Day 01: PHNOM PENH

• Arrive in Phnom Penh, where a complimentary airport arrival transfer is included under the applicable conditions.

• Enjoy free time to settle in or stroll through the city and admire its French-influenced architecture.

• Attend the important 06:00 p.m. welcome meeting to meet your leader and fellow travellers.

• Insurance details and next-of-kin information will be collected during the meeting.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included riverside dinner featuring Cambodian specialities such as beef lok lak or fish amok.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner.

Day 02: PHNOM PENH

• Set out on a guided city tour beginning with the Royal Palace complex and Silver Pagoda.

• Continue to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) to learn about Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge period.

• Visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, another significant site connected with the country’s recent history.

• Travellers who prefer not to participate in the Tuol Sleng and Killing Fields visits may speak with their leader about alternatives.

• Optional visits include Wat Phnom, National Museum or a Mekong River sunset experience.

• Highlight: Gain deeper insight into Phnom Penh through its royal heritage and important historic sites.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 03: SKUN, KAMPONG THOM, SIEM REAP

• Begin the approximately 7-hour journey towards Siem Reap, stopping at Skun Market along the way.

• Visit Santuk Silkfarm, a women-led social enterprise showcasing Cambodia’s traditional silk-production process.

• Enjoy an included home-cooked lunch prepared by women weavers at the silk farm.

• Continue to Siem Reap, the gateway to the temples of Angkor.

• Join your leader for an orientation walk, with the Old Market available to visit independently afterwards.

• Highlight: Experience Cambodian craftsmanship while supporting a women-led local enterprise.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 04: SIEM REAP, ANGKOR

• Spend the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor archaeological complex with an included one-day pass.

• Join a guided temple tour including Bayon, known for its carved faces and numerous towers.

• Visit an ancient monastery and meet a Buddhist monk for a traditional blessing ceremony.

• Continue to atmospheric Ta Prohm, where enormous trees grow through and around the temple ruins.

• Enjoy an included lunch at Spoons Restaurant and School, supporting hospitality training for disadvantaged young people.

• An optional early visit to Angkor Wat at sunrise can be arranged.

• Highlight: Experience one of Southeast Asia’s most extraordinary archaeological landscapes and living spiritual traditions.

Day 05: KAMPONG PHLUCK, SIEM REAP

• Travel by riverboat through Kampong Phluck, a lakeside community characterised by traditional wooden stilt houses.

• See how the village has adapted to seasonal flooding and pass through mangrove areas when conditions allow.

• Later, walk through the Cambodian countryside among rice fields, family allotments and traditional homes.

• Visit a local family in their stilt house and enjoy included sunset drinks and snacks.

• Highlight: Experience rural Cambodian life through the landscapes and communities surrounding Siem Reap.

• Finish your Cambodian journey with an included farewell dinner featuring authentic local cuisine.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 06: SIEM REAP, HO CHI MINH CITY

• Take an included unescorted flight from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, with transfers provided at both ends.

• Meet your new leader and any travellers joining the Vietnam section of the journey.

• The group composition and leader may change today as this journey combines shorter itineraries.

• Depending on flight schedules, arrival may be later in the day and the welcome dinner may move to Day 07.

• Highlight: Begin the Vietnam chapter with an included group dinner featuring fresh Vietnamese flavours.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner.

Day 07: CU CHI, HO CHI MINH CITY

• Travel outside the city to explore the extensive Cu Chi Tunnels, stretching for more than 120 km.

• Learn how the underground network contained living areas, kitchens, hospitals, storage facilities and command centres.

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City and visit the War Remnants Museum.

• See military equipment and exhibitions connected with Vietnam’s wartime history.

• Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Highlight: Gain insight into Vietnam’s modern history through two of its most significant wartime sites.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 08: BEN TRE, MEKONG DELTA

• Travel south by private vehicle to Ben Tre and board a small traditional boat for a journey through the Mekong Delta.

• Cruise through waterways surrounded by rice paddies, orchards and tropical vegetation.

• Stop to sample fresh tropical fruit and visit local cottage industries along the waterways.

• Enjoy a home-cooked Vietnamese lunch with a local family.

