Signature: Vietnam, Laos & the Temples of Cambodia

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Begin with a welcome briefing and expert-led “Introduction to Vietnam” presentation, followed by an in-depth visit inside the Reunification Palace, including its wartime bunker — offering essential context for understanding modern Vietnamese history.

Wander the historic halls of the Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. This former home of the South Vietnamese president during the Vietnam War became the location of the end of the war when a North Vietnamese tank pushed through the palace gates on April 30, 1975.

Enjoy a set-menu lunch at ST25 by KOTO, where the restaurant manager shares stories from KOTO’s social enterprise model.

During your free time, relax at your hotel or explore your surroundings before the afternoon walk.

Explore key downtown icons — the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and a nostalgic coffee stop at Cong Cafe — before ending with a private top-floor welcome dinner.

Enjoy a private top-floor welcome dinner at One River Restaurant featuring a pre-dinner cocktail session.

Join an immersive photography workshop using vintage film cameras to explore hidden Saigon corners from Cheo Leo Coffee (the city’s oldest café) to former American barracks and local markets.

Enjoy an authentic bowl of pho in a classic Saigon eatery known for its local flavors and cultural significance.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels with a Vietnam War veteran, gaining firsthand insights into the site’s history before returning to Ho Chi Minh City by scenic speedboat and ending the day with a relaxed evening at leisure.

Cut swiftly through the water en route to the next stop (and hang on to your hat).

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Visit a local cacao farm to learn about the cacao-making process firsthand, meet the farmer, and taste unique regional specialties such as cacao wine and fresh coconut juice.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in with High Tea by the pool, where an expert provides an engaging introduction to the Mekong River’s ecology, culture, and local livelihoods.

Begin the day with a private boat ride through the Cai Rang Floating Market, witnessing sunrise over a river filled with trading boats and vibrant displays of fruit — followed by a walk through the lively land market. Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the ten most impressive markets in the world, characterized by colorful boats selling tropical fruits and vegetables that are tossed from craft to craft and a little coffee vendor boat bounces in and out of the gaps, serving strong iced coffee to both vendors and customers. This market is considered a special gem in Vietnam, boasting the uniqueness of life on the Mekong River.

Participate in an intimate and insightful discussion with one of the Mekong Delta’s leading environmental expert, known as the Delta Boy.

During your free time, relax at your hotel or explore your surroundings before traveling to Can Tho Airport.

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Enjoy a private dining experience with Chef Duc at Mango Restaurant, offering an inspired culinary introduction to Central Vietnam.

Join a walking tour of Hoi An, including Hoi An Market, a traditional ancient house, and an Assembly Hall, followed by free time to explore the ancient town on your terms.

Travel back to the hotel for free time in the afternoon.

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, accompanied by a conservation specialist who shares insider knowledge on preservation.

Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in Hoi An though this tasty cooking class. Former street youth that are part of this community project will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. Then, enjoy your delicious creations while learning more about local cuisine. This hospitality training program helps youth practice their English, increasing their skill set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry.

This morning, enjoy free time for leisure or last minute shopping in the Old town before check-out.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Spend the evening at the elegant home of artist-musician Camille Huyen, a descendant of Emperor Minh Mạng, featuring a private dinner and intimate musical performance in a beautifully preserved garden villa.

Enjoy a scenic Perfume River boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by an electric-car visit through the Imperial City, ending with a traditional tea tasting at the historic Nhi Do Mai Tea House.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Explore one of Hue’s most remarkable mausoleums. Visit the tranquil lakes, stunning architecture and pavilions surrounded by pines.

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Enter the Ho Chi Minh Comple, a significant historical and cultural landmark honoring the revolutionary leader, President Ho Chi Minh, to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Complex, and One Pillar Pagoda.

Enjoy a restorative foot massage experience at Dao’s Care, a social enterprise dedicated to training visually impaired therapists.

Travel to Long Bien Bridge for a guided bridge tour with an expert talk on Red River trade, colonial engineering, wartime survival, and everyday life under/around the bridge.

Enjoy an immersive cyclo-led street food journey curated by Insight Hanoi — from bánh cuốn to bún chả to an egg coffee performance — capped with a special talk about G Value Fund by Insight Hanoi's founders.

Conclude the night with the Temple of Literature Night Tour, a beautifully staged cultural performance and optional calligraphy workshop.

Experience the tranquility of the Van Long Nature Reserve, gliding through peaceful wetland landscapes surrounded by limestone karsts and rich biodiversity.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Join an exclusive wildlife session with a Nat Geo Grantee, gaining rare insights into Vietnam’s ecosystems and conservation efforts.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Visit both the Primate Rescue Center and Save Vietnam’s Wildlife Rescue Center, gaining firsthand insight into Vietnam’s leading conservation efforts. Then, hear from Mr. Thai Van Nguyen or a member of his team about deepening the understanding of wildlife protection, endangered species, and real-world conservation challenges in Vietnam.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Return to the resort for an expert-led wrap-up presentation followed by a family-style farewell dinner, celebrating the journey and the people working to protect Vietnam’s natural heritage.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Join the Expedition Leader and group for a welcome reception with drinks and finger foods, an orientation/presentation, and a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Visit Luang Prabang’s most important temple, Wat Xieng Thong, including a special monk chat to learn about monastic life, spirituality, and Buddhist traditions.

Experience an exclusive founder-led tour of Ock Pop Tok, with a Silk Road textile seminar, weaving demonstrations, and a hands-on natural dye workshop.

Arrive at the hotel for free time in the afternoon.

Join a local host family for cultural activities from lemongrass-stuffed cooking and bamboo weaving to a traditional Baci Ceremony followed by a family-style Lao dinner.

Rise and shine to participate in Luang Prabang’s sacred alms-giving ritual and explore the morning market with a coffee stop before returning back to the hotel for breakfast.

Climb aboard and get your float on.

Depart the boat and continue by minivan to Kuang Si Waterfall. First, visit the Kuang Si Bear Conservation Center with a conservationist before continuing on to see Kuang Si Waterfall with lunch.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

During your free time, relax at your hotel or explore your surroundings.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the night market.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Witness the iconic sunrise over Angkor Wat before returning back to the hotel for breakfast.

Visit Bayon and Ta Prohm Temple with a stop for a light lunch at a local restaurant in between visits.

Sit down for a delicious dinner at Spoons Restaurant, part of SPOONS a Cambodian Organization that works with underprivileged young adults and gives them the opportunity to be self-supporting by providing them with education, training, and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry. Their vision is to create a future where all young adults will have equal opportunities to gain independence and be able to shape their own lives.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Hop-on a wooden boat and enjoy a scenic ride through the high-stilt house village of Kampong Kleang.

Enjoy a traditional meal of Khmer food at the New Hope Vocational Training Restaurant, an initiative kickstarted by G Adventures. Providing skill-building opportunities to marginalized community members, the project also funds the adjacent free community school and health centre. Visit the restaurant run by locals and see how the New Hope project has supported positive change in the community. Learn about the social enterprise and meet one of the co-founders, followed by a guided walk through the project and its impact on the local community.

Travel to Conservation D'Angkor by Lady Tuktuk Drivers, a G Adventures-supported organization.

Gain exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the Angkor Conservation Center, an area not open to the public before returning to the hotel.

Enjoy a private dinner in Bensley’s Art Gallery, accompanied by a wrap up presentation by the local expert and a unique performance.

Not ready to leave? Your Expedition Leader can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport at the end of your adventure.