January 18 to February 3, 2026
From Hanoi to Bangkok

- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An.
- Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal, Siem Reap.
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet your local guide and group.
- Your Discover Moment: Hoi An.
- Halong Bay Caves Entrance. Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner.
- Imperial Citadel and Tomb Entrance (Huế).
- Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour.
- Mekong Delta day trip and Cyclo tour (Phnom Penh).
- Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) entrance and guide.
- Two-day Angkor Wat complex entry and guide, including a sunrise tour (Siem Reap).
- Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Meals Included: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.
- Arrival and departure transfers. Any tour deviations will incur additional charges for transfers.
- Group Size: Maximum 16 passengers.
- International flights are not included & travel insurance is optional.
- Deposit is $350.00 per person, non-refundable.
- Final Payment due October 1, 2025.

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Itinerary
Hanoi
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.
Please note, if you would like to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, it is only open from 7:30 - 10:30 AM and closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterward. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Activities - Day 1
Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit
Hanoi
Visit one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam, located on the eastern shore of Tay Ho. Learn about Tran Quoc's history from the 17th-century stela found on site. View it later in the day, if you can – the tall structure is striking against the setting sun.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit
Hanoi
Free-1USD per person
Tour the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum built in the square where Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in 1945. Get in line to tour the grounds; queues of visitors come to pay their respects daily.
Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance
Hanoi
200000VND per person
Watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show with beautiful live music and intricate puppets dancing on a water stage. The price listed above is for a VIP seat.
Accommodation
Chalcedony Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Hanoi/Ha Long
Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.
In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on the deck under the stars.
Shared Van
Hanoi – Hạ Long Bay (4h)
Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
Junk Boat
Ha Long
Skim across the water aboard this iconic traditional Asian sailboat.
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Board a traditional junk boat at Ha Long Bay harbour and cruise out onto serene waters. Marvel at massive limestone karst mountains jutting out of the water, creating unforgettable, spectacular scenery. Swim, kayak or go cave exploring on one of the islands, if conditions are right. Indulge in fresh seafood meals with a variety of dishes to sample. Drift to sleep in a cozy cabin on board.
On rare occasions, Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.
Optional Activities - Day 2
Kayaking
Hạ Long Bay (1h -2h)
10 USD per person
Transfer from boat to kayak in this guided water tour, giving you the chance to get even closer to the stunning natural surroundings.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation
Halong Private Boat (or similar)
Junk Boat
Ha Long/Huế
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and returning to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.
Private Vehicle
Hạ Long Bay – Hanoi (3h)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Hanoi Afternoon
Spend a few hours exploring this beautiful capital city. Visit some shops, have a bia hoi on a street corner or grab a coffee in a lakeside café.
Overnight Train (beds)
Hanoi – Huế (13h - 14h)
Drive about 15 minutes to the station and then board the southbound train for the overnight journey.
Optional Activities - Day 3
Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Hanoi 1-2km
Indulge your inner foodie with a street food tour through bustling Hanoi. Follow your guide through the back streets and markets of the city’s old quarter, sampling local fare along the way. Mingle with city natives and experienced street food artists alike as you taste a variety of Hanoi faves like “nem ran” and “banh goi.” Stop at a street-side bar to savour a draught beer like Hanoians do. Cap off the tour at the Hanoi Food Culture restaurant, a G Values Fund Project, and try the city’s signature specialty coffee.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Huế
Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda, followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.
While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes) and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.
Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Thien Mu Pagoda Visit
Huế
Visit Tien Mu, one of the tallest and, perhaps, most elegant pagodas in Vietnam, at seven storeys high.
Take a step back in time touring this historic temple - built more than 400 years ago along the north shore of the Perfume River, it has been the site of many political protests.
Imperial Citadel Tour
Huế
Tour this one-time capital city and UNESCO World Heritage site. See the walled fortress and former palace, which has many palaces, gateways, courtyards, and gardens to explore. The Forbidden Purple City (modelled on China's Forbidden City) inside the citadel was once home to the imperial family and was significantly damaged during the Vietnam War.
Royal Tombs Visit
Huế
Visit the Royal Tombs along the Perfume River in Hue. Embracing the concept of Feng Shui, these tombs are extremely ornate and provide fantastic insight into the lives of the former rulers.
