Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bangkok
BangkokOptional Activities
- Explore Chinatown area
- Visit the Grand Palace
- Visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Wander down Khao San Road
- Indulge in a Thai massage
- See the backstreets of Bangkok by bike on an Urban Adventure
Landmarks Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha Khao San Road Chinatown - Day 2
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Bangkok to Chiang MaiIncluded Activities
- River cruise down the Chao Phraya River
- Visit Wat Pho temple
Landmarks Chao Phraya River Wat Pho - Day 3
Chiang Mai
Chiang MaiIncluded Activities
- Visit Doi Suthep Temple Complex
Optional Activities
- Wander through the Night Bazaar
- Relax at a restaurant along the riverfront
- Sample traditional northern Thai food
Landmarks Doi Suthep - Day 4
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a riverside sala (pavilion) alongside the elephants)
Included Activities
- ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary experience
Landmarks ChangChill - Day 5
Chiang Khong
Chiang KhongIncluded Activities
- Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Chiang Khong town
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit Wat Luang
- Enjoy final Thai drink and dinner
Landmarks Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Wat Phra Kaew Wat Luang Mekong River - Day 6
Chiang Khong to Pak Beng
Chiang Khong to Pak Beng- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Mekong River 2-day boat trip (Day 1)
Landmarks Mekong River Pak Beng - Day 7
Pak Beng to Luang Prabang
Pak Beng to Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Visit Pak Ou Caves
- Mekong River 2-day boat trip (Day 2)
Optional Activities
- Climb Mt Phousi for sunset views
Landmarks Pak Ou Caves Mekong River Mt Phousi Phu Si Temple - Day 8
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls
- Weaving workshop and social enterprise visit
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfalls Mekong River - Day 9
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Witness alms giving ceremony
Landmarks Luang Prabang - Day 10
Vang Vieng
Vang ViengLandmarks Nam Song River - Day 11
Vang Vieng
Vang ViengOptional Activities
- Visit Tham Chang cave
- Hire bicycles to explore the area
- Hike trails to nearby lookout points
- Join a daytrip kayaking on the river
- Visit an organic mulberry farm
Landmarks Tham Chang - Day 12
Vientiane
VientianeIncluded Activities
- Visit Wat Si Saket
- Visit COPE visitors centre
Optional Activities
- Explore Vientiane on foot
- Explore Vientiane by jumbo (tuk-tuk)
- Join fellow travelers for dinner
Landmarks Wat Si Saket COPE Visitors Centre Mekong River - Day 13
Vientiane to Hanoi
Vientiane to Hanoi- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at KOTO restaurant for authentic Vietnamese flavors)
Included Activities
- Dinner at KOTO restaurant
- Day 14
Halong Bay
Halong BayIncluded Activities
- Halong Bay overnight boat cruise
- Cave exploration
Optional Activities
- Optional kayaking tour of the bay
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 15
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to HanoiOptional Activities
- Grab a bowl of pho
- Relax by Hoan Kiem Lake
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 16
Hue
HueIncluded Activities
- Visit local village recycling hub and taste salt coffee
- Visit the Imperial Citadel
Landmarks Imperial Citadel - Day 17
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Lunch (Vegetarian lunch feast in a nunnery)
Included Activities
- Highlights & back streets tour by motorbike
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Vegetarian lunch at pagoda
- Visit royal tomb
Landmarks Thanh Toan Thien Mu Pagoda - Day 18
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Old Town walking tour with sightseeing pass
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Hai Van Pass
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Hai Van Pass - Day 19
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Browse cobbled streets and art galleries
- Hire a bike and cycle to Cua Dai Beach
- Visit markets for paintings, ceramics and cloth lanterns
- Visit a tailor for custom-made outfit
- Dine at a riverside restaurant
- Participate in a cooking class
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Cua Dai Beach - Day 20
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- City tour by bus
- Visit War Remnants Museum
Landmarks Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Opera House War Remnants Museum - 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 village tuk-tuk tour
- Lunch at Delta restaurant
Optional Activities
- Join fellow travelers for dinner
Landmarks Mekong Delta Ben Tre - Day 22
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City






























