Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Dinner (Multi-course Vietnamese Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mercure Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Grand Mercure Hanoi
- Vietnamese Welcome Dinner
Optional Activities
- Fast Track on Arrival - expedited immigration and customs processing
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese lunch at KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a social enterprise restaurant dedicated to empowering at-risk and disadvantaged local youth through hospitality training)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mercure Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Cyclo tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Explore local market
- Visit Mural Street
- Visit The Temple of Literature
- Visit Ba Dinh Square
- Drive by Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex
- Lunch at KOTO restaurant
Optional Activities
- History Tour by Motorbike - guided ride to B52 Lake, Hàng Đầu Water Tower, Long Biên Bridge, and Hoa Lo Prison, with local culinary specialties and beer
- Street Food Tour - sample local specialties in the Old Quarter including savoury pork buns and phở, concluding with a cafe overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake
- Water Puppets and Street Food Style Dinner - traditional water puppet theatre performance followed by Vietnamese street food dinner at a colonial villa
- Cooking Workshop and Dinner - hands-on cooking class at a local market with a seasoned chef, selecting fresh ingredients and preparing Vietnamese dishes for dinner
Landmarks Hanoi's Old Quarter The Temple of Literature Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex Hoan Kiem Lake B52 Lake Long Biên Bridge Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Assortment of Vietnamese dishes during lunch onboard ship), Dinner (Delicious dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ha Long Bay)
Included Activities
- Board Ha Long Bay cruise on Au Co ship
- Kayaking excursion around Ho Ba Ham area
- Hands-on culinary class to master bánh cuon (steamed rice rolls)
- Sailing past Trong Mai Islet, Ngon Tay Islet, and Con Coc Islet
Optional Activities
- Vietnamese rice wine tasting session in the restaurant
Landmarks Ho Ba Ham Trong Mai Islet Ngon Tay Islet Con Coc Islet Ha Long Bay - Day 4
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast on board), Dinner (Delicious dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ha Long Bay)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on deck at sunrise
- Kayaking adventure around Tung Sau area
- Visit to Trinh Nu Area with cave exploration
- Swimming or kayaking in clear waters
- Sunset viewing from deck
- Squid fishing on the main deck
Landmarks Tung Sau Trinh Nu Area - Day 5
Ha Long Bay - Hoi An
Ha Long Bay - Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Final exploration of Ha Long Bay
- Disembark ship at Tuan Chau
Optional Activities
- Kayak or traditional rowing boat visit to Cua Van Floating Village - explore the unique lifestyle of local fishing communities
- Visit Tien Ong Cave - explore fascinating cave with stalactites, stalagmites and archaeological significance
Landmarks Ha Long Bay Cua Van Floating Village Tien Ong Cave - Day 6
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Morning Glory Cooking School - guided market tour
- Morning Glory Cooking School - preparation and sampling of Vietnamese dishes
- Day 7
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel (Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Guided Eco Tour - Tra Que Vegetable Village with sustainable farming demonstration and bamboo basket boat paddling
- Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills - cable car ride to 1,414 metre viewpoint with 150-metre walkway
- Lune Theatre Show - acrobatics, contemporary dance, and traditional bamboo circus techniques
- Dinner at Réau Restaurant - traditional Vietnamese cuisine with views
- Dinner at The Hoianian - three-course blend of contemporary Vietnamese and fusion flavours
Landmarks Tra Que Vegetable Village Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills - Day 8
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Meals
- Dinner (Regional cuisine dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Travel over Hai Van Pass
- Regional dinner in Hue
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach - Day 9
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Imperial Citadel
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Hue - Day 10
Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit with tunnel section crawl
Optional Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City by Foot walking tour - Saigon Opera House, People's Committee Building, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office
- History of Saigon tour - Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Burning Monk Memorial
- Shopping Tour by Coach - boutiques and locally made items including clothing, mementos and jewellery
- Street Food Tour by Motorbike - three-course classic Vietnamese street food tour including traditional noodles, bánh mì, fried rice flour cake, ending at Hợp Sky Bar rooftop with drinks and snacks
- Dinner at Hoi An Sense - authentic Hoi An specialties with Vietnamese music
- Dinner at Propaganda Vietnamese Bistro - traditional Vietnamese cuisine with modern twist and hand-painted murals
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Saigon Opera House People's Committee Building Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon Central Post Office Reunification Palace War Remnants Museum - Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong River Cruise
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong River Cruise- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Transfer to My Tho
- Boarding RV Lotus
- Cruise from My Tho to Cai Be
- Welcome Dinner on board
Landmarks Mekong River - Day 12
Cai Be to Sa Dec to Tan Chau
Cai Be to Sa Dec to Tan Chau- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board while cruising to Sa Dec), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Tender boat exploration of Cai Be
- Visit Cai Be Church
- Visit rice paper manufacturers
- Visit coconut candy manufacturers
- Cruise to Sa Dec
- Guided tour of Sa Dec
- Stroll through Sa Dec markets
- Visit home of Huynh Thuy Le
- Overnight cruise to Tan Chau
- Dinner on board
- Evening entertainment at Saigon Lounge
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments on board
Landmarks Cai Be Church Sa Dec - Day 13
Tan Chau - Cambodia Border
Tan Chau - Cambodia Border- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Boat journey through tributaries around Tan Chau
- Rickshaw tour of Tan Chau
- Visit to Cao Dai Temple
- Lunch
- Boat tour of Evergreen Island
- Mekong River cruise on RV Lotus
- Border crossing into Cambodia
- Overnight cruise towards Phnom Penh
Landmarks Cao Dai Temple Evergreen Island Mekong River - Day 14
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Visit the Killing Fields
- Visit Memorial Stupa
- Lunch on board
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Local market exploration
- Tasting local delicacy of fried tarantula
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields Memorial Stupa Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 15
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Oudong
- Buddhist Blessing Ceremony at Oudong monastery
- Visit to Koh Chen copperware village
- Walking tour of Koh Chen workshops
Optional Activities
- Hands-On Cooking Workshop - visit local market to select fruits, spices and ingredients, then learn to prepare authentic Khmer dishes
- Phnom Penh by Cyclo - explore Independence Square, Royal Palace, trendy cafes, boutiques, local markets, and pagodas
- Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk - discover Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh Post Office, U.S. Embassy, Raffles Hotel, Royal Railway Station, Pasteur Street, Central Market, Phsar Tapang, Independence Monument, statue of King Norodom Sihanouk, NagaWorld, Royal Palace and Sisowath Quay
- High Tea at Rosewood - sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and cream, assortment of sweet treats, choice of premium tea or coffee; option to upgrade to Champagne High Tea
Landmarks Oudong Koh Chen Independence Square Royal Palace Wat Phnom Phnom Penh Post Office Central Market - Day 16
Silk Island (Oknha Tey)
Silk Island (Oknha Tey)- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board
- Cruise to Oknha Tey (Silk Island)
- Tuk tuk tour past rice fields
- Stroll among stilt houses
- View traditional silk weaving process
- Lunch on board
- Cruise to Angkor Ban
Landmarks Oknha Tey (Silk Island) - Day 17
Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham
Angkor Ban to Kampong Cham- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Farewell Dinner on board with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mekong River)
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Angkor Ban
- Explore traditional stilted houses
- Visit Khmer-style pagoda
- Lunch on board
- Tuk tuk tour of Koh Pen
- Explore agricultural island of Koh Pen
- Farewell Dinner on board
Landmarks Angkor Ban Koh Pen - Day 18
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap
Kampong Cham to Siem Reap- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Disembarkation from RV Lotus
- Transfer to Siem Reap
- Lunch at hotel
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) charity
Optional Activities
- Phare Circus performance
Landmarks Ta Prohm - Day 19
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel following Angkor Wat sunrise experience), Dinner (Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance - tantalising Khmer cuisine with apsara dance performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat with seating and refreshments (coffee, tea or juice)
- Guided exploration of Angkor Wat
- Exploration of Angkor Thom and Bayon temples
- Khmer Dinner and Apsara Performance
Optional Activities
- Local Boutiques and Markets - Angkor Handicraft Association, Angkor Artwork, Phsar Chas market
- APOPO HeroRATs Tour and Landmine Museum
- Horse-Drawn Cart Ride through Cambodian countryside
- Quad Bike Adventure through rice fields, forests and villages
- Jeep Tour through Cambodian Village to Chreav Village
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Angkor Handicraft Association Phsar Chas APOPO Landmine Museum Chreav Village - Day 20
Departure from Siem Reap
Departure from Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport
