Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land in Bangkok and get settled at your hotel. The afternoon and early evening are yours to do as you like - grab a massage, cool off by the pool, or just rest from your flight. Later on, your group gathers to go over what's coming up on the tour, then you'll head out for authentic Pad Thai and hit up Khao San road for some nightlife.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nouvo City Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- DIY exploring of Bangkok
- Massage
- Pool relaxation
- Day 2
Bangkok - Kanchanaburi
Start early and take the water taxi like locals do to reach the Royal Palace. You'll walk through 61 acres with a guide who explains Thai Royal Family traditions. After that, hop on a private boat to explore the klongs and feed fish in the canals. Once you've had lunch, it's off to Kanchanaburi to see the famous bridge, check out the Death Railway Museum, and visit the WWII Cemetery. By evening you'll check into your riverfront hotel and have dinner with local specialties while watching the sunset.
- Meals
- Dinner (Local specialities dinner at riverfront hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Kwai Jungle Rafts (or similar))
Included Activities
- Royal Palace tour with local guide - 61 acres of architecture and Royal Family traditions
- Private boat tour of klongs (canals) with fish feeding
- Visit the famous bridge in Kanchanaburi
- Death Railway Museum visit
- WWII Cemetery visit
Optional Activities
- Local lunch recommendations from Trip Manager
Landmarks Royal Palace Death Railway Museum WWII Cemetery 
- Day 3
Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai
You'll walk the trails at Erawan Falls and can jump into the emerald waters if you want. Then head to Ayutthaya, where you'll bike around past ornate temples and beautiful palaces. Later that evening, board an overnight train heading to Chiang Mai.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Train)
Included Activities
- Erawan Falls visit - trails and optional water dip
- Ayutthaya exploration by bike - temples, spires, and palaces
Landmarks Erawan Falls Ayutthaya - Day 4
Chiang Mai
Wake up in Chiang Mai and spend your day at an elephant nature park watching these animals in their natural habitat. You'll have lunch right there at the park. In the evening, explore the city on a Vespa and see things the way locals do.
- Meals
- Lunch (Wholesome lunch at Elephant Nature Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Empress Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Elephant Nature Park visit - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with lunch included
Optional Activities
- Evening Vespa exploration of Chiang Mai
Landmarks Elephant Nature Park - Day 5
Chiang Mai
This day is completely yours in Chiang Mai. You could take a Muay Thai lesson, join a cooking class at a local market in a rice field, or just wander around and see what catches your interest. The choice is entirely up to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Empress Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Muay Thai lesson
- Local market tour with head chef
- Thai cooking class in a rice field
- Day 6
Chiang Rai
Leave Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai, known for its colourful temples. After breakfast, visit the Black House Museum, then see the blue temple and the white temple. Later, head to Wat Rong Khun to check out this modern architectural marvel made with white glass. You'll also see Wat Rong Seua Ten (Blue Temple) and spend time at Baan Dam Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wiang Inn Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Black House Museum visit
- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) tour - modern architectural marvel with white glass design
- Wat Rong Seua Ten (Blue Temple) visit
Optional Activities
- Baan Dam Museum visit
Landmarks Black House Museum Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Wat Rong Seua Ten (Blue Temple) Baan Dam Museum - Day 7
Chiang Rai - Pakbeng
Cross into Laos and get those passport stamps. You'll travel to Pakbeng, with part of the journey on a local river cruise. This traveller's destination has a remote, traditional feel that's worth soaking in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Local Guest House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Border crossing into Laos
- River cruise to Pakbeng on local boat
Landmarks Mekong River - Day 8
Pakbeng - Luang Prabang
Leave Pakbeng and head down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. You'll see waterfalls, bike around, and have chances to experience local Buddhist rituals. When you arrive, explore this city with its golden temples, historic French mansions, and monks in saffron robes. Check out a hilltop stupa at sunset and browse the night markets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Luang Prabang Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Mekong River journey to Luang Prabang
- Waterfall viewing
- Biking explorations
- Local community experience
- Buddhist rituals participation
- Sunset view from hilltop stupa
- Local night markets shopping
Landmarks Mekong River Luang Prabang 
- Day 9
Luang Prabang
Cycle around Luang Prabang and optionally swim under the 60-metre cascades at Kuang Si Falls. Most of the day is open for you to visit palaces and temples, watch life by the river, or just wander. Later, head to a riverside bar to watch the sunset.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Luang Prabang Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- City cycle tour
Optional Activities
- Swim under Kuang Si Falls - 60-metre cascades
- Palace visits
- Temple visits
- Riverside exploration
Landmarks Kuang Si Falls - Day 10
Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
Early risers can participate in the sunrise alms-giving ritual with monks at one of Luang Prabang's 34 temples. After collecting blessings, board a high-speed train to Vang Vieng. Once there, you can explore the dramatic limestone karsts or just hang out with other travellers and watch the sunset over the mountains.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Silver Naga Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Buddhist alms-giving ritual with monks of Luang Prabang - 34 temples
- High-speed train to Vang Vieng
Optional Activities
- Kayaking exploration of local rivers and caves
- Sunset viewing over mountains
Landmarks Vang Vieng - Day 11
Vang Vieng - Vientiane
Head from Vang Vieng to Vientiane, Laos's largest and most laid-back city. Visit the beautiful Pha That Luang stupa and Patuxai (Laos's version of the Arc de Triomphe). Stop by the COPE centre, a local charity that provides prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services. Later, explore Buddha Park with its collection of Buddhist sculptures, then return to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Aaron (or similar))
Included Activities
- Pha That Luang stupa visit
- Patuxai visit - Laos's Arc de Triomphe
- COPE centre visit - local charity for prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services
- Buddha Park - sculpture garden with Buddhist images
Landmarks Pha That Luang Patuxai COPE Centre Buddha Park - Day 12
Vientiane - Phnom Penh
Fly into Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, and drop your bags at a hotel in the Bassac Quarter. Spend time relaxing with a beer and something to eat. Visit the Royal Palace, the official residence of Cambodia's royals, and see the Silver Pagoda, which is one of the finest examples of Khmer architecture. The evening is yours to explore the city on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mettavary Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight to Phnom Penh
- Royal Palace visit - official residence of Cambodian royals
- Silver Pagoda visit - finest examples of Khmer architecture
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda 
- Day 13
Phnom Penh
You'll learn about Cambodia's past by visiting the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with a local guide. Afterward, you can choose to explore the city's best food spots by tuk-tuk or do other activities. Return to your hotel, which is located near some great dinner spots.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mettavary Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Killing Fields visit
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum visit with local guide
Optional Activities
- Tuk-tuk food tour - best local foodie spots
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Day 14
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Travel by coach to Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. The resort town is open for you to explore. Relax by the pool, catch a show at Phare Circus, or enjoy the nightlife. Get some rest tonight because you've got an early start tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amber Angkor Villa Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Pool relaxation
- Phare Circus visit - Guinness World Record for longest circus show
Landmarks Angkor Wat Phare Circus 
- Day 15
Siem Reap
Wake early to see sunrise at Angkor Wat. Explore Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm, the temple slowly being reclaimed by jungle. Visit a social enterprise that trains former street children in hospitality and try their frozen shakes and menu items. If you want, go on an optional quad bike ride to watch sunset over the paddy fields. Finish the day celebrating on Pub Street and browsing night markets.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amber Angkor Villa Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat sunrise viewing and temple exploration
- Angkor Thom exploration
- Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider temple) visit
- Social enterprise visit and meal - training for disadvantaged youth in hospitality skills
Optional Activities
- Quad bike ride with sunset views over paddy fields
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Ta Prohm - Day 16
Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City
Say goodbye to some group members at breakfast, then head to Ho Chi Minh City. Start with coriander-filled Bánh mì and Vietnamese coffee. Explore the busy streets of this vibrant city, then grab dinner with the group and enjoy the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vien Dong Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh City - Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong River Delta
Leave the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City and head to the Mekong River Delta for a quieter pace. Travel by traditional boat and see how varied life along the river can be. Visit a rice paper factory and try Vietnam's famous rice whiskey. Have a home-cooked meal with local musicians, then settle into a local homestay for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked meal with local musicians)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bay Thoi Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Traditional boat journey through Mekong River Delta
- Rice paper factory visit
- Rice whiskey tasting
Landmarks Mekong River Delta - Day 18
Mekong River Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
