Discover Southeast Asia’s Highlights on a Multi-Country Cultural Adventure

Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your riverside hotel. Relax with a refreshing coconut or lemongrass drink and enjoy the view. In the evening, explore Chinatown on a guided street food tour. Try delicious street food such as oyster omelettes, crab egg noodles, and satay skewers. As you walk through lively streets filled with aromas and sizzling pans, learn how Thai and Chinese cultures mix in this area. This exciting introduction to Bangkok’s food scene is a great way to begin your journey through Southeast Asia.

Bangkok

Explore Bangkok’s old town, Rattanakosin Island, where the city began. Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Pho to see the huge Reclining Buddha and learn about Thai massage. Walk through colourful flower and amulet markets before boarding a long-tail boat for a canal cruise. Glide past old wooden homes and new buildings along the klongs. End the day at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, beautifully decorated with glazed ceramic tiles. This day shows Bangkok’s mix of ancient traditions and modern life through temples, markets, and waterways.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bangkok

Bangkok

Start your morning at a wet market filled with fresh produce and street food. Enjoy a traditional breakfast of hot jok (rice porridge). Visit Jim Thompson’s teakwood house and learn about Thai silk. If you wish, explore modern life at Siam Paragon shopping mall. Later, walk along Bangkok’s oldest road, now full of stylish cafes, shops, and art spaces. In the evening, join a local bar-hopping tour along one of Bangkok’s trendiest streets. Learn to mix gin infusions and enjoy the lively nightlife scene before returning to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chiang Mai

Fly to Chiang Mai, the old capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Discover the city on a rickshaw ride through streets lined with temples and a historic double moat. Drive up to Doi Suthep for mountain views and receive a blessing at the temple. Later, visit Wat Umong, a peaceful forest temple with tunnels and ancient charm. Chiang Mai offers a quieter pace and a rich cultural experience, with Buddhist traditions, old-world temples, and scenic surroundings that feel very different from Bangkok’s fast-moving energy. While here, take the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Thai massage, an authentic local practice that is both relaxing and deeply rooted in Thai culture.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chiang Mai

Join a private cooking class and learn to prepare Lanna dishes with jungle herbs, pork, and sticky rice. If you prefer adventure, choose from optional activities such as ziplining or white-water rafting through the jungle. In the afternoon, visit the Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum and explore the trendy Nimman area, known for cool cafes and boutique shops. In the evening, enjoy a night market with food, crafts, and live music. If it’s a weekend, stroll the famous Walking Street for unique handmade goods, snacks, and an unforgettable local atmosphere.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chiang Mai

Luang Prabang

Fly to Luang Prabang in Laos, a peaceful city with French colonial buildings and golden temples. Check into your luxury hotel and begin exploring. Visit Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong, where you can meet monks and learn about Buddhism. In the afternoon, visit a local non-profit that promotes children’s literacy in rural villages. Climb to the top of Mount Phou Si for sunset views across the Mekong River and surrounding mountains. The calm pace and spiritual energy of the city offer a warm welcome.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luang Prabang

Before dawn, take part in the morning alms ceremony and watch monks in orange robes collect rice from local residents. After breakfast, visit an elephant conservation camp where you can walk with elephants through the forest and learn how they are protected. In the afternoon, travel to the stunning Kuang Si Falls to experience its natural beauty and swim in its bright turquoise pools, surrounded by picturesque landscapes. Stop along the way at a buffalo dairy, bear rescue centre, and butterfly park. These places show how nature, conservation, and local business thrive together.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hanoi

Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city full of history and charm. Visit the National Museum of Fine Arts to see Vietnamese paintings and sculptures. Watch a traditional water puppet show and, if you like, meet the puppeteer for a behind-the-scenes look. In the evening, hop on the back of a scooter for a fun street food tour. Try Hanoi’s famous dishes at busy roadside stalls, sample local beer, and share a meal with locals. It’s a fun and delicious way to experience Vietnamese culture on your first night.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hanoi

Hanoi

See more of Hanoi’s culture and heritage today. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and the peaceful Ngoc Son Temple. Take a bike ride through the Old Quarter’s narrow streets and stop at a lively fresh market. Discover Hanoi’s spiritual side at the ancient Tran Quoc Pagoda. Learn about Vietnam’s past at the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. End the day with visits to the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. This day blends reflection, history, and beauty in equal parts.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hoi An & Danang

Fly to Danang and enjoy lunch by the sea. Then visit the Marble Mountains, a group of limestone hills with hidden caves and Buddhist temples. Climb the steps and explore tunnels used by monks and even soldiers in the past. After exploring this peaceful place, travel to Hoi An and check into your hotel. This charming town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its lantern-lit streets and riverside beauty, is full of history and culture. Get ready to discover its ancient buildings, colourful markets, and traditional crafts in the days ahead.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hoi An & Danang

