Day 1: Hanoi

Arrive at any time.

Day 2: Hanoi/ Ha Long

Enjoy 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/ Huế

Enjoy 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: Huế

Pull into Hue early in the morning and dive right into the city, starting with a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. The rest of the day, you are free to explore the city how you'd like.

Day 5: Huế/Hoi An

Drive 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 An

Explore 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 An

Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.

Day 8: Hoi An/ Ho Chi Minh City

Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Take a guided tour of famous Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy free time.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Spend today free in Ho Chi Minh City. Opt to take a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta, and visit traditional candy factories. Or if you prefer, head to the famed Cu Chi Tunnels for an underground tour.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City/ Phnom Penh

Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.

Day 12: Phnom Penh

Guided 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 Reap

Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.

Day 14: Siem Reap

Watch 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 Reap

Spend another day exploring the temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, opt to going further afield in Siem Reap.

Day 16: Siem Reap/ Bangkok

Fly from Cambodia to Thailand. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore bustling Bangkok as you wish.

Day 17: Bangkok

Depart at any time. Not ready to leave this vibrant city? Extend your stay with post-tour accommodation. Ask us for suggestions

(Add these to your tour when you book)

Full Day Mekong River Delta Tour - From €30.00

Trade the city bustle of Ho Chi Minh City for the slower rural life on the Mekong Delta. Begin by exploring the peaceful Vinh Trang Pagoda, then cruise the legendary Mekong River, visiting Unicorn Island to enjoy fresh fruits and traditional music. Sample local chocolates and fresh honey tea from a bee farm. Experience local life with a peaceful rowboat ride through narrow canals, a tuktuk adventure, and a stop at a coconut candy workshop. Indulge in an optional riverside lunch before we return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour - From €23.00

Indulge your inner foodie with a street food tour through bustling Hanoi. Follow your guide through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local fare along the way. Mingle with city natives and experienced street food artists alike, as you taste a variety of Hanoi faves like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Stop at a streetside bar to savour a draught beer like Hanoians do. Cap off the tour at the Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee.

Hue Motorbike Tour - From €28.00

Grab a helmet, hop on a motorbike driven by your experienced local guide, and get ready for a crash course in authentic Viet culture. Spend the next four hours exploring the stalls of a local market, admiring the view of the Perfume River, learning to plough and make rice, creating your own incense sticks, and seeing the most iconic local sights. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Phare Circus - From €15.00

Enjoy a stellar performance by Phare, a unique and socially conscious circus that injects Cambodian culture and history into its inspiring shows. See acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts melded with theatre, modern dance, and more. Take in stories of war, relationships, and discrimination, inspired by the real-life experiences of Phare’s creators and performers.

My Own Room - From €499.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Price per person is based on 2 sharing and includes:

• 17 day Essential Vietnam & Cambodia small group tour
• Accommodations: Hotels (14 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt).
• Meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. Allow USD185-240 for meals not included
• Transportation: Train, air-conditioned bus, plane, walking, tuk-tuk, cyclo, boat.
• Staff & experts: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Internal flight
• Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
• Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap
• Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
• Your Discover Moment: Hoi An
• Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
• Halong Bay caves entrance
• Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
• Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Huế)
• Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour
• Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh)
• Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide
• Two-day Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including sunrise tour (Siem Reap)

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• International flights- we'll find the best fares for your chosen departure dates
• Travel insurance

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

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