Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nouvo City Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok city
- Get a traditional Thai massage
- Relax poolside
- Day 2
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi- Meals
- Dinner (Local specialities dinner with sunset views over the river)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (River Kwai Jungle Rafts (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the Royal Palace with local guide
- Private boat tour of Bangkok klongs (canals)
- Visit Bridge over River Kwai and WWII Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Local lunch recommendations from Trip Manager
Landmarks Royal Palace Bridge over River Kwai WWII Cemetery - Day 3
Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai
Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya - Chiang Mai- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Train)
Included Activities
- Visit Erawan Falls with waterfall walks
- Bike tour of Ayutthaya temples and palaces
- Overnight train to Chiang Mai
Optional Activities
- Wade in Erawan Falls waters
Landmarks Erawan Falls Ayutthaya - Day 4
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Lunch (Wholesome lunch at the Elephant Nature Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Empress Hotel)
Included Activities
- Elephant Nature Park experience
- Wholesome lunch at the park
Optional Activities
- Vespa scooter ride around Chiang Mai city
Landmarks Elephant Nature Park - Day 5
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Empress Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Muay Thai lesson
- Cooking class with local market tour and traditional Thai meal preparation
- Day 6
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wiang Inn Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
- Visit Wat Rong Seua Ten (Blue Temple)
- Visit Baan Ram Museum
Landmarks Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Wat Rong Seua Ten (Blue Temple) Baan Ram Museum - Day 7
Chiang Rai to Pakbeng
Chiang Rai to Pakbeng- Accommodation
- Hotel (Local Guest House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Border crossing into Laos
- Slow boat cruise on the Mekong River to Pakbeng
Landmarks Pakbeng - Day 8
Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
Pakbeng to Luang Prabang- Accommodation
- Hotel (Luang Prabang Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Slow boat cruise on the Mekong River
- Experience local Buddhist rituals
- Sunset at hilltop stupa
- Local night markets
Optional Activities
- Waterfall visits
- Biking explorations
Landmarks Luang Prabang - Day 9
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Accommodation
- Hotel (Luang Prabang Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning city cycle
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuang Si Falls (60-metre waterfalls)
Landmarks Kuang Si Falls - Day 10
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Silver Naga Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Buddhist alms-giving ritual with monks
Optional Activities
- Early morning Buddhist rituals
- Kayak exploration of rivers and caves
Landmarks Vang Vieng - Day 11
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Vang Vieng to Vientiane- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Aaron (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Pha That Luang stupa
- Visit Patuxai monument
- Visit COPE centre
- Visit Buddha Park
Landmarks Pha That Luang Patuxai COPE Centre Buddha Park - Day 12
Vientiane to Phnom Penh
Vientiane to Phnom Penh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mettavary Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the Royal Palace
- Visit the Silver Pagoda
Landmarks Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 13
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mettavary Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Killing Fields
- Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with local guide
Optional Activities
- Tuk-tuk food tour of the city's best restaurants
Landmarks Killing Fields Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Day 14
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amber Angkor Villa Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Phare Circus show
Landmarks Angkor Wat - Day 15
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a social enterprise where disadvantaged people are trained in hospitality skills)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amber Angkor Villa Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Ta Prohm
- Dinner at social enterprise training disadvantaged youth
Optional Activities
- Quad bike ride through rice paddies
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Ta Prohm - Day 16
Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City
Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vien Dong Hotel (or similar))
- Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked meal with live local music; optional elephant ear fish can be caught for dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bay Thoi Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Traditional boat exploration of the Mekong River
- Visit rice paper factory
- Taste rice whisky
- Home-cooked meal with live local music
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 18
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vien Dong Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Experience hand-dug Viet Cong tunnels firsthand
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 19
Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang
Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vien Dong Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City walking tour of highlights
- Visit War Remnants Museum
Landmarks War Remnants Museum - Day 20
Nha Trang
Nha Trang- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Train)
Optional Activities
- Massage
- Cruise on the water
- Day 21
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel (Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour with local expert
- Visit Japanese Bridge
- Explore traditional ancient house
- Central market experience
Optional Activities
- Vietnamese cooking class preparing up to 4 traditional dishes
Landmarks Japanese Bridge - Day 22
Hoi An
Hoi An- Accommodation
- Hotel (Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ride traditional Bamboo Basket Boats
- Drink fresh coconut water
- Day 23
Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi
Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (High-quality meal at KOTO restaurant supporting disadvantaged youth hospitality training)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Meal at KOTO restaurant supporting disadvantaged youth
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Hanoi After Dark Vespa ride with street-food stops
Landmarks Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Day 24
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bike & Boat adventure in Van Long—cycling through villages and sampan river cruise
Landmarks Van Long - Day 25
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner on the junk boat at sunset)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Junk Boat (Special Stay))
Included Activities
- Climb Mua Cave (500 steps to summit)
- Overnight stay on Chinese-style junk boat in Halong Bay
- Explore Ti Top Island
- Fresh seafood dinner on the boat
Landmarks Mua Cave Halong Bay Ti Top Island - Day 26
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the junk boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sung Sot Caves exploration
- Breakfast on the junk boat
Optional Activities
- Final family dinner with the group
- Dancing at Ta Hien bar
Landmarks Sung Sot Caves - Day 27
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast with group














































































