Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Classyc Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit Hanoi's Train Street and enjoy cafes nearby
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Train Street Noi Bai International Airport - Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a social enterprise supporting disadvantaged youth, featuring creative menu blending Vietnamese flavours with modern techniques)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Classyc Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit One-Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
- Self-guided exploration of Old Quarter with maps and tips
- Dinner at KOTO restaurant
Optional Activities
- Traditional water puppet show
Landmarks Presidential Palace One-Pillar Pagoda Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House Old Quarter - Day 3
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Vietnamese and international cuisine aboard the junk boat), Dinner (Seafood and local specialities aboard the junk boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Indochina Sails Junk)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Lan Ha Bay
- Lunch aboard the junk boat
- Bamboo boat visit to Dark and Bright Cave (Bat Cave)
- Dinner aboard the junk boat
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay Dark and Bright Cave - Day 4
Lan Ha Bay to Hoi An
Lan Ha Bay to Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Vinh Hung Riverside Resort)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi on boat deck (optional participation)
- Cruise through Lan Ha Bay islands
- Visit floating fish farm and cultural village
- Kayaking and swimming opportunities
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Thu Bon River - Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Free time to enjoy local specialties such as Cao Lau noodles, Banh Mi sandwich, or White Rose Dumplings), Dinner (Shared meal with delicious results from the cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Vinh Hung Riverside Resort)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit local museum
- Visit traditional wooden houses
- Visit Chinese temple
- Visit cloth mill
- Hands-on cooking class in countryside
- Walk through fragrant herb gardens
- Prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes
- Shared meal from cooking class results
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants (Cao Lau noodles, Banh Mi, White Rose Dumplings)
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Old Town - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Vinh Hung Riverside Resort)
Optional Activities
- Lantern-making workshop
- Custom tailoring at tailor shops
- Cycling trip to Kim Bong Village
- Visit An Bang Beach
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River
- Shopping in Old Town
- Coffee at riverside cafes
- Visit bars
- Optional excursion to My Son temple ruins
Landmarks Kim Bong Village An Bang Beach My Son - Day 7
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Indochine Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Marble Mountains and caves
- Stop at My Khe Beach
- Visit Cham Museum in Danang
- Cross Hai Van Pass
Landmarks Marble Mountains My Khe Beach Cham Museum Hai Van Pass Perfume River - Day 8
Hue
Hue- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Indochine Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Imperial Citadel
- Visit Imperial Museum
- Visit Tomb of Tu Duc
Optional Activities
- Explore other royal tombs
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Bike ride along Perfume River
- Family home-hosted lunch
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Hue Tomb of Tu Duc Dong Ba Market - Day 9
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Liem
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Liem- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Mekong dishes prepared during hands-on home cooking demonstration)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Coco Riverside Lodge)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Mekong Delta villages
- Visit local popped rice cake-making house
- Meet local residents and Viet Cong veterans for personal stories and insights
- Hands-on home cooking demonstration preparing traditional Mekong dishes
Optional Activities
- Tuk-tuk alternative for those preferring not to cycle the full five kilometre route
Landmarks Mekong Delta Ho Chi Minh City - Day 10
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pullman Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to local market
- Visit coconut rope-making workshop
- Visit local family weaving coconut leaves
- Orientation walk of Ho Chi Minh City landmarks
- Visit Reunification Hall
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- View former National Assembly
- View Hotel de Ville
Landmarks Reunification Hall Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Hotel de Ville - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Borei Angkor)
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Optional crawl through adapted tunnel sections
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 12
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Borei Angkor)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Explore Angkor Wat galleries and carvings
- Visit Angkor Thom and five grand gates
- Explore Bayon Temple
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
Optional Activities
- Phare Cambodian Circus performance
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Ta Prohm - Day 13
Siem Reap - Khmer Arts and Markets
Siem Reap - Khmer Arts and Markets- Meals
- Lunch (Local delicacies at market eateries), Dinner (Final group dinner at local restaurant with classic Khmer dishes including Fish Amok and Beef Lok Lak)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Borei Angkor)
Included Activities
- Visit Les Artisans d'Angkor
- Visit local market
- Lunch at market eateries
- Final group dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
- Visit Pre Rup temple for sunset viewing
- Visit HeroRAIT Museum
Landmarks Les Artisans d'Angkor Siem Reap Local Market Banteay Srei Pre Rup - Day 14
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport
- Beach extension to Koh Samet island
Landmarks Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport
