Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Today is arrival day, so there are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the pace of life in Bangkok.
Additional Information: The welcome moment begins at 18:00. Please ensure you arrive at the joining hotel by then to ensure you do not miss the meeting.
ACTIVITY: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don’t forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2
Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai
Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Enjoy a 1-hr longtail boat tour of Bangkok’s famous klongs (canals). The trip finishes at the Royal Temple of Wat Po for a guided tour.
After, there is time for shopping, a visit to Grand Palace or a stroll along Khao San Rd. In the evening, board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Additional Information: Note: Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, and a long public holiday, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.
ACTIVITY: Travel by longtail boat on the busy Chao Phraya River and through the small canals of western Bangkok’s Thonburi district. Observe colourful scenes of everyday life along the river banks.
ACTIVITY: Immerse yourself in Thai Buddhist culture and visit the famous giant 46m (151ft) reclining Buddha, covered in gold leaf. Relax with a traditional Thai massage at the country’s leading school of massage at Wat Po.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Use some free time in Bangkok to make the most out of this city.
TRANSPORT: Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Chiang Mai
Enjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.
Arrive early morning and use some free time to explore. Choose from a range of optional activities or stroll the city independently. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.
In late afternoon, set off to visit the temple complex, Doi Suthep. If you’re lucky, you may witness the chanting of the monks.
FREE TIME: MORNING With so much to do in Chiang Mai, make the most of your free time here.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Climb the 300-step naga (mystical serpent) staircase to one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples, or opt to take a cable car and enjoy the view. Learn all about Doi Suthep’s history from a local guide – built on top of a mountain, the temple sits among pagodas, statues, bells and shrines.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 4
Day 4: Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong
Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.
Drive to Chiang Khong, a sleepy trading town nestled on the bank of the Mekong River. En route, visit Wat Rong Khun — the dazzling ‘White Temple’. Wander the local food market or sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life relaxing in Thailand with river views of Laos.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Visit Wat Rong Khun (better known among foreigners as the White Temple), an unconventional Buddhist temple designed by prominent Thai painter-turned-architect Chalermchai Kositpipat. Be wowed by the temple’s contemporary exterior made up of a mosaic of mirrors. View the interior walls that have a pop culture and sci-fi influence. Find murals of Batman, Superman, Predator, and the Matrix.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng
Cross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River. Experience a local homestay in a nearby village.
Here, enjoy traditional Laotian food while getting to know your host family. Your CEO will provide insight into the way of life of village residents.
Cross the border to the Laos immigration area, then take a songthaew (local bus) to a traditional slow boat.
Travel down the Mekong River and adjust to the relaxed pace of life in Laos. This predominantly mountainous country has unsurpassed views of the riverside villages, the tropical jungle, and the mountains.
ACTIVITY: Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy the ride down the Mekong on our private boat (it’s pretty comfortable and spacious, and there’s a toilet on board). Have some fruit, tea, and coffee (free of charge); water and soft drinks are available for purchase. Bring some warm gear – it can be quite cold from November to February.
ACTIVITY: G Adventures and the Planeterra Foundation have worked with a community in the Mekong River to help develop their homestay programs, providing a unique cultural experience for travellers and the local community.
Here you have the chance to stay overnight in a Mekong village to get a glimpse into rural daily life. Enjoy dinner with your hosts. Experience a traditional Khamu Cultural Performance, and enjoy the chance to dance with the locals.
Meals: Dinner
Day 6
Day 6: Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang
Continue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.
Continue on by slow boat down the mighty Mekong. Before arriving at Luang Prabang, enjoy a visit outside to the Pak Ou caves.
After, re-board the boat and continue to Luang Prabang, arriving in the early evening.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy the ride down the Mekong on our private boat (it’s pretty comfortable and spacious, and there’s a toilet on board). Have some fruit, tea, and coffee (free of charge); water and soft drinks are available for purchase. Bring some warm gear – it can be quite cold from November to February.
ACTIVITY: Visit these dramatic caves considered an important spiritual site by many Lao people. See thousands of Buddha statues and images that line the limestone walls.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
Day 7: Luang Prabang
Enjoy a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre before heading to the new Planeterra project Ban Ou community. Relax in the afternoon at the Kuang Si waterfalls.
Take a tour of the Ethnology Museum — a great chance to learn more about the dress and customs of local people. Drop into Ock Pop Tok for an introduction to Laos textiles and handicrafts. Then, take a half-day trip out to the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls and be sure to pack a swimsuit.
ACTIVITY: Take a guided tour of the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) to learn about the traditional arts and cultures of Laos’s many diverse ethnic groups. Shop in the TAEC Boutique for authentic village-made handicrafts and relax with a drink at the museum café.
ACTIVITY: Visit Ock Pop Tok “East Meets West” Living Crafts Centre on the banks of the Mekong River to learn from artisans about Laos handicrafts and the importance of woven textiles in Laos culture. Wander around the grounds for free, for opt to enjoy a drink in the cafe, join a workshop, or take an audio tour.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a delicious meal with the local Baan Ou Community. Learn about Laotian cuisine and life in Luang Prabang. Start the visit with a welcome drink and a brief introduction to the village before a Baci Welcome ceremony. Then walk through the village and visit the noodle house and weaving house. Sit down for a lunch prepared by a group of women in the community.
ACTIVITY: Journey to this magnificent tiered waterfall, where relaxing is highly recommended. Opt for a dip in the turquoise waters and explore multiple picture-perfect pools, framed by the jungle landscape.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 8
Day 8: Luang Prabang
Enjoy a free day exploring all Luang Prabang has to offer. Options include cooking classes, temple visits, massages, night market shopping, and cycling.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY There’s a wealth of activities going on in and around Luang Prabang. Pick and choose what sounds best.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Day 9: Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng
Take a high speed train to Vang Vieng this morning. Enjoy the afternoon free to rest or explore!
Ride a high speed train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Enjoy free time.
FREE TIME: Spend the afternoon free in Vang Vieng.
TRANSPORT: Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10
Day 10: Vang Vieng
Enjoy free time in Vang Vieng, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.
Opt to pre-book the “Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle” on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY With many options for Vang Vieng, choose what suits you best.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11
Day 11: Vang Vieng/Vientiane
Explore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.
Head out of the mountains to one of Asia’s sleepiest capital cities. Opt to visit some of the highlights of Vientiane including Wat Sisaket, one of the city’s oldest and most fascinating temples, and Wat Phra That Luang, Lao’s national symbol and one of her most sacred sites.
For those who like to shop, don’t miss the morning market, which, incidentally, is open all day!
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Opt to visit the sights, get a massage or indulge in one last day of Laotian cuisine in Laos’ capital city.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12
Day 12: Vientiane/Hanoi
Fly from Vientiane to Hanoi.
Take a short flight from quiet Laos into the bustling capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. Take a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter to get to know the narrow streets of this city.
FREE TIME: MORNING Enjoy a free morning in the capital before you take flight.
TRANSPORT: After the short flight to Hanoi, a private vehicle will transfer the group 45 mins to the hotel in the city centre.
ACTIVITY: Take an orientation walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry. Each street is named after the trade practiced on that street for several generations; it’s an interesting glimpse into the life of a Hanoian in one of the oldest parts of town. Need a rest? Stop at Bia Hoi corner and pull up a plastic stool. Drink the local brew with the locals and make new friends.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13
Day 13: Hanoi
Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house, and Presidential Palace. Enjoy an included water puppet show. Opt to visit the Temple of Literature, museums, and Hoa Lo Prison.
Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and the former president’s house on stilts for insight into an important figure in Vietnam’s history.
During the afternoon, use some free time to explore this beautiful city. Opt to visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology or just sip delicious Vietnamese iced coffee in a café along the lake. In late afternoon or early evening, attend a performance of Vietnam’s famous water puppets before sampling one of Hanoi’s amazing eating venues.
Opt to pre-book the “Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour” activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
ACTIVITY: Please note: the mausoleum and museum are closed for refurbishment from October-November each year.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Choose what interests you most with some free time in Hanoi.
ACTIVITY: EVENING Watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show with beautiful live music and intricate puppets dancing in a water stage.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14
Day 14: 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.
Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.
In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
TRANSPORT: Skim across the water aboard this iconic traditional Asian sailboat.
ACTIVITY: Board a traditional junk boat at Ha Long Bay harbour and cruise out onto serene waters. Marvel at massive limestone karst mountains jutting out of the water, creating unforgettable spectacular scenery. Swim, kayak or go cave exploring on one of the islands, if conditions are right. Indulge in fresh seafood meals with a variety of dishes to sample. Drift to sleep in a cozy cabin on board.
On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 15
Day 15: 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.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the “Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour” activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Spend a few hours exploring this beautiful capital city. Visit some shops, have a bia hoi on a street corner or grab a coffee in a lakeside café.
TRANSPORT: Drive about 15 mins to the station and then board the southbound train for the overnight journey.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 16
Day 16: 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.
Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.
While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.
Opt to pre-book the “Hue Motorbike Tour” activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
ACTIVITY: Visit Tien Mu, one of the tallest and, perhaps, most elegant pagodas in Vietnam, at seven storeys high. Take a step back in time touring this historic temple – built more than 400 years ago along the north shore of the Perfume River, it has been the site of many political protests.
ACTIVITY: Tour this one-time capital city and UNESCO World Heritage site. See the walled fortress and former palace, which has many palaces, gateways, courtyards, and gardens to explore. The Forbidden Purple City (modelled on China’s Forbidden City) inside the citadel was once home to the imperial family and was significantly damaged during the Vietnam War.
ACTIVITY: Visit the Royal Tombs along the Perfume River in Hue. Embracing the concept of Feng Shui, these tombs are extremely ornate and provide fantastic insight into the lives of the former rulers.
Day 17
Day 17: 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.
Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.
With three nights here, there’s plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Use free time in this quaint town to explore any way you like.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 18
Day 18: 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.
ACTIVITY: Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Run by our G for Good partners, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively for G Adventures. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.
FREE TIME: HALF DAY Explore this charming city.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 19
Day 19: Hoi An
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY Enjoy free time in this charming town.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 20
Day 20: 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.
Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.
TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 21
Day 21: 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.
Use free time to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. The Reunification Palace, the city’s Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum are also well worth a visit.
ACTIVITY: Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network of tunnels that the Viet Cong lived in to protect themselves from opposing forces during the Vietnam War. Try crawling through some of the tunnels (if you’re not claustrophobic). These tunnels stored ammunition, had underground hospitals, and served as a hidden base for attacking allied forces.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Enjoy free time to explore this hectic city any way you like.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 22
Day 22: 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.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY Enjoy a free day to explore Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 23
Day 23: Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh
Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.
Drive to the border and cross into Cambodia. Continue on to the capital, Phnom Penh, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the city for a street-level perspective.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
ACTIVITY: Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van’s restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 24
Day 24: 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.
Meet a local guide to learn more about the dark side of Cambodian history. Visit to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. After, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.
Enjoy a free afternoon to sightsee. Opt to explore the city’s many sights: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. With time, choose to visit the Russian Market, Wat Phnom or sip a drink at a riverside café.
ACTIVITY: Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre, yet serene, site with a guide.
ACTIVITY: Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Use free time to customize your experience and see the sights that interest you most.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 25
Day 25: Phnom Penh/Siem Reap
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring incredible Angkor Wat.
Opt to pre-book the “Phare Circus” activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
TRANSPORT: Drive through the beautiful Cambodian countryside.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 26
Day 26: 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.
Spend two days exploring Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer kingdom and one of the wonders of the archaeological world. See some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, also known as the ‘Tomb Raider’ temple.
Enjoy a traditional meal to learn about Khmer food and meet some friendly locals. Alternating locations of our included local meal means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area. Each experience is truly unique and memorable.
ACTIVITY: Follow a local expert through the massive grounds of Angkor Wat for 2 days. You’ll have the opportunity to go in and out of the complex, resting at the hottest part of the day.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Enjoy free time in Siem Reap.
