Adventure in the East: Vietnam, Cambodia & Bangkok – 16 Days

Day 1 – Arrive in Hanoi

Upon arrival in Hanoi, our airport team will greet you and assist you through the arrival procedures, including fast-track passport control and luggage assistance if needed. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in, with the remainder of the day free to settle into your new surroundings.

Located in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, just steps from Hoan Kiem Lake, La Siesta Premium Hang Be offers attentive service, thoughtful details and an elegant boutique atmosphere.

Meals Included: None
Accommodation: La Siesta Premium Hang Be – Junior Suite

Day 2 – Hanoi

Discover Hanoi by Vintage Jeep

Explore Hanoi’s authentic character on a jeep tour, beginning at the historic Hanoi Opera House. Venture beyond the usual tourist sites into hidden backstreets, local markets, homes and schools to experience how residents live, work and play.

Continue to the city’s landmarks, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Thanh Nien Street, before visiting Banana Island, a green retreat just outside the city centre. Discover local farms, meet residents and experience a quieter side of Hanoi.

Visit peaceful villages around West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, followed by Van Nien Pagoda, an ancient Buddhist pagoda with a history of over 1,000 years. Continue along Hanoi’s Bonsai Street, passing colourful flowers and quiet alleyways, and see the contrast between the city’s bustling modern districts and its traditional neighbourhoods, including the site of a B-52 aircraft wreck.

Conclude the tour with stops at authentic restaurants and street-food stalls to sample Hanoi’s local specialities, traditional dishes and family recipes.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: La Siesta Premium Hang Be – Junior Suite

Day 3 – Hanoi

Day at Leisure and Evening Vespa Food Tour

Enjoy a free day to relax or explore Hanoi at your own pace.

In the evening, begin your Vespa food tour at a stylish local café with a beer cocktail and a snack before riding through the lively backstreets of the Old Quarter.

Stop at a local restaurant to try bun cha, a classic Hanoi dish of rice noodles, grilled pork, meatballs and spring rolls. Continue to a local eatery to sample infused rice wine and buffalo jerky, then ride past Hanoi Flag Tower and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum towards West Lake and Truc Bach Lake.

Taste pho cuon, fresh rice-noodle rolls filled with fragrant ingredients, and discover the Vietnamese art of wrapping and rolling. Finish the evening near the Opera House at a jazz club that blends 1930s-style jazz with traditional Vietnamese music.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner (food tour)
Accommodation: La Siesta Premium Hang Be – Junior Suite

Day 4 – Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

Your driver will collect you from the hotel and transfer you to Ha Long Bay to begin your overnight cruise aboard Heritage Line Violet.

Settle into the ship and enjoy your first views of the bay from the sun deck. Visit Cua Van, one of the last remaining floating fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, where local fishermen continue their fishing and aquaculture activities. Explore the Cua Van Cultural Centre to learn about the village’s history and culture through archaeological artefacts and photographs.

Continue by tender to nearby Tien Ong Cave, where evidence of human civilisation dates back approximately 10,000–8,000 BC. Explore the cavern with your guide before returning to the ship and sailing to the overnight anchorage.

Relax on the sun deck, join a cooking class to learn classic Vietnamese recipes or simply enjoy the peaceful scenery. In the evening, savour a multi-course dinner featuring local and international dishes. Afterwards, attend a presentation about the bay or try squid fishing with the crew.

Heritage Line Violet offers an intimate cruising experience with just six Art Deco-inspired cabins, attentive service and fine dining surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Heritage Line Violet Cruise – Junior Suite

Day 5 – Ha Long Bay

Wake to the gentle sound of the waves and enjoy coffee and pastries in the dining room. Early risers may join a Tai Chi session on the sun deck before transferring to the day boat, Sunset, for further exploration.

Sail towards Sung Sot Cave, the largest cave in Ha Long Bay. Explore its impressive chambers, clear pond, abundant plant life, stalagmites, stalactites and rock formations shaped over millions of years.

Return to the boat and relax on the sun deck or enjoy a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee before exploring the bay’s marine landscape by kayak.

Continue to a floating pearl farm, where you will learn how pearls are cultivated, harvested and processed. Return to the main vessel for time to sunbathe, enjoy a spa treatment or relax on board.

Dinner is served on the cruise, followed by the option to try squid fishing with the crew or enjoy a drink at the bar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Heritage Line Violet Cruise – Junior Suite

Day 6 – Ha Long Bay, Hanoi to Hue

Start the morning with tea, coffee and pastries, or join another Tai Chi session on the sun deck.

Arrive at Ti Top Island, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim on the sandy beach beneath the towering limestone formations. Alternatively, climb approximately 400 stone steps to the summit for panoramic views across the bay, with a midway viewing platform offering another beautiful photo opportunity.

Return to the ship to freshen up and enjoy breakfast while cruising back to the harbour. Take in the final views of Ha Long Bay before disembarking and transferring by road to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue.

Upon arrival in Hue, transfer to your hotel and settle in.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Silk Path Grand Hotel Hue – Premium Class Room

Day 7 – Hue

Explore the Imperial Heritage and Chuon Lagoon

Discover Hue’s distinctive atmosphere with your guide, beginning at the Imperial Citadel, the former imperial capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty. Continue to Minh Mang Tomb, one of the most beautiful royal tombs of the Nguyen period.

Enjoy lunch at a charming garden house before heading to Chuon Lagoon in the mid-afternoon. Board a leisurely boat to admire the lagoon’s scenery and learn about the daily lives of local people who live and work on the water.

Visit one or two local stilt houses before returning to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Silk Path Grand Hotel Hue – Premium Classic Room

Day 8 – Hue

Enjoy a free day to relax and explore Hue at your own pace. You may wish to discover more of the city’s imperial heritage, stroll through local neighbourhoods or simply unwind at your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Silk Path Grand Hotel Hue – Premium Classic Room

Day 9 – Hue to Hoi An

Travel from Hue to Hoi An along the scenic coastal road, passing towns, villages and beaches with opportunities to stop and admire the landscape.

The highlight of the journey is Hai Van Pass, where winding mountain roads and sweeping views create a memorable drive. Stop near the summit to enjoy the scenery and take photographs before continuing to Hoi An.

Upon arrival, check in at your resort and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Located beside a beautiful stretch of beach, just ten minutes from Hoi An Ancient Town, Boutique Hoi An Resort combines colonial-style rooms and villas with a large outdoor swimming pool. The resort also features a restaurant, spa, fitness room, pool bar and beach bar, making it an ideal base for both relaxation and exploration.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An Resort – Premier Deluxe Room x2

Day 10 – Hoi An

Enjoy a free day to relax at the resort or explore Hoi An at your own pace. Wander through the Ancient Town’s historic streets, browse local shops and cafés, or spend a leisurely day by the beach and swimming pool.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An Resort – Premier Deluxe Room x2

Day 11 – Hoi An

Enjoy another day at leisure in Hoi An. Take time to revisit the Ancient Town, discover local crafts and cuisine, or unwind on the beach before continuing your journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An Resort – Premier Deluxe Room x2

Day 12 – Hoi An and Da Nang to Siem Reap

At the appropriate time, your driver will transfer you to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Upon arrival, complete immigration formalities and collect your luggage before meeting your local guide for the transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore the town independently.

Located within walking distance of Siem Reap’s lively centre, The Aviary Hotel offers a welcoming retreat with a central swimming pool, comfortable rooms and attentive service, providing a convenient base for exploring the temples of Angkor.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Aviary Hotel – Kingfisher Deluxe Room x2

Day 13 – Siem Reap

Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Evening Vespa Food Tour

Begin the day with sunrise at Angkor Wat before continuing your temple exploration around 08:00–08:15.

Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, an impressive 12th-century entrance featuring a causeway lined with a Naga balustrade and stone figures. Continue to Bayon Temple, famous for its serene stone faces, followed by Baphuon Temple, known for its monumental entrance and detailed reliefs.

Explore Phimeanakas Temple and the Royal Terraces, once used for royal processions and ceremonies, before visiting Ta Prohm, the atmospheric temple known for its ancient ruins and giant tree roots intertwined with the stonework.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near Srah Srang, followed by some leisure time at the hotel pool.

Later, return to Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century, to explore its magnificent temple complex. You may choose to enjoy sunset views from Phnom Bakheng or take a balloon ride, subject to availability.

In the evening, discover Siem Reap’s street-food culture on a Vespa tour. Ride along the riverside to a local night market, exploring Cambodian ingredients, street-food stalls, exotic fruits, local snacks and traditional Khmer dishes. Sample a variety of food and drinks while experiencing the lively atmosphere of local markets and neighbourhood gathering places.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (food tour)
Accommodation: The Aviary Hotel – Kingfisher Deluxe Room x2

Day 14 – Siem Reap

Explore the Temples Beyond Angkor Wat

Spend the day discovering more of the remarkable temples surrounding Siem Reap.

Explore an atmospheric ancient temple where stone chambers, finely carved sandstone blocks, hanging vines and surviving reliefs reveal the enduring beauty of Khmer architecture. Continue to the impressive temple complex enclosed by a vast moat, offering a striking view of the scale and ambition of the Angkor-era builders.

Visit Banteay Srei, often regarded as Angkor’s finest example of intricate stone carving. This smaller pink sandstone temple is celebrated for its exceptionally detailed sculptures, earning it the name “Fortress of the Women”.

Continue to Banteay Samre, a 12th-century temple built under King Suryavarman II and extensively restored over time.

In the afternoon, explore Preah Khan, or “Sacred Sword”, a large temple complex built by King Jayavarman VII. Admire its cruciform corridors and carved walls, including the Hall of Dancers, before continuing to Neak Poan, a small temple renowned for its ornamental water features and sculpted animal heads.

Conclude the day at Pre Rup, a classic Angkor temple offering beautiful sunset views across the surrounding rice fields and Cambodian countryside.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Aviary Hotel – Kingfisher Deluxe Room x2

Day 15 – Siem Reap

Tonle Sap Lake and Floating Villages

After breakfast, set out to explore the fishing and floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake, one of the world’s most productive inland fishing lakes and a vital source of food and livelihoods for millions of people.

Take a boat trip along the lakeshore to discover how local communities have adapted to the lake’s changing water levels and unique ecosystem. See floating villages and stilt houses, alongside everyday facilities such as primary schools, markets, restaurants and family-run shops.

Learn about the lake’s rich aquatic life and the surrounding floodplains, where flooded forests remain submerged for much of the year, creating a distinctive natural environment.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Aviary Hotel – Kingfisher Deluxe Room x2

Day 16 – Siem Reap to Bangkok

At the appropriate time, your guide and driver will transfer you to Siem Reap International Airport for your flight to Bangkok.

Upon arrival in Bangkok, complete immigration and customs formalities and collect your luggage. Meet your driver at the airport exit for the transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings and begin exploring Thailand’s vibrant capital.

Meals Included: Breakfast