Start the day with a peaceful walk along China Beach then head to Hoi An’s Old Town. This UNESCO listed town is full of charm with old buildings, lanterns, art galleries and quiet streets. Visit a local family who still makes traditional cao lau noodles. Learn about their method and taste this local favourite. In the evening, enjoy a gentle boat trip on the Thu Bon River. After dark return to Hoi An to see the streets lit with colourful lanterns. It’s a magical sight that captures the quiet beauty and cultural richness of this riverside town.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hoi An & Danang

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Fly south to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), where old colonial buildings stand beside modern high-rises. Start your city walk in the centre, spotting French architecture like the Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then head to Cholon, the city’s busy Chinatown. You can take a local bus to Cholon or the markets to experience the city like a resident. Visit Binh Tay Market, full of spices, fresh produce and buzzing stalls. This is where locals come for their daily shopping. You’ll taste street snacks and see real city life. Saigon is fast paced but its layered history makes every street and building worth exploring. Stay for a couple of days to discover its vibrant energy and deep roots.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Today is all about Vietnam’s modern history. Go outside the city to the Cu Chi Tunnels, once used by the Viet Cong during the war. Meet a veteran who will share his personal story. Return to the city and visit the War Remnants Museum for powerful photographs and exhibits. Nearby is the Reunification Palace, once the seat of power during the Vietnam War. These sites will help you understand the struggles and strength of the Vietnamese people. Though the past was tough the spirit of resilience and hope still runs deep in this city and its people.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phnom Penh

Fly to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. Start at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former prison that tells the sad story of the Khmer Rouge era. It’s a tough but important part of Cambodia’s history. Later lift the mood with visits to the Central Market and Russian Market, full of local life, food and crafts. In the afternoon visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda with its shimmering floor tiles and gold Buddha. These sites show the beauty of Cambodia’s royal heritage and provide a powerful contrast to the morning’s emotional experiences.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phnom Penh

Siem Reap

Start with a visit to the Killing Fields memorial outside Phnom Penh where a survivor may share their story. This is a moving and personal moment in the journey. Later fly to Siem Reap, the base for exploring Angkor. Upon arrival enjoy fast-track airport service and a private transfer to your hotel. Check in then head to Angkor Thom for a peaceful gondola ride at sunset. Drift along the moat, enjoy canapés and take in the golden light falling over the ancient stones. This tranquil experience sets the mood for the wonders of Angkor to come.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Siem Reap

Wake early for a special visit to Angkor Wat at sunrise, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter through a quiet, private path under the moonlight. Watch the sun rise over the temple before exploring with your guide. Later visit Ta Prohm, known for its jungle-covered ruins and hear from an archaeologist about its history. In the afternoon visit a local village to engage with local communities and learn about their traditions, meeting people keeping traditional crafts alive. Chat with the village doctor or watch locals weaving baskets or making sweets. For a fun twist choose an ATV ride through rice fields and country roads to see another side of rural Cambodia.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phuket

Visit a centre where rats are trained to find hidden bombs—a brilliant way Cambodia is clearing land safely. Then head to Kandal Village, home to creative shops and handmade goods. Enjoy a private fashion show by designer Eric Raisina, known for his colourful Cambodian textiles. In the afternoon fly to Phuket, Thailand. Check in to your beachside hotel where peace and luxury await. Unwind by the pool, enjoy the ocean breeze and relax in comfort. After days of busy touring, you’ll have free time to unwind or explore Phuket at your own pace, whether that means shopping, visiting local attractions, or simply enjoying the tropical surroundings. Tonight is yours to enjoy the calm and tropical beauty of Thailand’s most famous island destination.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phuket

Phuket

Take a relaxed morning walk through Phuket Old Town, known for its colourful Sino-Portuguese houses, lively shrines and street food stalls. Experience the charm of this beautiful island as you try local Peranakan dishes or stop at a small café. After the tour return to your hotel to unwind. Enjoy a free afternoon to swim in the sea or lounge by the pool at your leisure. Today is about taking it slow and enjoying island life. Whether you prefer reading under a palm tree, sipping a cool drink or walking the beach, Phuket has the perfect setting to relax and recharge in stunning natural surroundings.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phuket

End your trip in style with a private yacht cruise. Sail past islands, beaches and lagoons. Stop to snorkel in the clear waters and see fish and coral. Return to shore on a sunset cruise as the sun sets. Enjoy a champagne toast as the sky turns pink and gold. Back at your villa a barbecue dinner will be prepared. Sit under the stars and reflect on your journey – from Cambodia’s past to Thailand’s present. This perfect day by the sea is the perfect end to your Southeast Asian adventure. Spend tonight falling asleep to the sounds of the sea and memories of your journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Phuket - Departure

After breakfast take one last look at the beach or dip your toes in the sea. Your private car will take you to the airport. As you fly home think back on all you’ve seen – bustling cities and sacred temples, peaceful beaches and warm locals. This journey through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia has been about discovery and reflection, history and culture and nature. Your trip may be over but the memories and stories you take home will last a lifetime.

Meals Included: Breakfast