ACTIVITY: Depending on the day of the week your tour visits Siem Reap, you will either enjoy a traditional meal at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home in a nearby village. With so many travellers coming through this area, alternating experiences helps to allow multiple small businesses to flourish. Both experiences are truly unique and memorable.
The New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures, provides skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members. The project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Meals at Phila’s house support the education of underprivileged children in the area. Visit either project – both run by locals – and see how they have supported positive change in the community.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 27
Day 27: Siem Reap
Spend another day exploring the temples of Angkor. In the afternoon, opt to going further afield in Siem Reap.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy another day touring the impressive ancient ruins with a local guide.
FREE TIME: HALF DAY Get out and explore.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 28
Day 28: Siem Reap/Bangkok
Fly from Cambodia to Thailand. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore bustling Bangkok as you wish.
Additional Information: During the winter months, flights arrive in Bangkok in the late afternoon. If you wish to spend more free time in the city, we suggest adding a post-night to your trip.
TRANSPORT: Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… yup, it is a plane, actually.
FREE TIME: Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 29
Day 29: Bangkok
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave this vibrant city? Extend your stay with post-tour accommodation – your CEO can give you a hand.
Meals: Breakfast
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Kuang Si Waterfalls Trek & Swim
Walk jungle paths to tiered turquoise pools and the main cascade of Kuang Si, where mineral-rich waters spill over travertine ledges. Cool off with a refreshing dip or pause for photos and reflection beneath shaded banyan trees.
Learn about the site’s conservation and nearby wildlife rescue efforts. The milky-blue hues and forest soundtrack make this an uplifting counterpoint to Luang Prabang’s temples and cafés.
Hanoi Old Quarter Orientation Walk
Stroll the 36 guild streets with your CEO to decode Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where shopfronts spill with lacquerware, silk, and street snacks. Trace lanes named for traditional trades and enjoy a free afternoon later to return for shopping or cafés.
Hear stories of colonial facades and pagodas tucked between market stalls. A stop near lively Bia Hoi corner introduces the city’s sociable beer culture and easygoing charm.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Stilt House & Presidential Grounds
Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (when open), the simple stilt house where he lived, and the surrounding Presidential grounds. Gain context on modern Vietnam’s founding era amid orderly gardens and austere architecture.
Discuss national memory and leadership as you explore the complex with your guide. The contrast between monumental spaces and humble living quarters underlines an enduring ethos of service and simplicity.
Traditional Water Puppetry Performance, Hanoi
Watch wooden puppets dance on water to live music and folk songs at a classic theatre near Hoàn Ki?m Lake. Tales of rice harvests, dragons, and village life unfold on a liquid stage lit by lantern glow.
This distinctive northern art form dates to flooded paddy fields and communal festivals. Skilled puppeteers hidden behind screens bring to life myth, humour, and everyday lore with nimble rods and splashing cues.
Phnom Penh Cyclo City Tour
Settle into a classic cyclo ride from Wat Phnom along tree-lined boulevards to colonial-era facades, the Royal Palace, and riverfront cafés. The unhurried pace brings street life close—markets, shrines, and saffron robes at eye level.
Hear how the Mekong-Tonlé Sap junction shaped the capital’s fortunes. Your driver navigates lively avenues so you can focus on soaking up the city atmosphere and architecture.
Angkor Temples Two-Day Exploration with Sunrise
Witness sunrise at Angkor Wat before delving into bas-reliefs and galleries that chart cosmic myths and royal pageantry. Continue across the moat to Angkor Thom’s Bayon with its enigmatic smiling faces, and vine-laced Ta Prohm where kapok roots embrace stone.
With a local expert, balance headline temples with quieter corners and cooling breaks. The scale, symbolism, and jungle setting reveal a civilisation whose art and engineering still astonish.
Mekong Slow Boat Journey through Northern Laos
Drift the Mekong by private slow boat, watching jungle slopes, riverbank gardens, and bamboo hamlets unfold at an unhurried pace. Sip tea or coffee as fishermen cast nets and water buffalo wade, capturing serene river panoramas from the open deck.
Guides share stories of river trade routes and Buddhist spirit houses tucked into limestone cliffs. This classic route into Laos highlights the region’s rhythms—life lived by the water—before docking at riverside villages.
Mekong Village Homestay & Khamu Cultural Performance
Settle into a welcoming village on the Mekong for a Planeterra-supported stay, sharing a home-cooked dinner and conversation. As night falls, experience a traditional Khamu performance with songs and dance that celebrate seasonal life and community bonds.
Hear how tourism supports local livelihoods and preserves heritage. The warmth of your hosts and the simple setting invite you to connect across cultures, a rare chance to witness living traditions far from the city lights.
Pak Ou Caves Guided Visit
Visit the Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of Buddha figures line limestone chambers overlooking a wide bend in the Mekong. Climb gently to sanctuaries filled with incense and soft light, an atmosphere made for quiet contemplation.
Learn how villagers have brought worn Buddha images here for centuries, creating a unique devotional landscape. The river setting, cliff openings, and storied pilgrimage tradition make this a spiritual highlight near Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang Ethnology Museum & Ock Pop Tok Crafts Centre
Explore the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre with a guide to understand Laos’ diverse Hmong, Khmu, Tai, and other communities through textiles, tools, and ritual objects. Continue riverside to Ock Pop Tok’s Living Crafts Centre to meet weavers at their looms and learn about natural dyes.
These two visits illuminate everyday traditions and the skills behind Laos’ famed fabrics. Support ethical shopping and see how heritage craftsmanship thrives with community-led initiatives.
Baan Ou Community Lunch & Baci Welcome
Sit down to a home-style lunch prepared by women of the Baan Ou Community and join a traditional Baci welcome ceremony. Taste regional recipes while hearing how community tourism empowers families around Luang Prabang.
Walk the village lanes to small weaving and noodle houses and learn about everyday livelihoods. This Planeterra-supported experience blends meaningful exchange with the bright flavours of Lao cuisine.
Ha Long Bay Overnight Junk Cruise, Caves & Kayaking
Cruise UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay aboard a traditional junk, gliding past limestone karsts and sheltered coves. Depending on conditions, explore a grotto on foot and kayak beneath sculpted cliffs before a fresh seafood dinner under the stars.
Learn about bay ecology and floating communities as the boat anchors for the night. Wake to misty silhouettes and a tranquil deck breakfast—sunrise over the karsts is a photographer’s favourite.
Hue: Tien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel & Royal Tombs
Tour Hue’s riverside Tien Mu Pagoda before exploring the walled Imperial Citadel with its courtyards and pavilions. Continue to an ornate Nguyen emperor’s tomb, set among lotus ponds and stone mandarins.
Hear how dynastic aesthetics blended Confucian order with Feng Shui ideals along the Perfume River. War-era scars sit alongside restorations, revealing the resilient soul of Vietnam’s former capital.
Hai Van Pass Coastal Drive & Photo Stops
Trace the Hai Van Pass, a sinuous ribbon between jungle peaks and the East Sea, famed for sweeping coastal panoramas. Pause at viewpoints where relics of old French bunkers guard the ridgeline.
This scenic link between Hue and Da Nang highlights central Vietnam’s varied terrain—misty saddles, bright fishing bays, and sandy spits—perfect moments to pause for photos and reflection before arriving in Hoi An.
Hoi An Oodles of Noodles Cooking Class & Lunch (G for Good)
Join a hands-on noodle workshop with our G for Good partners to discover Hoi An’s astonishing variety—cao l?u, mì Qu?ng, and more. Prepare sauces, pull noodles, and enjoy your creations while chatting with trainees building hospitality skills.
Hear how this social enterprise opens doors for local youth through culinary training and English practice. It’s a delicious way to support community-led change while learning regional techniques.
Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Exploration
Explore sections of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a subterranean network used during the Vietnam War, with kitchens, clinics, and hidden entrances. Test a short crawl if you wish, then view ingenious traps and wartime relics.
Your guide shares firsthand accounts that frame the tunnels as symbols of resilience and strategy. The experience invites thoughtful context and reflection on conflict and endurance.
Tuol Sleng (S-21) & Choeung Ek Killing Fields with Guide
Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about the Khmer Rouge regime through survivor testimonies and stark photographic archives. Continue to Choeung Ek memorial, where a stupa of skulls stands amid peaceful fields.
Guided context supports respectful engagement with this difficult history. Space is held to pause for photos and reflection, honouring victims while acknowledging Cambodia’s ongoing recovery and resilience.
Siem Reap Local Khmer Meal (G for Good)
Savour a Khmer feast at a community project or local home supported by G for Good, tasting fragrant curries, amok, and garden-fresh herbs. Meet the team behind the table and learn how hospitality training funds education and health initiatives.
Stories of family recipes and neighbourhood change accompany each dish. This dinner blends flavour and purpose, letting you connect with local hosts while supporting sustainable tourism.
Bangkok Grand Palace & National Museum Highlights
Explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha, where gilded prangs and mirrored mosaics dazzle within Rattanakosin’s royal precinct. Continue to the Bangkok National Museum for a curated sweep of Thai art and courtly life.
Learn palace etiquette and the stories behind ceremonial halls before discovering treasures from Ayutthaya to modern kings. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; modest dress is required for palace entry.
Chiang Mai Thai Cooking Class
Shop a local market for herbs and spices, then chop, wok-fry, and plate northern specialities under a chef’s guidance. Learn to balance sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, and enjoy your creations with the group.
Techniques like pounding curry paste and balancing fish sauce to lime juice are demystified in a friendly kitchen. This activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; vegetarian options are typically available.
Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle: Kayak & Cave
Kayak the Nam Song River past limestone towers, then venture into a cool karst cavern with headlamps to see stalactites and ancient chambers. Depending on conditions, add a gentle zipline over rice fields for sweeping valley views.
Guides manage safety and routes so you can focus on scenery and fun. This multi-activity bundle is at additional cost and bookable on tour; exact inclusions may vary by season.
Vientiane Temple Highlights: Wat Sisaket & Pha That Luang
In Laos’s laid-back capital, visit Wat Sisaket with its cloister of Buddha images before continuing to Pha That Luang, the national symbol whose golden stupa shimmers above the city.
Gain insight into Theravada practice and royal-era architecture while enjoying the slower rhythm of Vientiane. This visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it pairs well with a stroll along the Mekong at sunset.
Hanoi Street Food & Culture Tasting Walk
Sample bun cha, banh cuon, and pho on a guided wander through the Old Quarter’s alleys, finishing with egg coffee in a tucked-away café. Along the way, learn chopstick etiquette and regional flavour profiles.
Vendors and tiny kitchens tell the city’s story through aroma and sizzle. This gastronomic walk is at additional cost and bookable on tour; come hungry and curious.
Hue Motorbike Discovery (with Licensed Driver)
Ride pillion with a licensed driver through backstreets and rice paddies to village craft stops, panoramic hill viewpoints, and riverside pagodas. Feel the breeze crossing the Truong Tien Bridge as daily life unfolds around you.
Local knowledge shapes the route—photo stops, incense workshops, and quiet lanes rarely reached by buses. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; helmets are provided.
Hoi An Countryside Cycling
Pedal quiet lanes past water buffalo, vegetable farms, and boatyards to island hamlets around Hoi An. Meet artisans at work and pause for a cool drink beneath palms, taking in riverside village scenes.
Guides set an easy pace with plenty of stops for photos and local chats. This gentle ride is at additional cost and bookable on tour; bikes and helmets are included.
Hoi An Thu Bon River Sunset Cruise
Cruise the Thu Bon River at dusk as fishing skiffs glide home and lanterns flicker along the waterfront. Sip a cool drink on deck and enjoy golden-hour views of tiled roofs and coconut palms.
The warm light and gentle breeze create a relaxed close to the day’s explorations. This activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour; seasonal timings vary with sunset.
My Son Sanctuary Excursion from Hoi An
Explore the red-brick towers of My Son, a UNESCO-listed Cham site set in a lush valley. Hear how Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva once anchored a powerful maritime kingdom and pause for photos and reflection among weathered carvings.
Guides explain restoration challenges and wartime damage as you trace processional paths and sanctuaries. This excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Mekong Delta Boat Cruise & Village Visit (from Ho Chi Minh City)
Navigate palm-fringed canals by boat to visit cottage industries—perhaps a coconut-candy kitchen or brick kiln—before sharing tropical fruit and tea. Cycle or walk short village paths for close-up delta life.
Learn about tide rhythms, floating markets, and river trade that feed Saigon’s kitchens. This full-day outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; inclusions vary by route and season.
Phnom Penh Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda & National Museum
Tour the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, where a floor of silver tiles leads to glittering shrines, then continue to the National Museum to admire exquisite Khmer bronzes and sandstone deities.
Guides illuminate royal ceremonies and the artistry that later flowered at Angkor. This cultural visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; palace dress codes apply (shoulders and knees covered).
Tonlé Sap Floating Village Boat Trip (Siem Reap)
Boat across Tonlé Sap, Southeast Asia’s great lake, to see stilted houses, floating schools, and nets drying on decks. Water levels transform the scenery across seasons, shaping lake-dependent livelihoods.
Your guide explains monsoon cycles and fish migrations that sustain these communities. This outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; operations may vary with water conditions.
Angkor National Museum
Trace Khmer civilisation through sculpture, inscriptions, and the atmospheric Gallery of 1,000 Buddhas. Exhibits reveal Angkor’s cosmology, city planning, and courtly culture—an ideal complement to temple visits.
Well-lit displays and clear narratives give context to motifs seen at Angkor Wat and Bayon. This museum visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; guided audio is often available.
Phare, The Cambodian Circus (Siem Reap)
Experience contemporary Cambodian circus where theatre, live music, and acrobatics tell modern Khmer stories without animals. The energy and artistry create electric, uplifting performances under the big top.
Phare supports youth from disadvantaged backgrounds through arts education and careers. Tickets are at additional cost and bookable on tour; proceeds fuel training and community programs.
Chiang Rai’s Wat Rong Khun (The White Temple) Visit
Stop near Chiang Rai to explore Wat Rong Khun, the contemporary “White Temple” whose mirror mosaics and bone-white bridges shimmer in the sun. Wander surreal murals and sculptures where pop-culture motifs meet Buddhist allegory.
Hear how artist Chalermchai Kositpipat reimagined a temple as living art. The luminous exterior and symbolic gateways invite contemplation on the journey from temptation to enlightenment—an eye-catching fusion of tradition and modern vision.
Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple Tour
Ascend the forested slopes above Chiang Mai to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred sites. Climb the naga-flanked staircase or ride the funicular to gleaming chedis and mountain breezes that pause for photos and reflection.
Learn how this 14th-century monastery shaped Lanna identity as bells chime and saffron-robed monks chant. From the terrace, take in panoramic views over Chiang Mai and the Ping River plain below.
Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Begin your journey by gathering to meet your CEO and fellow travellers. Get a friendly briefing on practicalities, local customs, and how to make the most of free time. This relaxed introduction sets the tone for a small-group adventure built on shared discoveries and insider tips.
Use the chance to ask questions, compare must-sees, and map out optional activities. Expect a welcoming atmosphere that encourages you to enjoy a free afternoon later in the trip and travel with confidence from day one.
Bangkok Klongs Longtail Cruise & Wat Pho Guided Visit
Cruise the Chao Phraya River and the narrow klongs of Thonburi by longtail boat to glimpse stilt houses, shrines, and river life hidden from the main boulevards. Step ashore to visit Wat Pho, home to the colossal Reclining Buddha and Thailand’s famed traditional massage school.
Hear about Bangkok’s evolution from canal city to modern capital while you pause for photos and details of temple iconography. The contrast between quiet backwater canals and gilded sanctuaries reveals the city’s layered spirit.
