Day 01: PHNOM PENH

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

• Enjoy free time to settle in or independently admire the city’s French-influenced architecture and cultural attractions.

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

• Insurance and emergency contact details will be collected during the meeting.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included welcome dinner at Malis Restaurant, known for preserving traditional Cambodian cuisine.

• Accommodation: Anik Palace Hotel or similar | Meals: Dinner.

Day 02: PHNOM PENH

• Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) to learn about the tragic legacy of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge period.

• Continue to the Royal Palace, including the impressive Throne Hall with its Bayon-inspired tower.

• Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to experience Phnom Penh independently.

• Optional visits include Wat Phnom, the National Museum or a cyclo tour.

• Travellers who prefer not to visit Tuol Sleng may advise their leader.

• Highlight: Gain deeper insight into Cambodia through its royal heritage and modern history.

• Accommodation: Anik Palace Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 03: SKUN, SANTUK, SIEM REAP

• Travel towards Siem Reap, stopping at Skun Village Market to learn about distinctive local food traditions.

• Visit Santuk Silk Farm, a social enterprise employing local women as artisan weavers.

• Learn about the traditional silk-production process before sharing an included rustic lunch prepared by the weavers.

• Continue towards Siem Reap, passing historic bridges along the journey.

• Highlight: Enjoy a Khmer dinner and traditional dance performance at Angkor Village Apsara Theatre.

• Check into your three-night Feature Stay surrounded by tropical gardens and quiet pools.

• Accommodation: Shinta Mani Angkor or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 5.5 hours driving, or 7 hours with stops.

Day 04: ANGKOR, SIEM REAP

• Begin the day at the Angkor temple complex, with the option to arrive earlier for sunrise.

• Explore Angkor Wat accompanied by a private archaeological guide providing specialist historical insight.

• Enjoy an included lunch at Sala Bai Hotel School, which provides hospitality training for disadvantaged young people.

• Continue to Angkor Thom, known for its monumental carved stone faces.

• Visit a working Buddhist monastery and learn about Theravada Buddhist traditions.

• Highlight: Meet resident monks for a sacred water blessing and receive a traditional red wristband.

• Accommodation: Shinta Mani Angkor or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 05: TA PROHM, BANTEAY SREI, SIEM REAP

• Visit atmospheric Ta Prohm, where enormous trees grow through and around the ancient stone foundations.

• Continue to Banteay Srei, celebrated for its intricate stone carvings.

• Return to your resort or use your three-day Angkor Pass to continue exploring independently.

• Enjoy free time in Siem Reap during the afternoon.

• Highlight: Gather for a private farewell dinner amid the rice fields of the Cambodian countryside.

• Accommodation: Shinta Mani Angkor or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 06: SIEM REAP, HO CHI MINH CITY

• Take an included unescorted flight to Ho Chi Minh City, with transfers provided as part of the journey.

• Meet your new leader and any travellers joining the Vietnam section at a second 06:00 p.m. meeting.

• A fast-track airport arrival service is included on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City.

• The travelling group and leader may change today as this journey combines two sections.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included dinner in a historic building dating from 1861, with a menu of southern Vietnamese favourites.

• Accommodation: Rex Saigon Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 07: BEN TRE, MEKONG DELTA, HO CHI MINH CITY

• Travel south via Ben Tre to the waterways of the Mekong Delta.

• Board a private boat and cruise past coconut gardens before visiting a local home for tropical fruits and coconut jams.

• Continue aboard traditional sampans through waterways lined by coconut trees and stilt houses.

• Take a tuk-tuk journey through local villages and learn about the importance of the coconut industry.

• Visit GreenHub, whose initiatives include mangrove protection and plastic-waste reduction.

• Highlight: Enjoy an included local lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Accommodation: Rex Saigon Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 4 hours.

Day 08: CU CHI, HO CHI MINH CITY

• Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network extending for approximately 200 km.

• Learn how the tunnels were used for refuge, storage, hospitals, dwellings, schools and military operations.

• Your leader will provide historical context, including information about the 1968 Tet Offensive.

• Return to central Ho Chi Minh City for an included walking tour.

• Pass the City People’s Committee Building, Opera House, old CIA building viewpoint and Central Post Office.

• Highlight: Contrast Vietnam’s wartime history with the civic architecture and modern energy of Ho Chi Minh City.

• Accommodation: Rex Saigon Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 09: DA NANG, HOI AN

• Take an included flight to Da Nang before continuing to Hoi An.

• Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant after arrival.

• Join your leader for a guided walk through Hoi An’s heritage-listed Old Town.

• Visit an ornately decorated historic trader’s house and cross the Japanese Covered Bridge.

• Continue to a Chinese Assembly Hall and local museum.

• Highlight: Experience Hoi An’s preserved architecture and centuries of multicultural trading heritage.

• Accommodation: Grand Signature M Village or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 2 hours.

Day 10: MY SON, HOI AN

• Enjoy a free morning before travelling to My Son Sanctuary in the afternoon.

• Experience the sanctuary after hours as part of a specialist cultural visit.

• Meet an expert Cham researcher and monument conservator who will provide insight into the Cham people and their heritage.

• Explore temples dating back to the 4th century and learn about the architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• See evidence of wartime damage while learning about conservation of the sanctuary.

• Highlight: Attend a private Apsara dance performance during this cultural experience.

• Accommodation: Grand Signature M Village or similar | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 11: HOI AN

• Enjoy a full free day to experience Hoi An at your own pace.

• Wander through the Old Town’s assembly halls, heritage houses and quiet streets beside the Thu Bon River.

• You may independently cycle into nearby villages or visit one of the town’s renowned tailors.

• A cooking experience is another option for learning more about central Vietnamese cuisine.

• In the evening, choose a riverside restaurant or admire Hoi An illuminated by lanterns.

• Highlight: Enjoy time to experience Hoi An’s heritage, riverside setting and local culture independently.

• Accommodation: Grand Signature M Village or similar | Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12: HAI VAN PASS, HUE

• Travel north towards Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

• Cross the scenic Hai Van Pass, with mountain and coastal views towards Lang Co Beach.

• Arrive in Hue and explore the city’s historic imperial heritage.

• Visit the Imperial Citadel, including the remains of the Forbidden Purple City.

• Learn about the extensive damage the complex sustained during the Vietnam War.

• Highlight: Combine one of Vietnam’s most scenic road journeys with the imperial history of Hue.

• Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 3 hours.

Day 13: HUE

• Visit An Nhien Garden, a family altar house transformed into a restaurant, for a private culinary experience.

• Be welcomed with cakes and tea before learning about family lineage, customs and ancestral traditions.

• Join a private cooking demonstration using plant-based ingredients and learn about Hue’s culinary philosophy.

• Sit down together for an included lunch featuring the dishes demonstrated.

• Later, visit the elaborate Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, surrounded by a lake, frangipani and pine trees.

• Continue experiencing Hue’s imperial heritage during the afternoon.

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

• Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village Hotel or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 14: HANOI

• Take an included flight from Hue to Hanoi, most likely departing during the morning.

• Join your leader for a guided half-day introduction to Vietnam’s capital.

• Visit the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the former Ho Chi Minh Stilt House.

• Enjoy an included lunch at KOTO, which provides hospitality training for disadvantaged young people.

• Spend the evening at leisure, with Hanoi’s lakes and parks available to experience independently.

• Highlight: Combine Hanoi’s historic landmarks with a meaningful social-enterprise dining experience.

• Accommodation: Hotel du Lac Signature or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Travel: Approx. 1 hour.

Day 15: MAI CHAU

• Leave Hanoi by private coach and travel into the mountain landscapes of Mai Chau.

• Admire the valley’s green mountains before stopping for an included lunch.

• Visit Vun Art, a social enterprise employing people with disabilities to create artwork from recycled silk scraps.

• Check into your resort during the afternoon and enjoy time to relax.

• Highlight: Experience the peaceful landscapes of Mai Chau while supporting a meaningful local initiative.

• Accommodation: Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Travel: Approx. 3.5 hours.

Day 16: MAI CHAU

• Walk with your leader through a series of traditional Mai Chau villages.

• Pass terraced rice fields and stilt houses while experiencing the surrounding rural landscape.

• Meet a local artisan and learn about traditional cotton textile-making and Thai garment craftsmanship.

• Learn how Ruou Can, a traditional fermented rice wine, is produced and understand its cultural significance.

• Enjoy an included lunch hosted by a local family.

• Highlight: Connect with Mai Chau through village life, textiles, traditional food and local craftsmanship.

• Accommodation: Mai Chau Ecolodge or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 17: HANOI

• Return by road to Hanoi, arriving during the late morning.

• Join your leader for a walk through the historic 36 Streets of the Old Quarter.

• Explore shop-lined alleys selling everything from souvenirs to traditional silk clothing.

• In the afternoon, attend a rare traditional Ca Tru performance inside an ancient temple.

• Learn about this northern Vietnamese art form, historically performed at royal courts and recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

• Highlight: Experience an exclusive acoustic performance of one of Vietnam’s distinctive musical traditions.

• Accommodation: Hotel du Lac Signature or similar | Meals: Breakfast | Travel: Approx. 3.5 hours.

Day 18: HA LONG BAY

• Travel approximately 3 hours to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

• Board The Au Co Cruise or similar, your overnight Feature Stay, and sail among limestone karsts, islets and caves.

• Depending on the day’s routing, visit a fishing village or cave before returning onboard for an included seafood lunch.

• Enjoy opportunities to relax on the beach or kayak in designated areas.

• Swimming directly from boats is prohibited within the bay.

• Highlight: Dine on deck as the sun sets before spending the night surrounded by Ha Long Bay’s spectacular landscape.

• Accommodation: The Au Co Cruise or similar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 19: HA LONG BAY, HANOI

• Enjoy breakfast onboard and take part in the included Tai Chi experience if you wish.

• Sail back to port before travelling approximately 3 hours to Hanoi.

• Enjoy free time to revisit attractions or shop along Hang Gai Street.

• You may independently enjoy afternoon tea at the Metropole Hotel.

• Highlight: Gather with your group for an included farewell dinner in Hanoi and reflect on the journey.

• Accommodation: Hotel du Lac Signature or similar | 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 if you would like more time in Hanoi.

• Optional extensions include a Hanoi street-food experience, Ninh Binh Mini Adventure or hiking in Sapa.

• Highlight: Extend your stay independently to experience more of Hanoi or northern Vietnam.

• Meals: Breakfast.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

• Group Size: 1 to 12 travellers.

• Minimum Age: 15 years.

• Arrival Transfer: Complimentary airport arrival transfer is included for Day 01 arrivals or eligible pre-tour accommodation; flight details must be provided at least 14 days before travel.

• Single Supplement: Available for travellers who prefer not to share a room, subject to availability; it excludes Day 18, when Ha Long Bay accommodation is twin-share.

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

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

• Flight Ticketing: Passenger names, including all middle names, must exactly match the passport; amendments within 45 days may incur fees or require a new ticket.

• Combination Journey: The group composition and leader are likely to change when the journey continues from Cambodia to Vietnam on Day 06.

• Luggage: Packing around 15 kg is recommended, with main luggage not exceeding 20 kg; travellers should be able to lift and carry their own luggage for short distances when required.

• Temple Visits: Clothing should cover the shoulders and extend past the knees when entering religious sites.

• Ha Long Bay Luggage: Main luggage may remain at the hotel in Hanoi during the overnight cruise.

• Ha Long Bay Access: Some sightseeing involves staircases and uneven or slippery pathways, so suitable walking footwear is recommended.

• Ha Long Bay Operations: Boat availability may occasionally require a larger shared vessel or splitting travellers between vessels; the overnight cruise may also move one day earlier, with Hanoi sightseeing adjusted accordingly.

• Lunar New Year: In 2027, Tet runs from 05–11 February; travellers should expect possible business closures, busy attractions and heavily booked transportation.

• Travel Insurance: Insurance and emergency contact details 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.