Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and head to your hotel, with check-in opening at 2 pm. Once you're settled, the afternoon is yours to wander around at your own pace and get a feel for the city. Later in the evening, you'll catch a water puppet show performance, which is a traditional art form worth seeing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Water puppet show
Optional Activities
- Individual rickshaw ride through the Old Quarter
- Day 2
Hanoi
This morning starts with the Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda on your itinerary. After that, you'll walk through Hanoi's historic Old Quarter, where 36 narrow alleyways wind through the streets lined with French colonial buildings. By evening, you'll end up at Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ngoc Son Temple as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Walk through Hanoi Old Quarter
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit Ngoc Son Temple
Landmarks Temple of Literature One Pillar Pagoda Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple - Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You're heading out from Hanoi around 8:30 am toward Halong Bay. During the drive, you'll see farmers working in the rice fields. Once you arrive, you'll board your junk boat and explore the islands scattered throughout the bay, then settle in for dinner on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Halong Bay islands
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Early morning is perfect for taking in Halong Bay's scenery, and you'll have breakfast before exploring more of the rocky landscape and limestone cliffs. By morning you'll disembark at Tuan Chau Pier, then transfer to Danang airport for your flight. From there you'll travel to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Halong Bay exploration
Landmarks Halong Bay Tuan Chau Pier 
- Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An's Old Town is where you'll spend your time, walking through narrow alleyways and checking out historic trading houses. The Japanese Bridge is a key stop, and you'll get a sense of the city's Chinese influences. A boat trip on the Thu Bon River follows, and then you'll grab traditional Vietnamese coffee at one of the local spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Old Town Hoi An
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Japanese Bridge Thu Bon River - Day 6
Hoi An to Hue
Driving over Hai Van Pass takes you through mountainous terrain with views of crystal-clear lagoons and small villages. You'll visit Emperor Minh Mang's royal tomb and the Thien Mu Pagoda before heading back to Hue by boat. The day wraps up with the Imperial Palace, which follows the design of Beijing's Forbidden City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive over Hai Van Pass
- Visit royal tomb of Emperor Minh Mang
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Boat return from Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Imperial Palace
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Royal Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Palace 
- Day 7
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Once there, you'll see the Cu Chi tunnel system, which was dug by hand during the Vietnam War. Lunch at a local restaurant happens before you head back to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi tunnel system
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
Your morning in Ho Chi Minh City includes Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, and the main post office. After lunch, you'll drive toward Can Tho in the Mekong Delta, heading into a different landscape and pace of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Chinatown Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Thien Hau Pagoda
- Visit main post office
Landmarks Chinatown Thien Hau Pagoda Ho Chi Minh City Post Office 
- Day 9
Can Tho to Chau Doc
An early motorboat ride takes you to Cai Rang's floating market, where you'll see colorful boats and the activity of vendors selling produce. You'll also visit the orchard nearby. Later, a bus brings you to Chau Doc, where you'll board a boat to see a fish farm and a Cham village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Cai Rang floating market
- Visit orchard
- Visit fish farm
- Visit Cham village
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market - Day 10
Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
The Daily Cruiser Express or Blue Cruiser departs around 7:00 am for Phnom Penh, taking roughly 4.5 hours without a tour guide. You'll handle immigration at the Cambodian border at Vinh Xuong, then meet your guide at the international port. A city tour follows, taking in the National Museum, Silver Pagoda, and Wat Phnom temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Visit Wat Phnom temple
Landmarks National Museum Silver Pagoda Wat Phnom - Day 11
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
A 6-hour bus journey brings you to Siem Reap. After checking in, the afternoon features a tranquil boat trip on Tonle Sap, where you'll see the rural life and atmosphere that defines this part of Cambodia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap
Landmarks Tonle Sap 
- Day 12
Siem Reap
You'll visit Banteay Srei, constructed in the late 10th century, and stop by a local village where families make palm sugar. The afternoon shifts to Ta Prohm, the jungle temple where vegetation has grown over and around the structure in remarkable ways.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
- Visit local village and palm sugar makers
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
Landmarks Banteay Srei Ta Prohm - Day 13
Siem Reap
If you're up for it, sunrise over Angkor Wat is an option for early risers. You'll spend time at Angkor Wat itself, the 12th century Khmer temple that stands as the largest. Next comes Angkor Thom, the royal city, and the Bayon Temple known for its 200-plus stone faces. The day includes visits to more rural areas and a short blessing ceremony from local monks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Visit Angkor Wat
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Blessing ceremony with local monks
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple - Day 14
Siem Reap
Your tour concludes today with a transfer to the airport for your onward journey or connecting stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
