The food on this trip is a real highlight for many. Southeast Asian cuisine is known for its abundance of freshly prepared dishes with strong aromatic flavours. There is a focus on herbs and citrus to ensure each dish packs a punch; chilli does feature highly but is easily avoided if desired.

Food is cheap in all three countries and Western food is readily available almost everywhere, with the exception of the night in the Mekong Delta.

Breakfasts are usually buffets and there is plenty to choose from: fruit, bread, cereal/yoghurt (sometimes) and cooked breakfasts.

For lunch and dinner, allow at least US$12-US$25 per person per day. You can eat out very cheaply, but if you go to the more expensive restaurants most of the time, you will spend more than the suggested amount.

Vegetarian food is widely available; however, the offering is fairly similar in most places within each country. Please advise at time of booking if you have any dietary requirements. Please note, the availability of certain products is minimal or non-existent, for example wheat- or dairy-free, please be prepared for this and you may need to bring these from home.

Stroll the Kampot riverfront with your leader to get bearings and local tips. Watch fishing boats idle past French-colonial shophouses and see everyday life unfold along the promenade.

This gentle walk highlights favourite snacks, markets and family-friendly spots to revisit later, making it easy to settle into this relaxed town by the water.

Ride by cyclo at sunset along Phnom Penh’s riverfront, passing gilded spires, French-era facades and lively parks as evening rituals begin. Conclude with a traditional Khmer dinner near the water.

Pedalled by local drivers, cyclos are part of the capital’s living heritage. This gentle, open-air tour offers street-level views and easy conversation, connecting landmarks at a family-friendly pace.

Climb or drive to Sam Mountain for widescreen views across rice paddies to the Cambodian border, with pagodas and shrines dotting the hillsides. Aim for sunset over the Delta when skies are clear.

This is an optional excursion at additional cost, bookable on tour. A gentle outing with photo stops, it adds scenic context to the region’s river-fed fertility and cultural mix.

Fly through the jungle canopy on a series of ziplines and sky bridges within Angkor Park. Safety-briefed guides manage the rigging so families can focus on treetop views and adrenaline.

This optional activity is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Weight, height and age restrictions may apply; your leader will share details and help arrange transfers.

Boat across Tonle Sap Lake to a floating village, observing homes, schools and markets adapted to Asia’s largest freshwater floodplain. Learn how shifting water levels shape livelihoods through fishing and seasonal migration.

This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Responsible operators are chosen to prioritise community dignity and minimise disturbance while offering meaningful insight.

Drift along the Kampot River at sunset, watching the sky reflect on the water as fireflies begin to glow in riverside trees. Pass pepper farms and quiet villages in the evening cool.

This optional boat trip is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It’s a calm hour or two ideal for families, with soft drinks on board and ample time for photos.

Explore history up close as you crawl through the Cu Chi war tunnels with a local guide. Peer into hidden trapdoors, tight passages and field workshops that reveal ingenious guerrilla defences.

Begun during the Indochina conflict and expanded in the 1960s, this 240km network sheltered fighters and villagers. Visit makeshift kitchens and an underground hospital to grasp the conditions below ground and the tenacity of the Vietnamese people during wartime.

Cruise the waterways of the Mekong Delta by local boat, gliding past stilted homes, fruit orchards and small workshops. Navigate to the Cai Be and Cai Rang floating markets to watch wholesalers trade from wooden sampans hung with produce poles.

Between quiet canals and broad channels, the Delta reveals life at water level—watermelons stacked high, engines chugging, voices calling across the current. Pause to taste seasonal fruit and observe cottage industries that keep this fertile region moving.

Stay by the Mekong River at a family-run homestay framed by banana trees and kitchen gardens. As evening cools, sit down to home-cooked southern Vietnamese cuisine and swap stories with your hosts.

Simple rooms with mosquito nets and shared facilities are balanced by river breezes and birdsong at dawn. This overnight offers genuine Delta hospitality and a window into everyday rhythms away from the cities.

Discover Cambodia’s celebrated spice at La Plantation, where you walk the vines and learn how Kampot pepper is hand-picked, sun-dried and carefully sorted. Taste black, red and white varieties to appreciate their distinct aromas and heat.

Protected by geographical indication status, Kampot pepper once graced the tables of French chefs. Meeting growers and seeing traditional methods brings this prized crop’s revival to life—terroir, sea breezes and patient craft in every berry.

Enjoy coastal Cambodia as you take in panoramic views from Kep National Park before boarding a local boat to Koh Tonsai (Rabbit Island). Swim in warm, shallow waters and relax beneath palms on a quiet beach.

Remnants of mid-century villas hint at Kep’s past as a glamorous seaside resort. Today it’s an easygoing escape where grilled seafood shacks line the shore and families can paddle, build sandcastles and watch fishing skiffs return.

Visit the Royal Palace complex, residence of Cambodia’s monarch, and step into the Silver Pagoda with its gleaming silver-tiled floor. Admire crystal and gold Buddha images, manicured courtyards and elegant Khmer roofs.

Raised in the 19th century and refined over decades, the precinct reflects Cambodia’s spiritual heart and royal ceremony. Hear stories of symbolism, court tradition and contemporary significance.

Explore pre-Angkorian brick temples in light forest at Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander among octagonal sanctuaries and delicate carvings that predate Angkor by centuries.

As the former capital of Chenla in the 6th–7th centuries, the complex reveals the origins of Khmer architecture—laterite bases, sandstone lintels and shrines aligned to the cardinal points—offering a rare, crowd-free window into early Cambodia.

See each step of silk production at a community initiative where you watch a silk-weaving demonstration, from mulberry cultivation and cocoon boiling to the clack of handlooms.

This community-run enterprise sustains rural livelihoods and preserves traditional craft. Meeting artisans and feeling richly dyed threads offers a tangible insight into how Cambodia’s famed textiles are made.

Share a traditional Khmer lunch at a community restaurant on the road to Siem Reap. Dishes balance sweetness, sourness and citrus, introducing families to gentle regional flavours.

Proceeds support local jobs and training, so your meal has purpose beyond the plate. Fragrant herbs, lemongrass and notes of kaffir lime provide a refreshing pause during the day’s journey.

Watch sunset over the Angkor temples as late light warms towers, moats and jungle edges. Choose a classic vantage to frame silhouettes against a copper sky and golden light on moats and towers.

Evening hush heightens the site’s atmosphere, created over centuries by Khmer kings. It’s an evocative prelude to deeper exploration, letting families absorb scale and setting while the crowds thin.

Cycle quiet backroads through villages and forest to the moat of Angkor Thom, tracing the ancient city walls with jungle on one side and water on the other. Conclude at Angkor Wat to admire bas-reliefs and lotus-bud towers.

Covering around 30km on flat terrain, this approach avoids busy gateways and reveals wildlife, local shrines and playful macaques. Non-cyclists can join by moto-rickshaw to share the highlights.

Experience Phare, The Cambodian Circus, where graduates of a social arts school perform modern Khmer tales with acrobats and live music. High-energy choreography keeps kids enthralled and adults impressed.

Beyond spectacle, Phare is a social enterprise training youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. The show’s humour, pathos and athleticism have earned international tours, yet feel intimate under the big top in Siem Reap.

Ride a longtail boat through the khlongs of old Bangkok, glimpsing waterside houses, shrines and daily life along the Chao Phraya canals. Step ashore to visit Wat Pho, home to Thailand’s vast reclining Buddha and a renowned massage school.

This morning reveals the city’s river-borne origins and the artistry of one of its oldest monasteries—gleaming chedis, incense and chanting—before time to explore further.

Take a short orientation walk in old Bangkok to learn nearby landmarks and canal-side lanes, plus easy dinner options. Hear pointers on transport, temple etiquette and navigating with kids.

Set among historic boulevards and khlongs, this low-key stroll helps families find their bearings, spot tuk-tuk stands and choose street-food favourites for the evening.

Visit the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity at the base of Kbal Spien to meet rescued wildlife—gibbons, turtles, raptors and more—and learn about rehabilitation and release programmes.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Passing rural hamlets en route offers glimpses of countryside life, while educators share Cambodia’s conservation challenges and successes.

Explore Banteay Srei, the “Citadel of Women,” renowned for its miniature scale and exquisite pink-sandstone carvings. Delicate devatas and mythic scenes appear almost lace-like in soft morning light.

This optional temple visit (Angkor pass required) is at additional cost and bookable on tour. It adds depth to Angkor’s artistry by spotlighting 10th-century craftsmanship outside the main cluster.

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), where gilded stupas, guardian yaksha and detailed murals depict the Ramakien epic.

This guided visit is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour. Dress codes apply; your leader will brief you so your family can appreciate Thailand’s most revered site respectfully.

Discover Cambodia’s National Museum, set in a graceful Khmer-style pavilion filled with sandstone masterpieces, bronze Buddhas and everyday artefacts spanning a millennium.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour. A guided focus on highlights—from Angkorian lintels to delicate ceramics—helps young travellers connect stories to the monuments around Siem Reap.

Visit the War Remnants Museum for a sobering look at the Vietnam/American War through photography, testimony and military exhibits, including aircraft and ordnance.

This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Sensitive content makes it most suitable for adults and teens; your leader can advise on timing and context.

Experience a warm Vietnamese welcome as you meet your Tour Leader and your travelling companions for a group dinner at a local restaurant. Share family-style plates layered with fresh herbs, lime and chilli while hearing an informal briefing on the journey ahead.

This relaxed evening captures Saigon’s energy—buzzing scooters, open-front kitchens, and the aroma of grilling. It’s an easy space for kids and adults alike to settle in, setting the tone for generous Vietnamese hospitality throughout the trip.