Arrive in Saigon, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel to settle in. Enjoy some free time to relax or explore the city at your own pace before meeting your fellow travellers for a tour briefing and welcome drinks.

Equatorial Hotel (or similar)

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast network used during the Vietnam War, just 75 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Experience a short segment of this underground village and, for those interested, try shooting an AK rifle at a local range (optional).

After lunch, explore Saigon’s highlights, including the historic Presidential Palace, where North Vietnamese tanks entered in 1975, and the colonial-era Notre-Dame Cathedral, Post Office, and City Hall. Stroll through Dong Khoi Street and visit Ben Thanh Market, a symbol of the city where you can shop for local crafts, textiles, and souvenirs.

Equatorial Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast, Lunch

Board the Bassac at Ninh Kieu Pier with a welcome drink and introduction to the crew. Set sail downstream on the Hau River, enjoying lunch on board. Cruise through Nicolai Canal and Mang Thit River, surrounded by scenic rice fields and sugarcane.

In the afternoon, anchor for a visit to the peaceful countryside, with options for a walk or a short bike ride. Return to the boat for a complimentary drink and relax on deck while watching the sunset.

On board

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The boat will depart at 6am, passing Tra On, and head towards Can Tho. Arrive in Can Tho and board a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market, followed by a noodle factory tour.

Return to Ninh Kieu Pier by 10am. Next, visit the Binh Thuy Ancient House, known for its unique blend of Eastern feng-shui and Western French villa design.

Can Tho hotel

Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and transfer to Chau Doc. Upon arrival, if time allows, visit a stunning Khmer temple and explore the unique floating houses that serve as catfish farms, a major industry in the region. Then check into your hotel for the night.

Chau Doc hotel

Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the pier and board a speedboat to the Cambodian border. After clearing customs, cruise along the Mekong River to Phnom Penh (approximately 5.5 hours). The boat is open-air, so wear casual clothes and bring a light snack and water.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a welcome drink and free time for lunch (not included). Later on, join a short walking tour of a local market to experience daily life and sample Khmer snacks.

Phnom Penh hotel

Breakfast

Discover Phnom Penh by cyclo, starting at Wat Phnom, the city’s birthplace. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, home to a vast collection of Khmer art.

In the afternoon, learn about Cambodia’s history at the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. End the day with a sunset cocktail at a terrace bar overlooking the Mekong River.

Phnom Penh hotel

Breakfast

In the morning, depart Phnom Penh for a scenic overland transfer to Siem Reap (approximately 6 hours). Along the way, visit the notorious Spider and Insect Market in Skun, the stone mason village near Phnom Santuk, and make a brief stop at the historic Naga Bridge in Kampong Kdei. Arrive in Siem Reap in the afternoon.

Siem Reap hotel

Breakfast

In the morning, visit the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, famous for its towering stone faces, featured in Tomb Raider. Explore the Bayon Temple, known for its hundreds of massive stone faces, and the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.

Continue to the 11th-century temples of Baphuon and Phimeanakas, then visit Ta Prohm, where massive tree roots entwine the ruins, preserved to reflect the site’s original discovery. Conclude the day at the magnificent Angkor Wat, before enjoying a Khmer Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.

Siem Reap hotel

Breakfast, Dinner

Check out and enjoy a private transfer with your guide to the Poipet border for your crossing into Thailand. Upon arrival, our local English-speaking guide will assist you with customs and immigration. Afterward, transfer to your hotel in Khao Yai for check-in.

Khao Yai hotel

Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Khao Yai National Park. Begin with a visit to the park headquarters, then hike through the dry evergreen forest, where you might spot gibbons, monkeys, and hornbills. Next, visit the Haew Suwat Waterfall (famous from The Beach) and enjoy lunch nearby.

In the afternoon, relax at a stunning viewpoint atop the park’s second-highest mountain. End the day by checking for wild elephants at the salt licks before returning around 6:30 pm.

Khao Yai hotel

Breakfast, Lunch

Depart for PB Valley this morning for a charming wine-tasting experience. Enjoy an hour exploring the picturesque vineyard and fruit orchards, sampling local wines while learning about the winemaking process. At 11:30 am, begin your transfer back to Bangkok for check-in and an overnight stay.

Bangkok hotel

Breakfast

Begin your day with a guided tour of Bangkok’s iconic temples, starting at Wat Pho, home to the Reclining Buddha, and continuing to the Temple of the Golden Buddha.

Next, embark on a scenic boat ride through Bangkok’s charming klongs, passing traditional wooden houses, temples, and lush gardens. Stop at the breathtaking Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, before returning to your hotel for the night.

Bangkok hotel

Breakfast

Savour a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy a free day to explore the city of Bangkok at your own pace. In the evening, around 5 pm, you’ll be picked up for a magical dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River, where you can dine under the stars while taking in the stunning, illuminated skyline.

Bangkok hotel

Breakfast, Dinner

As your journey comes to an end, take with you unforgettable memories and stories to share. A transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travel.

Breakfast