• Highlight: Spend the night at a locally operated guesthouse and enjoy an included dinner of regional specialities.

• Guesthouse accommodation is simple, with twin or double rooms; bathrooms may be shared and cold water may be available only.

• Accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 09: MEKONG DELTA, HO CHI MINH CITY

• Enjoy breakfast before leaving the Mekong Delta and returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Travel approximately 3 hours, arriving in the city in the late afternoon.

• Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

• You may choose to sample more Vietnamese cuisine or visit one of the city’s rooftop venues independently.

• Highlight: Return to Vietnam’s southern metropolis after an overnight experience among the Mekong waterways.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10: DA NANG, HOI AN

• Take an included flight to Da Nang and continue by road to Hoi An.

• Enjoy an included traditional Vietnamese lunch, with regional dishes such as mi quang or cao lau among the local favourites.

• Join your leader for a walking tour through UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hoi An Old Town.

• See Chinese temples, Japanese-influenced architecture, French-inspired houses, wooden shops and historic canals.

• Enjoy free time afterwards to browse Hoi An Market and local craft stalls.

• Highlight: Experience one of Vietnam’s best-preserved historic trading towns.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 2.5 hours.

Day 11: HOI AN

• Enjoy a free day to experience Hoi An according to your interests.

• You may independently cycle to nearby Cua Dai Beach.

• An optional countryside bike ride and sunset cruise along the Thu Bon River is available.

• Alternatively, join an optional food experience through Hoi An’s historic centre.

• Highlight: Spend the day enjoying Hoi An’s countryside, waterways, cuisine or heritage streets at your own pace.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12: HOI AN

• Enjoy another free day in Hoi An, with time to visit the local produce market independently.

• An optional Vietnamese cooking class can be arranged locally.

• You may also visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed My Son Sanctuary at additional cost.

• Set within a green valley beneath Cat’s Tooth Mountain, My Son preserves temples connected with the ancient Cham civilisation.

• Highlight: Choose between Hoi An’s local culture and the remarkable archaeological landscapes of nearby My Son.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 13: HAI VAN PASS, LANG CO, HUE

• Continue north across the spectacular Hai Van Pass, surrounded by mountainous coastal scenery.

• Enjoy views towards Lang Co Beach and stop at Lang Co, where lunch can be purchased independently.

• Arrive in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, during the afternoon.

• Visit the historic Imperial Citadel with your leader.

• Explore the remains of the Forbidden Purple City, once reserved for the emperor and his household.

• Highlight: Combine one of Vietnam’s most scenic drives with the imperial heritage of Hue.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 5 hours.

Day 14: HUE

• Begin the day with a local breakfast of bun bo Hue, the city’s famous spiced beef noodle soup.

• Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery dating back to 1601.

• Enjoy an included vegetarian lunch at a local Buddhist nunnery.

• Continue to the Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, surrounded by a lake, frangipani trees and pine forest.

• Spend the evening at leisure to enjoy more of Hue’s renowned food culture independently.

• Highlight: Experience Hue through its Buddhist traditions, royal history and local cuisine.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 15: HANOI

• Take an included flight from Hue to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital.

• Enjoy an included lunch at KOTO, a social enterprise providing hospitality training for disadvantaged young people.

• Visit the Temple of Literature and One Pillar Pagoda on a guided half-day city tour.

• Pass Hoan Kiem Lake before entering Hanoi’s historic 36 Streets in the Old Quarter.

• When the One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House are closed on Mondays, Hoa Lo Prison is visited instead.

• Highlight: Experience Hanoi’s cultural landmarks and historic Old Quarter while supporting a meaningful local initiative.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 1.5 hours.

Day 16: NINH BINH, CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK, HOA LU

• Leave Hanoi for the striking limestone landscapes of Ninh Binh, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”

• Visit Save Vietnam’s Wildlife at Cuc Phuong National Park with a veterinarian.

• Learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of endangered wildlife including pangolins, monkeys, otters and leopard cats.

• Enjoy an included traditional Vietnamese lunch hosted by a local family.

• Continue to Hoa Lu and visit the historic Dinh and Le Temples, dedicated to former Vietnamese emperors.

• Highlight: Combine conservation, local hospitality and the historic landscapes of Ninh Binh.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 2 hours.

Day 17: NINH BINH, THUNG NHAM

• Enjoy a free morning, with an optional sunrise visit to Mua Cave and its panoramic viewpoint.

• In the afternoon, travel to the Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone.

• Take a traditional rowboat through calm waterways surrounded by limestone mountains and lush vegetation.

• Visit the natural bird garden before exploring But Cave and Tien Ca Cave.

• Continue to spiritual sites including an ancient banyan tree, Gii Dai Temple and Linh Than Mieu.

• Highlight: Experience Ninh Binh’s dramatic limestone scenery from the water.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 1 hour.

Day 18: HA LONG BAY

• Travel approximately 4 hours by private minibus to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

• Board a private boat and cruise through emerald waters surrounded by dramatic limestone islands and caves.

• An optional kayaking experience is available in designated areas of the bay.

• Enjoy an included seafood lunch and dinner onboard while taking in the surrounding scenery.

• Highlight: Spend the night cruising among one of Vietnam’s most celebrated natural landscapes.

• Pack a smaller overnight bag, while your main luggage can remain in Hanoi.

• Accommodation: Overnight Boat | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 19: HA LONG BAY, HANOI

• Wake early if you wish to enjoy sunrise over Ha Long Bay before returning to shore.

• Travel approximately 4 hours back to Hanoi.

• Enjoy an included traditional water-puppet performance hosted by a local family.

• Continue with an included experience in Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter.

• Highlight: Gather for an included final dinner and reflect on the journey through Cambodia and Vietnam.

• Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 20: HANOI

• Enjoy breakfast before the organised journey comes to an end.

• There are no further scheduled activities today.

• Additional accommodation can be arranged separately for travellers wishing to extend their stay.

• An optional Hanoi street-food experience is available.

• Highlight: Enjoy additional time independently in Vietnam’s capital or continue your travels through northern Vietnam.

• Meals: Breakfast.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

• Group Size: 1 to 12 travellers.

• Minimum Age: 15 years.

• Walking: The overall pace is generally easy, although city walking tours and walking inside caves at Ha Long Bay are included.

• Temple Visits: Modest clothing is required, with arms covered and trousers or skirts extending past the knees.

• Sensitive Historical Sites: The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek contain confronting material; travellers may choose not to participate.

• Mekong Delta Guesthouse: Accommodation on Day 08 is simpler than elsewhere, with shared facilities possible and cold water only in some bathrooms.

• Single Supplement: Available for travellers who prefer not to share a room, subject to availability; it excludes Day 08 at the guesthouse and Day 18 on the overnight boat.

• Arrival Transfer: Complimentary for Day 01 arrivals or eligible pre-tour accommodation; flight information must be provided at least 14 days before travel.

• Included Flights: Domestic and international flights indicated within the journey are included.

• Flight Baggage: Maximum allowance is 20 kg checked baggage and 7 kg carry-on baggage.

• Flight Ticketing: Full passenger names, including all middle names, must match the passport exactly; fees may apply for amendments within 45 days of departure.

• Unaccompanied Flights: Some scheduled flights may operate without the group leader, including the Cambodia-to-Vietnam flight; additional assistance is provided where required.

• Combination Journey: The group composition and leader are likely to change in Ho Chi Minh City on Day 06.

• Ha Long Bay Cabins: Overnight accommodation uses twin-share cabins with air-conditioning and private facilities.

• Ha Long Bay Operations: Boat capacity restrictions may require use of a larger shared vessel or splitting travellers between vessels; routing may vary while scheduled inclusions remain unchanged.

• Ha Long Bay Activities: Kayaking and swimming are restricted to designated areas, and a smaller overnight bag is recommended.

• Lunar New Year: Festival-period departures may experience business closures, busy attractions and heavily booked transportation.

• Travel Insurance: Insurance details and next-of-kin information are collected at the Day 01 welcome meeting. Travel insurance is compulsory for international travellers, with at least medical expenses and emergency repatriation cover required; specific waiver provisions apply to travellers residing in the EU, Switzerland or USA.