DAY 1 – Arrive in Siem Reap

Your luxury tour begins with a private transfer to your elegant hotel, the former home of Cambodian royalty, presenting French colonial elegance amidst manicured gardens of frangipani trees and located just minutes from the temples of Angkor Wat.

Tonight, dine at Lum Orng Farm-to-Table Restaurant. Enjoy delicious delicacies made from local ingredients as owner-chef Sothea Seng prepares New Mekong Cuisine using seasonal produce from his farms, local markets, and growers across the region.

Included Dining: Dinner
Accommodation: Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort

DAY 2 – Angkor Wat in Style

Explore the ancient temples of Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm with a professional archaeologist.

Watch the sunset at Angkor Wat before enjoying dinner at Malis, the flagship restaurant of Master Chef Luu Meng, renowned for its fresh seasonal produce and delicate flavors.

Then join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience attending a performance of “Phare, the Cambodian Circus” for a dazzling display of theater, music, dance, acrobatics, juggling, and contortion performed through stories of Cambodian life and society.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort

DAY 3 – Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City to begin the next part of your journey. Once you have checked into your centrally located hotel, meet your fellow travelers.

This evening, enjoy dinner at one of Saigon’s lively rooftop restaurants while taking in spectacular views of the illuminated city skyline.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Caravelle

DAY 4 – Marvels of Saigon

Travel by speedboat from the city’s glittering skyscrapers to the green paddy fields lining the Saigon River. Your destination is the Củ Chi Tunnels, dug during the Vietnam War, where you will meet a Viet Cong veteran.

After lunch, explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Gustave Eiffel’s Central Post Office. Continue to a charming coffee shop where you’ll learn the art of brewing traditional Vietnamese coffee.

Personalize your afternoon with a visit to either the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine or the War Remnants Museum.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Caravelle

DAY 5 – Cruise the Mekong Delta

Delve into life in the Mekong Delta through authentic local experiences. Take a private charter to a coconut production and processing center to taste fresh coconut juice and witness centuries-old brickmaking techniques still used today.

Hop aboard a tri-motorcycle and zip along village roads past lush green paddies to a rice noodle factory to see how traditional rice noodles are produced.

After experiencing the land’s bounty, enjoy lunch featuring Mekong Delta specialties at Mango Home.

End the day at the home of Mr. Sau Tuong, a former soldier who fought the Khmer Rouge, for insight into how life in Vietnam has evolved since the 1960s and how local families continue earning a living through traditional rice paper making.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Caravelle

DAY 6 – Royal Refinement in Huế

Marvel at vistas of lush countryside as you fly to Huế, where you’ll cycle through brilliant green rice fields to Phu Mong Village.

Discover the traditional garden homes and craft houses of this peaceful locale before an extraordinary evening of music and dance at Ben Xuan Garden House Theater, located beside the Perfume River.

You’ll be welcomed by owner Ms. Camille Huyen, a celebrated painter and singer with royal ancestry, and her husband, a former Swiss banker. Together they host an intimate evening including a stroll through their self-designed traditional home and a small concert featuring local musicians and traditional instruments.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village

DAY 7 – Highlights of Huế

Encounter the best of Huế beginning with an early morning visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Imperial Citadel before it opens to the public.

Enter the towering gates aboard a state-of-the-art electric cart while a renowned local historian shares stories of the extravagant architecture and royal gardens of the former imperial court.

Continue to the tomb of Minh Mang, the second Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, before enjoying a quiet lunch beside the Perfume River.

Curate your afternoon with one of two cultural experiences:

• Cruise to the private museum of collector Tran Dihn Son to view rare antiquities.
• Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s last emperor.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village

DAY 8 – Romantic Hội An

Relax on a scenic drive over the spectacular Hai Van Mountain Pass to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hội An.

Explore the ancient city through the eyes of a local guide as you wander past former merchants’ homes, colorful communal halls, narrow lanes lined with traditional houses, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.

Discover an ancient family home hidden down a small alley where the art of healing through martial arts — a blend of Qigong and traditional Vietnamese martial arts — has been passed down for generations. Learn basic movements under the guidance of the master who created this unique style.

This evening, choose between traditional local cuisine, modern Vietnamese dining, or East-meets-West fusion fare.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Hoi An

DAY 9 – The Locals of Hội An

Glide across the water in a traditional “thung chai” bamboo basket boat to the dense coconut jungles of Cam Thanh Village, once a shelter for locals and soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Learn from villagers how vegetables are cultivated and harvested according to local customs before continuing through a peaceful coconut forest to a riverside restaurant overlooking rice fields.

Participate in a hands-on cooking class alongside a local chef and savor the dishes you create.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Hoi An

DAY 10 – Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour

Jet off to Hanoi, Vietnam’s glistening capital city known for colonial-style architecture, ancient temples, and vibrant culture.

Get acquainted with your surroundings during an electric cart tour featuring the historic Opera House, French colonial mansions, Sword Lake, and the 18th-century Jade Mountain Temple.

Later, explore Hanoi’s vibrant street-food culture alongside a local gourmand in the Old Quarter. Sample local favorites including Gỏi Cuốn (spring rolls), beef pho, and com cake while soaking in the lively atmosphere of the city.

Included Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

DAY 11 – Cruise Along Hạ Long Bay

Discover the emerald waters of Hạ Long Bay aboard your luxury junk boat.

Cruise through “the bay with a thousand islands” to Tien Ong Cave, where ancient stalactites and stalagmites surround archaeological artifacts dating back to 10,000 B.C.

Visit Cua Van Floating Village, home to generations of fishermen living among over 300 floating houseboats.

This evening, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration onboard or simply relax on deck as the sun sets over the bay.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Paradise Elegance

DAY 12 – Hạ Long Bay to Hanoi

Begin the day with Tai Chi on the upper deck or an early morning swim before enjoying brunch as you cruise past dramatic limestone formations back toward Hanoi.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at your luxury hotel in the city center.

Included Dining: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

DAY 13 – The Temple of Literature

Visit the historic Temple of Literature, built in 1076, to gain insight into Vietnamese architecture and Hanoian culture.

A local scholar will guide you through the temple grounds and explain the significance of the Well of Clarity and Vietnam’s earliest educational traditions.

This evening, celebrate your journey over a special farewell dinner.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

DAY 14 – Welcome to Laos

Fly to Luang Prabang, once the royal seat of the Lane Xang Kingdom and today the cultural heart of Laos.

Nestled at the meeting point of the Mekong and Khan Rivers, this UNESCO World Heritage town captivates visitors with its rich history, colonial charm, and mountain scenery.

Settle into your luxury hotel surrounded by tropical gardens and mountain ranges. Explore nearby attractions by bicycle or relax poolside before enjoying a delicious Lao or Western-style dinner.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: The Luang Say Residence

DAY 15 – Luang Prabang and Sunset Cruise

Experience the spiritual traditions of Luang Prabang by rising early to observe hundreds of saffron-robed monks collecting alms.

Visit the lively morning market before ascending Mount Phousi for panoramic views over the Mekong and Khan Rivers.

Enjoy a family-style lunch at Khai Phaen before visiting Wat Xiengthong, the Temple of the Golden City and one of Laos’ most revered religious landmarks.

Conclude your adventure with a private sunset cruise along the Mekong River while toasting your unforgettable journey.

Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: The Luang Say Residence

DAY 16 – Depart Luang Prabang

Your Siem Reap to Luang Prabang luxury tour concludes after breakfast with a private transfer to the airport.

Included Dining: Breakfast

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