Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a restaurant decorated to resemble an old-fashioned Vietnamese house, featuring classic Vietnamese dishes made with local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Welcome dinner at traditional Vietnamese restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter on foot
- Visit Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Landmarks Old Quarter Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum - Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on deck)
Included Activities
- Travel to Ha Long Bay
- Board feature stay overnight boat
- Explore bay and islands
- Seafood lunch on board
- Afternoon swimming, kayaking or beach relaxation
- Tai Chi on boat (optional morning activity)
Optional Activities
- Visit cave with rock formations
- Visit fishing village
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Peaceful breakfast on boat)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on boat
- Tai Chi on boat
- Return to Hanoi
- Ca Tru traditional performance at ancient temple
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 4
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (KOTO restaurant - creative menu of Vietnamese dishes made with local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Half-day Hanoi tour
- Temple of Literature visit
- Hoa Lo Prison visit
- Lunch at KOTO restaurant
- Flight to Danang
- Drive to Hoi An
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoi An
- Relax at hotel pool
Landmarks Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Coffee (Vietnamese coffee at local coffee shop - traditional ca phe trung (coffee whipped with egg and sweetened condensed milk) or iced coconut coffee)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An's Old Town
- Chinese assembly hall visit
- Japanese Covered Bridge crossing
- Historic trader's house visit
- Local museum visit
- Local coffee shop stop
Optional Activities
- Afternoon self-exploration
- Farm to Table dining experience at Tra Que Village and Mua restaurant - USD84
- Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience - USD69
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Japanese Covered Bridge - Day 6
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Danang
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Half-day city tour
- War Remnants Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Ben Thanh Market food stalls
Landmarks War Remnants Museum Ben Thanh Market - Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour and exploration
- Vietnamese coffee workshop
Optional Activities
- Final dinner with fellow travellers at local restaurant
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Malis Restaurant - traditional Cambodian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Unescorted flight to Phnom Penh
- Airport transfer
- Second group meeting
- Welcome dinner at Malis Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore French architecture on foot
- Visit National Museum - USD10
- Cocktail at Le Moon Rooftop at Amanjaya Pancam Hotel
Landmarks National Museum - Day 9
Phnom Penh
Phnom PenhIncluded Activities
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum visit
- Killing Fields of Choeung Ek visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Wat Phnom - USD2
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Cyclo tour - USD4
- Dinner with group
- Explore city nighttime atmosphere
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Wat Phnom Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda - Day 10
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Meals
- Lunch (Simple, rustic local lunch prepared by weavers at Santuk Silk Farm), Dinner (Khmer favourites at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre)
Included Activities
- Travel to Siem Reap by private vehicle
- Skun Village visit
- Santuk Silk Farm tour
- Lunch at Santuk Silk Farm
- Historic bridges viewings
- Angkor Village Apsara Theatre dinner and show
Landmarks Skun Village Santuk Silk Farm - Day 11
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Lunch (Meal prepared by students at Sala Bai Hotel School)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Angkor complex (optional)
- Angkor Temples guided tour
- Angkor Wat visit with archaeologist guide
- Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School
- Angkor Thom visit
- Ancient working monastery visit
- Meeting with monks
- Sacred water blessing
- Red band blessing ceremony
Optional Activities
- Explore bars of Siem Reap
- Relax at resort
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Angkor complex - Day 12
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Dinner (Private meal in the rice fields of rural Siem Reap in a rustic and romantic setting)
Included Activities
- Ta Prohm temple visit
- Banteay Srei temple visit with photography
- Private farewell dinner in rice fields
Optional Activities
- Return to resort
- Explore Siem Reap town
- Continue exploring Angkor ruins independently
- Phare Circus Ticket - USD18
- Khmer massage - USD17
Landmarks Ta Prohm Banteay Srei - Day 13
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Siem Reap
