Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Phnom Penh
Phnom PenhIncluded Activities
- Welcome meeting with trip leader and fellow travelers
- Dinner at Malis Restaurant - traditional Cambodian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore French architecture in Phnom Penh
- Visit National Museum and its Khmer craftsmanship collection
- Cocktail at Le Moon Rooftop at Amanjaya Pancam Hotel
Landmarks National Museum Amanjaya Pancam Hotel - Day 2
Phnom Penh
Phnom PenhIncluded Activities
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) visit
- Killing Fields of Choeung Ek visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Wat Phnom - the 15th century temple that gave rise to the city's foundation
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Dinner with group or explore the city at night
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Wat Phnom Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 3
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple, rustic local lunch prepared by weavers at Santuk Silk Farm), Dinner (Khmer favourites at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre during Khmer traditional dance performance)
Included Activities
- Breakfast before departure
- Skun Village market stop
- Santuk Silk Farm tour and lunch prepared by weavers
- Dinner and Khmer traditional dance performance at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre
Landmarks Skun Village Santuk Silk Farm Angkor Village Apsara Theatre - Day 4
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Lunch (Meal prepared by students at Sala Bai Hotel School)
Included Activities
- Angkor Wat archaeological guide tour (morning portion)
- Visit Angkor Wat temple
- Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School prepared by students
- Visit Angkor Thom - the Great Royal City temple
- Visit ancient working monastery
- Meet monks and receive sacred water blessing
Optional Activities
- Sunrise visit to Angkor complex
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Sala Bai Hotel School - Day 5
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private meal in rustic and romantic setting amid rice fields of rural Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Breakfast before departure
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
- Final dinner in Khmer countryside rice fields
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap town
- Continue exploring Angkor ruins site
Landmarks Ta Prohm Banteay Srei - Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Dinner (Classic dishes and southern Vietnamese favourites at historic restaurant in building built in 1861 as opium refinery station)
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer
- Second group meeting with new trip leader
- Welcome dinner at historic restaurant - former opium refinery station with classic Vietnamese dishes
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace
- Try banh mi sandwich
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral - Day 7
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast before departure
- Mekong Delta boat cruise with visits to local coconut producers
- Visit local home and sample tropical fruits and coconut jams
- Sampan (rowing boat) tour past coconut trees and stilt houses
- Tuk-tuk tour around villages
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Mekong Delta Ben Tre - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour with war veteran guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Luke Nguyen's Vietnam House Restaurant for elevated, modern Vietnamese cuisine
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Bus and walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City with leader
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Stop at Notre Dame Cathedral
Landmarks Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City Main Post Office Ho Chi Minh City Hall - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An's heritage-listed ancient architecture
- Visit historic house of a prominent trader
- Cross Japanese Covered Bridge
- Visit Chinese Assembly Hall
- Visit local museum
- Lunch with group
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An and surrounding areas in afternoon
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Chinese Assembly Hall - Day 11
Hoi An
Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- My Son Sanctuary tour with archaeological guide
- Apsara dance performance with traditional costumes
Optional Activities
- Visit tailor shops for custom outfits
- Relax by hotel pool
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary - Day 12
Hue
HueIncluded Activities
- Travel through Hai Van Pass
- Imperial Citadel half-day guided tour
- Visit Forbidden Purple City
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach Imperial Citadel Forbidden Purple City - Day 13
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Bun Bo Hue - spicy noodle soup usually made with beef and pig knuckles), Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast with bun bo Hue at street food eatery
- Market tour with local chef
- Cooking class at chef's home
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Visit Imperial Citadel
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc Imperial Citadel - Day 14
Hanoi
HanoiIncluded Activities
- Old Quarter walking tour of ancient 36 Streets
- Traditional Ca Tru performance at ancient temple
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 15
Mai Chau
Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Private coach transfer to Mai Chau
- Lunch
- Vun Art NGO visit
Landmarks Vun Art - Day 16
Mai Chau
Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch hosted by a local family)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Mai Chau villages
- Visit to traditional cotton textile workshop
- Ruou Can (fermented rice wine) making demonstration and lesson
- Lunch with local family
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel
- Explore optional activities in the area
Landmarks Mai Chau Villages - Day 17
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at KOTO restaurant - Intrepid Foundation supported program teaching disadvantaged youth hospitality skills)
Included Activities
- Hanoi guided half-day city tour with leader
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh former residence
- Lunch at KOTO restaurant
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Hanoi's lakes and parks
- Visit West Lake to interact with locals
Landmarks Temple of Literature One Pillar Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Stilt House West Lake - Day 18
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch on board boat), Dinner (Dinner on boat's deck)
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay overnight boat cruise
- Visit fishing village or cave
- Seafood lunch on board boat
- Dinner on boat's deck
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 19
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board boat), Dinner (Farewell dinner at Hanoi restaurant with group and leader)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board boat
- Sail back to port and return to Hanoi
- Farewell dinner with group and leader at Hanoi restaurant
Optional Activities
- Tai Chi on boat
- Explore Hanoi attractions
- Shop on Hang Gai Street
- Afternoon tea at Metropole Hotel
Landmarks Hang Gai Street Metropole Hotel - Day 20
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast











