Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bangkok
BangkokOptional Activities
- Walk around Khao San Road
- Visit Grand Palace
- Browse Chatuchak Market
- Dinner with travel companions
- Nightlife exploration
Landmarks Grand Palace Chatuchak Market Khao San Road - Day 2
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the famous Labour Egg Noodle restaurant featuring Fish Ball Noodles or Tom Yam Pork Noodles)
Included Activities
- Bangkok - Chinatown walking tour
- Wat Mangkon Kamalawat visit
- Sampeng wholesale market walk
- Lunch at Labour Egg Noodle
Optional Activities
- Food stalls on Sukorn Alley
Landmarks Wat Mangkon Kamalawat Sampeng wholesale market - Day 3
Chiang Mai
Chiang MaiOptional Activities
- Excursion to Doi Suthep summit
- Traditional Thai massage
- Thai cooking class
- Night bazaar browsing
- Bar-hopping in Nimman area with leader
Landmarks Doi Suthep Nimman area - Day 4
Chiang Mai
Chiang MaiOptional Activities
- Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) class - 1.5 hours with professional trainers
- Ziplining
- White water rafting
- Cycling around the area
- Temple visits
- Traditional massage
- Day 5
Chiang Mai to Nan
Chiang Mai to Nan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local bus to Nan
Optional Activities
- Wat Phumin visit
Landmarks Wat Phumin - Day 6
Nan to Pua
Nan to PuaIncluded Activities
- Pua – Hand Weaving Demonstration
- Pua - Cocoa Valley Visit and Workshop
Optional Activities
- Gallery visit by Nan River
- Evening market visit
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Cocoa Valley Nan River - Day 7
Pua to Luang Prabang
Pua to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Dinner (Local BBQ feast (Sindad - traditional BBQ of grilled meat on a hot pan with boiling water rim for blanching vegetables) at Talad Mued Night Market)
Included Activities
- Muang Ngern – Local Village Visit
- Luang Prabang - orientation walk
- Luang Prabang – Wat Phu Si Sunset Hike
- Luang Prabang - Talad Mued Night Market
Landmarks Muang Ngeun Wat Phu Si Talad Mued Night Market - Day 8
Luang Prabang
Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Luang Prabang – Sunset Mekong River Cruise
Optional Activities
- Kuang Si waterfall visit
- Round-trip hike at Kuang Si
- Swimming at Kuang Si base
Landmarks Kuang Si Mekong River - Day 9
Luang Prabang
Luang PrabangOptional Activities
- Wat Xieng Thong visit by tuk-tuk
- Street exploration and photography
- Mt Phu Si hike
- Cooking class
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong Mt Phu Si - Day 10
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang to Vang ViengIncluded Activities
- Luang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony
Optional Activities
- Town exploration
- Market visits
- French cafe lunch
Landmarks Nam Song River - Day 11
Vang Vieng
Vang ViengOptional Activities
- Tham Poukham cave exploration
- Cycling tour of town
- Kayaking on Nam Song River
- Monastery visits
- Hiking
Landmarks Tham Poukham cave - Day 12
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Vang Vieng to Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vientiane - Wat Si Saket
- Vientiane - COPE visit
- Vientiane - Leader orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group
- Quai Fa Ngum Road exploration
Landmarks Wat Si Saket Quai Fa Ngum Road - Day 13
Vientiane to Hanoi
Vientiane to HanoiOptional Activities
- Street exploration
- Dinner with new group
- Bia hoi (fresh beer) at roadside stall
- Nightlife exploration
- Day 14
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Hoan Kiem Lake visit
- Boulevard walks
- Park relaxation
- Street food exploration
- Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Fine Arts Museum visit
- KOTO restaurant lunch
- Evening architecture exploration
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh Temple of Literature Fine Arts Museum - Day 15
Hanoi to Cat Ba
Hanoi to Cat Ba- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch prepared by onboard chef)
Included Activities
- Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
- Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
Landmarks Cat Ba Island Lan Ha Bay Ha Long Bay - Day 16
Cat Ba to Ninh Binh
Cat Ba to Ninh BinhIncluded Activities
- Ninh Binh - Bike Tour
- Hoa Lu - Temple of King Dinh and King Le
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel Temple of King Dinh Temple of King Le - Day 17
Ninh Binh
Ninh BinhOptional Activities
- Mua Cave hike with 500 steps to peak
- Boat tour past limestone karst peaks and caves
Landmarks Mua Cave Ngo Dong River - Day 18
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner in a local family's home)
Included Activities
- Hue - Home cooked dinner
Optional Activities
- Hue Citadel visit
- Forbidden Purple Palace visit
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River
- Thien Mu Pagoda visit
- Dong Ba Market browse
- Cycling to royal tombs
- Emperor Tu Duc tomb visit
Landmarks Hue Citadel Forbidden Purple Palace Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Dong Ba Market Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - Day 19
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Hoi An - Old Town Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Bingo game in town square
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Old Town - Day 20
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch using ingredients picked during garden tour at Tra Que Vegetable Village)
Included Activities
- Hoi An - Garden-to-Table with A Local Chef
Optional Activities
- Central Market browse
- Same-day tailor visit
- Evening street exploration
Landmarks Tra Que Vegetable Village Central Market - Day 21
Hoi An to Quy Nhon
Hoi An to Quy NhonOptional Activities
- Banh It Tower visit
- Cahn Tien Tower (Bronze Tower) visit
- Local food tour featuring banh xeo tom nhay, nem nuong, bun ca
- Eo Gio hike with coastal views
- Local restaurant dining
Landmarks Banh It Tower Cahn Tien Tower Eo Gio - Day 22
Quy Nhon
Quy NhonOptional Activities
- Con Chim Ecological Zone fishing
- Con Chim Ecological Zone stand-up paddleboarding
- Ky Co Beach visit
- Hon Kho Island day trip and swimming
Landmarks Con Chim Ecological Zone Ky Co Beach Hon Kho Island - Day 23
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City – Local Market Visit
- Ho Chi Minh City - Local Coffee Experience
Optional Activities
- Early morning market exploration
- Dinner on Pham Ngu Lao Street
Landmarks Pham Ngu Lao Street - Day 24
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels day trip
- Mekong Delta exploration
- Phu Quoc Island trip
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong Delta Phu Quoc Island











