Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
BangkokOptional Activities
- Visit Grand Palace
- Explore Khao San Road
- Browse Chatuchak Market (one of the world's largest marketplaces)
Landmarks Grand Palace Khao San Road Chatuchak Market - Day 2
Bangkok - Chinatown
Bangkok - Chinatown- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Labour Egg Noodle - Fish Ball Noodles or Tom Yam Pork Noodles)
Included Activities
- Bangkok - Chinatown walking tour
- Visit Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (sacred Buddhist site with 58 gods)
- Sampeng wholesale market exploration
Optional Activities
- Stop at food stalls on Sukorn Alley for snacks
Landmarks Wat Mangkon Kamalawat Sampeng Lane - Day 3
Chiang Mai
Chiang MaiOptional Activities
- Excursion to Doi Suthep (hundreds of steps to climb for panoramic views)
- Traditional Thai massage
- Thai cooking class
- Night bazaar exploration and bargaining
- Bar-hopping adventure in Nimman area with leader
Landmarks Doi Suthep - 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
- Relaxing massage
- Day 5
Chiang Mai to Nan
Chiang Mai to Nan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phumin (Nan's most famous wat, constructed in 1596)
Landmarks Wat Phumin - Day 6
Nan to Pua
Nan to PuaIncluded Activities
- Cocoa Valley Visit and Workshop (farm tour and chocolate-making)
- Pua – Hand Weaving Demonstration (learn about Tai Lue textile traditions and employment opportunities for women)
Optional Activities
- Gallery visit by Nan River to view local modern art
- Dinner at local restaurant (evening)
Landmarks Cocoa Valley - Day 7
Pua to Luang Prabang
Pua to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Sindad BBQ feast (traditional grilling on charcoal stove with boiling water rim for blanching vegetables))
Included Activities
- Muang Ngeun – Local Village Visit (local cotton weaving and Buddhist temple)
- Luang Prabang - orientation walk
- Luang Prabang – Wat Phu Si Sunset Hike
- Luang Prabang - Talad Mued Night Market (traditional Sindad BBQ dinner)
Landmarks Wat Phu Si Muang Ngeun - Day 8
Luang Prabang
Luang PrabangIncluded Activities
- Luang Prabang – Sunset Mekong River Cruise
Optional Activities
- Visit Kuang Si waterfall (three-tiered waterfall with round-trip hike or swimming options)
Landmarks Kuang Si Waterfall Mekong River - Day 9
Luang Prabang
Luang PrabangOptional Activities
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong (16th-century royal temple with gilded doors)
- Mt Phu Si hike
- Cooking class
Landmarks Wat Xieng Thong - Day 10
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang to Vang ViengIncluded Activities
- Luang Prabang - Alms giving ceremony (saffron-robed monk procession)
Optional Activities
- Town exploration and local market visits
- French cafe lunch
Landmarks Nam Song River - Day 11
Vang Vieng
Vang ViengOptional Activities
- Cross-river cave exploration (Tham Poukham cave with blue-green lagoon and reclining Buddha)
- Cycling tour of the town
- Kayaking on Nam Song River
- 16th and 17th century monastery visits
- Hiking
- Boating
Landmarks Tham Poukham Cave - Day 12
Vang Vieng to Vientiane
Vang Vieng to Vientiane- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vientiane - Wat Si Saket (oldest temple with nearly 7,000 Buddha images)
- Vientiane - COPE visit (organization assisting people affected by unexploded ordnances)
- Vientiane - Leader orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Rooftop bar exploration
Landmarks Wat Si Saket - Day 13
Vientiane to Hanoi
Vientiane to HanoiOptional Activities
- Street exploration and sightseeing
- Local beer and food at roadside stalls
- Bar and nightlife exploration
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 14
Hanoi
HanoiOptional Activities
- Hoan Kiem Lake visit
- Street food exploration
- Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh visit
- Temple of Literature visit
- Fine Arts Museum visit
- KOTO lunch (organization supporting disadvantaged youth in hospitality careers)
Landmarks Hoan Kiem Lake Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Temple of Literature - 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 (cruise with onboard chef-prepared seafood lunch)
- Cat Ba Island - Kayaking (paddle through serene waters and limestone scenery)
Landmarks Lan Ha Bay Ha Long Bay - Day 16
Cat Ba to Ninh Binh
Cat Ba to Ninh BinhIncluded Activities
- Ninh Binh - Bike Tour (cycling tour of ancient citadel with local guide)
- Hoa Lu - Temple of King Dinh and King Le (17th-century temples)
Landmarks Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel - Day 17
Ninh Binh to Hue
Ninh Binh to HueOptional Activities
- Mua Cave trek (500-step climb to mountain peak for views of Hoa Lu and Ngo Dong River)
- Boat tour of limestone karst peaks, caves, temples, and King Kong filming locations
Landmarks Mua Cave - Day 18
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner in a local family home)
Included Activities
- Hue - Home cooked dinner (freshly prepared dinner in local family home)
Optional Activities
- Hue citadel and Forbidden Purple Palace visit
