Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Dinner (Riverside local restaurant featuring Cambodian specialties such as beef lok lak (tender meat coated in pepper sauce) or fish amok (curry))
Optional Activities
- Stroll the streets of Phnom Penh and view French architecture
- Day 2
Phnom Penh
Phnom PenhIncluded Activities
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda visit
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) visit
- Killing Fields of Choeung Ek visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Wat Phnom temple
Landmarks Silver Pagoda Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Wat Phnom - Day 3
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked meal at Santuk Silkfarm)
Included Activities
- Santuk Silkfarm visit
- Lunch at Santuk Silkfarm prepared by women weavers
- Siem Reap leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit old market in Siem Reap
- Watch shadow puppet show at local restaurant
Landmarks Skun Market Santuk Silkfarm - Day 4
Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
Siem Reap - Angkor Wat- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Spoons Restaurant and School)
Included Activities
- Angkor Temples guided tour
- One day Angkor Pass
- Monk blessing ceremony
- Lunch at Spoons Restaurant and School
Optional Activities
- Early morning Angkor Wat sunrise visit before dawn
- Sunset view of the temples
Landmarks Angkor Wat Bayon Ta Prohm 
- Day 5
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant featuring authentic Cambodian cuisine)
Included Activities
- Kampong Phluck lakeside village visit
- Countryside village walk & sunset drink
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Kampong Phluck - Day 6
Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City
Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner featuring Vietnamese herbs, lemongrass and rich sauces)
Optional Activities
- Explore French-influenced city streets
- Try banh mi street food
- Visit Pham Ngu Lao Street open-air market
- Visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
Landmarks Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Pham Ngu Lao Street - Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels visit
- War Remnants Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Notre Dame
- Visit the Post Office
- Visit Reunification Palace
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Notre Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City Post Office Reunification Palace - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked Vietnamese-style lunch at local family home), Dinner (Regional specialty meal at guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise with visits to local producers
- Home-cooked lunch at local family home
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 9
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Mekong Delta tropical fruits)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace
- Visit rooftop bars in the city
- Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring mi quang or cao lau noodles)
Included Activities
- Old Town walking tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Hoi An Market
- Browse street stalls for paintings, woodwork, ceramics and lanterns
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Hoi An Market - Day 11
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Rent a bicycle and visit Cua Dai Beach
- Join Hoi An Boat & Bike guided tour with countryside cycling and sunset river cruise
- Take Hoi An Food Adventure to explore Old Town dining
Landmarks Cua Dai Beach Thu Bon River - Day 12
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Visit local produce market at early morning
- Arrange optional Vietnamese cooking class
- Visit My Son UNESCO World Heritage site and ruins
Landmarks My Son - Day 13
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to HueIncluded Activities
- Imperial City entrance and guided visit
Landmarks Imperial Citadel of Hue Forbidden Purple City Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach - Day 14
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast of bun bo hue (spiced beef noodle soup)), Lunch (Vegetarian feast at a local Buddhist nunnery)
Included Activities
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Vegetarian lunch at Buddhist nunnery
- Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc visit
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - Day 15
Hue to Hanoi
Hue to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (KOTO restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- KOTO lunch
- One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Old Quarter tour
Landmarks Temple of Literature One Pillar Pagoda Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Old Quarter 
- Day 16
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch at local family home featuring grilled beef wrapped with leaves, spring rolls and fried fish with tomato sauce)
Included Activities
- Cuc Phuong NP - Save Vietnam's Wildlife visit
- Ninh Binh - Home Cooked Lunch
- Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu (Dinh and Le Temples) visit
Landmarks Cuc Phuong National Park Dinh and Le Temples - Day 17
Ninh Binh
Ninh BinhIncluded Activities
- Ninh Binh - Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Hang Mua Cave for sunrise, lotus field photos and viewpoint hike
Landmarks Hang Mua Cave Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone But Cave Tien Ca Cave - Day 18
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch on cruise boat), Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner on cruise boat)
Included Activities
- Overnight Boat Cruise including meals
Optional Activities
- Optional kayaking tour of Ha Long Bay
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 19
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner possibly featuring cha ca la vong (fish dish filled with fresh herbs and noodles))
Included Activities
- Local water puppet performance
Optional Activities
- View Ha Long Bay sunrise from boat
- Day 20
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