After an early breakfast, head back to Ho Chi Minh City with a stop at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Walk through 250 kilometres of hand-dug tunnels used by Viet Cong fighters and see the traps and hidden doors. Back in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll have free time to keep exploring and eating your way through Vietnam's food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vien Dong Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit - 250kms of hand-dug tunnels with traps and hidden doors
- Cu Chi Tunnels underground exploration
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnamese culinary exploration
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 19
Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang
Use the morning to explore some history and religious sites, then fly to Nha Trang, a coastal town on the South China Sea. Arrive and find golden sand beaches and turquoise waters. Spend the evening walking around and getting a feel for the place.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vien Dong Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight to Nha Trang
Optional Activities
- Morning history and religion discovery in Ho Chi Minh City
- Afternoon relaxation/R&R in Nha Trang
Landmarks Nha Trang - Day 20
Nha Trang
Spend the full day in Nha Trang before heading to Hoi An. Get a massage, sign up for an optional cruise, or just relax on the beach. Come back to freshen up, then board an overnight train heading north. You'll wake up ready to explore your next destination.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Train)
Optional Activities
- Massage
- Optional cruise
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Nha Trang Beach 
- Day 21
Hoi An
Wake up in Hoi An after your overnight train ride. Bike around this 15th-century UNESCO port with a local guide. Visit ancient houses and stop at a tailor for custom-made clothes. See Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and European influences throughout the town. There's an optional cooking class where you can make 4 traditional dishes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Hoi An - 15th century UNESCO port with local expert
- Ancient house visit
- Custom tailor visit - artful custom-made clothes
Optional Activities
- Vietnamese cooking class - 4 traditional dishes
Landmarks Hoi An - Day 22
Hoi An
This day is completely yours in Hoi An. Wander through galleries and market stalls to find some of Vietnam's best shopping. Try all the delectable treats around. For something cultural, take one of Vietnam's famous Bamboo Basket Boats through the Bay Mau Coconut Forest and drink fresh coconut water straight from the tree.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Gallery exploration
- Market stall browsing
- Bamboo Basket Boat ride - Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Landmarks Bay Mau Coconut Forest - Day 23
Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi
Leave Hoi An after a quick breakfast and head to Da Nang. Catch a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam's bustling capital. Head straight to KOTO restaurant for a unique dining experience that supports disadvantaged youth. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first-ever university, then the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The evening is open for you to explore the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight from Da Nang to Hanoi
- KOTO restaurant meal - supporting disadvantaged youth in hospitality
- Temple of Literature visit - Vietnam's first university
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visit - dedicated to Vietnamese revolutionary leader
Landmarks Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 
- Day 24
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Travel to Ninh Binh to see Vietnam's incredible natural landscapes. Explore the area in a legendary army jeep. Spend the afternoon enjoying the fresh air and greenery around you. If bird-watching interests you, bring your binoculars.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Army jeep exploration of Ninh Binh landscape
Optional Activities
- Bird-watching
Landmarks Ninh Binh - Day 25
Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
Rise at dawn and climb 500 steps up Mua Cave to see an incredible sunrise over the valley. Don't forget your camera. Drive through stunning scenery with plenty of wow moments. Board a Chinese-style junk boat in Halong Bay for the night. Float through limestone islands, pass hidden lagoons and thick forests, visit Ti Top Island, and relax. Have fresh seafood for dinner and watch the sunset from your boat.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner at docking spot)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Junk Boat (Special Stay))
Included Activities
- Mua Cave - 500 steps to summit for sunrise viewing
- Scenic drive through Ninh Binh
- Chinese-style junk boat journey in Halong Bay
- Hidden lagoons, forests, and grottos exploration
- Ti Top Island visit and relaxation
- Fresh seafood dinner at docking spot
- Sunset viewing at docking spot
Landmarks Mua Cave Halong Bay Ti Top Island 
- Day 26
Halong Bay - Hanoi
Wake to breakfast with a leisurely morning on the water. Stop to explore Sung Sot Caves, then make the most of your remaining time on the junk boat with views all around. Head back to Hanoi for your final night together. Use the evening as you like, then join the group for one last dinner and celebrate on Ta Hien street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sung Sot Caves exploration
- Junk boat leisure time and views
Optional Activities
- Final family dinner with group
- Ta Hien street celebration and nightlife
Landmarks Sung Sot Caves Ta Hien Street - Day 27
Hanoi
Enjoy one final breakfast with your group before the tour wraps up. Say your goodbyes and make plans to reunite somewhere down the road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
