Fly internationally from home to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s cultural capital.
Once you land, Christopher and our team of Vietnamese nationals will meet you at the airport and drive you to Raffles Hotel Le Royal Raffles Phnom Penh, our favorite 5-star hotel located on an elegant, tree-lined street in the city’s central — it has one of the best jazz clubs in the world.

You will spend the day relaxing by the pool and resting from your flight.

We’ll show you all Phnom Penh has to offer.
You’ll tour with one of the city’s leading historians — a multilingual guide whose insight brings the city’s past to life. She will guide you through Phnom Penh, highlighting its elegant French architecture and offering perspective on Cambodia’s difficult past as you visit the Killing Fields.

We’ll drive out to the countryside to visit Battambang.
North of Phnom Penh is Battambang. This beautiful city is known for its well-preserved French Colonial architecture, hilly countryside, and ancient temples. There, we will ride bikes throughout the city while learning about the city’s history.

We will return to Phnom Penh that evening.

Fly to Siem Reap, a town famous for its ancient ruins.
In Siem Reap, we will stay at the stunning Amansara resort. While there, you will explore the Angkor Wat ruins with a respected local guide who has explored the temples for decades. They will allow you to enter the ruins from the west gate to avoid the crowds and get pictures of the ruins with no one else around.

Spend the day exploring ancient ruins.
Soak in Cambodia’s most storied city and take the day to soak in the local culture. In the evening, we will bring you to our dear friend’s home for a traditional Cambodian meal.

Relax by the pool and enjoy the resort’s luxury amenities.
Bike and walk around Siem Reap or lay back and relax by the pool. This is a great opportunity to recharge before our flight to Vietnam.

Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital.
Once we land, we will take you to Capella Hotels and Resorts, our favorite 5-star hotel near Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You will spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool and resting from your flight.

We’ll show you all Hanoi has to offer.
Spend your first full day in Hanoi exploring the city’s centuries-old architecture and historical sites, like Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoa Lo Prison. In the evening, we’ll take you to the city’s famous French Quarter for the best street food.

Board the Heritage Line for a cruise to Ha Long Bay.
We’ll leave Hanoi and board the Heritage Line Violet, a French-Indochinese-designed luxury vessel that holds up to 6 couples. The boat will take us to Ha Long Bay, an area known for its towering limestone mountains and emerald waters.

Enjoy stunning water views and food beyond reproach.
During your stay on the Heritage Line Violet, we’ll take you to little-known places along Ha Long Bay that are far from the crowds. Enjoy luxury amenities while you’re onboard, including food from the boat’s French-Vietnamese chef.

Disembark the Heritage Line and return to Hanoi for the evening.
We’ll spend the night in Hanoi before heading off on our next adventure.

We’ll visit Vietnam’s central coast in Hoi An.
When we arrive in Hoi An, you will stay at the Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, a tranquil 5-star beach resort — our friends at the Four Seasons will treat you like royalty.

Depending on the timing of your trip, we may also stay and dine at our friend’s private home, a breathtaking retreat among the rice fields.

Soak in Hoi An by bike and end the day with local cuisine.
We’ll guide you along one of our favorite scenic routes — a peaceful bike trail that winds past villages and rice fields, ending at An Bang Beach for a seaside lunch. Dinner that evening may be a 13-course meal at NAYUU, a Japanese restaurant at the Four Seasons, or local cuisine in town.

A day of beachside adventures and a memorable riverside meal.
On our last day in Da Nang, we will take you into town for shopping and exploring the beaches. At night, we’ll eat riverside at Mango Rooms, a Vietnamese fusion restaurant owned by our friend, Chef Duc.

Our last destination is known for its rich history and delicious cuisine.
You will stay at the iconic Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon). It’s a short walk from many of the landmarks and locations we’ll visit in the city.

See historic and modern landmarks in the heart of the city.
We’ll spend our first day exploring the Mekong Delta River and Cu Chi Tunnels.

See historic and modern landmarks in the heart of the city.
On your last day in Ho Chi Minh, we’ll visit the War Remnants Museum and other landmarks in the city. We’ll show you the best cuisine in the city and treat you to a Durian Ice Cream Coffee.

We’ll transport you to the airport and ensure you have all of your belongings.
The last day is always the hardest part of the trip — no one wants to go home! We’ll be in touch with you after you arrive home to share your leather-bound book with pictures from your trip.