Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll arrive in Hanoi and get transferred to your hotel. Check-in starts at 2 pm, so you'll have the afternoon and early evening free to walk around the city on your own. Later, head out to catch a water puppet show, which is a distinctive Vietnamese art form you won't see elsewhere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Water puppet show
Optional Activities
- Individual rickshaw ride through Old Quarter
Landmarks Old Quarter - Day 2
Hanoi
Start the morning at the Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda. After that, walk through Hanoi's Old Town and its 36 narrow alleyways, each one historically focused on selling different goods. You'll see shops and traders lining the streets. Then head over to Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Walk through Old Town with 36 alleyways
- 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
Leave around 8:30 am heading toward Halong Bay. During the drive, you'll pass rice farmers using traditional tools in the fields. Once you reach the bay, board a junk boat and check out some of the islands. Dinner happens on board the cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit beautiful islands around Halong Bay
- Dinner on board
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Get up early to see Halong Bay's limestone cliffs and rocky landscape as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After breakfast, keep exploring the area. Then disembark at Tuan Chau Pier, transfer to Danang airport, fly to Danang, and make your way to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Halong Bay landscape
Landmarks Halong Bay Tuan Chau Pier 
- Day 5
Hoi An
Check out Hoi An, a historic World Heritage Site with narrow streets and old trading houses. See the famous covered Japanese Bridge and walk through areas showing Chinese influence. Take a boat on the Thu Bon River. The rest of your day is yours to spend relaxing at a cafe with Vietnamese coffee and taking in the colorful surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Old Town with narrow alleyways
- Visit historic trading houses
- Visit covered Japanese Bridge
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Japanese Bridge Thu Bon River - Day 6
Hoi An to Hue
Drive over Hai Van Pass through mountains with nice views, clear lagoons, and small villages on the way to Hue. Visit the royal tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, then go to Thien Mu Pagoda and return to the city by boat. Spend time at the Imperial Palace, which is modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City, and learn about Vietnam's imperial history.
- 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 to Hue
- 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, head to the airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Cu Chi tunnel system, which was dug by hand during the Vietnam War. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then head back to Ho Chi Minh City for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi tunnel system
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho
Explore Ho Chi Minh City in the morning. See Chinatown, Thien Hau Pagoda, and stop for photos at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Presidential Palace. In the afternoon, drive to Can Tho in the Mekong Delta region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Chinatown
- Visit Thien Hau Pagoda
- View Notre Dame Cathedral
- Photo stop at Presidential Palace
Landmarks Chinatown Thien Hau Pagoda Notre Dame Cathedral Presidential Palace - Day 9
Can Tho to Chau Doc
Start early on a motorboat to see the floating market at Cai Rang with all its activity and color. Stop at a local orchard, then take a bus to Chau Doc. From there, switch to a boat to visit a fish farm and a Cham village before reaching your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Motorboat to Cai Rang floating market
- Visit orchard
- Visit fish farm
- Visit Cham village
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market - Day 10
Chau Doc to Phnom Penh
Take the Daily Cruiser Express or Blue Cruiser boat to Phnom Penh early in the morning. The boat trip takes roughly 4.5 hours and you'll travel without your tour guide. Handle immigration at the Cambodian border in Vinh Xuong and arrive in Phnom Penh around midday. Meet your guide at the port and see 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
Travel by bus to Siem Reap, which takes about 6 hours. Check in at your hotel when you arrive. Later in the afternoon, take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap and see the rural life and atmosphere on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Tonle Sap
Landmarks Tonle Sap - Day 12
Angkor Temples
See Banteay Srei temple built in the late 10th century and stop at a local village where people make palm sugar. Visit Banteay Samre from the 12th century with its central temple, four wings, large hall, and two libraries. In the afternoon, go to Angkor Wat, the main highlight. This 12th-century temple is the most impressive of all Khmer temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
- Stop at local village for palm sugar production
- Visit Banteay Samre
- Visit Angkor Wat
Landmarks Banteay Srei Banteay Samre Angkor Wat - Day 13
Angkor Temples
Early risers can watch the sunrise over the temple city by tuk tuk. Walk through Angkor Thom and visit Bayon Temple with its corridors, steep stairs, and over 200 stone faces. In the afternoon, see Ta Prohm, where jungle growth has covered the ancient structure. After that, head to rural areas for a short blessing ceremony with local monks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Angkor temples by tuk tuk
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Ta Prohm jungle temple
- Blessing ceremony with local monks
Landmarks Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Ta Prohm - Day 14
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your connecting travel arrangements.
- Meals
- Breakfast
