A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures, this 17-day trip offers a combination of guided excursions and free time to explore beaches, ruins, urban culture, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Cruise the Mekong for a day and overnight on a traditional sailing junk boat in Halong Bay. Witness the heights of Cambodia's past at Angkor Wat, and contemplate its lows by walking the infamous Killing Fields. Although many activities are included, there is still plenty of time to explore on your own and create the ultimate adventure.
Day 1: HanoiArrive at any time.
Day 2: Hanoi/Ha LongEnjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Ha Long/HuếEnjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Day 4: HuếGuided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Day 5: Huế/Hoi AnDrive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.
Day 6: Hoi AnExplore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.
Day 7: Hoi AnSpend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
Day 8: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh CityFly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh CityGuided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning, free time in the afternoon.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh CityEnjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom PenhTravel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.
Day 12: Phnom PenhGuided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum or the Central Market.
Day 13: Phnom Penh/Siem ReapDrive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.
Day 14: Siem ReapWatch the sun rise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonlé Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.
Day 15: Siem ReapSpend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.
Day 16: Siem Reap/BangkokCross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.
Day 17: BangkokDepart at any time.