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Dong Ba Market exploration (street food including banh Khoai royal rice)
- Cycling to royal tombs (Emperor Tu Duc's tomb)
Landmarks Hue Citadel Thien Mu Pagoda Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc 
- Day 19
Hue to Hoi An
Hue to Hoi AnIncluded Activities
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour (historic houses, Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese assembly hall, museum)
Optional Activities
- Bingo game with leader in town square
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge 
- Day 20
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch using vegetables picked during garden tour)
Included Activities
- Hoi An - Garden-to-Table with A Local Chef (tour of organic vegetable and herb garden with local chef, picking vegetables, and freshly prepared lunch)
Optional Activities
- Central Market exploration (paintings, woodwork, ceramics, lanterns)
- Same-day tailor services
Landmarks Tra Que Vegetable Village - Day 21
Hoi An to Quy Nhon
Hoi An to Quy NhonOptional Activities
- Banh It Tower visit (scenic views from hilltop)
- Cahn Tien Tower (Bronze Tower) visit
- Food tour with local specialties (banh xeo tom nhay, nem nuong, bun ca)
- Eo Gio hike with coastal views
- Local restaurant exploration
Landmarks Banh It Tower 
- Day 22
Quy Nhon to Ho Chi Minh City
Quy Nhon to Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activities
- Con Chim Ecological Zone (fishing or stand-up paddleboarding)
- Ky Co Beach visit
- Hon Kho Island day trip (swimming in blue-green waters)
- Day 23
Quy Nhon to Ho Chi Minh City
Quy Nhon to Ho Chi Minh CityIncluded Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City – Local Market Visit (browse street foods)
- Ho Chi Minh City - Local Coffee Experience (iconic Saigon iced coffee with condensed milk)
Optional Activities
- Early morning market exploration
- Pho breakfast with local traders
- Pham Ngu Lao Street dinner and drinks
Landmarks Pham Ngu Lao Street - Day 24
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activities
- Ben Thanh Market exploration
- Chao tom (barbecued shrimp paste) snacking
- Reunification Palace visit
- War Remnants Museum visit
Landmarks Ben Thanh Market Reunification Palace - Day 25
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom PenhOptional Activities
- Traditional Khmer massage at Seeing Hands (organization supporting visually impaired masseurs)
- Day 26
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh- Meals
- Breakfast (Authentic local breakfast near market), Dinner
Included Activities
- Phnom Penh - Local Breakfast (authentic breakfast near market)
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Sunset River Cruise (with included drink on Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers)
Optional Activities
- Royal Palace visit
- Silver Pagoda visit
- National Museum visit
- Wat Phnom visit (Buddhist temple built 1372)
- Rooftop bar exploration
Landmarks Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Choeung Ek Killing Fields Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Wat Phnom - Day 27
Phnom Penh to Koh Rong
Phnom Penh to Koh RongOptional Activities
- Swimming
- Beach relaxation
- Coastal walks
- Local restaurant exploration
Landmarks Koh Rong Island - Day 28
Koh Rong
Koh RongOptional Activities
- Beach relaxation and swimming
- Jungle hiking with hidden waterfalls
- Nest Beach Club nightlife
- Day 29
Koh Rong to Sambor Prei Kuk
Koh Rong to Sambor Prei Kuk- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional homemade Khmer dinner with host family)
Included Activities
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Homestay (overnight stay with local family)
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Village Walk (tour with local guide introducing you to people and hosts)
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Local Community Guide (local guide introduction and village orientation)
- Sambor Prei Kuk - Khmer Dinner (traditional homemade dinner with host family)
Landmarks Sambor Prei Kuk - Day 30
Sambor Prei Kuk to Siem Reap
Sambor Prei Kuk to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast prepared by local host)
Optional Activities
- Sambor Prei Kuk Temple visit (sixth-century ruins)
- Cycling through village
- Sombai Cambodian Liqueur tasting
- Central market exploration
Landmarks Sambor Prei Kuk Temple 
- Day 31
Siem Reap
Siem ReapIncluded Activities
- Siem Reap - Angkor Temples Guided Tour by TukTuk (social enterprise supporting women's employment - visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm)
- Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Sunrise
- Siem Reap - One day Angkor Pass
Optional Activities
- Sunset temple viewing (re-enter in late afternoon after accommodation rest)
Landmarks Angkor Wat Bayon Ta Prohm 
- Day 32
Siem Reap to Bangkok
Siem Reap to BangkokOptional Activities
- Street food dinner in Chinatown
- Thai massage
- Rooftop bar sunset drinks
- Day 33
Bangkok
BangkokOptional Activities
- Grand Palace visit
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha visit
- Jim Thompson Museum visit
Landmarks Grand Palace Temple of the Emerald Buddha
