Day Day 1
Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam
The capital city of Vietnam, bustling Hanoi lies in the north of the country. With streets that reveal remnants of Chinese and French occupation now filled with scooters, stalls dishing up fragrant pho and farmers peddling their home-grown produce, Hanoi beckons.
Day Day 2
Hanoi – Exploring the Historic Old Quarter
Visit Ho Chi Minh’s house, once home to the revolutionary guerrilla leader. After lunch, visit the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” prison, and then ride by cyclo through the city’s Old Quarter. Later, gather for a welcome dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Day Day 3
Ha Long Bay – Cruising Among the Karsts
Travel to the shores of the Gulf of Tonkin, for a cruise of picturesque Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. Relax on deck as your ship snakes its way past countless islets, their striking karst outcrops rising dramatically from the emerald waters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Transfer: Ha Long Bay to Hai Phong
Day Day 3.2
Transfer: Hai Phong to Ho Chi Minh City
Day Day 4
Ha Long Bay and Ho Chi – Minh City Sunrise Tai Chi
Sunrise tai chi on deck is the perfect start to the day as you glide among the towering limestone pinnacles. Cruise home to port and fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant, Evocative Saigon
Buzzing, high-energy Ho Chi Minh City resides in the heart of the country’s south, where the scent of incense from temples mingles with enticing food-stall aromas. Rise early for an Worldway-exclusive cyclo ride through the streets as the city slowly comes to life. Sample some sensational pho at a popular restaurant. At lunch, participate in a chef-led experience, trying your hand at making banh xeo, a savory Vietnamese pancake. Later, view Reunification Palace and visit a Cao Dai temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City – War and Remembrance
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels to see firsthand the underground network so strategic to the Vietnam War. The remainder of your day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own. You may opt to join your Resident Tour Director for a visit to the War Remnants Museum, where photos and other items document the conflict. Gather tonight for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap
Day Day 7
Siem Reap, Cambodia – Gateway to Angkor Wat
Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia’s hip epicenter and gateway to the temples of Angkor. Visit a clean water project supported by Worldway Philanthropy and taste your way around town on a progressive dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Day 8
Siem Reap – Hidden Temples and Treasures
Visit Ta Prohm, where tree roots spill over the roof; Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer kingdom; and Bayon, with its carved stone faces bearing beguiling smiles. Cruise by gondola on the Angkor Thom moat.
Meals: Breakfast
Day Day 8.1
Transfer: Siem Reap to Luang Prabang
Day Day 9
Siem Reap – Sunrise Over Angkor Wat
Rise early to experience the incomparable serenity of watching the sun rise over mystical Angkor Wat before exploring the vast temple complex with a local expert. After lunch, fly to Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Day 10
Luang Prabang, Laos – Living Temples
Located in northern Laos, Luang Prabang offers a window into Southeast Asia’s past. Explore the Royal Palace Museum, and then follow quiet back lanes to the beautiful Heuan Chan Heritage House. After a tea in the gardens, proceed to enchanting Wat Xieng Thong to view its “Tree of Life” wall mosaic. Later, cruise the Mekong at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Day 10.1
Transfer: Luang Prabang to Bangkok
Day Day 11
Luang Prabang – Giving and Receiving
Rise early to give alms to Buddhist monks, getting in touch with the local community. Later, join locals in their home for a baci ceremony before flying to Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast
Day Day 12
Bangkok, Thailand – Along the Chao Phraya River
Bangkok is the nation’s bustling capital. Visit the Grand Palace, site of the historic Siamese court and home to the Emerald Buddha. Ride by tuk-tuk to the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. Tonight, savor a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Day 12.1
Transfer: Bangkok to null
After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast