Day 1
Arrive in Hanoi
Journey on a Vietnamese adventure, from Hanoi's vibrant chaos to Pu Luong's tranquil terraces. Embrace the unfamiliar, savor unique cuisine, and meet welcoming locals. In Hanoi, start with a briefing, then enjoy a lavish Vietnamese dinner with your CEO, including ginger chicken, mango salad, and table-prepared egg coffee.
Accommodation: Bespoke Trendy Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2
Hanoi
Experience Vietnam authentically by touring Hanoi on motorbikes, driven by empowering local women. Visit landmarks like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Relish a hearty Pho in the Old Quarter. Later, savour a foodie walking tour, concluding at Bia Hoi corner for refreshments and people-watching.
Accommodation: Bespoke Trendy Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Hanoi- Halong Bay
Sail on a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay, a nod to ancient maritime history. Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch with dishes like pumpkin soup and tiger prawns. Kayak through Luon Cave's natural beauty, spotting ancient fossils. Participate in spring roll making or relax with local beer before a sumptuous onboard dinner.
Accommodation: Garden Bay Charter Cruises or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Halong Bay- Pu Luong
Pu Luong's landscape, a vibrant tapestry of tropical rainforests, rice terraces, and colourful villages, offers an immersive trekking experience into Vietnam's rural life. After a morning and breakfast in Halong Bay, journey to Pu Luong. Enjoy a dinner blending familiar and local flavours, including mountain snails and farm-raised pork.
Accommodation: Pu Luong Natura Resort or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Pu Luong
Discover Pu Luong's serene greenery, starting with rich coffee by your wooden bungalow. Trek through rice paddies, greeting villagers, towards Ban Cong for a riverside BBQ picnic by local chefs. Join a spring roll making session, savouring dishes like BBQ pork belly and stir-fried morning glory.
Accommodation: Pu Luong Natura Resort or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Pu Luong- Hoi An
Hoi An, a "peaceful meeting place," contrasts Pu Luong's tranquillity with its own lively charm. After a last coffee in Pu Luong, fly from Hanoi to Da Nang. Arrive in Hoi An for an evening exploration on foot, culminating in a cooking class and meal with a local chef.
Accommodation: Little Riverside Hoi An or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7
Hoi An
Explore Hoi An's gems with your CEO, including Ong Pagoda, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the vibrant market. Test the claim of Vietnam's best banh mi in town. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon with a beach visit or an adventurous Jeep tour, experiencing local farming, traditional crafts, and modern industries, while engaging with welcoming locals for a deeper connection to the area.
Accommodation: Little Riverside Hoi An or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8
Hoi An
Today, choose between a kayaking journey from Cua Dai bridge to a fishing village or an insightful guided tour of the My Son ruins, returning by boat. Enjoy afternoon leisure time in Hoi An, with options like pool relaxation or additional activities to personalize your day.
Accommodation: Little Riverside Hoi An or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9
Hoi An- Ho Chi Minh City
Fly from Da Nang to bustling Ho Chi Minh City, where urban energy thrives. Savor a Pho lunch upon arrival, then elevate above the city's dynamic streets with an afternoon cyclo tour, guided by local insights. Conclude with a serene sunset boat ride, absorbing the city's vibrancy from the water.
Accommodation: Alagon D'antique Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Cycle through Vietnam's countryside to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, passing local villages and a market for produce tasting. Explore Phu Hoa Dong's traditional rice paper village, then delve into Ben Dinh Tunnel's history with a guided tour. Conclude with a farewell dinner in Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Alagon D'antique Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City- Siem Reap
Before delving into Angkor Wat, experience Siem Reap's charm with coffee, Cambodian cuisine, and tuk tuk rides. Post-morning flight from Ho Chi Minh City, explore the town with your CEO. Enjoy lunch at Spoons Restaurant, serving culinary delights and offering vocational training to youth, a blend of taste and purpose.
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12
Siem Reap
Start your day with a chef-led market visit and cooking session in Chreav village near Siem Reap. Post-lunch, choose a sunset bike ride through villages, ending with a tranquil rice paddy view, or a boat tour to Tonle Sap's Kampong Khleang floating village, observing stilt homes and aquatic life.
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13
Siem Reap
Marvel at Angkor Wat's sunrise, a symbol of Cambodia's rich history, with your group and expert guide. Journey their pre-dawn with the Lady Tuk-Tuk cooperative. Post-sunrise, explore Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. Spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying a poolside respite.
Accommodation: Lynnaya Urban River Resort & Spa or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 14
Siem Reap- Cardamom Mountains
Journey to the vital Botum Sakur National Park, housing Asia's key elephant corridor and wildlife like gibbons and pangolins. Your stay at Cardamom Tented Camp supports wildlife protection efforts. After flying west and boating down Prek Tachan river, enjoy birdwatching en route to camp, where a Cambodian meal and a stunning night sky await.
Accommodation: Cardamom Tented Camp or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15
Cardamom Mountains
Awaken to jungle sounds from your safari-style glamping tent in the Cardamom Mountains, a new Cambodian memory. Post-refreshing sleep, kayak downriver, then trek old logging trails with local guides sharing the area's history. Enjoy a home-cooked meal and afternoon leisure, swimming or kayaking amidst rich birdlife.
Accommodation: Cardamom Tented Camp or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16
Cardamom Mountains- Koh Chang
Journey from Cambodia to Thailand, crossing into the elephant-shaped island, Koh Chang. Eighty percent National Park, begin with a CEO-led waterfall excursion. After a short ferry ride, explore the island, then celebrate your first Thai evening with a beachside barbecue.
Accommodation: The Dewa Koh Chang or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17
Koh Chang
Experience Thailand's allure with a full-day kayak exploration around Koh Chang. Journey from island to island, diving into refreshing waters and lunching at Koh Yuak for snorkeling. Led by professional guides, seize every chance to engage with the vibrant marine life.
Accommodation: The Dewa Koh Chang or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 18
Koh Chang- Bangkok
After a ferry from Koh Chang to mainland Thailand, fly back to Bangkok for some afternoon downtime. Prepare for an epic evening food tour, sampling iconic Pad Thai, exploring Rattanakosin's culinary delights by tuk-tuk, and culminating with a sweet mango and sticky rice dessert.
Accommodation: Riva Surya Bangkok or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19
Depart Bangkok
Take a transfer to the airport for you onward flight at any time, if you wish to extend your stay please consult your CEO guide.
Meals Included: Breakfast
