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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Bangkok

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chinatown area
    • Visit Grand Palace
    • Visit Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    • Wander Khao San Road
    • Get a Thai massage
    • Urban Adventure bike tour through Bangkok backstreets
    • Dinner at world famous street food restaurants
    Landmarks
    Grand Palace
    Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    Khao San Road
    Chinatown
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  3. Day 2

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Included Activities

    • Khlong boat canal tour on Chao Phraya River
    • Visit Wat Pho temple complex
    • Overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai
    Landmarks
    Chao Phraya River
    Wat Pho
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Doi Suthep Temple Complex
    • Visit Doi Suthep temples

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Night Bazaar
    • Dine at a riverside restaurant
    • Sample traditional northern Thai food (kao soy)
    Landmarks
    Doi Suthep
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  5. Day 4

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in a riverside sala (pavilion) alongside elephants)

    Included Activities

    • ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary visit and observation
    • Lunch at riverside sala (pavilion)
    Landmarks
    ChangChill
  6. Day 5

    Chiang Khong

    Chiang Khong

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) in Chiang Rai

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Chiang Khong town
    • Visit Wat Phra Kaew
    • Visit Wat Luang
    • Final Thai drink and dinner
    Landmarks
    Wat Rong Khun
    Wat Phra Kaew
    Wat Luang
    Mekong River
  7. Day 6

    Chiang Khong to Pak Beng

    Chiang Khong to Pak Beng

    Included Activities

    • Slow boat journey down Mekong River (Day 1 of 2)
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Pak Beng
  8. Day 7

    Pak Beng to Luang Prabang

    Pak Beng to Luang Prabang

    Included Activities

    • Slow boat journey down Mekong River (Day 2 of 2)
    • Visit Pak Ou Caves

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Mt Phousi and Phu Si Temple for sunset views
    Landmarks
    Pak Ou Caves
    Mekong River
    Mt Phousi
    Phu Si Temple
  9. Day 8

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls
    • Visit weaving workshop and social enterprise

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Kuang Si Falls
    Landmarks
    Kuang Si Waterfalls
    Mekong River
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang

    Included Activities

    • Traditional alms-giving ceremony
  11. Day 10

    Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng

    Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
    Landmarks
    Nam Song River
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Vang Vieng

    Vang Vieng

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tham Chang cave
    • Hire bicycles to explore the countryside
    • Hike trails to nearby lookout points
    • Kayaking day trip on Nam Song River
    • Visit organic mulberry farm
    Landmarks
    Tham Chang
  13. Day 12

    Vang Vieng to Vientiane

    Vang Vieng to Vientiane

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Si Saket
    • Visit COPE visitors centre

    Optional Activities

    • Explore city on foot or by tuk-tuk (jumbo)
    • Walk along Mekong River
    • Dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Wat Si Saket
    Mekong River
  14. Day 13

    Vientiane to Hanoi

    Vientiane to Hanoi
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at KOTO restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Hanoi
    • Airport transfer from Hanoi airport to hotel
    • Welcome meeting at 6 pm
    • Dinner at KOTO restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures tour
    • Explore Old Quarter and French colonial architecture
    Landmarks
    Old Quarter
  15. Day 14

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Included Activities

    • Private boat cruise of Ha Long Bay
    • Overnight boat stay

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking tour of Ha Long Bay
    • Visit caves and beaches during cruise
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 15

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Watch sunrise from the boat
    • Eat pho in Hanoi
    • Relax by Hoan Kiem Lake
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Hoan Kiem Lake
  17. Day 16

    Hue

    Hue

    Included Activities

    • Visit local village recycling hub and try salt coffee
    • Visit Imperial Citadel
    Landmarks
    Imperial Citadel
  18. Day 17

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian feast in a nunnery)

    Included Activities

    • Motorbike highlights and backstreets tour with local guide
    • Visit Thanh Toan covered bridge
    • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Visit royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
    • Vegetarian lunch at nunnery
    Landmarks
    Thanh Toan
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
  19. Day 18

    Hue to Hoi An

    Hue to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Bus journey to Hoi An
    • Old Town walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stop at Hai Van Pass
    • Explore additional attractions with sightseeing pass
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 19

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Browse cobbled streets and art galleries
    • Hire bicycle and cycle to Cua Dai Beach
    • Explore markets and Chinese shophouses
    • Visit tailor for custom-made outfit
    • Dinner at riverside restaurant
    • Cooking class
    Landmarks
    Cua Dai Beach
  21. Day 20

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
    • City tour by bus
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    Landmarks
    Reunification Palace
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Opera House
    War Remnants Museum
  22. Day 21

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant in the heart of the Delta, sampling regional specialties like elephant ear fish)

    Included Activities

    • Mekong Delta day trip and boat journey
    • Visit coconut gardens at Ben Tre
    • Sampan paddle through the Mekong Delta
    • Tuk-tuk village tour
    • Lunch at Delta restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Ben Tre
  23. Day 22

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures tour to Cu Chi tunnels
    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City independently
    • Optional group dinner
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  24. Day 23

    Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

    Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

    Optional Activities

    • Drink mojito on a rooftop
    • Shop at Psar Thmei (Central Market)
    • Shop at Psar Tuol Tom Pong (Russian Market)
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Tonle Sap River
    Psar Thmei
    Psar Tuol Tom Pong
    Itinerary Image 1
  25. Day 24

    Phnom Penh

    Phnom Penh

    Included Activities

    • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) guided tour
    • Killing Fields of Choeung Ek visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
    • Visit Wat Phnom
    • Visit National Museum
    • Cyclo tour around city including Central Market, US Embassy, Wat Phnom, Mekong riverfront, Independence Monument, and Royal Palace
    Landmarks
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
    Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
    Royal Palace
    Silver Pagoda
    Wat Phnom
    National Museum
    Independence Monument
  26. Day 25

    Phnom Penh to Battambang

    Phnom Penh to Battambang

    Included Activities

    • Visit pottery village in Kampong Chhnang

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class to learn local dishes
    Landmarks
    Kampong Chhnang
  27. Day 26

    Battambang to Siem Reap

    Battambang to Siem Reap

    Included Activities

    • Countryside cycling tour with Soksabike social enterprise
    • Visit local families and agricultural production
    • Stop at Khmer house for refreshments

    Optional Activities

    • Explore markets for street food dinner
  28. Day 27

    Siem Reap

    Siem Reap

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
    • Angkor Temples guided tour including Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm
    Landmarks
    Angkor Wat
    Bayon
    Ta Prohm
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  29. Day 28

    Siem Reap

    Siem Reap

    Included Activities

    • Continue Angkor Temples exploration
    • Private boat visit to Chong Kneas floating village on Tonle Sap Lake
    Landmarks
    Chong Kneas
    Tonle Sap Lake
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  30. Day 29

    Siem Reap to Bangkok

    Siem Reap to Bangkok

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Bangkok

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travelers to celebrate the adventure
  31. Day 30

    Bangkok

    Bangkok

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Grand Palace
    • Visit Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    • Visit Jim Thompson Museum
    Landmarks
    Grand Palace
    Temple of the Emerald Buddha
    Jim Thompson Museum

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