Optional Activities - Day 4
Hue Motorbike Tour
Huế
Grab a helmet, hop on a motorbike driven by your experienced local guide, and get ready for a crash course in authentic Viet culture. Spend the next four hours exploring the stalls of a local market, admiring the view of the Perfume River, learning to plow and make rice, creating your own incense sticks, and seeing the most iconic local sights. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Accommodation
Asia Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Huế/Hoi An
Drive the Hai Van Pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit, or My Son ruins.
Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.
With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.
Private Vehicle
Huế – Hoi An (4h)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Hoi An Afternoon
Use free time in this quaint town to explore any way you like.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Uptown Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Hoi An
Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle-making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.
Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles
Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class.
Run by our G for Good partner, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively for G Adventures. Former street youth who are part of this hospitality training program will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill set and the opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative, which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.
Free Time
Hoi An Half Day
Explore this charming city.
Optional Activities - Day 6
Bike Rental
Rent a bike from a local shop and head out to explore.
Tailor Shops
Hoi An
Go home with some new (handmade!) clothes from one of Hoi An’s famous tailor shops. Walk the streets lined with hundreds of local shops that turn out gorgeous suits, dresses, winter coats, shoes, purses – almost anything – in a day to create next season's wardrobe.
Thu Bon River Boat Trip
Hoi An
12 USD per person
The Thu Bon River plays an important part in Hoi An's history and culture. Take a trip down the Thu Bon River by boat for an alternative tour of the city.
Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour
Hoi An (2h - 3h)
6 USD per person
Stroll through the narrow, winding streets of Hoi An’s old town to see Chinese assembly halls, ancestral homes, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and well-preserved pagodas on this self-guided tour. Opt to try local delicacies and fusion food at one of the restaurants for which Hoi An is becoming famous.
Mỹ Sơn Excursion
Mỹ Sơn
38 USD per person
Travel approximately one hour from Hoi An to arrive at My Son. Tour these Hindu temples built between the fourth and 14th centuries; the site is widely accepted as one of the most important Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia. Learn about the architectural style and history of a site that’s often compared to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Bagan in Burma. Please note this optional activity is a half-day and includes a guide, transportation, and the entrance fee.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Accommodation
Uptown Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Hoi An
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
Free Time
Hoi An Full Day
Enjoy free time in this charming town.
Optional Activities - Day 7
Thu Bon River Boat Trip
Hoi An
12 USD per person
The Thu Bon River plays an important part in Hoi An's history and culture. Take a trip down the Thu Bon River by boat for an alternative tour of the city.
Mỹ Sơn Excursion
Mỹ Sơn
38 USD per person
Travel approximately one hour from Hoi An to arrive at My Son. Tour these Hindu temples built between the fourth and 14th centuries; the site is widely accepted as one of the most important Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia. Learn about the architectural style and history of a site that’s often compared to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Bagan in Burma. Please note this optional activity is a half-day and includes a guide, transportation, and the entrance fee.
Hoi An Cooking Class
Hoi An
35 USD per person
Take a cooking class to learn more about Vietnamese food and its distinct flavours. Tour the local market to buy fresh ingredients before preparing some popular regional dishes. Enjoy your creations when you're done!
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Uptown Hoi An Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, with free time to explore this hectic city.
Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.
Plane
Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (1h 30m)
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Amory Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Ho Chi Minh City
Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning, free time in the afternoon.
Use free time to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. The Reunification Palace, the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum are also well worth a visit.
Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour
Củ Chi
Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network of tunnels that the Viet Cong lived in to protect themselves from opposing forces during the Vietnam War. Try crawling through some of the tunnels (if you’re not claustrophobic). These tunnels stored ammunition, had underground hospitals, and served as a hidden base for attacking Allied forces.
Free Time
Ho Chi Minh City Afternoon
Enjoy free time to explore this hectic city any way you like.
Optional Activities - Day 9
Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh City
Wander this bustling market for more insight into Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up souvenirs, sample local cuisine, and experience local living. Learn a little history along the way: Ben Thanh started as a cluster of street vendors selling wares by the Saigon River and was formalized into a true market in 1859.
Thien Hau Pagoda Visit
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit the Thien Hau Pagoda, a beautiful temple in the Chinatown district of Ho Chi Minh City. Learn more about the customs associated with this 19th-century monument – it is dedicated to the goddess Thien Hau (the 'Lady of the Sea') who is worshipped in Chinese communities throughout Asia by those who depend on the sea for their livelihoods.
Cholon Visit
Ho Chi Minh City
Take in the busy rhythm of daily life in Cholon, the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City. Tour the area full of teahouses, pagodas, and people, and learn a little more about the unique culture within the city.
Giac Vien Pagoda Visit
Ho Chi Minh City
Find this hidden pagoda behind some small alleyways – it’s a rare treat of a monument that has been spared the over-restoration that has been done to so many temples. Tour the inside of this 18th-century pagoda to see nearly 100 carvings of divine beings.
Reunification Palace Visit
Ho Chi Minh City
2 USD per person
Wander the historic halls of the Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. This was the former home of the South Vietnamese president during the Vietnam War. It became the location of the end of the war when a North Vietnamese tank pushed through the palace gates on April 30, 1975.
War Remnants Museum Visit
Ho Chi Minh City
2 USD per person
Visit the War Remnants Museum, a gut-wrenching but worthwhile experience that includes three storeys of exhibits and military hardware. Learn about the devastation that occurred in Saigon during the Vietnam War, a period that greatly contrasts the joy and liveliness of the Vietnamese people today.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Amory Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a boat cruise through the villages, islands, and markets of the Mekong Delta and visit traditional candy factories.
After enjoying a day in the Mekong Delta, travel back to Ho Chi Minh City in time for an optional dinner.
Private Vehicle
Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (2h 30m) 95km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day Trip to Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta Full Day
Travel to where the mighty Mekong empties into the South China Sea. Board a small boat and navigate through narrow canals, witnessing local living along the way. Stop to see cottage industries and their products for which the area is famous: delicious, chewy coconut candy and rice cakes.
Private Vehicle
Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (2h-3h)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Amory Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh
Travel day with border crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the city.
Drive to the border and cross into Cambodia. Continue on to the capital, Phnom Penh, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the city for a street-level perspective.
Local Bus
Ho Chi Minh City – Bavĕt (2h)
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Border Crossing (Vietnam - Cambodia)
Mộc Bái – Bavĕt
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Private Vehicle
Bavĕt – Phnom Penh (3h)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Phnom Penh Cyclo Tour
Phnom Penh (45m - 1h)
Settle in a traditional cyclo and depart from Wat Phnom. Tour busy streets to soak up the real vibe of the city. Pass the post office and Van's restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings, and make your way to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Go along the riverside road and take in the atmospheric cafes that line the street.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Pacific Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Phnom Penh
Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) and Choeung Ek (Killing Fields). Opt to visit the Royal Palace, the National Museum or the Central Market.
Meet a local guide to learn more about the dark side of Cambodian history. Visit to Choeung Ek, the site of the infamous Killing Fields. After, visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands of Cambodians perished.
Enjoy a free afternoon to sightsee. Opt to explore the city's many sights: the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum. With time, choose to visit the Russian Market, Wat Phnom or sip a drink at a riverside café.
Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) Guided Tour
Phnom Penh
Learn more about the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge visiting the killing fields of Choeung Ek; the grounds now stand as a powerful memorial filled with victims’ skulls and mass graves. Tour this sombre yet serene site with a guide.
Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison) Guided Tour
Phnom Penh
Learn about the dark history and devastation that occurred at Security Prison 21 (S-21); the prison, used by the Khmer Rouge regime, is now Tuol Sleng Museum. Take a guided tour to hear the stories behind the sombre photos lining the museum walls.
Free Time
Phnom Penh Afternoon
Use your free time to customize your experience and see the sights that interest you most.
Optional Activities - Day 12
National Museum
Phnom Penh
10 USD per person
Visit Cambodia's largest museum of culture, history, and archaeology. Tour its buildings inspired by Khmer architecture – constructed in the early 1900s, they house one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art. Visits here are well worth your time.
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda Visit
Phnom Penh
10 USD per person
Visit the Royal Palace, a complex of buildings where the kings of Cambodia have resided since the 1860s (except for during the reign of the Khmer Rouge). Be sure to tour the Silver Pagoda compound (aka the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and the central compound. See the many magnificent treasures inside this beautiful vihara (Buddhist monastery), including its floor lined with more than 5,000 tiles of silver.
Russian Market
Phnom Penh
Visit the Russian Market for a selection of souvenir stalls along with jewellers and fabric sellers.
Wat Phnom Visit
Phnom Penh
1 USD per person
Visit Wat Phnom (Hill Temple) in the late afternoon, a historic monument with lots of green space. Keep an eye on your food and belongings; cheeky monkeys like to get a hold of anything they can.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Pacific Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Phnom Penh/Siem Reap
Drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the home base for exploring the incredible Angkor Wat.
Opt to pre-book the "Phare Circus" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Shared Van
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (6h) 320km
Drive through the beautiful Cambodian countryside.
Optional Activities - Day 13
Phare Circus
Siem Reap
Enjoy a stellar performance by Phare, a unique and socially conscious circus that injects Cambodian culture and history into its inspiring shows. See acrobatics, contortion, and aerial arts melded with theatre, modern dance, and more. Take in stories of war, relationships, and discrimination inspired by the real-life experiences of Phare’s creators and performers.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Siem Reap
Watch the sunrise over the massive Angkor temple complex with a guided tour. Opt to visit the Tonlé Sap floating village and the Angkor National Museum. Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at a G Adventures for Good-supported project.
Spend two days exploring Angkor, the former capital of the Khmer kingdom and one of the wonders of the archaeological world. See some of the highlights of this ancient capital, like sunrise at the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the enigmatic Bayon within the walled city of Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, also known as the 'Tomb Raider' temple.
Enjoy a traditional meal to learn about Khmer food and meet some friendly locals. Alternating locations of our included local meal means we can support multiple small businesses and projects in the area. Each experience is truly unique and memorable.
Angkor Wat Guided Tour
Angkor Wat Full Day
Follow a local expert through the massive grounds of Angkor Wat for 2 days. You'll have the opportunity to go in and out of the complex, resting at the hottest part of the day.
Your G for Good Moment: Local Khmer Meal
Depending on the day of the week your tour visits Siem Reap, you will either enjoy a traditional meal at the G Adventures-supported New Hope project or in a local home in a nearby village. With so many travellers coming through this area, alternating experiences helps to allow multiple small businesses to flourish. Both experiences are truly unique and memorable.
The New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures, provides skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members. The project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Meals at Phila's house support the education of underprivileged children in the area. Visit either project – both run by locals – and see how they have supported positive change in the community.
Optional Activities - Day 14
Angkor Museum Visit
Siem Reap
12 USD per person
Learn about the story of Angkor and the Khmer Empire at the interactive Angkor Museum. Explore the museum’s inspiring galleries and interactive technology, which bring Angkor’s past to life. Opt to rent an audioguide (5 USD) for the full experience.
Tonle Sap Floating Village
Siem Reap
25-30 USD per person
Tour the floating villages of Tonlé Sap. See what life is like living on a lake — rice planting and attending churches and school are all done on top of water. (Please note: This activity runs seasonally.)
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation
Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Siem Reap
Spend another day in Siem Reap, exploring more temples of Angkor or going further afield.
Free Time
Siem Reap Full Day
Get out and explore.
Optional Activities - Day 15
Tonle Sap Floating Village
Siem Reap
25-30 USD per person
Tour the floating villages of Tonlé Sap. See what life is like living on a lake — rice planting and attending churches and school are all done on top of water. (Please note: This activity runs seasonally.)
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Grand Bayon Siem Reap Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Siem Reap/Bangkok
Cross the border into Thailand and continue on to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok.
Private Vehicle
Siem Reap – Paôy Pêt (2h 30m -3h 30m) 150km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Cambodia - Thailand)
Paôy Pêt – Aranyaprathet
Get ready to cross into Thailand. Aranyaprathet is known for being one of the most hectic border crossings, but your CEO will help make the process go as smoothly as possible. The border crossing is done on foot and can take up to an hour, so be patient and think of all the fun Thailand has in store.
Private Vehicle
Aranyaprathet – Bangkok (4h)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Royal Bangkok @ Chinatown (or similar)
Hotel
Bangkok
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave this vibrant city? Extend your stay with post-tour accommodation – your CEO can give you a hand.
Meals included: Breakfast