Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Phnom Penh
Phnom PenhIncluded Activities
- Welcome meeting with trip leader and fellow travellers
- Dinner at Malis Restaurant - traditional Cambodian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the city and discover French architecture
- Visit National Museum and Khmer craftsmanship collection
- Cocktail at Le Moon Rooftop at Amanjaya Pancam Hotel
Landmarks National Museum Amanjaya Pancam Hotel - Day 2
Phnom Penh
Phnom PenhIncluded Activities
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) visit
- Royal Palace visit including Throne Hall
Optional Activities
- Visit Wat Phnom - the temple that founded the city in the 15th century
- Dinner with group
- Evening exploration of the city
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Royal Palace Wat Phnom - Day 3
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple, rustic, local lunch prepared by weavers at Santuk Silk Farm), Dinner (Khmer favourites at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre with traditional dance performance)
Included Activities
- Skun Village Market stop
- Santuk Silk Farm tour and lunch with local weavers
- Khmer Theater Dinner at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre
Landmarks Skun Village Santuk Silk Farm Angkor Village Apsara Theatre - Day 4
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School)
Included Activities
- Angkor Temples guided tour
- Three-day Angkor pass
- Angkor Wat with private archaeologist guide
- Lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School
- Visit to ancient working monastery with monks
- Sacred water blessing and traditional red band blessing
Optional Activities
- Early sunrise viewing at Angkor complex
- Explore Siem Reap bars in the evening
Landmarks Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Sala Bai Hotel School - Day 5
Siem Reap
Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Private meal in the rice fields of rural Siem Reap)
Included Activities
- Ta Prohm temple visit
- Banteay Srei temple visit
- Private Khmer countryside farewell dinner in rice fields
Optional Activities
- Return to resort to explore Siem Reap town
- Continue discovering Angkor ruins using three-day pass
Landmarks Ta Prohm Banteay Srei - Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Dinner (Menu of classic dishes and southern Vietnamese favourites at historic restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting at 6 pm with new group and leader
- Dinner at historic restaurant (former 1861 opium refinery)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City independently upon arrival
- Sample banh mi at a local vendor
- Day 7
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta boat cruise with visits to local producers
- Visit to coconut gardens and local home
- Sampan row past coconut trees and stilt houses
- Tuk tuk village tour
- GreenHub NGO visit for environmental impact learning
Landmarks Mekong Delta Ben Tre GreenHub - Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour with historical explanation
- Exploration of tunnel sections
- Ho Chi Minh City central Saigon city tour
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Luke Nguyen's Vietnam House Restaurant
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels City People's Committee Opera House Post Office - Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
Included Activities
- Old Town walking tour with leader
- Historic trader's house visit
- Japanese Covered Bridge crossing
- Chinese Assembly Hall visit
- Local museum visit
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Japanese Covered Bridge Chinese Assembly Hall - Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- My Son Tour with cultural researcher
- Expert archaeological guidance at My Son Sanctuary
- After-hours Premium Experience at temples
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary - Day 11
Hoi An
Hoi AnOptional Activities
- Wander through Old Town exploring assembly halls, heritage houses and backstreets
- Bike to nearby villages
- Visit a tailor for custom-made clothing
- Join a cooking class
- Dine at a riverside restaurant
- Experience the town lit by lanterns in the evening
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Thu Bon River - Day 12
Hoi An - Hue
Hoi An - HueIncluded Activities
- Travel through Hai Van Pass scenic route
- Imperial City half-day guided tour
- Imperial Citadel visit including Forbidden Purple City
Landmarks Hai Van Pass Lang Co Beach Imperial Citadel Forbidden Purple City - Day 13
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Private lunch with host at An Nhien Garden featuring plant-based Hue cuisine)
Included Activities
- Alter house visit and cooking demonstration at An Nhien Garden
- Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc visit
- Imperial Citadel visit
Landmarks An Nhien Garden Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc Imperial Citadel - Day 14
Hue - Hanoi
Hue - Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (KOTO restaurant lunch (Intrepid Foundation supported program))
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour with leader
- Temple of Literature visit
- One Pillar Pagoda visit
- Ho Chi Minh stilt house visit
- KOTO restaurant lunch
Optional Activities
- Walking exploration of lakes and parks
- West Lake visit for local interaction
Landmarks Temple of Literature One Pillar Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Stilt House West Lake - Day 15
Hanoi - Mai Chau
Hanoi - Mai Chau- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Mai Chau Vun Art NGO visit
Landmarks Vun Art - Day 16
Mai Chau
Mai Chau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch hosted by local family)
Included Activities
- Village visit walk through terraced rice fields and stilted houses
- Artisan textile workshop for traditional cotton weaving
- Rice wine producer visit - learn to make Ruou Can
- Local family lunch
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel
- Speak with leader about optional activities in the area
Landmarks Mai Chau Villages - Day 17
Mai Chau - Hanoi
Mai Chau - HanoiIncluded Activities
- Old Quarter tour along the ancient 36 Streets
- Ca Tru performance (Northern Vietnam traditional art form)
Landmarks Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 18
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Hanoi - Halong Bay- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood lunch aboard the boat), Dinner (Dinner on the boat's deck)
Included Activities
- Overnight boat cruise in Halong Bay
- Fishing village visit
- Cave exploration
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 19
Halong Bay - Hanoi
Halong Bay - Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the boat), Dinner (Farewell dinner in a Hanoi restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi optional session on boat
- Farewell dinner in Hanoi restaurant
Optional Activities
- Browse Hang Gai Street for shopping
- Afternoon tea at the Metropole Hotel
- Explore city attractions
Landmarks Hang Gai Street Metropole Hotel - Day 20
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
