cruise on the Thu Bon River through the countryside and meet with a local farmer to learn about river life. The rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cao Lao noodles, Hoi An's most famous dish with smoked, chewy noodles with distinctive taste unique to Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Old merchant house visit
- Hoi An Museum visit
- Chinese assembly hall visit
- Japanese Covered Bridge visit
- Thu Bon River cruise
- Local farmer visit
Landmarks Hoi An Ancient Town Japanese Covered Bridge Thu Bon River - Day 6
Hoi An - Siem Reap
You'll fly to Siem Reap, which will be your base for exploring the ancient temples of Angkor, considered among the most remarkable architectural ruins anywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Siem Reap 
- Day 7
Siem Reap - Angkor
Your first temple day starts at Angkor Wat, the best preserved temple in the complex and dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It's famous for its five towers and intricate bas-reliefs. From there, you'll move on to Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple with its distinctive carved faces on 54 towers. The rest of your day is free to relax and process what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat visit
- Angkor Thom visit
- Bayon Temple visit
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple - Day 8
Siem Reap - Angkor
In the morning you'll visit Banteay Srei, a smaller temple made from red sandstone that carved easily like wood, and dedicated to Shiva. Then you'll explore Ta Prohm, where jungle vines and tree roots have grown over and through the structures, giving it the same sense of discovery that early explorers felt. Your afternoon and evening are free, with an optional circus performance available if you want to check out the Phare Cambodian circus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Banteay Srei visit
- Ta Prohm visit
Optional Activities
- Phare Cambodian circus performance
Landmarks Banteay Srei Ta Prohm - Day 9
Siem Reap - Luang Prabang
You'll fly to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city in Laos and your next stop on the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Luang Prabang 
- Day 10
Luang Prabang
This morning you'll climb Mount Phousi for views over the city and the Mekong River. You'll then visit Wat Xieng Thong, considered the most beautiful monastery in the city. After that, travel through the countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls and see the turquoise pools where the water cascades down. Back at the hotel, your evening is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mount Phousi ascent
- Wat Xieng Thong visit
- Kuang Si Waterfalls visit
Landmarks Mount Phousi Wat Xieng Thong Kuang Si Waterfalls - Day 11
Luang Prabang
You'll visit Pak Ou Cave, which holds thousands of Buddha images left by locals since the 16th century. A Mekong River cruise takes you past mountainous scenery and traditional villages along the banks. A fishing village hosts a Baci ceremony for you, a local ritual meant to bring good fortune.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Pak Ou Cave visit
- Mekong River cruise
- Baci ceremony experience
Landmarks Pak Ou Cave Mekong River - Day 12
Luang Prabang - Chiang Mai
You'll fly to Chiang Mai, a mountain town in northern Thailand known as the 'Rose of the North.'
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Chiang Mai 
- Day 13
Chiang Mai
Start by visiting Wat Phra Singh, then head to Wat Doi Suthep, a temple in the mountains. To reach the top, you can take a tram or walk up the Naga dragon staircase with over 300 steps. Your afternoon is open to explore the city on your own. An optional Kantoke dinner is available, featuring northern Thai dishes and performances by local hill tribe dancers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wat Phra Singh visit
- Wat Doi Suthep visit
Optional Activities
- Kantoke dinner with northern Thailand dishes and local hill tribe dancers performance
Landmarks Wat Phra Singh Wat Doi Suthep - Day 14
Chiang Mai - Elephant Nature Park
You'll head out to Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary that's been rescuing and caring for elephants since the 1990s. Hear the individual stories of the elephants and see how they've become a healthy herd free from abuse. The park also works on tree planting and provides shelter for other rescue animals. It's a chance to see these animals in natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Elephant Nature Park visit
- Elephant encounter experience
Landmarks Elephant Nature Park - Day 15
Chiang Mai - Bangkok
You'll fly to Bangkok, Thailand's capital city, for the final portion of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Bangkok 
- Day 16
Bangkok
This day covers Bangkok's major landmarks, starting with the Temple of the Golden Buddha and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the city's largest Buddhist temple. You'll visit the Grand Palace, Thailand's most important site, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll take a long tail boat on the Chao Phraya River and explore the canals (klongs) that give Bangkok its 'Venice of the East' nickname. Stop at the Temple of Dawn on your way back. Tonight your tour director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your journey through Southeast Asia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director to toast your trip through Southeast Asia)
Included Activities
- Temple of the Golden Buddha visit
- Temple of the Reclining Buddha visit
- Grand Palace visit
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha visit
- Chao Phraya River cruise by long tail boat
- Temple of Dawn visit
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director
Landmarks Temple of the Golden Buddha Temple of the Reclining Buddha Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha Temple of Dawn Chao Phraya River - Day 17
Bangkok
Your tour finishes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
